American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Christine, Mildred and Kathryn: Vintage Stye and Inspiration
Friends, we have been having such a fun time seeing your reactions to our collaboration collection with Christine McConnell! In case you haven’t been clued in yet, we worked with the wonderful...
Behind the Designs: The Christine McConnell Collection
Hello, friends: have you seen our collaboration collection with Christine McConnell yet? As long-time admirers and followers of this talented artist, it has been a dream come true for us to collaborate with...
Christine McConnell Collection: Now Open for Pre-Order!
Come one, come all, to the grand reveal of a most mysterious and magical assortment of shoes; the Christine McConnell Collection is now open for pre-order! That’s right, everyone- we have...
Vintage Fashion Inspiration: Styling Jessie Pumps and Claud Flats
Spring is in the air, and here in the Northern Hemisphere we are so excited for warm weather so we can break out our springtime wardrobes! We're talking pastels, florals,...
Jessica Out of the Closet & American Duchess: Behind the Designs
Our collaboration pre-order with the wonderful Jessica Kellgren-Fozard is in full swing, and we're so happy that you love this collection as much as we do! While all collections are...
Jessica Out of the Closet & American Duchess Collaboration Collection: Pre-Order is Open!
Jessica Out of the Closet & American Duchess, our new collection designed in collaboration with YouTuber Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, is now open for pre-order! We're thrilled to announce two beautiful new...
Promenade Collection Pre-Order is Open!
Dear friends, we come to you with a most exciting announcement. The pre-order for our Promenade Collection is now open! We are delighted to introduce three new styles: the Esme...
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...
Open Now! The All Day, Every Day Pre-Order Collection
We're so excited to announce our latest pre-order collection, "All Day, Every Day", available for pre-order from August 25-September 8! The new All Day, Every Day collection from American Duchess...
Pink in Fashion from 1900 to the 1950s
From soft pale pinks to shocking pink that really packs a punch (Schiaparelli, anyone?), the versatility of the color pink has been utilized by fashion designers for centuries. For today’s...
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...
Seeking Historical Faux Suede Shoes: Down a Historical Rabbit Hole
Our new Lido Sandals are a reproduction of a very interesting extant shoe in our collection. This 1940s/1950s peep-toe pump actually has a textile upper, as opposed to real suede...