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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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  • 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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  • Resort Collection Pre-Order is Live!

    February 21, 2025

    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

    December 29, 2024

    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!

    December 26, 2024

    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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  • Christine, Mildred and Kathryn: Vintage Style and Inspiration

    November 18, 2024

    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

    November 15, 2024

    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!

    November 14, 2024

    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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  • Vintage Fashion Inspiration: Styling Jessie Pumps and Claud Flats

    May 1, 2024

    Spring is in the air, and here in the Northern Hemisphere we are so excited for warm weather so we can break out our springtime wardrobes! We’re talking pastels, florals, ginghams, light…

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  • Jessica Out of the Closet & American Duchess: Behind the Designs

    April 26, 2024

    Our collaboration pre-order with the wonderful Jessica Kellgren-Fozard is in full swing, and we’re so happy that you love this collection as much as we do! While all collections are close to…

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  • Jessica Out of the Closet & American Duchess Collaboration Collection: Pre-Order is Open!

    April 26, 2024

    Jessica Out of the Closet & American Duchess, our new collection designed in collaboration with YouTuber Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, is now open for pre-order! We’re thrilled to announce two beautiful new vintage reproduction…

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  • Promenade Collection Pre-Order is Open!

    March 1, 2024

    Dear friends, we come to you with a most exciting announcement. The pre-order for our Promenade Collection is now open! We are delighted to introduce three new styles: the Esme 1930s Wedges,…

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  • The Vintage Styles Behind Alpen

    October 24, 2023

    The sun is setting sooner, the air is turning crisp, and crunchy leaves are falling (and begging to be stepped on). Our very favorite holiday (Halloween, of course!) is just around the…

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  • Open Now! The All Day, Every Day Pre-Order Collection

    August 25, 2023

    We’re so excited to announce our latest pre-order collection, “All Day, Every Day“, available for pre-order from August 25-September 8! The new All Day, Every Day collection from American Duchess introduces three…

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  • Pink in Fashion from 1900 to the 1950s

    July 31, 2023

    From soft pale pinks to shocking pink that really packs a punch (Schiaparelli, anyone?), the versatility of the color pink has been utilized by fashion designers for centuries. For today’s blog post,…

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  • Think Pink Limited Edition Pre-Order

    July 21, 2023

    We have an extra-special mid-summer surprise for you all: our limited edition Think Pink mini-collection, available for two weeks only from July 21-August 4! Pink is having a real moment this summer,…

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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

    Our vintage reproduction Ghillie Shoes hold a special place in our hearts. They are comfy, sturdy, and ideal for daywear through transitional seasons. Yet, they are unique and super cute at the…

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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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