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Opulent Fashion of the Belle Époque

Opulent Fashion of the Belle Époque

Are we the only ones lost in a Belle Époque daydream these days? (It probably has something to do with our fabulous new Belle Époque collection ...) French for "The...
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Flora in Wide Pre-Order is Open!

Flora in Wide Pre-Order is Open!

What an exciting day! Our Flora Embroidered Boots, originally from our In Bloom collaboration collection with the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, is now available to pre-order in D-width through...
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Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot Pre-Order Now Open!

Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot Pre-Order Now Open!

What a thrilling day it is, because our Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot pre-order is now officially on! We are VERY excited to be releasing this collection, which contains some very unique...
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The Vintage Styles Behind Alpen

The Vintage Styles Behind Alpen

The sun is setting sooner, the air is turning crisp, and crunchy leaves are falling (and begging to be stepped on). Our very favorite holiday (Halloween, of course!) is just...
The Fashions behind Watson Boots

The Fashions behind Watson Boots

Our new All Day, Every Day collection debuted a very unique boot, the Watson Boot! These delightful canvas lace-up boots are modeled after original late Victorian/Edwardian sporting boots, a unique...
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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...
Pre-Raphaelite Paintings and Aesthetic Dress: Fantasy, Self-Expression, and Tea Gowns

Pre-Raphaelite Paintings and Aesthetic Dress: Fantasy, Self-Expression, and Tea Gowns

Lately, the Arts and Crafts movement and Pre-Raphaelite movement seem to be having a moment. IKEA recently released a collection of William Morris-inspired prints for some of their home textiles,...
The Fascinating Lives of Buttonhooks

The Fascinating Lives of Buttonhooks

As you will hear us shouting from the rooftops any time we release a button boot, buttonhooks are an utterly indispensable accessory for anyone who dons Victorian/Edwardian footwear with functional...
Cute As a Button! Pre-Order Open

Cute As a Button! Pre-Order Open

As autumn unfolds we have a whole bunch of glorious designs for you, but not all of them are ready at the same time, so we're doing some "mini collections"...
One Boot to Rule Them All

One Boot to Rule Them All

With the new Larkspur Wool and Leather Boots, we claim a rather long time period for accuracy, 1810s - 1930s. This bold statement demands evidence, so I'm here to provide...
On Cycling Costumes: Pants, Skirts, and Boots

On Cycling Costumes: Pants, Skirts, and Boots

Though some parts of the northern hemisphere may still feel as hot as summer, there's no denying it- autumn is on its way! Therefore, we have boots on the mind....
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The February 2021 Collection is Here - {Pre-Order Open!}

The February 2021 Collection is Here - {Pre-Order Open!}

Time for the first collection of 2021!This year, the big plan is to do a pre-order every single month through August (yowza!). Our February collection got off to a bit...