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In Bloom: Bata Shoe Museum x American Duchess Collaboration Collection Pre-Order

In Bloom: Bata Shoe Museum x American Duchess Collaboration Collection Pre-Order

We are so excited to announce an extra-special collaboration collection for pre-order: the In Bloom collection, designed in collaboration with the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Canada! This collaboration collection...
History of Ghillie Shoes

History of Ghillie Shoes

Our vintage reproduction Ghillie Shoes hold a special place in our hearts. They are comfy, sturdy, and ideal for daywear through transitional seasons. Yet, they are unique and super cute...
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Harlemology: Dandy Wellington x American Duchess - Pre-Order is Open!

Harlemology: Dandy Wellington x American Duchess - Pre-Order is Open!

We are so over-the-moon thrilled to announce our latest pre-order collection: Harlemology by Dandy Wellington! Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant, born-and-raised in Harlem, New...
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Bessie Coleman's Aviatrix Outfit

Bessie Coleman's Aviatrix Outfit

More than a couple of you have asked where we got the pieces Shannise wore in our Bessie Coleman photo shoot, so it seemed fitting to write a quick little...
Lauren Stowell
Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave (into our clothes): Spiderweb Motifs in Fashion

Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave (into our clothes): Spiderweb Motifs in Fashion

When we saw these spiderweb shoes in a vintage catalogue from the 1920s, our jaws totally dropped! Bada-bing-bada-boom, now we have Parker Vintage Shoes, resplendent in all her spidery goodness....
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All Hallows - {Pre-Order Open}

All Hallows - {Pre-Order Open}

It's spooky season, and to celebrate we have some enchanting shoes for you! This collection is definitely aesthetic, vibing strong in the 1920s with a dash of gothic goodness. Satins,...
Lauren Stowell
The History of Mary Jane Shoes

The History of Mary Jane Shoes

The new Prism collection features not one but two splendid Mary Janes, Anna May (3 inch heel) and Millie (1.75 inch heel). We have been working on these babies for...
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All About Anna May Wong

All About Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong in Daughter of the Dragon, 1931 Have you heard of Anna May Wong? Anna May is widely considered to be the first major Chinese-American film star, and...
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Heck Yeah, Witch Shoes

Heck Yeah, Witch Shoes

This month we're all about unexpectedly 'modern' designs in historical fashion. The May '22 "Avant-Garde" collection explores bold colors and geometric shapes in 1930s/40s shoes, and also an older trend,...
Lauren Stowell
A Little History of Shocking Pink

A Little History of Shocking Pink

For the first time in American Duchess history, we've created shoes in several very strong pinks, all drawn from and inspired by a late 1930s "Surrealist" palette. As with many...
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...
April Vintage Pre-Order is OPEN!

April Vintage Pre-Order is OPEN!

I will admit I haven't been sewing much (Covid energy-sap), but I do have plans. Honestly all I've really been up to is -work- but at least it's fun work,...
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