Have you fallen head-over-heels for our Hearts Afire collection? Our new Ginger Vintage Pumps and Gretel Vintage Oxfords have been creating quite the stir, and it’s easy to understand why! Both of these new styles are sleek, unique, and- bedecked with adorable heart-themed decorations. Hearts have been on the up in contemporary fashion, and it is far from the first time this has happened. This iconic symbol has been incorporated into material culture around the world for centuries. From 16t...| American Duchess Blog
Have you taken a look at our Hearts Afire collection yet? Our newest collection of vintage reproduction shoes is currently on sale (15% per pair) as part of our pre-order launch, and we have to say, these are some especially fun styles. Ginger and Gretel are both classic vintage silhouettes, with a little additional spice in the form of heart motifs. We know these shoes are destined to be beloved! So, today we want to give you a little inside scoop about our design process for this romantical...| American Duchess Blog
Hello friends! It's been a red-hot summer, hasn't it? Well, to cap off the last few weeks of heat, we're thrilled to announce a collection that is sure to set your hearts ablaze. Introducing the Hearts Afire Collection: two new vintage reproduction styles that are| American Duchess Blog
Friends, summer is in full swing. It's hot, it's sunny, and we're all ready to—literally — get shady. So, what could be more appropriate than a tour through some lovely historical parasols? Like footwear, parasols and sun-protective umbrellas have been traced to multiple civilizations throughout history.| American Duchess Blog
Our new Cambridge Edwardian Bicycle Boots in brown/plaid are, in a word, awesome. They're unique, look sharp, and are comfortable to wear through all manner of activities. The plaid cotton panels are wonderfully handsome, and add another layer of interest to this boot. If you've| American Duchess Blog
Our Boot Bliss pre-order collection features our Bessie Aviator Boots in beautiful olive green (available in both B and D width). This popular boot was first released in 2021, just in time for the 100th anniversary of their namesake, Bessie Coleman, earning her aviation license. We’ve long been fans of this incredible historical woman, and so when we reproduced a vintage aviator boot, it was only right to name it after Bessie! Bessie Coleman was the first Black American and first Indigenous...| American Duchess Blog
Surprise! We’ve been working on something special for you. Our Boot Bliss pre-order is now open! These gorgeous boots are all 15% off each pair through June 15. Boot Bliss features three beloved, ever-popular American Duchess boot styles in refreshing and stylish new colors. Without further delay, let’s check them out! Bessie Aviator Boots In 2021, these handsome knee-high boots made their debut, and since then, they’ve been one of our most in-demand styles. Now, Bessie is back in a gor...| American Duchess Blog
Have you perused the Heroines by Elena Kanagy-Loux collection yet? This unique and fantastical collaboration collection with Elena (@erenanaomi) features three beautiful new shoes named after inspirational early-modern women artists. One of these artists is Isabella Catanea Parasole, who inspired the laser-cut lace on the Isabella Chopines. Parasole is a fascinating historical figure. This 16th/17th-c. Roman engraver published multiple printed pattern books (amongst other achievements), which...| American Duchess Blog
Our latest pre-order collection, Heroines, was designed in collaboration with the wonderful Elena Kanagy-Loux. If you're someone who frequents online spaces focusing on sartorial history, you have likely heard of this super-cool person before. Today, we wanted to tell you a little more about Elena| American Duchess Blog
Have you seen our latest collaboration collection yet? Our Heroines by Elena-Kanagy Loux pre-order sale is on through June 1! Each pair of Adelaide Latchet Shoes, Isabella Venetian Chopines, and Artemisia Pre-Raphaelite Shoes are 15% off to celebrate. This collection is unique, whimsical, and especially interesting. It was so fun to design shoes with Elena, who is an artist and lacemaker with incredible creative intuition. Together, we came up with a collection of shoes that transcends betwee...| American Duchess Blog
