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  • F/W Shoes: Re-Pre-Orders Now Open

    September 19, 2014

    It’s that time of year, when we here at ADHQ are already getting ready for the big holiday rush. No, I’m not playing Christmas music or slurping down eggnog lattes quite yet,…

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  • How To Move the Buttons on Your American Duchess Button Boots and Shoes

    August 20, 2014

    It’s a question that’s been asked many a time, so here’s a handy tutorial to show you how to do it yourself. Luckily, moving the buttons on your button boots or button…

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  • More On The New “Pemberley” Regency Shoes…

    July 15, 2014

    Though I gave a short introduction to the new Pemberley Regency Shoes last Friday, I thought they could use a little more “show and tell,” to update you all on what’s new…

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  • How To Make Your Own Pair of Couture Pompadour 18th Century Shoes

    June 16, 2014

    Last week, I showed you several pairs of custom-made shoes I designed for Whoopi Goldberg. I was so flattered by the comments – thank you! – and also a little frustrated that…

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  • About Whoopi Goldberg’s Custom Made Shoes

    June 11, 2014

    A few months ago, I was asked by Whoopi Goldberg to design some custom shoes. She asked me to make “four pair as rich looking and feeling as you can with your…

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  • Opinions Please: Fur, Plastic, and Sheepskin

    June 10, 2014

    Albany Institute, 1875-85 Darlings, how do we feel about fur? How do we feel about faux fur? And how do we feel about sheepskin? The reason I ask is because I’ve been…

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  • Introducing “Savoy” Edwardian Shoes – Pre-Order Now Open!

    June 5, 2014

    I’m so happy to finally *properly* introduce you to “Savoy,” the fully-beaded, multi-strapped Edwardian stunners inspired directly by antiques in collections like The Met, The V & A, and Shoe Icons. Here…

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  • Introducing the New “Georgiana” 18th Century Shoes, And How to Dye Them Perfectly

    May 16, 2014

    Today, after years of re-development, I’m happy to announce that “Georgiana” 18th century shoes have returned! “Georgiana” was the first American Duchess shoe style ever, but after we sold out of our…

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  • An Original “Astoria” Edwardian Shoe Restored

    May 8, 2014

    A little while ago, our wonderful customer Deb found an original “Astoria” shoe languishing in an antique shop. She asked if I’d like to have it, to which I enthusiastically responded, “absolutely!”…

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  • On Location at Bacon’s Castle – Journey to the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

    May 7, 2014

    The Lady of Portland House shines in “Antoinette” Mules in blue While I was in Virginia this past March, I had the opportunity to work with some truly wonderful ladies at a…

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  • Shoe News from American Duchess

    May 1, 2014

    I’ve been deep in the Caverns of Business, carefully setting up lots of exciting new things for you guys – new collaborations, bunches of new styles for Summer and Fall, and re-ordering…

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  • Spring Fever: Floral Shoes!

    April 23, 2014

    Okay, so maybe it blew a gale and was a bit nippy today, but on the whole it’s been quite lovely here in Nevada, which has put me in mind of gardening.…

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  • Please Vote: Newport Historical Society “Signature Shoe” Development Poll

    April 16, 2014

    I’m excited to announce that American Duchess and the Newport Historical Society are teaming up to re-create one of the gorgeous Edwardian shoes in their collection, a splendid satin and metallic brocade…

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  • American Duchess “Spring Cleaning” Sale

    April 12, 2014

    It’s time for a bit of a clear out, my dears. How about a sale? Gibsons in ivory, butterscotch, and black: http://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s 23Skidoos in brown/white or white/white paintable spectators: http://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-1920s-1930s Black Pompadours: http://www.american-duchess.com/shoes-18th-century/pompadour-french-court-shoe-black Imperfects –…

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  • Coming Monday: “Renoir” and “Tissot” Civil War Boots and Slippers

    April 5, 2014

    It’s been forever and a day that we’ve been working on these two mid-19th century shoes, but finally I have “Renoir” button boots, and “Tissot” slippers for you! Both styles are accurate…

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  • Shoes for Jamestown, and Williamsburg, and Whoopi Goldberg

    March 26, 2014

    I have some exciting news to share with you all! While I was in Williamsburg, I had a couple meetings with the costume departments of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, both of which…

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  • More On Nankeen Fabric and Boots in the Regency

    March 3, 2014

    Dames a la Mode, Lady’s Museum, 1804 There have been a few questions about Nankeen fabric and its uses in the Regency, so here’s a bit more information about it. Special thanks…

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  • Introducing and Celebrating Nankeen Regency Boots

    February 21, 2014

    Today is the day for our latest historical shoe – “Nankeen” Regency Boots! Nankeen boots were an early 19th century fabric walking boots with adjustable lacing closure. Just like boots of old,…

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  • Behind the Scenes at the Antoinette/Highbury Photoshoot

    February 17, 2014

    Last week Chris and I worked on a new shoot for Antoinettes and Highbury. We wanted to create a ladies’ boudoir space, similar to the interiors in these paintings: Francois Boucher, La…

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  • Please Vote for the New February Shoe…

    February 6, 2014

    It’s that time again, dears! What shall be the next offering from AD? Up for consideration are: The new Georgiana Georgiana (est. $120 – $140 retail) Made of improved fabric, on Kensington’s…

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