circa 1888 London. Our game has become not just a pleasure, but a must, every week, to escape reality's stress thru gaming and to unwind by playacting and adventuring, which is accompanied by online visual mapping, replacement of last week's dice sets, and costuming, to help suspend your disbelief.

I love it! I looked for years for an authentic type cap. I wear it while relaxing with a sip or two of whiskey and smoking my long pipe.

I've had the red version of this hat for years. I added the purple one here recently. FYI: When compared to my old red hat. It hasn't aged at all! It still looks new! These hats are very well made! I read tarot in these hats. I dress for the job I do! Very warm for the winter season! Excellent!

I went online looking for a fez—I lost my old one years ago—but as soon as I saw this I realized it was what I had really wanted all along. In a matter of minutes I put in the order; not only did the hat arrive well before it was expected, the quality exceeded my wildest expectations as well. I wear it just about every day now. Well done!

This hat is well made and beautiful. Truly a work of apparel art. I purchased this hat for a present and was amazed at the quality of the materials, construction and comfort.

I love this style of cap, and this one is made beautifully with heavy velvet with quilting. I could not be any happier and i am glad i choose the right seller

I love my smoking hat. I bought it to go with my 1983 Mercedes 240D that is the same car used in Marrakesh for taxis. It's perfect for keeping my head warm while looking cool, and won't blow off if I roll the window down. It's a much nicer quality than I had imagined. It arrived in 2 days which surprised me, so fast!

Handsome in an Edwardian sort of way.

Fits perfectly and is very comfortable and warm. NOT the usual felt wrapped cardboard you get when looking for a hat like this.

I really enjoy this hat to help me stay warm on colder nights before retiring to bed. A cup of tea, a good book, or a classic TV show, the hat is stylish for any occasion. I have worn it to parties and received many compliments about it.

We keep our house at 60 degrees during the winter and it can feel pretty chilly at times. My older husband has lost a lot of hair and had been wearing a winter knitted cap in the house. I just couldn't stand looking at the dopey thing anymore. Pirates of Penzance is one of my favorite movies and I remembered the Major General wearing that smoking cap & robe so I went looking online. I found this smoking cap at the Historical Emporium, got his approval and ordered the purple one. It took him a couple days to get used to wearing it (he felt silly) but I liked it right away. Later, a met a male friend of mine for lunch and he was wearing a hat. He said he'd just gotten a haircut and his head was cold so I told him about the smoking cap. He immediately asked if it was the kind with the tassel...like Groucho Marx! So, there are probably a lot of guys out there with cold heads who would be interested if they weren't afraid of looking silly. I hope you can start a trend with this practical solution for those saving a little money on the heating bill!

I love this hat. Went through the drive through wearing to see what reactions I would get. Both the girls gave me a funny smile like they didn’t know quite what to think.

The cap is well made and quite stunning. The look, feel and fit are great! Thanks

This hat has the feel of old world luxury, and looks great.

Thick, soft material, super comfortable. Quite well constructed also. It does appear to run small, for example I wear a 7 1/4 hat but the size L (7 1/4 - 7 1/2) fit snugly. I'm going to order another just because they're so distinctive.

My smoking hat is Smoking: I got it to drive my gold and black 67 Chrysler Imperial around Houston in .Now when I scoot around town I feel like a true macho hombre! When it cools down I think it will be good for oil painting too .Thanks for the sartorial boost !

Loved it

Being a true 'hat' person I couldn't pass this up. I like the quality. Also, it's perfect for windy days as it's low enough on my head to not blow away. My friends are hysterical that the tassel isn't stuck in place. I also have the hat from BBC "Copper". It's the plain version but I've decorated for each season. One issue, the Smoking Cap is shipped flat. So I've filled it with tissue to get and preserve the round shape. GO FOR IT!

Great fit and look. Measure your head for proper size.

Really nice velvet material. Excellent embroidery. Great classy color. Fits my oversized noggin.

I ordered this cap for my father, who is approaching retirement. It arrived earlier than expected, which was wonderful; dad pulled it out and smirked a little, went and put on his new red pajamas, and sat down to watch vintage Charlie Chan mysteries for the evening. The cap is warm, fits perfectly, and is exquisite in both the detail of the embroidery and the texture of the velvet. Dad has since worn it every single evening as he winds down, and each time gets a smile when he puts it on. I could not be happier with this cap: exactly what I was hoping for, and then some!

