Mark as Napoleon (death stare optional)… (Photo by Luc Morel) Hello All! This week’s episode of Fashion History with American Duchess is all about the big guy himself – Napoleon! While Abby was…
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Podcast Episode 3: All About the Louis Exclusive c. 1660-1720
Hi All! For this week’s episode, Abby & Lauren sit down and chat about the newest Exclusive offering from American Duchess – The Louis (Pre-Order open until May 19th! $295) Our Louis…
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Abby’s Austen Fest Dinner Dress
Hey All! Abby here! As some of you know, Lauren & I will be attending Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, KY this July (soo excited to go home for business! woo!). As…
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Oh Snap – A 1920s Photo Shoot
Back in April we did a photo shoot for the new “Deco Darlings” designs, showcasing two of our lovely 1920s and 30s shoes – Evelyn and Lillian. Because the Deco Darlings work…
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Podcast Episode 2: Civil War Mourning with Samantha McCarty
Hello All! We’re excited to announce our “second” episode of Fashion History with American Duchess! Today, we are chatting with the lovely Samantha McCarty of The Couture Courtesan all about mourning dress during…
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EXCLUSIVE! “Louis” Velveteen & Embroidered Baroque Shoes
OK, I know, it’s taken us half a year to get the new Exclusives going, but now that we’re here…. Meet “Louis,” the new velveteen, leather, and silver embroidered shoes now available…
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Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Fashion History with American Duchess!
Hello All! Lauren and I are sooo excited to announce a new project we’ve been working on for the past few weeks – Fashion History with American Duchess – a podcast series! While…
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Pieces of Me – Remaking an 18th Century Gown
Sacque gown, partially deconstructed, 1765-69 – National Trust NT 1350856 It’s commonly known that 18th century dress textiles were made and remade and remade again. A great many extant gowns in museum…
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Jane Austen Goes to Ikea – Slow Progress
Slow progress on this 1790s gown, but it’ll {eventually} come together in time for JA Fest in July. Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, is 10 weeks away and I got nothin’.…
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Simplicity 8411 – A New 18th Century Pattern!
Howdy! After many moons we finally get to announce the release of our new collaboration with Simplicity Patterns – Simplicity 8411. Now right off the bat many of you will be rolling…
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Oh Snap – A 1930s Photoshoot
A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to shoot with a stunning woman, Rachel, who transformed from a hip, modern gal into a statuesque Joan Crawford movie star. Love these shoes.…
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Simplicity 8248 1930s Dress – Results and Review
Simplicity 8248 – 1930s Dress – made in rayon-like cotton. Ever since Simplicity released two new 1930s patterns last Fall I have been just dying to make one up. The timing seemed…
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Guts – Inspecting the Insides of 18th Century Garments
Vintage Textile, c. 1780s (click through for more). This is the waist edge at the center back of the bodice. Lauren here > Historical costuming is a journey. It starts with an…
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1820s Green Dress Construction Details – Bodice
Happy Friday! Abby here again for more yummy 1820s Green Dress construction info & detail shots! If you missed previous posts you can check out the general observation & sleeve details, dating,…
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How to Research Like a Boss: Part 6
How to be a Boss at Research Part 6: I’ve done all this research & I want to share it with the world – Rules of Engagement For Review: Part 1, Part…
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How to Research like a Boss – Part 5
How to Research like a Boss: Part 5 – Tertiary Sources & the Changing Research World – Rules of Engagement, or, Facebook with Caution. (For Review: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,…
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Butterick Pattern Catalog, 1937 – A Few Faves
Butterick, 1937 Some time ago I went on a bit of a bender looking for original sewing pattern counter books. One of the counter books I had the good fortune to snag…
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Help a Georgian Gal Out – Please Vote for Us!
Dear Ladies and Gents of Centuries Past, It’s the last few days of the Fedex Small Business Grant contest, and we need your help. The finalist are decided upon a popular vote,…
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How to be a Boss at Research – Part 4
How to be a Boss at Research Part 4: Secondary Sources – Rules of Engagement. Hey Y’all! Here we are at Part 4 of this series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)…
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Royal Vintage – Deco Darling Collection Now on Pre-Order!
Hello Darlings! We are super excited to announce that our sister company Royal Vintage has released the newest collection line for Pre-Order (Delivery in early June)! It’s named Deco Darling and it is…
