This striking portrait of Marella Agnelli by Richard Avedon was part of a feature called ‘Beauty of Our Time’ in the April 1954 issue of Harper’s Bazaar. Agnelli’s beauty was not stereotypical, with her long neck and semi-Modigliani almond face. However, Avedon was enamoured by her, “If there’s one thing that moves me, it’s when something unexpected happens in the face or the proportion. The most beautiful woman I ever photographed was Signora Gianni Agnelli.”. This portrait is seminal to the history of fashion because it goes beyond it - there are no accessories or garments in the shot, yet it epitomises a moment in fashion and culture.