Les Années Elégantes

Iconic Gloria Swanson in Queen Kelly (1929) directed by Erich Von Stroheim.

1920′s Sonia Delauney spent most of her working life in Paris. With her husband (Robert Delauney) and others she co-founded the Orphism Art Movement, noted for its use of strong colors and geometric shapes. Her work extended to painting, textile design and stage set design.

Josephine Baker, 1931

George Hoyningen-Huene :: American singer-dancer Josephine Baker wearing a costume with a large feather boa/fan for her Casino de Paris performance. Published in Vanity Fair 1931. | src and hi-res Getty Images