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  • A Summer Straw Cloche for Mom

    August 28, 2015

    I’ve been on a hatmaking binge, ever since I refashioned my black straw Gatsby hat. No hat in my house is safe now. Even the moth-eaten hat husks waiting to go out…

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  • Orientalism in 1920s Fashion

    August 27, 2015

    Orientalism was a big trend in 1920s Western fashion, taking design for textiles, silhouette, even makeup, from Japan, China, Russia, India, and the Middle East. I noticed that Miss Fisher wears a…

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  • The Famous Regency “Manchester” Boots!

    August 24, 2015

    Boots. Manchester Art Gallery. 1949.97 Ladies, since several of you expressed that you’re not getting our updates on Facebook, I’m posting the results of the latest Exclusive Cycle 6 poll here. Congratulations…

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  • My First Miss Fisher Outfit

    August 21, 2015

    Last month I wrote about my love obsession with Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, and of course Miss Fisher’s fashion. While the show is set in 1929, most of what Miss Fisher wears…

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  • Studying Up on Tudor Footwear

    August 18, 2015

    Mary Rose Shoes – via Tudor shoes are old. They’re about as old as we get for extant shoes, with the exception of a very few Medieval examples. It’s quite extraordinary, really,…

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  • FlapperHacks: Retro-cycling a Hat and Dress for Gatsby 2015

    August 14, 2015

    As all you modern Flappers will know, original 1920s clothing can be hard to find and scary to wear (don’t sweat on it!), so it behooves us to collect our retro style…

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  • The Enormous Costume College Picture Post

    August 10, 2015

    Costume College was fantastic this year! I had a great time, taught some classes, made new friends, caught up with old friends, ate chicken, wore enormous dresses. It was great. I didn’t…

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  • Hello from Costume College!

    August 2, 2015

    Reporting from Costume College: Hello! We’re half way through and having a fabulous time! I have lots of pictures to share with you when I get back, but in the meantime, here…

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  • Review: Rago 721 Waist Cincher from Hourglass Angel

    July 29, 2015

    The more I study and wear vintage clothing…and the older I get…the more in favor on body shaping I become. Sure, a variety of underpinnings is historically accurate for the first 60…

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  • Miss Fisher’s Fabulous Fashion

    July 24, 2015

    I’m *deep* in Costume College prep fog, but I have been winding down my nights watching Season 2 of “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries,” an Australian series that is everything you would ever…

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  • The Silver Ghost 1770s Robe a la Francaise at Costume College

    July 20, 2015

    It was a good hair day  Posting from the future – 2020. I realize I never completed the project link for the Silver Ghost Francaise. To be honest, I have very few…

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  • The Silver Ghost Francaise – Progress

    July 18, 2015

    After posting about where to find patterns for Robes a la Francaise, I thought it time to share the one I’m working on. This is “The Silver Ghost,” and it’s huge. I…

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  • Happy Bastille Day! (And Happy SALE!)

    July 14, 2015

    Happy Bastille Day! For me, Bastille Day marks the middle of the year. It says, “you’ve come this far, and now it’s time to look towards the Fall” (may favorite time of…

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  • Where to Find Patterns for 18th c. Robes a la Francaise

    July 13, 2015

    LACMA – via Those of you who follow me on Facebook will know I’m working on an enormous Robe a la Francaise for the Costume College Gala. I’m calling her The Silver…

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  • Double Vintage 1970s-does-1930s Wide Legged Pants

    July 10, 2015

    If you’ve been following me for awhile you’ll know I have a bit of an obsession with vintage pants. Although I own and wear modern low-rise jeans, I much prefer trousers with…

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  • Introducing Royal Vintage Shoes – Shoes for 1920s through 1940s

    July 8, 2015

    For the past few years I’ve been running a historical footwear company called American Duchess. We make a lot of really old fashioned shoes, all the way back to the 16th century,…

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  • How to Make Your Own “Mistress Firebrand” 18th Century Shoes

    July 6, 2015

    Last week I shared with you our “Mistress Firebrand” shoes, a pair of “Georgiana” dyeable sateen 18th century shoes that I had decorated with fabric dye, fabric paint, silver lace, and petersham…

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  • Pinup Girl Clothing “Jenny” Skirt Refashion

    July 3, 2015

    Pinup Girl Clothing “Jenny” Skirt in Orange Branch Border Print A couple weeks ago I splurged. I bought the Orange Branch Border “Jenny” Skirt from Pinup Girl Clothing. I’d been seeing it…

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  • Exclusive “Noire” 1940s Pumps – Pre-Order Open!

    July 1, 2015

    We’ve finally landed another American Duchess Exclusive, a design submitted and voted for by you! Meet “Noire,” our vampish 1940s quad-strapped heels in black or burgundy suede. If these beauties were a…

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  • “Mistress Firebrand” 18th Century Shoes GIVEAWAY!

    June 24, 2015

    My hasn’t it been a long time since we’ve done a giveaway! This time we’ve teamed up with Donna Thorland, esteemed author of Mistress Firebrand, a tale of an American actress caught…

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