After seeing so many amazing orders flying out of our warehouse, we have decided to extend the deadline for the October Photo Contest
September 2014 Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to our winner, Yvette Dudley-Neuman. She is the Heritage Re-enactment Coordinator for the Surrey Archives
Hoedowns and I do’s
Customers Kristian and Leanne decided to break from tradition and chose an alternative Wedding theme, despite protests from friends and family. These Brits picked the American Old West and went all in.
Stop Wondering What to Wear… Get Fabulous Halloween Outfits!
Over the years we have put together several dozen full outfits for you to peruse for inspiration. We always enjoy getting customer photos that riff…
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.
August 2014 Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to our winner, Christophe Fernandez
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.
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.
Eleanor Put Your Boots On
I used your navy blue sailor dress-type bathing suit in a music video I just made…
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.
Accept No Substitutes
Rufus is a multi-talented artist and writer from Australia and has the discerning taste to shop at the Emporium Stores. But even the most steadfast of fans can be lured into temptation. Witness Rufus’ confession below.
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…
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.)
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…
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.