American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
V330: Shoes to Get Excited About in 2013
Two thousand and twelve is drawing to a close, but that brings excitement for the coming year! I have already been designing and planning my little heart out, and researching...
V326: Elastic Goring in Victorian Footwear
Hello Lovelies! Today I'm going to tell you about the magical world of elastic, as used in Victorian footwear, one because it's fascinating, but also because there have been some...
V325: Introducing "Tavistock" Authentic Victorian Button Boots
...and it's about time! I am so excited to finally be able to release for pre-order our first boot, and indeed the only completely authentic Victorian button boot available! Tavistock...
V320: American Duchess "Let It Snow" Holiday Sale!
My Dears, it's time! Jump right in to your holiday shopping (and send your hubbies and boyfriends this-a-way) - I've put just about everything in the shop on sale! Enjoy...
V319: Shop Small This Saturday at American-Duchess.com
Hey American Express ladies - this Saturday is "Small Business Saturday," sponsored by American Express, and we here at American Duchess Company are about as small as it gets, with...
V314: One Week Left for 23Skidoo Pre-Order
Alright, Ladies, this is the *last week* to get your orders for 23Skidoo 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes in, and get that sweet discounted price. The order with the factory has...
V311: 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes Giveaway WINNER!
Holy Canned Tomatoes, Ladies, you all entered the 23Skidoo 1920s Shoes giveaway 408 times!! It's now time to pick the winner, and never fear - despite not being able to...
V304: Introducing "23Skidoo" 1920s T-Strap Spectators - Pre-Order Now!
I'm so pleased to introduce to you our first 1920s/30s style shoe, the "23Skidoo" t-strap spectators, available in two colorways. It's everything Deco Era Gatsby shoes should be - a...
V300: Vintage Stockings, 20th Century
from Wearing History - 1939-40 - novelty stockings The other night at the Bomber Girl's Pageant, I was asked if we carried vintage style seamed stockings in the A-D shop....
V293: Finished Project: Indienne Print "Curtain-Along" Gown, 1780
I finished my "Curtain-Along" dress in time to wear to Colonial Williamsburg, but it rained the day I had planned to wear it, and only donned it for a couple...
V271: First Look at "23Skidoo" 1920s Spectator T-Strap Shoes
Those of you who follow along on Facebook have already seen these, but I wanted to share them here on the blog too. I'm *so* excited about the new "23Skidoo"...