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Vintage Capsule Wardrobes

Vintage Capsule Wardrobes

May 1940. Marie Claire. Though the term “capsule wardrobe” wasn’t coined until the 1970s, the idea stretches much further back. The general purpose of such a collection is to have...
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LacedNYC - A New York Party to Remember

LacedNYC - A New York Party to Remember

The Bathtub Ginnys perform at LacedNYC Once upon a time, Abby and I went to New York to meet up with our favorite people - Cynthia of Redthreaded and Dandy...
Lauren Stowell
Meet our New Theatrical Footwear Line!

Meet our New Theatrical Footwear Line!

American Duchess Spring/Summer 2019 Theatrical Line We are trying lots of new things this year in shoe-company-land. For years we have (rather unexpectedly) supplied historical footwear to the opera, ballet,...
Lauren Stowell

I'm Going "Durrells" For the Summer

Or forever. Fans Addicts of British television will be familiar with the wonderful series "The Durrells" (or "The Durrells in Corfu" if you're here in the US where for some...
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Podcast Episode 13: Flappers, Fringe, and Fashion with Zoë Beery

Podcast Episode 13: Flappers, Fringe, and Fashion with Zoë Beery

Nope. Hi All! This week on Fashion History with American Duchess we speak with the amazing Zoë Beery, a writer for Racked, about her article on how flappers didn't wear...
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Podcast Episode 12: Chelsea G. Summers and the Birth of Vintage

Hey Y'all! Abby here and I am so excited to share with you all the latest episode of Fashion History with American Duchess. We're really excited about these next couple...
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Pattern Review: Decades of Style #2502 - 1925 Zig Zag Dress

Pattern Review: Decades of Style #2502 - 1925 Zig Zag Dress

Hello Lovelies! Abby here, reporting for 1920s vintage-y fashion-y goodness! Today, I wanted to share with y'all my snazzy new 1920s dress I made for The Gatsby Summer Afternoon in...
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How To Make a 1920s Miss Fisher Wardrobe

How To Make a 1920s Miss Fisher Wardrobe

For Costume College 2016, one of the classes I taught was about making a "Miss Fisher" wardrobe, developing your style based on the popular Australian murder-mystery show set at the...
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The Gatsby Picnic in Pictures

The Gatsby Picnic in Pictures

Lauren, Abby, and Tina at The Gatsby Oh Gatsby Summer Picnic how I love you ... let me count the ways! This year Abby and I ventured over the hill...
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The Vintage Makeup Review - with Lauren & Abby

The Vintage Makeup Review - with Lauren & Abby

Whether you've gone fully down the vintage style rabbit hole of everyday dress or you need a faceplan for an impending costume party, today we're going to share with you...
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Pattern Review: Decades of Style #2005 1920s "Baltimore" Dress

Pattern Review: Decades of Style #2005 1920s "Baltimore" Dress

My Decades of Style "Baltimore" dress in green and ivory striped cotton. This past weekend was one of my favorite events of the year, the Oakland Gatsby. This annual end-of-Summer...
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Pattern Review: Decades of Style No. 101 The E.S.P. Dress

Pattern Review: Decades of Style No. 101 The E.S.P. Dress

Hello Lovelies! Almost exactly a year ago, I finished making my first dress from Decades of Style's ESP 101 Pattern. It's a part of their Decades Everyday pattern collection that...
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