Vintage Fashion Blog
In this post, you will discover the history of the famous Handmacher brand synonymous in the 1940s and the 1950s with quality suits for an affordable price. I will also share with you some of the most beautiful examples of Handmacher clothes depicted in 1950s ads and pieces from my personal collection. To say that I have an abundance of…
Fashion Popular in the 1940s This post is 1940s fashion silhouettes cheat sheet, for the lack of better words, for those who are new to the world of vintage fashion popular in and post WWII. If you have a predilection for learning about fashion history, in particular pertaining to the 1940s and the 1950s, don’t miss the articles listed below….
My name is Dominique de Merteuil, and I'm a vintage fashion blogger. As the founder of It's Beyond My Control, the ultimate vintage fashion guide, I take pride in sharing my 20+years of knowledge, research and passion for clothing from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s—which I wear daily. There's a whole world of unique vintage pieces waiting to be discovered, so join me on this journey and embrace the beauty of vintage fashion! My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
