American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
The Robe a la Turque - Part 2 - The Gown
Italian Gown in yellow silk taffeta worn with a ruffled voile apron and cap, and fashionable black silk hat with black "Dunmore" shoes. Mid-1780s. One thing I love most in...
The Robe a la Turque, part 1
Mademoiselle Guimard in Turkish Dress by Greuze, 1790 - LACMA (detail) Who doesn't love the feeling of completing a project you've been obsessing about for *years* and getting to wear...
Trends - Late 18th Century Flippy-Flappies
The Met - Robe a l'Anglaise - 1785-87 When we start out in costuming for a particular era, we think in centuries - the 18th century, the 19th century -...
Abby's Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress - Done!
Hello Lovelies! Abby here and I am in full "July has been full of travel and awesome but now I need a nap nap" mode over here at American Duchess...
Abby's Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress - a Lesson in Plan B...or...C?
Hey Lovelies -- So the last time I blogged about my Jane Austen Fest Dinner Dress I was totally jiving on this idea of making a tunic and turbany/chiffonettey thing...
The Robe a la Turque - Progress!
Hi, it's Lauren... I promise, I HAVE been sewing. Promise! It's just been sllooowwwwwww. It's time to light a fire under my split bum, though - Costume College is in...
Podcast Episode 8: It's not just One Direction: The Many Hairy Styles of 18th Century Women
Hi All! Abby here with Episode 8 of Fashion History with American Duchess! This is Part 2 of our 18th Century Hair convo. Last week we talked about hygiene, hair...
Podcast Episode 7: Did They Have BUGS in Their Hair?! 18th Century Hair & Hygiene
Hi All - Abby here and I am very pleased to release this weeks episode of Fashion History with American Duchess - "Hair, Hygiene, and the 18th Century Woman" -...
Episode 6 - Enslaved People's Dress in the 18th & 19th Century with Cheyney McKnight
Hey Everyone! Cheyney McKnight (Photo: LoomHappenings) Today, we are very excited to share our newest episode for Fashion History with American Duchess! In April, Abby got a chance to sit...
Podcast Episode 5: Hot Town, Summer is Sh*tty (For Costuming)
Hey All! Our 5th Episode of Fashion History with American Duchess is now live! This week Abby & Lauren sit down and talk about how to beat the summer heat...
Abby's Austen Fest Dinner Dress
Hey All! Abby here! As some of you know, Lauren & I will be attending Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, KY this July (soo excited to go home for business!...
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...