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Shoes That Changed (Fashion) History: Influential Icons
Designing historical reproduction footwear is a unique process. In addition to all the regular aspects of shoe design, there is a major research component- much like historical costuming! Over our time researching…
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Bejeweled Shoes of the 1920s: the Originals Behind Marigold
What could be more glamorous than the bejeweled shoes of the 1920s? Footwear from this decade is especially iconic for historic shoe enthusiasts, and with good reason. The 1920s produced some of…
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Shimmer and Sparkle: Beaded Shoes of the Edwardian Era
Have you laid eyes on our new Laurel Beaded Edwardian Shoes yet? Laurel is a stunning new design, complete with hand-beaded uppers sparkling with multi-faceted glass beads. These alluring and sparkly shoes…
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Moonlight Sonata Pre-Order is Open!
Do you covet all things luxe and sparkly? Are beads and rhinestones your love language? Well, you are in for a treat- we are thrilled to debut our Moonlight Sonata collection! This…
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Our Favorite Stockings, New and Old
We were recently discussing the generational differences for socks between Gen Z and Millennials. Apparently, ankle socks are now a dead giveaway for those of us who are elders now (a.k.a millennials).…
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Celebrating Paris Boots
Back in 2021, we released a long-awaited boot for pre-order: Paris. This unassuming Edwardian lace-up boot took off like a rocket, and after a popular pre-order, our shelves were soon stocked with…
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On Vintage Resort Wear
With our Resort Collection pre-order underway, we have had all things vintage leisurewear on our minds. Summertime clothes, casual-wear, sportswear, resort collections, vacation ensembles and the like inspired us while we were…
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Designing the Resort Collection
Hello friends! The Resort Collection pre-order is in full swing, with four splendid vintage reproduction styles on sale for 15% off through March 2. We are thrilled to see how excited everyone…
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Resort Collection Pre-Order is Live!
It may be cold inside, but it’s hot at American Duchess, because today marks the start of our first pre-order of 2025: introducing the Resort Collection! This fun and fabulous vintage reproduction…
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Styling Josephine Pumps
Our Josephine Pumps are special. Well, all of our shoes are special- but these darling 1790s pumps have a lot of unique features that endear them to us. With their festive stripes,…
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Mock Croc in Fashion
Our Marvelous Marilyn pre-order is in full swing, and we are so pleased that you love our new mock croc Marilyn Pumps as much as we do! Marilyn Pumps in mock croc…
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Marvelous Marilyn Pre-Order is Live!
The holiday revelry continues with the launch of this very special collection! Our ever-popular Marilyn Pumps are back, with a new look and in extended sizes. We’re thrilled to be releasing Marilyn…
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Londoner Oxfords: an American Duchess Classic
Hello dear friends! As the holidays close in and we quickly approach the arrival of another new year (and American Duchess’ 14th birthday), we have been having fun looking back at some…
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Fit Notes by Style
Shoe fitting is an art, and there is so much detail that goes into fitting and patterning shoes. Small adjustments to a shoe’s fit can make a dramatic impact on how a…
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Christine, Mildred and Kathryn: Vintage Style and Inspiration
It was a dream come true to work with the fabulous Christine McConnell to create three custom, vintage-inspired shoe styles: the Christine Pumps, Kathryn Slingbacks, and Mildred Flats! Some of our favorite…
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Behind the Designs: The Christine McConnell Collection
Hello, friends: have you seen our collaboration collection with Christine McConnell yet? As long-time admirers and followers of this talented artist, it has been a dream come true for us to collaborate…
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Christine McConnell Collection: Now Open for Pre-Order!
Come one, come all, to the grand reveal of a most mysterious and magical assortment of shoes; the Christine McConnell Collection is now open for pre-order! That’s right, everyone- we have collaborated…
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1930s Daywear Fashion: “On the Avenue” Styling Inspiration
Women’s daywear fashion in the 1930s emphasized versatility, elegance, and practicality, shaped by the economic challenges of the Great Depression. That being said, although 1930s eveningwear was certainly more glamorous, daywear still…
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On the Avenue: Designing Madison and Melrose
It’s October, there’s a chill in the air, and best of all, our On the Avenue collection pre-order is off with a bang! We have been working on these beautiful new vintage…
