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  • V326: Elastic Goring in Victorian Footwear

    December 2, 2012

    Hello Lovelies! Today I’m going to tell you about the magical world of elastic, as used in Victorian footwear, one because it’s fascinating, but also because there have been some questions about…

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  • V325: Introducing “Tavistock” Authentic Victorian Button Boots

    December 1, 2012

    …and it’s about time!  I am so excited to finally be able to release for pre-order our first boot, and indeed the only completely authentic Victorian button boot available! Tavistock Victorian Button…

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  • V320: American Duchess “Let It Snow” Holiday Sale!

    November 23, 2012

    My Dears, it’s time!  Jump right in to your holiday shopping (and send your hubbies and boyfriends this-a-way) – I’ve put just about everything in the shop on sale! Enjoy 10% off…

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  • V319: Shop Small This Saturday at American-Duchess.com

    November 22, 2012

    Hey American Express ladies – this Saturday is “Small Business Saturday,” sponsored by American Express, and we here at American Duchess Company are about as small as it gets, with just me…

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  • V314: One Week Left for 23Skidoo Pre-Order

    November 13, 2012

    Alright, Ladies, this is the *last week* to get your orders for 23Skidoo 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes in, and get that sweet discounted price.  The order with the factory has gone in…

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  • V311: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes Giveaway WINNER!

    November 9, 2012

    Holy Canned Tomatoes, Ladies, you all entered the 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes giveaway 408 times!!  It’s now time to pick the winner, and never fear – despite not being able to see all…

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  • V304: Introducing “23Skidoo” 1920s T-Strap Spectators – Pre-Order Now!

    November 1, 2012

    I’m so pleased to introduce to you our first 1920s/30s style shoe, the “23Skidoo” t-strap spectators, available in two colorways.  It’s everything Deco Era Gatsby shoes should be – a d’orsay pump,…

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  • V300: Vintage Stockings, 20th Century

    October 29, 2012

    from Wearing History – 1939-40 – novelty stockings The other night at the Bomber Girl’s Pageant, I was asked if we carried vintage style seamed stockings in the A-D shop.  I had…

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  • V293: Finished Project: Indienne Print “Curtain-Along” Gown, 1780

    October 20, 2012

    I finished my “Curtain-Along” dress in time to wear to Colonial Williamsburg, but it rained the day I had planned to wear it, and only donned it for a couple hours, so…

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  • V271: First Look at “23Skidoo” 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes

    September 27, 2012

    Those of you who follow along on Facebook have already seen these, but I wanted to share them here on the blog too.  I’m *so* excited about the new “23Skidoo” 1920s t-strap…

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  • V261: American Duchess For The Cure – Fundraising For Breast Cancer Research

    September 17, 2012

    Hi all!  Did you know it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month?  Many of us have been through or have loved ones who have battled breast cancer, myself included.  To help raise money for…

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  • V256: My First Shoe

    September 12, 2012

    No, this isn’t about baby shoes, but the first shoe I ever designed and made (with my own bare hands!), back in 2001, in my first university art class, Art 100, taught…

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  • V252: Midnight Vintage Shoe Finds on Etsy

    September 8, 2012

    Nothing teaches one the construction and detailing of a vintage or antique shoes as, well, an actual vintage or antique shoe.  I was thrilled to find quite a few shoes on Etsy…

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  • V243: Pompadour Heels At Last

    August 30, 2012

    I’m really excited to finally be taking delivery of the Pompadour heels tomorrow.  They’ve cleared customs and are truckin’ their way over the Sierras this evening.  To celebrate, here are some extant…

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  • V236: Please Vote – What’s Your Favorite 1920s Spectator?

    August 23, 2012

    Spectator shoes are so cool, don’t you think?  I want to add a 1920s t-strap spectator to the Historical Footwear collection next year -called “23Skidoo” – but what color style do you…

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  • V235: Pompadours and Kensingtons are On Their Way

    August 22, 2012

    Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what’s now making its way across the Pacific to our warehouse… White Pompadours, and more Red Kensingtons White Kensingtons Happy days!  We’ll have black and white Pomps,…

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  • V234: What Kind of Heel Is That? A Quick Guide to Historical Shoe Heels

    August 21, 2012

    Following yesterday’s post about why we no longer have proper French heels on shoes, I thought it would be good to add to and define some of the terminology, and create a…

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  • V233: The Death of the French Heel

    August 20, 2012

    VandA, 1760-70 Why don’t we have killer French heels, the likes of which were *the* heel style for hundreds of years, on shoes these days?  Where did they go?  Are they just…

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  • V228: New “Valois” Shoe Buckles

    August 16, 2012

    Finally, after forever in development, we’ve got the Valois buckles for your Kensington shoes.  Chris is doing official product photos right now, so here’s a preview of how the new buckles look…

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  • V220: The Parisian Gown – Finished!

    August 7, 2012

    Despite all the trouble this gown gave me, I’m so happy with how it turned out!  I certainly learned many a lesson about fabric choice, sleeve construction, and general patterning.  I’m ready…

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