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  • Lost In New York: Redthreaded and American Duchess Hit the Big Apple

    June 18, 2018

    Adventures in New York City! Back in May I visited New York City…again…it’s becoming a weirdly regular occurrence and that’s no bad thing. I love NYC. I love it – magical things…

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  • PRE-ORDER: Kensingtons for ALL!

    June 7, 2018

    My lovelies, today we have a *major* announcement for you. Lovers of 18th century costume rejoice, for our most popular “Kensington” 18th century shoes are now available in a range of colors…and…

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  • New Kensingtons Are Coming…

    June 1, 2018

    Ladies, we have a *big* announcement coming soon… If you want the inside scoop, click through to sign up for the email notification list. 

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  • How to Fit 18th Century Shoe Buckles

    May 21, 2018

    You’ve just got yourself a fine new pair of American Duchess 18th century shoes and you ordered some sparkly 18th century shoe buckles to go with them. Now what? Fitting shoe buckles…

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  • A Little History of “Eliza” Early Victorian Shoes

    February 12, 2018

    American Duchess “Eliza” Early Victorian Oxfords in brown Today in our “little history” post I’ll give you some background on our new split-vamp oxford “Eliza.” The idea for the “Eliza” shoes came…

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  • A Little History of “Amelie” Satin Pumps

    February 8, 2018

    Amelie Victorian & Edwardian Satin Pumps with Clip-on Bows by American Duchess It’s that exciting time of year when we here at American Duchess present all the new Spring/Summer shoe styles for…

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  • PRE-ORDER! Spring Historic Shoes!

    February 1, 2018

    Ladies, it’s time. It’s February 1st. We promised you a pre-order and a pre-order you shall have! We have four fresh new styles for you covering pretty much all of the 19th…

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  • NEW! Special Edition “Dunmore” 18th c. Shoes in Red/White

    November 19, 2017

    This year, we’ve created a special shoe to coincide with the launch of our new book, The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking. The idea came about from the shoes we…

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  • Please Vote! New Victorian/Edwardian Pumps in *Colors*

    October 24, 2017

    Shoes from J. Ferry, 1885-1890. The Met, 2009.300.1579a,b  Ladies, for the first time *ever* we are able to offer a range of colors in one of our new styles for next Spring.…

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  • New Cotton Striped Stockings, Oh YEAH!

    August 28, 2017

    Storyville portrait, New Orleans, c. 1912. Portrait by E. J. Bellocq. Who doesn’t love a good striped stocking? The Georgians, Victorians, and Edwardians sure did! Striped stockings of various colors – some…

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  • Introducing Nicole Rudolph, Footwear Designer

    August 25, 2017

    We are beyond excited to officially announce the newest addition to the American Duchess / Royal Vintage team: Nicole Rudolph! Many of you will know Nicole from her blog Diary of a…

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  • Autumn Beauties – Pre-Order Now Open!

    July 20, 2017

    How long has it been since we’ve done a pre-order for NEW historic styles?! We’re happy to finally be introducing some gorgeous new shoes for Fall this year. Shop Gleeful for $20…

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  • Podcast Episode 3: All About the Louis Exclusive c. 1660-1720

    May 17, 2017

    Hi All! For this week’s episode, Abby & Lauren sit down and chat about the newest Exclusive offering from American Duchess – The Louis (Pre-Order open until May 19th! $295) Our Louis…

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  • EXCLUSIVE! “Louis” Velveteen & Embroidered Baroque Shoes

    May 8, 2017

    OK, I know, it’s taken us half a year to get the new Exclusives going, but now that we’re here…. Meet “Louis,” the new velveteen, leather, and silver embroidered shoes now available…

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  • Regency Foxed Slippers – Inspo

    December 5, 2016

    The Met, c. 1805-10 As we near the end of 2016 and look towards 2017, it’s time to think about new historic shoe styles. Yaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!! Whenever I start musing on new styles,…

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  • Spotlight: New “Londoner” Edwardian Oxfords

    October 17, 2016

    Lauren here – This month we’re celebrating the new Fall/Winter styles we’ve opened for pre-order all at once. Each week we’re taking a closer look at each style, the inspiration and research…

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  • Rufflecon 2016!!!

    October 13, 2016

    Hello lovelies! Lauren and I are currently off on a new adventure together – first was China & now we’re off to Stamford, Connecticut for Rufflecon! (this is the part where I do…

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  • Spotlight: New “Fraser” Early 18th Century Leather Shoes

    October 11, 2016

    Lauren reporting – As you all know, this year we’ve opened all of our new Fall/Winter historic styles for pre-order at the same time. We’ve also made the pre-order period longer –…

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  • Introducing our Fall Collection of Historic Shoes – Pre-Orders Open!

    October 3, 2016

    It’s a big day! For the first time, we’re presenting our entire Fall collection all at once. Intense. This year we have new offerings in several of our historic categories. There’s “Fraser”…

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  • The Great China Adventure, Or, How Jet-Lag is Evil

    September 29, 2016

    Hello Lovelies! Abby here – sort of… Jet lag is evil & mean. But I’m here in body, even if that means my circadian rhythms are still totally bananas and I now…

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