Bold Moves
The perfect combinations of bold colors with daring silhouettes define the unique period of art, fashion and design from the turn of the century to the 1950s.
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Londoner Edwardian Oxfords perfectly capture the practical yet elegant woman of the early 20th century while also stylishly outfitting the modern 21st century gal.
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The famous Bernadette Oxfords design in collaboration with Bernadette Banner, available in a variety of colors, with new ones planned this year.
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Gibson Edwardian Shoes are perfectly period for c. 1890s - 1925. Dyeable, elegant and sturdy.
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BEAUTY & COMFORT
Bring your Regency dreams to life with the perfect pair of delicate dancing slippers. The Penelope slippers offer beauty, comfort, and versatility with so many color pairings, ways to wear the ribbons, and a soft yet durable construction.
A Little History of Shocking Pink
In World War II Europe, designers kept spirits up and expressed themselves against a dark world through bold color and clever embellishment, working around material shortages and rationing regulations on the manufacture of clothing...
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Welcome to our new European website! Shop, ship, return, and exchange from within the EU with shorter waits and lower costs.
Learn MoreWelcome to American Duchess Historical Footwear
American Duchess Historical Footwear exclusively manufactures our own unique and varied line of reproduction 18th Century shoes, Regency boots, Victorian button boots, Edwardian Shoes, and 1920's, 1930s, and 1940s shoes. We also offer a range of accessories such as 18th Century shoe buckles, silk stockings, and reproduction Victorian button hooks.
All of our historical shoes and accessories are carefully researched and painstakingly designed to bring you historically accurate footwear that is extremely comfortable, durable, authentic, and elegant.
We design all of our products in Reno, Nevada, USA, and look forward to fulfilling all of your historical and vintage footwear needs. We're a tiny company with big ears that are always open, so if you don't find what you're looking for please join the conversation and become part of the development process for our forthcoming shoe styles on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.