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Advertise in December!

Advertise in December!

Do you have a costume-related business that needs a boost over this holiday season? Why not try an advert here on the American Duchess blog? At a low cost and...
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#ShopSmall Today and Support Small Business

#ShopSmall Today and Support Small Business

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And Now...The American Duchess "Silver Belles" SALE!

And Now...The American Duchess "Silver Belles" SALE!

Ladies, and accompanying Gentlemen, it's time to kick off the Winter festivities with a SALE! We have new styles just come in, restocked old favorites, and have put a bunch...
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1860s Purple People Eater - Finished, Just Barely! and the Magic of Gored Skirts

1860s Purple People Eater - Finished, Just Barely! and the Magic of Gored Skirts

This past Tuesday I was in a mad rush to finish the day version of my 1860s purple gown, just in time for the tree lighting ceremony downtown. This was...
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First Exclusive 1920s Shoes "Harlow" Coming Friday!

First Exclusive 1920s Shoes "Harlow" Coming Friday!

Ladies, it's time to announce the winners of the first "Exclusives" cycle. We've affectionately named them "Harlow" after the glam goddess of the 1920s and 30s, and we're proud to...
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Introducing American Duchess "Exclusives"

Introducing American Duchess "Exclusives"

I've been a bit quiet lately, but it's because we've been planning some really...*really*... cool stuff for you guys, and working on a video to explain it all. I'll let...
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"Seabury" Edwardian Shoes - Pre-Order Now Open

"Seabury" Edwardian Shoes - Pre-Order Now Open

Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Seabury" Flash Sale on Facebook. That's over now, and it's time for our regular website pre-order. So without further ado, "Seabury" in...
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Introducing "Seabury" Edwardian Shoes by The Newport Historical Society

Introducing "Seabury" Edwardian Shoes by The Newport Historical Society

Newport Historical Society "Seabury" Edwardian shoes, by American Duchess Today we're excited to finally introduce "Seabury," a gorgeous new reproduction Edwardian from the Newport Historical Society, Rhode Island. Back in...
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Behind the Scenes Tour of American Duchess, Inc.

Many of you have asked to see "behind the scenes" of our little shoe company, so I made a video to show you ..... you've been warned! I hope you...
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WINNER! "Virginia" Shoes Giveaway

WINNER! "Virginia" Shoes Giveaway

Thank you all so much for participating in the "Virginia" Renaissance Shoes giveaway! There were gobs and gobs of entries, but alas there can only be one winner. And the...
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How and Why I Make Historical Shoes

How and Why I Make Historical Shoes

"Stratford" Elizabethan Shoes - a collaboration by historical cordwainer Francis Classe and American Duchess I realize lately that many of you may not know my story of how I got...
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"Virginia" Renaissance Shoes GIVEAWAY!

"Virginia" Renaissance Shoes GIVEAWAY!

Today's the day, my darling dears - "Virginia," our new Renaissance shoe, has opened for pre-order, which also means it's giveaway time! Here's the lo-down on Virginia: All-leather construction: upper,...
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