A sophisticated style that once defined an era is inspiring a new generation of design lovers. Art Deco's heyday was a century ago, but it's got current influence in fashion, decor and more. An exhibition running at the Museum of the City of New York explores the style that helped define the city a century ago with landmark skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building. Emerging after World War I, the original Art Deco era embodied a spirit of creativity, freedom and innovation. There were faster trains and jazz-fueled nightclubs. More free-flowing flapper fashion. Gleaming metallic accents and geometric motifs. Many designers now are embracing the look, from fashion to furniture.
