Cleo Boots, from our current Skeleton Collection pre-order, are one of the most elegant, intricate boots styles we’ve ever released. These highly detailed cutout boots are based on the high-fashion boots of…
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Designing the Skeleton Collection
Spooky scary skeletons may send shivers down your spine, but our new Skeleton Collection is scary beautiful! It consists of new Cleo Edwardian Boots, Gloria Edwardian Shoes, and Hedy Vintage Slingbacks- and…
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Pre-Order the Skeleton Collection
Come one, come all, to our October pre-order sale extravaganza: introducing the Skeleton Collection, which is 15% off on pre-order through October 26! This collection consists of three absolutely stunning new styles–…
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Fun with 1920s Daywear
Our new Doris 1920s Pumps are inspired by some of the more detailed daytime footwear options from the 1920s (for more on that, check out our last post about designing the Classics…
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Designing the Classics Collection
Have you laid eyes upon our latest pre-order, the Classics Collection, yet? This new collection consists of three lovely vintage reproduction styles from the 1920s and 1930s, designed to fit seamlessly into…
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Pre-Order the Classics Collection
What have your friends at American Duchess been working on over the summer, you ask? Well, now that September is in full swing, we can finally reveal our first fall pre-order styles:…
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Hearts Afire Pre-Order is Now Live
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 Go Outside: Edwardian Clothes for Sports and Outdoors
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
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!
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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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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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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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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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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Belle Époque Collection: Pre-Order is Open!
We are thrilled to announce that our new Belle Époque collection is now live for pre-order: presenting the Edith Edwardian Boots and Elsie Edwardian Pumps. These carefully crafted turn-of-the-century styles are 15%…
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Concerning Historical Heels
Nearly 12 years ago (!), we published a blog post called “What Kind of Heel is That? A Quick Guide to Historical Shoe Heels”. Well, with the passage of time and our…
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A Little History of Oxblood Red Shoes
We love a good oxblood leather shoe here at American Duchess Historical Footwear! After all, there’s something a bit magical about red shoes, isn’t there? Possibly the boldest color out there, red…
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Ladies’ Victorian/Edwardian Boots: Lace-Ups and Spring Heels
We are so excited to share our Beloved Boots collection, featuring three splendid lace-up styles based on the boots of days past. (We would say “It’s that time of year again” —…



















