The first Chinese-American actress to achieve prominence in Hollywood, Anna May Wong is a pioneer and true icon.

Known as “Mexico’s Elizabeth Taylor”, the legendary actress still inspires maximal style.

The model/Yves St. Laurent muse/accessories designer is as much of a fashion influence now as she was in her mid-century heyday.

“I was always really determined to look the way I wanted to look, and I wanted to cut my hair. I wanted to look different because I was used to looking different.” – Grace Jones

Incredible name, incredible style.

A Civil Rights pioneer was also one of the most influential entertainers and style icons of the early 20th century.

“On my darkest days, I wear my brightest colors.” – Cyndi Lauper

“A girl needs simple things too, like a cluster of diamonds.” – Elizabeth Taylor

We just can’t rave enough about the great innovator of surrealist fashion and her charming personal style.

Dramatic, creative and courageous: the 20th century painter was as much of a pioneer with her personal style as she was with her painting.