In the heady days and long nights of 1930s London, the bright young things are the talk of the town. They have innate style, but they are fearless individuals with powerful personalities too. Nancy Cunard exemplifies the spirit of this particular place and moment in time. One of the noblest heiresses, Cunard was a society fixture and a published poet.

Across the collection there is a mood of delicate defiance-an old order disrupted by something new. Until recently her nobility defined her identity, but now she is defined by her principles and not just her privilege.