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  • American Duchess x Bata Shoe Museum: History of the Museum and it’s Founder

    May 1, 2023

    The second week of our In Bloom collaboration collection pre-order with the Bata Shoe Museum is underway, and we are just thrilled with the reception it has received! It makes us so…

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  • American Duchess x Bata Shoe Museum Collection: The History of Pinet

    April 25, 2023

    We’re in the midst of our In Bloom collaboration collection pre-order with the Bata Shoe Museum, and we couldn’t be happier with the amazing reception we’ve received for Primrose, Flora and Daisy!…

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  • In Bloom: Bata Shoe Museum x American Duchess Collaboration Collection Pre-Order

    April 21, 2023

    We are so excited to announce an extra-special collaboration collection for pre-order: the In Bloom collection, designed in collaboration with the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada! This collaboration collection was inspired…

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  • Art Nouveau Shoes and Accessories

    March 30, 2023

    Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about springtime that always puts me into an Art Nouveau-phase. Sort of like a Nouveau perennial plant. Each spring, I start dreaming about all things…

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  • Seeking Historical Faux Suede Shoes: Down a Historical Rabbit Hole

    March 14, 2023

    Our new Lido Sandals are a reproduction of a very interesting extant shoe in our collection. This 1940s/1950s peep-toe pump actually has a textile upper, as opposed to real suede uppers. This…

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  • History of Ghillie Shoes

    March 7, 2023

    The Jitterbug Collection pre-order is well underway! Our first pre-order of 2023 consists of three beautiful styles, including Ghillie Shoes, a vintage reproduction ghillie laced shoe that we have been so excited…

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  • Beads, Feathers, Sparkles and Oranges: Carnival Around the World

    January 26, 2023

    Carnival is quickly approaching! Around the world, different communities and cultures are gearing up to celebrate. Carnival is observed in various capacities and with various traditions, and can look quite different depending…

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  • Noble, Rainey, and Gladys: The People Behind ‘Harlemology’ by Dandy Wellington

    January 9, 2023

    Have you checked out Harlemology, our collaboration with Dandy Wellington yet? Our last blog post was all about collaborating with Dandy on this very special collection, which features two beautiful new American…

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  • Harlemology: Dandy Wellington x American Duchess – Pre-Order is Open!

    December 28, 2022

    We are so over-the-moon thrilled to announce our latest pre-order collection: Harlemology by Dandy Wellington! Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant, born-and-raised in Harlem, New York. He is…

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  • Pre-Raphaelite Paintings and Aesthetic Dress: Fantasy, Self-Expression, and Tea Gowns

    December 23, 2022

    Lately, the Arts and Crafts movement and Pre-Raphaelite movement seem to be having a moment. IKEA recently released a collection of William Morris-inspired prints for some of their home textiles, and apparently…

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  • Bessie Coleman’s Aviatrix Outfit

    December 20, 2022

    More than a couple of you have asked where we got the pieces Shannise wore in our Bessie Coleman photo shoot, so it seemed fitting to write a quick little post about…

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  • Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave (into our clothes): Spiderweb Motifs in Fashion

    November 9, 2022

    When we saw these spiderweb shoes in a vintage catalogue from the 1920s, our jaws totally dropped! Bada-bing-bada-boom, now we have Parker Vintage Shoes, resplendent in all her spidery goodness. Spiderwebs are…

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  • Glamorous 1920s Shoes and the History Behind Them

    November 2, 2022

    Something about the fall and winter months reinvigorates enthusiasm for the Jazz Age, Art Deco, and all things 1920s and flappers! Working on the designs for the All Hallows collection also totally…

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  • All Hallows – {Pre-Order Open}

    October 28, 2022

    It’s spooky season, and to celebrate we have some enchanting shoes for you! This collection is definitely aesthetic, vibing strong in the 1920s with a dash of gothic goodness. Satins, patents, and…

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  • The Fascinating Lives of Buttonhooks

    October 18, 2022

    As you will hear us shouting from the rooftops any time we release a button boot, buttonhooks are an utterly indispensable accessory for anyone who dons Victorian/Edwardian footwear with functional buttons. This…

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  • A Little History of Victorian/Edwardian Cloth-Top Button Boots

    October 11, 2022

    Manhattan Edwardian Side-Button Boots are back with a vengeance this fall, in *six* new colorways. Built on the same last and heel as the uber-popular Tavistock all-leather boots, we’re glad to have…

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  • Cute As a Button! Pre-Order Open

    October 7, 2022

    As autumn unfolds we have a whole bunch of glorious designs for you, but not all of them are ready at the same time, so we’re doing some “mini collections” throughout this…

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  • The History Behind Double-Buckle Combat Boots

    September 27, 2022

    When you think ‘combat boots’, what comes to mind? Your favorite Doc Martens, punk rock, or your grunge phase? Modern service boots? Something entirely different? Like camo patterns and army jackets, combat…

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  • One Boot to Rule Them All

    September 21, 2022

    With the new Larkspur Wool and Leather Boots, we claim a rather long time period for accuracy, 1810s – 1930s. This bold statement demands evidence, so I’m here to provide it. The…

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  • On Cycling Costumes: Pants, Skirts, and Boots

    September 8, 2022

    Though some parts of the northern hemisphere may still feel as hot as summer, there’s no denying it- autumn is on its way! Therefore, we have boots on the mind. Our Adventure…

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