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Please Vote! New Victorian/Edwardian Pumps in *Colors*

Please Vote! New Victorian/Edwardian Pumps in *Colors*

Shoes from J. Ferry, 1885-1890. The Met, 2009.300.1579a,b Ladies, for the first time *ever* we are able to offer a range of colors in one of our new styles for...
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New Cotton Striped Stockings, Oh YEAH!

New Cotton Striped Stockings, Oh YEAH!

Storyville portrait, New Orleans, c. 1912. Portrait by E. J. Bellocq. Who doesn't love a good striped stocking? The Georgians, Victorians, and Edwardians sure did! Striped stockings of various colors...
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Introducing Nicole Rudolph, Footwear Designer

Introducing Nicole Rudolph, Footwear Designer

We are beyond excited to officially announce the newest addition to the American Duchess / Royal Vintage team: Nicole Rudolph! Many of you will know Nicole from her blog Diary...
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Tagged: Interviews Shoes
Autumn Beauties - Pre-Order Now Open!

Autumn Beauties - Pre-Order Now Open!

How long has it been since we've done a pre-order for NEW historic styles?! We're happy to finally be introducing some gorgeous new shoes for Fall this year. Shop Gleeful...
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Tagged: Shoes
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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Help a Georgian Gal Out - Please Vote for Us!

Help a Georgian Gal Out - Please Vote for Us!

Dear Ladies and Gents of Centuries Past, It's the last few days of the Fedex Small Business Grant contest, and we need your help. The finalist are decided upon a...
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Tagged: Shoes
Please Vote for Us!

Please Vote for Us!

Lovelies, as you all know, the passion and goal of American Duchess is bringing the past back to life through beautiful shoes, and now a growing collection of books and...
Lauren Stowell
Tagged: Shoes
The Disconnect Between Modern Sewing and Modern Clothing

The Disconnect Between Modern Sewing and Modern Clothing

via Reader, have you ever noticed that there is a disconnect between what we wear and what we sew? Why is this? For instance, why do we wear so much...
Lauren Stowell
Tagged: Shoes
Regency Foxed Slippers - Inspo

Regency Foxed Slippers - Inspo

The Met, c. 1805-10 As we near the end of 2016 and look towards 2017, it's time to think about new historic shoe styles. Yaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!! Whenever I start musing on...
Lauren Stowell
Spotlight: New "Londoner" Edwardian Oxfords

Spotlight: New "Londoner" Edwardian Oxfords

Lauren here - This month we're celebrating the new Fall/Winter styles we've opened for pre-order all at once. Each week we're taking a closer look at each style, the inspiration...
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Rufflecon 2016!!!

Rufflecon 2016!!!

Hello lovelies! Lauren and I are currently off on a new adventure together - first was China & now we're off to Stamford, Connecticut for Rufflecon! (this is the part...
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