Richly Appointed
After attending a rally in California’s State Capital, Sacramento, Leon stopped to pose for a picture in front of the “Climatic Wealth” statue at the California State Office Building.
Easy on the Ears, Easy on the Eyes.
“From Workhouse to the Grave” is the debut album of Ague, a solo venture created by an artist named Half-Rats.
On Top, Down Under
Huzzah! To Amethyst Rose, from the Land Down Under, for winning Best Dressed Couple at The Kingdom of Ironfest last month. She said “Thank you…
Rise of the Guardians – Victorian Style
Courtney, a budding artist, recently shared a class project with us. Her assignment was to redesign a movie poster. She could change the original genre…
Hey Baby, Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Historical Emporium garb took a Civilized Adventure last week at the Supper Club in San Francisco, clearly proof that historical clothing is not just for formal affairs.
Setting the Sartorial Standard
Customers Ken McLeod and Karen Sorensen shared this photo from their recent outing at the Moruya Rotary Club Changeover Dinner. (Moruya, New South Wales, Australia.)
HEI Inspired Art
Check out some HEI inspired art by mixed media artist, Cory Graham.
A Civilized Adventure Fashion Show
Come see HEI’s fashion walk the runway in the Civilized Adventure Fashion Show. To celebrate Spring and our new blog we are having a live…
Who do You Want to be Today?
Mr. Quinton is an inveterate costume enthusiast. Here he displays an array of styles achievable with Gentleman’s Emporium clothing. Business man or gentleman’s…
Bad Boys, Bad Boys…
Lupus Nensén collaborated with photographer Gustaf Johansson to create this excellent reproduction of a Victorian convict photo. We think it is quite realistic. Take a…
Spicy!
Spice things up with our great new velvet smoking jacket, in Cinnamon.
Pedalling a Pennyfarthing
California denizen, John Erickson, displaying his balance and pedaling prowess on a modern reproduction of a penny-farthing.
The Great Richy Bee!
Customer Richard Mason shared these great photos of his performance as “The Great Richy Bee” at the recent opening of Small World Park, a children’s theme park in Pittsburg, CA.
Who had the Winning Whiskers?
Best in Show at the 2014 Emerald Coast Beard & Mustache Alliance competition.
A Victorian Affair to Remember
Newlyweds Danielle and Paul Hamlet won a local wedding competition for Bristol & Somerset Wedding Of The Year! With the help of family and friends they created an amazing day full of custom touches and design.
No Fooling – Free Shipping
For the first time ever we are offering a shipping special for the month of April.
Ready for an Adventure? Get the look
The famous Henry Morton Stanley, who found Dr. Livingston and made exploration of Africa a popular subject in Victorian England.
What do you do for a living? Occupational Portraits
Occupational portraits of laborers, tradesmen and craftsmen were common in the 1850’s due to the advent of inexpensive and portable Daguerreotype cameras.
Meet the Emporium Team
We have been very lucky over the last 10 years and grown to have 14 people working to answer questions and fulfill your orders. Click here to learn a little bit about the people who keep the Emporium stores running smoothly.
Sweet Somethings
From our own collection, a romantic postcard from 1907.