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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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  • A Bit about Sizing Systems

    September 26, 2023

    Hello friends! We have been rolling out various beloved American Duchess styles in D width; lots of fit testing, tweaking, and sizing assessment has gone into developing our wide width offerings. Shoe…

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  • We’ve Got Wide Shoes! Wide Collection is Open for Pre-Order

    September 22, 2023

    The day has finally come! You can now pre-order from our Wide Collection, which features seven of our most beloved styles, spanning three centuries of historical footwear. Pompadour, Kensington, Paris, Bernadette, Londoner,…

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    The Fashions behind Watson Boots

    September 5, 2023

    Our new All Day, Every Day collection debuted a very unique boot, the Watson Boot! These delightful canvas lace-up boots are modeled after original late Victorian/Edwardian sporting boots, a unique feature of…

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  • Working Nine-to-Five: 1940s Office Fashion

    August 28, 2023

    Did you know that our brand-new Jenny Vintage Oxfords are based on an authentic 1940s Educator shoe? We absolutely adore the perforated leather and peep-toe detail of this classic vintage design, which…

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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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  • It’s Hot: Let’s Look At Some Bathing Suits

    August 18, 2023

    Hello lovelies- mid-August is upon us. It feels like pretty much everywhere, it’s hot, hot, hot. And until the relief of fall comes, it will, presumably, continue to be hot. What helps…

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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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  • Bastille Day SALE 2023

    July 10, 2023

    One more dawn, one more day, one sale more! It’s that time of year again- our Bastille Day Sale 2023 is ON! We have lots of coveted styles on sale, including some…

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  • Gold, gold, gold! Gold Shoes Throughout History

    June 29, 2023

    As evidenced by our latest Fit for a Queen collection, team American Duchess has contracted a bit of gold fever. Our new Charlotte Mules feature a metallic gold leather heel AND gold…

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  • Designing Vintage Shoes: 1940s Style

    June 12, 2023

    Over the years, we have produced LOTS of vintage reproduction shoes (and more are in progress as we speak!). ‘Vintage’ technically means anything over 20 years old. That means that things from…

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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

    Our In Bloom collaboration collection with the Bata Shoe Museum is so special to us. First of all, it’s simply thrilling to be collaborating with the museum, which is an institution near…

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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

    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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  • 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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