American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Promenade Collection Pre-Order is Open!
Dear friends, we come to you with a most exciting announcement. The pre-order for our Promenade Collection is now open! We are delighted to introduce three new styles: the Esme...
Gold, gold, gold! Gold Shoes Throughout History
As evidenced by our latest Fit for a Queen collection, team American Duchess has contracted a bit of gold fever. Our new Charlotte Mules feature a metallic gold leather heel...
Black Regency Shoes: Wear Them, They Existed
Our Fit for a Queen pre-order is well underway! This collection is all 18th century and Regency, with no shortage of sumptuous satin loveliness. Included in this loveliness are no...
Fit for a Queen Collection Pre-Order
Hear ye, hear ye, our June pre-order has started! We are thrilled to present the Fit for a Queen collection, which combines 18th century and Regency silhouettes with fantasy and...
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...
The 'Bridgerton' Lady Danbury Pelisse - Done!
I love a quick and fairly simple make. Last time I constructed the bodice of this 1815 Regency pelisse inspired by Lady Danbury's in Bridgerton. Now it's time for the...
A Regency Christmas Day Dress
I fell in love with this fabric, and it turns out it has been a popular choice with other costumers as well! I love when we all have the same...
Plannings for a Regency Wardrobe
or the "I have no idea what I'm doing" wardrobe. Reader, I have become complacent. I am far too comfortable in the late 18th century, to the point where I...
Starting A 'Bridgerton' Pelisse à la Lady Danbury
Lady Danbury's pelisse in this scene is actually made of layers of organza! I'm not so bold. Mine is taffeta. Have you caught Bridgerton fever? I have! I absolutely adored...
Pattern Notes & Adjustments for Simplicity S8941
As promised, here is my really big post of pattern notes and adjustments for Simplicity S8941 1790s to Regency Round Gown and Open Robe pattern.This pattern was originally designed in...
A Little History of...Albert / Bertie Regency Pumps
Zack Pinsent for American Duchess This season we're very excited to launch our new men's styles....which are also women's styles! One of our most basic and versatile styles is the...
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...