We Got our Stripes!
They’re back!
Finally, after years of tracking down the right fabric and negotiating with our manufacturers the Henderson Trousers are back.
Pirate Talk 101
A toast to piracy and its many shiny rewards!
Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. To help things along, we have compiled a listing of pirate phrases for use at home and the office so that you don’t spend the whole day saying, “ARRGGH”
Train Robbery in the Old West
Back in the day, if you owned a railroad you usually frowned upon train robberies. The same rule generally applies today.
A stroll down memory lane .. from 1938
Enjoy this collection of delicious nineteenth century dresses.. already antiques when this film was made over 75 years ago!
August 2014 Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to our winner, Christophe Fernandez
Talk Like a Pirate Day – Don’t Miss the Fun
A wise man once said, “ To thine own self be true”. An even wiser man said, “Always be yourself, unless you can be a pirate!”
July 2014 Photo Contest Winner
I purchased a brown bowler hat from Gentleman’s Emporium to round out my old-fashioned look, which is appropriate for the 19th century music I play on a period-style, fretless tackhead banjo.
Would you dare to wear….
Men’s Fashion Plates – circa 1871. Which of these cutting edge styles you would wear?
The Case of the Elusive Inverness Cloak
We now offer an authentic Wool Inverness Cloak. An Emporium Exclusive and years in the making. (Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it just…
Stand and be counted
You will be counted among the best dressed at any event with our new HEI Exclusive extra High Stand Collar Shirts – the Viceroy and…
Photo Contest Winner – June, 2014
Congratulations to our winner, Dave Carrier, shown here greeting visitors to the Isham-Terry House in Hartford, CT. Dressed in our Twin City Vest in Red, Mr.Carrier portrays Mr. Franklin Pettibone, a merchant tailor and good neighbor to the Isham sisters.
Gorgeous Self-Backed Formal Vests
Maintain an impeccable appearance with or without a coat
New Species Discovered: The Gentleman
A rarely seen, highly prized specimen.
How to Tie a Puff Tie
Many of our customers have asked us how to tie our silk puff tie. It’s really straightforward with a bit of practice.
Sneak Product Peek! – Friday’s Photo Shoot
We had a terrific photo shoot on Friday, with lots of new items, including several that have been on our customers’ wish lists for years.
We Deliver For You!
Usually, our USPS warehouse pickup is reliable like clockwork. However, sometimes the USPS pickup is late or not at all, so we have to take things into our own hands.
Eleanor Put Your Boots On
I used your navy blue sailor dress-type bathing suit in a music video I just made…
Lacy and Racy
oh là là Whether your occasion is formal or informal, from wedding to burlesque, the Cassandra Dress will be the right fit. Perfect under your Victorian-inspired gown to provide shapely curves or worn as a stand-alone dress.
Photo Contest Winner – May 2014
Congratulations to our winner, Francisco Moran, shown here during a pause on the Pont Alexandre Bridge over the Seine.
Where the Chickens Come Home to Roost
Long time customer Phillip, and his buddy Sunny or Sunshine, volunteers his time at a local Historical Farm in Fremont California.