This was a Christmas present for my dad who collects hats- he absolutely loved this one! The shipping was quicker than expected and arrived as expected. The only problem was the sizing- I had to order a medium for a size 57cm hat and I could have definitely sized down due to the nature of the hat. My dad likes it all the same- nothing a quick stitch can't fix. Will probably order another for myself or siblings!

Top notch smoking cap, just Like Sherlock Holmes had.

If you do the research, even in today's acrimonious society, there is room for something of another era when gentlemen knew how to be a gentleman. Plus, if you're a wee bit shy in the hair department, it really does help to "warm up" the dome without suffocating it.

Great quality for the price.

I love this hat and it gets a lot of attention

An excellent soft, comfy cap. Perfect for a relaxing evening of reading in a drafty house. An elegant addition to my smoking jacket. I don’t smoke, I just like the velvet jacket

The Smoking Cap is one of two hats I purchased for my costume as Fagin in a local community theater production of "Oliver!" It looks and fits great - very comfortable. And the quality is excellent. In fact, it looked so elegant that it had to be distressed somewhat to go with the costume. But even after that, it still looks great and there is no doubt that I will continue wearing it on other special occasions in the future!

Couldn't asked for better

I'm really loving my new embroidered cap...very high quality, great fit, and is the perfect accessory for my costume. As with most photos of items on an online catalog...the photo doesn't really show the detail or quality of this cap. Very happy with this item...and as always, great service from the good folks at Historical Emporium.

Great find. Well made, good price and just what I've been looking for.

Great smoking cap

...i purchased this smoking cap because it is difficult finding an embroidered one at a good price. ...........this did not disappointed............ ...........the quality was great...........the fit was great.......the price was great.....

This smoking fez is just what I wanted. While it is whimsical and an 'extravagance' it brings me great joy as I wear it nightly at cocktail hour. The quality is high and the fit is perfect. If you feel the itch for something fun and good looking, scratch that itch with this fez!

My favorite Ivy cap was chewed on by new puppy. I searched for a long time and this one came the closest to what I wanted. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it didn't go as flat as I would like it to, but that's probably because it's new. I do get a lot lo compliments when wearing.

Like the cap very much; it is exactly what I thought and hoped it would be.

The quality of this hat is excellent. The fit is right on and my wife (and I)love how I look when wearing it. Next I plan to buy this hat in a darker color. We definitely plan on more purchases at Historical Emporium.

The Ivy Cap fits absolutely perfectly.Thank you, for the fast shipping!

Very impressed with the quality and price of this cap. Really looks great when driving around in my Model A car.

This cap is very well-made, it fits to perfection, and is exactly what we wanted. We will order others in the future as it is a style my husband prefers.

I just love this ivy hat product. It amazes my friends and the quality is excellent. I do plan to buy more products from this website.

The quality and look of the hat were beyond my expectations. Loved the softness of the tweed. Made my grooms outfit come together perfectly. Than you!

Excellent material and workmanship.Very comfortable, especially in high winds.

Good quality product, good price and good service.

Excellent value. And well made in the USA.

Excellent quality and very stylish. I ordered a medium and it seems larger than the stated 7-7 1/8 size. But that hasn't prevented me from wearing it often.

Nothing like 19th Century elegance. This smoker's cap has made me very happy. I like old stuff. Thank You for offering said cap. Great work Historical Emporium.

This is a nice addition to smoking jacket. Well made.

Excellent material, well crafted, I needed a vintage smoking cap for a formal party and this was perfect!

I bought this to wear when smoking my pipe in my study. I love it. It's a very well made hat, quite comfortable. Everyone who has seen it has complimented me on it. Highly recommended.

A perfect addition to my hat collection.

Husband loved this. Great!

The quality is very high. Very nice velvet and tassel and the fit is excellent. I recommend this very highly.

I love it...my wife hates it. But it keeps my bald head warm in the house.

