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  • Hearts in Fashion

    August 19, 2025

    Have you fallen head-over-heels for our Hearts Afire collection? Our new Ginger Vintage Pumps and Gretel Vintage Oxfords have been creating quite the stir, and it’s easy to understand why! Both of…

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  • Designing Gretel and Ginger

    August 15, 2025

    Have you taken a look at our Hearts Afire collection yet? Our newest collection of vintage reproduction shoes is currently on sale (15% per pair) as part of our pre-order launch, and…

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  • Hearts Afire Pre-Order is Now Live

    August 15, 2025

    Hello friends! It’s been a red-hot summer, hasn’t it? Well, to cap off the last few weeks of heat, we’re thrilled to announce a collection that is sure to set your hearts…

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  • Let’s Get Shady with Parasols

    July 30, 2025

    Friends, summer is in full swing. It’s hot, it’s sunny, and we’re all ready to—literally — get shady. So, what could be more appropriate than a tour through some lovely historical parasols?…

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  • Let’s Go Outside: Edwardian Clothes for Sports and Outdoors

    June 10, 2025

    Our new Cambridge Edwardian Bicycle Boots in brown/plaid are, in a word, awesome. They’re unique, look sharp, and are comfortable to wear through all manner of activities. The plaid cotton panels are…

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  • All About Bessie Coleman

    June 6, 2025

    Our Boot Bliss pre-order collection features our Bessie Aviator Boots in beautiful olive green (available in both B and D width). This popular boot was first released in 2021, just in time…

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  • Boot Bliss: Live for Pre-Order!

    June 6, 2025

    Surprise! We’ve been working on something special for you. Our Boot Bliss pre-order is now open! These gorgeous boots are all 15% off each pair through June 15. Boot Bliss features three…

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  • Isabella Catanea Parasole and the Legacy of Lace-making

    May 28, 2025

    Have you perused the Heroines by Elena Kanagy-Loux collection yet? This unique and fantastical collaboration collection with Elena (@erenanaomi) features three beautiful new shoes named after inspirational early-modern women artists. One of…

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  • Elena Kanagy-Loux: The Lady Behind Heroines

    May 23, 2025

    Our latest pre-order collection, Heroines, was designed in collaboration with the wonderful Elena Kanagy-Loux. If you’re someone who frequents online spaces focusing on sartorial history, you have likely heard of this super-cool…

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  • Designing Heroines by Elena Kanagy-Loux

    May 20, 2025

    Have you seen our latest collaboration collection yet? Our Heroines by Elena-Kanagy Loux pre-order sale is on through June 1! Each pair of Adelaide Latchet Shoes, Isabella Venetian Chopines, and Artemisia Pre-Raphaelite…

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  • Heroines by Elena Kanagy-Loux Pre-Order is Open

    May 16, 2025

    We’re terrifically excited to announce our latest collaboration collection: introducing Heroines by Elena Kanagy-Loux! From May 16-June 1, we’re proud to offer three brand-new styles for 15% off each pair: the Isabella…

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  • Esme Pride Wedges are Here

    May 6, 2025

    We’re thrilled to introduce a special edition of our Esme 1930s Wedges, developed especially to show your Pride! These limited edition beauties are resplendent in rainbow, and are ready to ship to…

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  • Shoes That Changed (Fashion) History: Influential Icons

    May 2, 2025

    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

    April 16, 2025

    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

    April 14, 2025

    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!

    April 11, 2025

    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

    April 4, 2025

    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

    March 12, 2025

    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

    February 25, 2025

    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

    February 24, 2025

    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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