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The "Velvet" Collection - Pre-Order Now Open

The "Velvet" Collection - Pre-Order Now Open

Get ready for one heck of a Fall/Winter season. We've been finalizing *so* many new styles and *so* many new colorways, and I'm stoked to introduce the first of four...
Lauren Stowell
Let's Make Some Men's Shoes

Let's Make Some Men's Shoes

...for real. A couple years back we made a stab at developing a men's historic footwear collection. We did a pump, a latchet shoe, and a boot all from around...
The February 2021 Collection is Here - {Pre-Order Open!}

The February 2021 Collection is Here - {Pre-Order Open!}

Time for the first collection of 2021!This year, the big plan is to do a pre-order every single month through August (yowza!). Our February collection got off to a bit...
The {FREE} American Duchess Cape Pattern

The {FREE} American Duchess Cape Pattern

Click Here for the pattern Howdy! Since we put our Patreon to sleep, we needed to find a new place to host the #ADCapeCult 1910s Wrap Cape pattern. So it's...
American Duchess
UPDATE: The Scandalous Tango Boots!

UPDATE: The Scandalous Tango Boots!

Around the time of the turn of the 20th century, a new dance craze swept the Western world. The dance was risque and immensely popular, first introduced to Paris by...
American Duchess
Sewing Patterns for Turn of the 20th Century Historybounders

Sewing Patterns for Turn of the 20th Century Historybounders

My version of Simplicity EA258101 with alterations, paired with a split skirt from Historical Emporium I've been on a wardrobe-building bender lately (er, when am I ever *not* wardrobe building?)...
American Duchess
#ADCapeCult - Free 1910s Cape PDF Pattern!

#ADCapeCult - Free 1910s Cape PDF Pattern!

Free 1910s Cape Pattern - click here! Hi! If you've been following us on Instagram you may have seen the explosion of capes. We've released a free PDF gridded pattern...
American Duchess
Photo Shoot: An Afternoon in the 1890s

Photo Shoot: An Afternoon in the 1890s

Abby Cox in 1890s splendor in Virginia City, Nevada A little while back, Nicole and Abby got dressed up in late 19th century attire and we dashed up to Virginia...
American Duchess
Historical Reproduction Winter Boots For You

Historical Reproduction Winter Boots For You

It's that time of year when the weather goes cold and you're wanting a nice pair of boots to slog around in...historically, of course. Ladies of the past had a...
American Duchess
Fall Pre-Order is OPEN!

Fall Pre-Order is OPEN!

American Duchess F/W2018 Pre-Order is open Aug 30 - Sept 20 at AmericanDuchess.com Ladies! It's time for NEW historic shoes and boots! It's "go big or go home" this Fall...
American Duchess
Where to Find Great War Era Sweaters

Where to Find Great War Era Sweaters

Original advertisement for 1919 sweaters - image from Wearing History (click through to visit her blog post on these sweaters) I don't know about you, but when I see September...
American Duchess
A Little History of "Amelie" Satin Pumps

A Little History of "Amelie" Satin Pumps

Amelie Victorian & Edwardian Satin Pumps with Clip-on Bows by American Duchess It's that exciting time of year when we here at American Duchess present all the new Spring/Summer shoe...
American Duchess