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Podcast Episode 9: Early 17th Century Women's Dress with Samantha McCarty

Podcast Episode 9: Early 17th Century Women's Dress with Samantha McCarty

Hello Lovelies! Abby here! On this week's episode of Fashion History with American Duchess, I got to sit down with Samantha McCarty (Couture Courtesan) and chat with her about her...
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Podcast Episode 3: All About the Louis Exclusive c. 1660-1720

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

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)...
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EXCLUSIVE! "Louis" Velveteen & Embroidered Baroque Shoes

EXCLUSIVE! "Louis" Velveteen & Embroidered Baroque Shoes

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...
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17th Century Inspiration Strikes Again!

17th Century Inspiration Strikes Again!

I have only made one 17th century gown and I loved it. It was polyester satin and featured spray-painted lace, but I adored that gown. Somebody else is adoring it...
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"Virginia" Renaissance Shoes GIVEAWAY!

"Virginia" Renaissance Shoes GIVEAWAY!

Today's the day, my darling dears - "Virginia," our new Renaissance shoe, has opened for pre-order, which also means it's giveaway time! Here's the lo-down on Virginia: All-leather construction: upper,...
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How One Fugly Loafer Became the Gorgeous "Virginia" Renaissance Shoe

How One Fugly Loafer Became the Gorgeous "Virginia" Renaissance Shoe

The development story of our new "Virginia" Renaissance shoes is rather a long one (but I'll keep it short, with lots of pictures, promise!). We've been working on the design...
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A Quick Look At Late Elizabethan/Early Jacobean Shoes

A Quick Look At Late Elizabethan/Early Jacobean Shoes

Today we kick off a series on European footwear at the end of Elizabeth I's reign, and beginning of James I's, culminating on Friday with the pre-order release of our...
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On Location at Bacon's Castle - Journey to the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

On Location at Bacon's Castle - Journey to the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

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...
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Ladies' Elizabethan Separates Explored

Ladies' Elizabethan Separates Explored

Last time, I was musing over trim styles on doublets, but towards the end of that post I realized that perhaps the design I had in mind was a "fair-ism,"...
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Elizabethan Doublet Trimming Ideas

Elizabethan Doublet Trimming Ideas

Diane d'Andouins by Etienne Dumonstier Earlier this year, when I was feverishly sewing for Colonial Williamsburg, I put together a quick test bodice in some russet velveteen. It was just...
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My Annual Sewing Rut

My Annual Sewing Rut

Once again, I have absolutely no motivation to make a single stitch of anything lately. I've learned that this is quite normal, and that if I force the issue I'll...
Shoes for Jamestown, and Williamsburg, and Whoopi Goldberg

Shoes for Jamestown, and Williamsburg, and Whoopi Goldberg

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...
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