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Pink Popularity in the 18th Century

Pink Popularity in the 18th Century

If you're anything like us, you have probably been really into the moment the color pink is having in fashion this summer, thanks to a certain iconic doll. It's been...
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Think Pink Limited Edition Pre-Order

Think Pink Limited Edition Pre-Order

We have an extra-special mid-summer surprise for you all: our limited edition Think Pink mini-collection, available for two weeks only from July 21-August 4! Ranitra @missgolden_lady looking FANTASTIC in her...
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Bastille Day SALE 2023

Bastille Day SALE 2023

One more dawn, one more day, one sale more! It's that time of year again- our Bastille Day Sale 2023 is ON! We have lots of coveted styles on sale,...
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Gold, gold, gold! Gold Shoes Throughout History

Gold, gold, gold! Gold Shoes Throughout History

As evidenced by our latest Fit for a Queen collection, team American Duchess has contracted a bit of gold fever. Our new Charlotte Mules feature a metallic gold leather heel...
Black Regency Shoes: Wear Them, They Existed

Black Regency Shoes: Wear Them, They Existed

Our Fit for a Queen pre-order is well underway! This collection is all 18th century and Regency, with no shortage of sumptuous satin loveliness. Included in this loveliness are no...
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Fit for a Queen Collection Pre-Order

Fit for a Queen Collection Pre-Order

Hear ye, hear ye, our June pre-order has started! We are thrilled to present the Fit for a Queen collection, which combines 18th century and Regency silhouettes with fantasy and...
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Designing Vintage Shoes: 1940s Style

Designing Vintage Shoes: 1940s Style

Over the years, we have produced LOTS of vintage reproduction shoes (and more are in progress as we speak!). 'Vintage' technically means anything over 20 years old. That means that...
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Mules in Art: Part Deaux

Mules in Art: Part Deaux

Nearly ten years ago (omg), we published a blog post featuring mules in 18th century art for the first release of Antoinette Mules. Now that spring has arrived, Fêtes Galantes...
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American Duchess x Bata Shoe Museum: History of the Museum and it's Founder

American Duchess x Bata Shoe Museum: History of the Museum and it's Founder

The second week of our In Bloom collaboration collection pre-order with the Bata Shoe Museum is underway, and we are just thrilled with the reception it has received! It makes...
American Duchess x Bata Shoe Museum Collection: The History of Pinet

American Duchess x Bata Shoe Museum Collection: The History of Pinet

Our In Bloom collaboration collection with the Bata Shoe Museum is so special to us. First of all, it's simply thrilling to be collaborating with the museum, which is an...
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...
Art Nouveau Shoes and Accessories

Art Nouveau Shoes and Accessories

Maybe it's just me, but there's something about springtime that always puts me into an Art Nouveau-phase. Sort of like a Nouveau perennial plant. Each spring, I start dreaming about...