Collection Worthy
Three new historical reproduction shoes fit for any curator’s closet.
Pompadour 18th Century Shoes
The picture-perfect footwear for your exquisite Baroque and Rococo costumes. Named for the famous Madame de Pompadour, these heels are closely based on extant early 18th century shoes found in museums.
Laurel Beaded Edwardian Shoes
Add a touch of sparkle to any soirée with Laurel, the spectacular beaded shoes you have been dreaming of. Each pair is carefully hand-beaded with shimmering glass beads in an evocative botanical motif.
Cleo Edwardian Boots
Cleo is the showstopping, sophisticated, and irresistibly seductive Edwardian boot that you have been dreaming of! Exquisitely detailed cutout straps wrap around the leg, with finely shaped strap closures.
Marigold Rhinestone 1920s Pumps
Based on the lavishly decorated pumps from the Roaring 20s, Marigold is a sumptuous, one-of-a-kind shoe that is fit for dancing the night away.
Pompadour 18th Century Shoes
The picture-perfect footwear for your exquisite Baroque and Rococo costumes. Named for the famous Madame de Pompadour, these heels are closely based on extant early 18th century shoes found in museums.
Laurel Beaded Edwardian Shoes
Add a touch of sparkle to any soirée with Laurel, the spectacular beaded shoes you have been dreaming of. Each pair is carefully hand-beaded with shimmering glass beads in an evocative botanical motif.
Cleo Edwardian Boots
Cleo is the showstopping, sophisticated, and irresistibly seductive Edwardian boot that you have been dreaming of! Exquisitely detailed cutout straps wrap around the leg, with finely shaped strap closures.
Marigold Rhinestone 1920s Pumps
Based on the lavishly decorated pumps from the Roaring 20s, Marigold is a sumptuous, one-of-a-kind shoe that is fit for dancing the night away.
We’ve got shoes to suit every occasion. Wear them to a theme party, a wedding or the grocery store.
No matter the venue, you’ll be stepping in style.
From Past to Present
Each American Duchess design is a marriage of meticulous historical research and our expertise in modern footwear manufacturing.
But these designs only come to life with the support of our community. When you pre-order with American Duchess, you allow us to bring new life to these styles at the best price we can offer.
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Designing Vintage Shoes: 1940s Style
Jessica Out of the Closet
Vintage charm comes alive with this collection of flats and pumps, based on original shoes from the 1940s and 1950s. Designed in collaboration with YouTuber Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, each pair boasts fetching bows, alluring design details, and accessible closures.
Bata Collection
Own a piece of wearable art when you shop our best-selling collection of embroidered satin footwear. Crafted in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto and inspired by florals in footwear and the legacy of famous designer François Pinet.
