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Children’s clothing from the 17th to the 19th century – Wilanow for Young Talents.

By Dominique de MerteuilJune 24, 2019, Last modified on March 13, 20236 min read

Children's clothing from the 17th to the 19th century - Wilanow for Young Talents. The exhibition runs until the 31st of October and you definitely don't want to miss it! From Wilanow with Love! Picture of yours truly by the lovely Kaya Tolysz. An exhibition concerning the reconstruction of children's clothing from the 17th to the 19th century is currently on display ...

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Vintage Outfits

Some People Need Sequins, Others Don’t.

A Dazzling History of Sequins: From Ancient Glamour to Vintage Hollywood Chic

By Dominique de MerteuilJune 10, 2019, Last modified on December 24, 20255 min read

Why I fell in love with sequins! Some people need sequins, others don't. Edith Head Shirley Ross, in the picture on the left, wears a dress designed by Edith Head for The Big Broadcast of 1938. Marlene Dietrich, in the picture on the right, wears a gown designed by Edith Head for Foreign Affair (1948). History of Sequins-Fashion Trivia Edith Head, one of my favourite ...

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Vintage Outfits

How to Style Saddle Shoes!

Mastering Vintage Elegance: My Guide to Styling Saddle Shoes with Timeless Flair

By Dominique de MerteuilApril 25, 2019, Last modified on December 30, 20255 min read

Best Ideas for Styling Saddle Shoes! In this article you will learn; How to style saddle shoes A brief history of saddle shoes The best modern reproduction of saddle shoes Saddle shoes - definition Saddle -Piece of leather on a shoe, usually in contrasting colour, stitched from forward shank, at one side, over vamp to the other side. A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and ...

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