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The Bathtub Ginnys perform at LacedNYC
Once upon a time, Abby and I went to New York to meet up with our favorite people - Cynthia of Redthreaded and Dandy Wellington - at Norwood, a beautiful private club in Manhattan.

The occasion was a launch party for our new Theatrical and Men's lines, as well as the new Royal Vintage "Foxtrot" Summer 2019 footwear collection.

Upstairs, Cynthia hosted a corset-fitting salon where guests could try on all of the Redthreaded historic corsets and stays.



It was a wonderful night, set to the jazzy tunes of Dandy Wellington and His Band with performances by the incomparable Bathtub Ginnys.

I'll stop talking now and let the photos do the rest.

All photos are by Jane Kratochvil
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Dandy made us talk about what we were doing and it was awkward, lol

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The Bathtub Ginnys did a fabulous follies-style number and gave our new "Follies" T-straps a proper try.

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American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Dandy Wellington, consummate performer and also so so generous to set up this event with us at Norwood, his club.

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Stina of the Bathtub Ginnys

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The Royal Vintage "Foxtrot" shoes were on display...

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
...as were the new American Duchess theatrical shoes...

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The co-conspirators - Dandy Wellington, Cynthia Settje of Redthreaded, me, and Abby.

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Cynthia showing off her fabulous 18th century stays

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
The Ginnys performed in our new "Follies" T-Straps. These shoes are made for dancing, with sueded flex-soles.

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Kaila Temple in original 1940s.

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So many beautiful, fashionable people!

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Mary Alice Ladd

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Dandy and Cheyney McKnight

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These dapper dudes

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Lauren DeRossi (Virtuous Courtesan) and her friend, whose outfit I was obsesssseeeddd withhhhhhh

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American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
The Bathtub Ginnys

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American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Dandy tries on the 1780s stays by Rethreaded.

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Lauren Stowell