Have you had a chance to check out our pre-order collection for October 2026 yet? The See and be Seen collection features three vintage reproduction spectator styles. Sylvie represents the 1930s, Stella…
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See and be Seen: Pre-Order is Live!
The time has finally come for our October 2026 pre-order launch: our See and be Seen collection is now live for pre-order, with three gorgeous reproduction styles at 15% off per pair!…
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Collection Worthy Pre-Order Now Live
Friends, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest assortment of historical reproduction designs: Collection Worthy. These three styles are luxurious, eye-catching, and deserving of a spot in any shoe enthusiast’s wardrobe! . Each…
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15 Fun Facts for 15 Years of American Duchess
1. It Started with a Blog That’s right- it all got started here. Before American Duchess launched our first shoe, Georgiana, for pre-order in 2011, American Duchess was a historical costuming blog.…
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Designing the Anniversary Collection: Reviving Heritage Styles
Have you taken a look at our new Anniversary Collection yet? To mark 15 years of making historical reproduction footwear, we’ve brought back three classic American Duchess styles: Savoy Beaded Shoes, Victoria…
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The Anniversary Collection: Pre-Order is Live
This spring marks a very important milestone for American Duchess. 15 years ago, we released our first historical reproduction shoe for pre-order. We have been designing and creating historical shoes for a…
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Color Refresh Collection: Pre-Order is Live
What could be more refreshing for spring than three of our most popular historic styles, in fabulous new colors? We’re excited to introduce the Color Refresh collection, featuring Tango, Laurel, and Elsie…
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Style Inspiration: Judy and Margaret
Our Interwoven Collection pre-order is in full swing, with new Judy Vintage Wedges and Margaret 1920s Shoes on sale for 15% off per pair. We are just in love with these lovely…
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Designing the Interwoven Collection
Have you had the chance to check out our new Interwoven Collection yet? This pre-order features Margaret and Judy, two new shoes that each feature woven leather decorative details. Over here at…
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Introducing the Interwoven Collection
Happy spring to all! We’re thrilled to be kicking off this new season with a fun and fresh pre-order collection that we can’t wait to share with you: introducing the Interwoven Collection!…
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Valentine’s Day Style with Gretel and Ginger
With Valentine’s Day weeks away, the arrival of our Hearts Afire collection couldn’t be more timely. The inspiration behind these two vintage reproduction styles was centered around heart motifs and love (more…
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Dig It: Our Very First 1960s Shoe
Our new Vintage Vegas pre-order collection (15% off through Nov. 16) is full of intriguing shoes, including one with a particularly special feature: our Pattie Shoes are our first 1960s reproduction design.…
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Vintage Vegas Pre-Order is Live!
Cue the applause! Our last pre-order of 2025 is live now, with a series of glamorous vintage reproduction styles that shine as bright as a Las Vegas marquee. We hope you’re feeling…
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Straps, Cutouts, and Curves: Decorative Boots of the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras
Cleo Boots, from our current Skeleton Collection pre-order, are one of the most elegant, intricate boots styles we’ve ever released. These highly detailed cutout boots are based on the high-fashion boots of…
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Designing the Skeleton Collection
Spooky scary skeletons may send shivers down your spine, but our new Skeleton Collection is scary beautiful! It consists of new Cleo Edwardian Boots, Gloria Edwardian Shoes, and Hedy Vintage Slingbacks- and…
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Fun with 1920s Daywear
Our new Doris 1920s Pumps are inspired by some of the more detailed daytime footwear options from the 1920s (for more on that, check out our last post about designing the Classics…
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Pre-Order the Classics Collection
What have your friends at American Duchess been working on over the summer, you ask? Well, now that September is in full swing, we can finally reveal our first fall pre-order styles:…
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Hearts in Fashion
Have you fallen head-over-heels for our Hearts Afire collection? Our new Ginger Vintage Pumps and Gretel Vintage Oxfords have been creating quite the stir, and it’s easy to understand why! Both of…
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Hearts Afire Pre-Order is Now Live
Hello friends! It’s been a red-hot summer, hasn’t it? Well, to cap off the last few weeks of heat, we’re thrilled to announce a collection that is sure to set your hearts…
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Let’s Go Outside: Edwardian Clothes for Sports and Outdoors
Our new Cambridge Edwardian Bicycle Boots in brown/plaid are, in a word, awesome. They’re unique, look sharp, and are comfortable to wear through all manner of activities. The plaid cotton panels are…


















