Napoleon Perdis is set to launch a cosmetics range inspired by a racy historical figure from the early 20th century known as the Divine Marchesa.

The original Divine Miss M, also known as the Marchesa Luisa Casati, was a favourite of the European fashion and art crowd around the turn of the century. Headstrong and beautiful, she has subsequently proved to be a muse to the likes of everyone from writer Jack Kerouac to designer John Galliano.

The Napoleon Perdis Divine Marchesa cosmetics range will arrive in several weeks and will consist of three items - Boudoir Mist Spray Foundation, Dramatic Eye Shadow Quad and Black Sapphire, which is a matte black nail polish.

Plus, if you order a Boudoir Mist Spray Foundation online now you also get a free Ravishing Rose Lip Shine.

By Caroline Warnes