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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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  • Black Regency Shoes: Wear Them, They Existed

    June 26, 2023

    Our Fit for a Queen pre-order is well underway! This collection is all 18th century and Regency, with no shortage of sumptuous satin loveliness. Included in this loveliness are no less than…

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  • Fit for a Queen Collection Pre-Order

    June 23, 2023

    Hear ye, hear ye, our June pre-order has started! We are thrilled to present the Fit for a Queen collection, which combines 18th century and Regency silhouettes with fantasy and luxury, for…

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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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  • Mules in Art: Part Deaux

    May 17, 2023

    Nearly ten years ago (omg), we published a blog post featuring mules in 18th century art for the first release of Antoinette Mules. Now that spring has arrived, Fêtes Galantes is coming…

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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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  • “Jitterbug” Spring Collection is Here!

    March 3, 2023

    Welcome to the first new collection of 2023, “Jitterbug!” This season we have three gorgeous vintage styles jitterbugging into your brain, all cute, comfy, practical, and fun. Color-poppin’ Lido sandals, earthy Ghillie…

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  • Spring Cleaning SALE!

    February 10, 2023

    The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but we’re ready for *spring* which means… Spring Cleaning SaleFebruary 10 – 17, 202330%+ Discounts & More on Last Chance Our warehouse…

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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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  • Carnival, Carnaval, Carnevale

    January 19, 2023

    This is a bit of a tough time of year. The festivities of the harvest and winter holidays have come to an end. The new year has come and gone. For many,…

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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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  • Harlemology: Dandy Wellington x American Duchess – Pre-Order is Open!

    December 28, 2022

    We are so over-the-moon thrilled to announce our latest pre-order collection: Harlemology by Dandy Wellington! Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant, born-and-raised in Harlem, New York. He is…

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  • Pre-Raphaelite Paintings and Aesthetic Dress: Fantasy, Self-Expression, and Tea Gowns

    December 23, 2022

    Lately, the Arts and Crafts movement and Pre-Raphaelite movement seem to be having a moment. IKEA recently released a collection of William Morris-inspired prints for some of their home textiles, and apparently…

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