Vintage Fashion Blog
The perfect weekend travel series with more than a dash of vintage fashion.
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…
Introduction to the Wilanow for Young Talents Competition Reconstructions of recreational clothing from the 17th to the 20th Century. The Opening Gala of the fifth edition of my favourite competition pertaining to historical costume reconstruction, the Wilanow for Young Talents, took place a week ago. I had the pleasure and honour to be present at the award ceremony for the…
A Weekend in Warsaw- Travel Guide Welcome to the perfect weekend in Warsaw! The perfect weekend series is a difficult one to create during the time of the pandemic. Unpredictable lockdowns and restrictions on travel make it impossible to plan the next holiday trip, especially if it’s just for the weekend. I would love to share with you all…
In this article, I will share with you my favourite spots, hotels and restaurants for the Perfect Weekend in Krakow! GETTING TO KRAKOW If you are travelling from Warsaw to Krakow, the best, quickest and most comfortable way is to take the EIP (Express IntreCity Premium) from Dworzec Warszawa Centralna ( Warsaw Central railway station). The journey takes 2h 21…
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!
Tips for the perfect weekend in Florence. In this article, you will learn about; Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, was an obvious choice for Mr de Merteuil’s birthday. To quote him ” Some people go out for drinks on their Birthday, on mine, I drink art.” And what better place to get intoxicated with art than the Uffizi Gallery,…
My name is Dominique de Merteuil. I'm a vintage fashion blogger and curator of elegance. As the founder of It's Beyond My Control, a 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. My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