Love everything I've ever gotten from Gentlemen's Emporium. This hat is well made, high-end materials and fits my largish head well. Planning to wear in place of mortar board for commencement regalia

I'd got the Black Velvet "plain" Vintage Quilted Smoking Cap ("plain" meaning no embroidery on the side) because I wanted a warm cap to wear "indoors" during winter. I wear sweaters and turtlenecks indoors so that I can keep the thermostat turned down, reducing my heating bill. However, I still suffered from a cold head! I had pull-overs, toques, knit stocking caps, and a bunch of other, regular, outdoors winter-wear lids. But I had nothing even remotely "Ritzy" to wear indoors. The other stuff made it look like I'd just come in from checking he mail, or something--- not like something I had intentionally worn indoors! The smoking cap's ideal! It's also a good bit like Dumbledore's "casual cap," (which I'd also considered; rejecting it because it was made too small for me!) but less "ornate." The Vintage Quilted Smoking Cap also special in that the "XL" version fits me; and I usually take a 7-7/8 or "XXL" hat or cap! I like the Harry Potter series; but being in my 60s, it behooves me to avoid dressing exactly like Dumbledore! (Yea, sure; the kids & grand-kids would love it, but it might cause talk!) So I split the difference, buying a cap that only slightly resembles a "wizard's cap." I'm happy, the kids are happy, and the rest can hop it! However--- I hope that the Historical Emporium has an ample supply of these, as they're great for "customizing" into fancier versions with glued-on trim & piping, braid & brooches, for the costumes of "Dumbledore Wannabes!" The...

Very nice and fits perfectly.

True to description. I feel like the hat should taper in a little. Very comfortable

We are doing a play and this is a beautiful cap. It will go with my smoking jacket, when it gets here, I'm sure. Just a tiny bit big but I was worried that the large may be to small. It's not too tight and it doesn't fall off so awsome. Beautiful and warm to boot. I've worn it out in public too. Really comphy.

Bought this to go with a smoking jacket of a costume...very pleased.

Bald guys sometimes need to wear a hat inside to keep warm; this one does that, and luxuriously to boot. FYI, the quilting is on the top.

Exactly what I was looking for as a gift for my husband! Color is true to picture.

I like it

The cap looks like the pictures and it appears to be well constructed. Four stars instead of five because it arrived folded flat, leaving creases on the sides. I can probably steam them out, but I would have preferred to have received the product in a wearable state.

Very good cap, even has buttons on the visor which can be opened to extend the crown. Terrific looking cap.

Smart looking cap! My head size is right on the break from S to M. Previous review stated they ran big so went with small. Could of used a fraction bigger but a medium would have been sloppy. Wifey likes it, so Win-win for me!

Nice hat. remind customers that brand runs a little big

This is a great well made hat. I am very involved in the live steam hobby and I like to wear this hat when I am running one of my Live Steam Locomotives. It is very appropriate for the time period that my engines represent.

I wanted a cap to wear that was appropriate for my 1939 Plymouth Business Coupe at car shows. This fit the bill perfectly. The cap arrived in a few days and was high quality and as described on the site. I really like the way it looks and feels when I wear it, like going back in time when I drive my car.

Not knowing what I was going to receive via Internet sales I was a little apprehensive in what I was to expect when placing this order. Your company was referred to me from a couple that I had seen here in Franklin, North Carolina in town when I saw his own cap on full display sitting on the top of his head. I had been looking for a practical character piece to sit upon my own head being that cooler weather was upon us and was pleasantly impressed with the quality, style and uniqueness of the Ivy cap in which I don on my noggin as my own every day character piece. Thank you again for your solid support and follow up! As needs arise, I will return to your Emporium yet again. Best regards

The fit was perfect and the cap was as depicted in the photos and description. This is a well made and stylish cap. The wool material is perfect for those chilly days or nights out on the town. It will keep your head warm and toasty when Mother Nature is letting the cold winds blow! This was my first purchase from Historical Emporium but won’t be my last! Thank you for a pleasant shopping experience and a fine product.

Very nicely made -- good construction. Looks very good. Fits perfectly. Delivery quite rapid. Excellent experience !

Comfortable, stylish and practical, this hat is everything I hoped for!

