As I dig out from under the *piles* of boxes, here are some new shoes to entice you…
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| “Tissot” 1860-1880 – great for Civil War, Natural Form, and Bustle Eras. This is a dyeable satin pump made directly from an original. Easily dyeable and customizable with the new fabric dye kits we’re putting together (coming soon). “Tissot” is coming up for pre-order in June, 2013 |
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| The new “Pompadour” in ivory damask, with an ivory leather heel, leather sole, and characteristic white rand. We’ll be doing a “re-pre-order” for “Pompadour” this summer, 2013 |
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| “Claremont” 1930s suede oxfords in black or chocolate brown, with matching patent leather detailing, and leather soles. These are great for historical wear, as well as modern stylings – they’ll be snazz for Fall, so we’ll be doing a pre-order for “Claremont” in July, 2013 |
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| “Abigail” Regency Slippers, the first of our “Signature Collection,” of famous women’s shoes. Designed from Abigail Adams’ slippers in the Smithsonian, these all-leather beauties are historically accurate for 1790-1815, but also happen to look awesome with jeans. |
Don’t worry, patient ladies, I’m still working on Regency boots, 18th century mules, Elizabethan shoes, new buckles, spats, and stockings, and other delicious things. 🙂
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Little Mothball
May 20, 2013 at 11:01 PMI'm already down for the Tissots and chocolate Claremonts! These are great! Do the Tissots work for the 1840's-50's by any chance?
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:28 PMHi Little Moth – yes, you can wear Tissot for the 1850s. Heels were coming back in by then. 1840s it was rare to find heels, but not unheard of. 🙂
Unknown
May 29, 2013 at 3:41 AMGreat! I've been wanting some for that era and I love the square toe!
Allison
May 20, 2013 at 11:52 PMwow -these are gorgeous
Tiana Blanchard
May 21, 2013 at 12:53 AMThey're all so pretty!
Thread-Head
May 21, 2013 at 5:11 AMThe Abigails… oh, sweet Lord. I MUST GIVE YOU MY MONEY NOW. I love this new batch of designs! You've branched out the line beautifully.
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:28 PMThanks! I'm glad you like them!
Brandi
May 21, 2013 at 5:26 AMI am so looking forward to seeing more pics of the Tissots! They may work perfectly for my wedding ensemble. 🙂
Gabriela
May 21, 2013 at 11:12 AMI want to have everything! 😀
Unknown
May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PMLove those Claremont's! Shame that my 'Fall' is now 🙁
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:28 PMThere's always next Fall!
vintagevisions27
May 21, 2013 at 2:03 PMI love the chocolate Claremonts!
-Emily
Kathryn Grace
May 21, 2013 at 4:02 PMAhhh, the Claremonts! And the Abigails… you are very bad for my wallet!
Michelle Hamilton
May 21, 2013 at 9:43 PMThe Tissot's–I will be buying two pairs!
Lyric
May 22, 2013 at 11:57 PMI tell ya, the shoes I see at American Duchess entice me to go get a job. My name is on at least three pair. If I had to choose only one it would be the Spectators I recently saw. Love 'em.
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:29 PMI'm glad you like them! Do you know about our layaway plan? http://www.american-duchess.com/easypay Makes it "justifiable" hehe
Carlota B.
May 23, 2013 at 4:37 PMI love Tissot!
Frances
May 24, 2013 at 1:20 AMI may need to take advantage of the re-preorder to get a pair of Pompadours. I'm sure a historical performance major needs matching shoes, riiiight?
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:30 PMyes, of course!
Cheri
May 24, 2013 at 3:39 AMThose Claremonts are fabulous! Love the brown hued pair.
Anonymous
May 24, 2013 at 4:17 AMCan't wait to get the Tissots and Claremonts for myself and my mom has been asking about when the Abigails were being released for quite a while now.
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:30 PMI'm thinking Abigail for Christmas 🙂
Kiyotea
May 24, 2013 at 8:22 AMOkay I saw the Tissot's and I kinda just had to go walk around in circles with my face covered so I wouldn't scream at my computer but wow I'm so excited like I need these as soon as possible can I just give you money now ok cool.
And now that that's off my chest… do they come with the bows? Becauwse while bows are all well and good, I would love decorating them too!
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:31 PMHi Kiyotea – the bows come on the shoes, but are stitched on and can be cut off easily. Then you can add whatever decorations you like, or make all sorts of different kinds to switch in-and-out, with the shoe clip hardware 😀
Noemi
May 24, 2013 at 9:56 PMOh I can't wait to order the new Claremont oxfords. I have a pair of true vintage Oxfords from the 1930s, but I'm afraid to swing dance in them. These will work perfectly. I may have to get these in both colors, too (I also ordered the Gibson in two colors). Yay! I'm so excited.
Lauren Stowell
May 24, 2013 at 10:31 PMYes, save your vintage shoes for special occasions and put the hard wear-and-tear on the repros 😀 It's part of why I got into making shoes!
Clare
May 25, 2013 at 11:14 AMOoh, loving the Claremonts for just 'modern wear' – so pretty, love that detailing! A bit early to ask, I know, but do you know the height of the heel on those?
It's awesome to see your business is doing so well! 😀
Brandi
June 1, 2013 at 3:41 AMIf the Tissots were pre-ordered in June, when do you think they could be delivered?
Matilda
June 10, 2013 at 11:15 PMMy heart melted at the Claremonts. Oh my God they're gorgeous!
Kelly
June 27, 2013 at 8:59 AMYea for the Tissots, I have been hoping that you would make Victorian dress shoes for ages now. And I think that the Claremonts look perfect for everyday wear. Now that I have a full time job I suspect I will be ordering MANY pairs of shoes from you.