Karolina Żebrowska x American Duchess Collab
PRE-ORDER AVANT GARDE COLLECTION
Splashes of color, combinations of shapes and materials, and a wild timelessness uniquely fresh in these vintage designs by Karolina Zebrowska, inspired by the surrealist movement of the early 20th century.
PRE-ORDERKarolina Oxfords
Meet the incredible Karolina oxfords, inspired by original 1930s designs and made in luxurious and durable suede. These oxfords are all about the details, with interesting Art Deco inspired patterning, cutouts, and an elegant shape to flatter any foot.
Pre-OrderEndora
Reproduced based on an original 1890s example in the Shoe Icons collection. Wear them with anything 1890s through 1925, with Lolita, Gothic, and Very Dark Academia fashion, or to spice up any modern dress.
Pre-OrderMeme Pumps
The Meme pumps take their inspiration from Surrealism and Avant-garde fashion of the late 1920s through the 1940s, but are surprisingly versatile far beyond the early 20th century - wear them for 1970s, 80s, and 90s revivals.
Pre-OrderLUXURIOUS COLOR BLOCK SUEDE
PRE-ORDER KAROLINA OXFORDSSURREALISM AND THE AVANT-GARDE
PRE-ORDER MEME PUMPSENDORA COLLECTION
Do you have a witch itch that needs scratching? We have the perfect shoes for you! If you yearn to live in music and a flash of color, the Endora Victorian Witch shoes offer incredible styling, a perfectly-balanced and curvaceous French heel, and adjustable button closure for your unique fit.
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AVANT GARDE COLLECTION
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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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.