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Meet the New Pompadour 18th Century Shoes

Meet the New Pompadour 18th Century Shoes

This season, we're proud to finally introduce the new and improved Pompadour 18th Century Court Shoes! We've made a few changes to this classic, curvaceous style.The Pompadours have been one...
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Motivation to Sew in the Time of Coronavirus

Motivation to Sew in the Time of Coronavirus

A 1930s UFO - it's not made well, but it's made! The year thus far has been a rollercoaster (understatement), and my sewing adventures have been rather manic-depressive - great...
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Pre-Order, Part Deux, Is Open!

Pre-Order, Part Deux, Is Open!

Well, this is certainly a first! Due to popular demand, we're popping open another pre-order for the sold-out styles in the F/W2020 collection - Londoner, Bernadette, Gibson, and Tango Boots....
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American Duchess Shoes Made in Portugal

American Duchess Shoes Made in Portugal

This season marks the first collection of American Duchess shoes made in Portugal! We're pretty excited about this and want to share a bit of behind the scenes. In February,...
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Introducing the Bernadette Oxfords

Introducing the Bernadette Oxfords

The moment we've all been waiting for! We'd like to introduce to you the Bernadette Oxfords, in collaboration with the peerless Bernadette Banner! Last Fall we started working with Bernadette...
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Fall 2020 Pre-Order is OPEN!

Fall 2020 Pre-Order is OPEN!

Lovely Peoples, I present to you the first pre-order collection release of 2020! We have a lot of new to share with you this year...but first... Pre-Order is Open August...
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Belle Epoque Wardrobe - 1890s Linen Cycling Jacket

Belle Epoque Wardrobe - 1890s Linen Cycling Jacket

The finish 1890s linen cycling jacket Like many of us during this lovely pandemic, I've been UFO-busting for the past several months. I've picked up and finished so many projects...
Sewing Patterns for Turn of the 20th Century Historybounders

Sewing Patterns for Turn of the 20th Century Historybounders

My version of Simplicity EA258101 with alterations, paired with a split skirt from Historical Emporium I've been on a wardrobe-building bender lately (er, when am I ever *not* wardrobe building?)...
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1760s Robe a la Francaise - Finished + Video!

1760s Robe a la Francaise - Finished + Video!

At last, at last! My Robe a la Bon Bon 1750 - 1770 sacque is complete! I finished this gown a little while back but it's taken me quite some...
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$200 American Duchess Give Card Giveaway!

$200 American Duchess Give Card Giveaway!

It has been quite awhile since we've done a giveaway! Up for grabs is a $200 USD gift card to American Duchess.com. Woot! This never expires and can be used...
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Bastille Day Sale 2020

Bastille Day Sale 2020

It's time for the annual American Duchess Bastille Day Sale - a lovely little mid-summer clearance. This year we have a lot of odds, ends, bits, bobs, end-of-line stuff hanging...
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Dress Analytics: Madame de Pompadour by Francois Boucher, 1756 {Video}

Dress Analytics: Madame de Pompadour by Francois Boucher, 1756 {Video}

Today I have a new video for you...it's basically a blog post in video form (lol) - you can listen to my charming stuffed-up-elf voice tell you about the gown...
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