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The History Behind Double-Buckle Combat Boots

The History Behind Double-Buckle Combat Boots

When you think 'combat boots', what comes to mind? Your favorite Doc Martens, punk rock, or your grunge phase? Modern service boots? Something entirely different? Like camo patterns and army...
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One Boot to Rule Them All

One Boot to Rule Them All

With the new Larkspur Wool and Leather Boots, we claim a rather long time period for accuracy, 1810s - 1930s. This bold statement demands evidence, so I'm here to provide...
On Cycling Costumes: Pants, Skirts, and Boots

On Cycling Costumes: Pants, Skirts, and Boots

Though some parts of the northern hemisphere may still feel as hot as summer, there's no denying it- autumn is on its way! Therefore, we have boots on the mind....
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How to Dye Ivory Leather Shoes

How to Dye Ivory Leather Shoes

You know that special, excited feeling you get when you're sewing, about creating a project will be unique and customized just for you? Imagine that excitement doubled (or tripled) for...
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The History of Mary Jane Shoes

The History of Mary Jane Shoes

The new Prism collection features not one but two splendid Mary Janes, Anna May (3 inch heel) and Millie (1.75 inch heel). We have been working on these babies for...
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All About Anna May Wong

All About Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong in Daughter of the Dragon, 1931 Have you heard of Anna May Wong? Anna May is widely considered to be the first major Chinese-American film star, and...
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"Prism" by American Duchess - August 2022 Pre-Order is Open!

"Prism" by American Duchess - August 2022 Pre-Order is Open!

The new "Prism" collection is now ready! This collection is all about colors, presenting several new colorways in AD classics, along with a new design in two different heel heights....
We're Sports People Now: A Brief History of Victorian/Edwardian Tennis Shoes

We're Sports People Now: A Brief History of Victorian/Edwardian Tennis Shoes

Are you a fan of our Kedwardian Sporting Oxfords? This lovely style is a reproduction Victorian/Edwardian sporting shoe! This shoe is the ancestor of our modern sneakers. We were primarily...
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Jazz Standards - Introducing the New Vintage Collection

Jazz Standards - Introducing the New Vintage Collection

At last, we're proud to present a big new collection of vintage shoes that hit all the right notes, the "Jazz Standards" Collection. These are the classics, the quintessential styles...
Lauren Stowell
Heck Yeah, Witch Shoes

Heck Yeah, Witch Shoes

This month we're all about unexpectedly 'modern' designs in historical fashion. The May '22 "Avant-Garde" collection explores bold colors and geometric shapes in 1930s/40s shoes, and also an older trend,...
Lauren Stowell
A Little History of Shocking Pink

A Little History of Shocking Pink

For the first time in American Duchess history, we've created shoes in several very strong pinks, all drawn from and inspired by a late 1930s "Surrealist" palette. As with many...
Lauren Stowell
Bessie Coleman & Black Women in Aviation {Fundraiser}

Bessie Coleman & Black Women in Aviation {Fundraiser}

This month we're very proud to introduce the "Bessie" Aviator Boots, something of a "holy grail" of vintage reproduction shoes that I've wanted to produce for years. We've named them...
Lauren Stowell