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  • And Now…The American Duchess “Silver Belles” SALE!

    November 28, 2014

    Ladies, and accompanying Gentlemen, it’s time to kick off the Winter festivities with a SALE! We have new styles just come in, restocked old favorites, and have put a bunch of other…

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  • 1860s Purple People Eater – Finished, Just Barely! and the Magic of Gored Skirts

    November 27, 2014

    This past Tuesday I was in a mad rush to finish the day version of my 1860s purple gown, just in time for the tree lighting ceremony downtown. This was about 2:00…

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  • Preview Pages from the Bellas Hess 1917-18 Winter Catalogue

    November 20, 2014

    I recently received a number of vintage and antique catalogs, from my good friend Lady Carolyn. Most of them – Delineators, McCalls, Bella Hess – are in very fragile condition, but appear…

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  • 1860s Purple People Eater Ballgown Bodice – Musings

    November 13, 2014

    In my mad rush to get three pieces of 1860s attire (and let’s not even think about the accessories) done in time for a bevy of upcoming Victorian Christmas events, I’ve been…

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  • Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown

    November 12, 2014

    I have a million things going at the moment, and two major projects on the table, with all their various bits and bobs and parts and bodices and trims and underpinnings –…

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  • First Exclusive 1920s Shoes “Harlow” Coming Friday!

    November 10, 2014

    Ladies, it’s time to announce the winners of the first “Exclusives” cycle.  We’ve affectionately named them “Harlow” after the glam goddess of the 1920s and 30s, and we’re proud to present three…

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  • Introducing American Duchess “Exclusives”

    November 6, 2014

    I’ve been a bit quiet lately, but it’s because we’ve been planning some really…*really*… cool stuff for you guys, and working on a video to explain it all. I’ll let you watch…

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  • “Seabury” Edwardian Shoes – Pre-Order Now Open

    October 31, 2014

    Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Seabury” Flash Sale on Facebook. That’s over now, and it’s time for our regular website pre-order. So without further ado, “Seabury” in black and…

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  • Introducing “Seabury” Edwardian Shoes by The Newport Historical Society

    October 27, 2014

    Newport Historical Society “Seabury” Edwardian shoes, by American Duchess Today we’re excited to finally introduce “Seabury,” a gorgeous new reproduction Edwardian from the Newport Historical Society, Rhode Island. Back in April, Elizabeth…

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  • Behind the Scenes Tour of American Duchess, Inc.

    October 25, 2014

    Many of you have asked to see “behind the scenes” of our little shoe company, so I made a video to show you …..  you’ve been warned! I hope you enjoy it.…

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  • WINNER! “Virginia” Shoes Giveaway

    October 24, 2014

    Thank you all so much for participating in the “Virginia” Renaissance Shoes giveaway! There were gobs and gobs of entries, but alas there can only be one winner. And the winner is……

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  • Oh What a Beautiful Mourning – “Death Becomes Her” at the Met, Opening October 31

    October 22, 2014

    On the evening of October 31, a somber shadow shall fall over the halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. For the first time in 15 years, the Costume Institute…

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  • How and Why I Make Historical Shoes

    October 21, 2014

    “Stratford” Elizabethan Shoes – a collaboration by historical cordwainer Francis Classe and American Duchess I realize lately that many of you may not know my story of how I got into making…

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  • “Virginia” Renaissance Shoes GIVEAWAY!

    October 17, 2014

    Today’s the day, my darling dears – “Virginia,” our new Renaissance shoe, has opened for pre-order, which also means it’s giveaway time! Here’s the lo-down on Virginia: All-leather construction: upper, lining, sole…

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  • How One Fugly Loafer Became the Gorgeous “Virginia” Renaissance Shoe

    October 15, 2014

    The development story of our new “Virginia” Renaissance shoes is rather a long one (but I’ll keep it short, with lots of pictures, promise!). We’ve been working on the design since March,…

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  • A Quick Look At Late Elizabethan/Early Jacobean Shoes

    October 13, 2014

    Today we kick off a series on European footwear at the end of Elizabeth I’s reign, and beginning of James I’s, culminating on Friday with the pre-order release of our latest early-period…

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  • Regency Styles I Actually Like

    October 9, 2014

    …because I don’t have quite enough on my mind right now! I will admit I’m not a big fan of the Regency, on me. I love it on others – Maggie of…

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  • Red Russian Doll Coat, Now Looking Like A Coat

    October 7, 2014

    Wow this project is kicking my buns … but in a good way! With the help of many books, not least of all Vogue Sewing, I’ve been trying some tailoring techniques, some…

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  • Fall/Winter Shoes Sneak Peek

    October 6, 2014

    Or… “A Monday in the Life of American Duchess.” Here’s a quick snap of my sewing worktable today. Not much sewing going on, as you can see! These are the samples for…

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  • Embroidered Stomachers of the early 18th Century

    October 3, 2014

    Every once in awhile I do some handiwork that I’m then very proud of later, and always glad I took on. Last time, it was an embroidered 18th century pocket, and this…

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