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Vintage Accessories

How to Wear a Vintage Brooch: Styling Inspiration from the 1930s to the 1950s

How to Wear a Vintage Brooch: Timeless Styling Tips Inspired by the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

By Dominique de MerteuilJanuary 6, 2026, Last modified on January 8, 202612 min read

How to wear a vintage brooch is one of the questions I’m asked very often, and the answer lies in understanding how women styled these remarkable pieces from the 1930s through the 1950s. There is something irresistibly powerful about a vintage brooch, and I say that as someone who has lived with them for most of my life. No matter how ...

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Warsaw

When Fashion Meets Art: Adam Leja, Collector of Vintage Couture

Inside the Let Them See Us Exhibition: Adam Leja’s Vintage Couture Masterpieces at the Royal Castle in Warsaw

By Dominique de MerteuilNovember 8, 20258 min read

Adam Leja, The Man Who Lives and Breathes Vintage Couture In the rarefied world of vintage haute couture, where artistry meets obsession and fabric becomes history, few names command the reverence of Adam Leja.An art historian, connoisseur of Art Deco jewellery, and one of the world’s most distinguished collectors of vintage couture, Adam has spent decades preserving garments that would otherwise ...

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Vintage Accessories

Vintage Travel Essentials For a Weekend Trip

What to Pack for a Retro Getaway: Vintage Travel Essentials for a Stylish Weekend Trip

By Dominique de MerteuilMay 22, 2025, Last modified on December 27, 202516 min read

Vintage Wardrobe Travel Tips: The Ultimate Guide Vintage luggage for a weekend getaway. A travel outfit should be as simple and practical as possible, with a rather sporty, casual character—never fancy! An extravagant travel outfit is a sign of poor taste and a complete lack of knowledge of dressing etiquette. The greatest elegance in travel attire lies in the excellent quality of ...

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