I'm very impressed with the quality of this cap keeps my head cmpletely dry in the rain and you can even see the rain dripping off of it. Others tha I have owned had a similar effect however the quality and tightness of the weave puts this one head and shoulders above the others.

If you're like me and need to wear a hat to tame your magnificent locks but refuse to wear baseball caps and don't want to be seen in a fedora outside of a Justin Timberlake concert, then you know how hard it is to find quality hats that don't cost half a week's pay. Well thanks to the fine humans at gentleman's emporium you don't have to, high quality hats and good prices, I wore their top hat at my own wedding. Shine on you crazy diamonds, and hold the line :-):-)

Excellent material, workmanship, very comfortable especially in high wind, goes well with any attire.

Love the look and feel of this cap, highly recommended.

The cap arrived safely and timely. I liked the looks and construction of the cap. When I tried it on my head, it was too small for me. I had full intentions of returning the cap at that point. My 20 year old son walked by as I was trying on the cap and said, "Cool cap, I want it!" When he tried it on, it fit him perfectly. He and that cap are now inseparable. I have to agree that he looks very sharp on him. Now I am under pressure to finish the 1915 Ford Model T speedster and teach him to drive it.

Better than I thought and happily so. If need or desire arises will not hesitate to revisit (or recommend). Thanks for my latest favorite!

Love this cap. Does well to dress up or dress down. Well made but sizing a little off but worked great after stretching.

Just as expected. Very nicely made, and I have gotten (surprisingly) a lot of positive comments. Shipping and Customer Service were excellent. I will definetly buy from you again.

Feels great, fits comfortably and if it wasn't in the dead of winter I'd wear it every day. Sometimes, I even wear it about the house.

I really like this cap. I found it to be true to size and fits comfortable. I bought it in a brown tweed to wear with blue jeans or other brown pants for a casual look. True to tweed the cap has very small flecks of color which permits compatibility with any color shirt. The top button is neat and the sides of this cap are fuller than other narrow fitting driving caps and that's just the look I wanted. Thanks for this cap.

Arrived in 3 days. My head is 7 1/4" and the Cap fits snug in the medium size. Great Cap well made. I bought both colors. I have had several nice comments about the hat when wearing it in public.

I am very happy with my cap. I will of course convey my experience with you to any and all friends and family.

I'm fairly sure that I took my measurements correctly, but the Medium seemed too large (I have a 7-1/8 hat that fits me well, and several hats in Medium that fit me well by different manufacturers). I know the style is supposed to be baggy, but I thought I had about a centimeter or so of give, and the brim was noticeably wide my face. I might have asked to exchange it for a small, but I feared the small might be too small, and the brown tweed wasn't quite what I wanted when I saw it real life. The picture is pretty accurate, but the weave has specks of turquoise in it, which I just didn't think looked right. HOWEVER: If it fits you and you like the look of the weave, it's a VERY nicely made hat. I order from Historical Emporium because I like styles that society has unwisely decided to abandon, not because I like to wear costumes, and Historical Emporium sells real clothes in these styles. This is one of them.

Size was too small (xl). Not even close.

Top of the line hat.

I took my chances finding that right of 8 panel cap...but they have a great return policy if I had any issues. But it looked real good... not too puffy, not too small... just right. love it. I'm back to the 1920's.

Very well constructed cap!! Very Comfortable to wear!! Would buy it in black!!

Thanks for this hat. While I don't find the tweed fabric itself very interesting, the hat is styled and cut exactly as I wanted. The size, too, is very true. I'm truly fond of my new hat, and I don't mind saying that I've tried quite a few that didn't meet my tastes. Customer service is very good.

About ten years ago, I bought a similar hat made in Ireland at an Irish Fest in the Chicago area. I somehow lost the hat and wanted to replace it. The newsboy cap I bought on this site was made in the USA, but almost identical to the one made in Ireland.

Over 35 years ago, I purchased a newsboy cap for my husband at Disneyland - their hat shop was selling it as a replica of the cap worn by Bert, the chimney sweep (so wonderfully portrayed by Mr. Dick Van Dyke!) in "Mary Poppins." He has worn it every fall/winter since and it is on its last legs! We have been searching for a replacement for the past few years and after seeing your ad in 'Smithsonian' magazine, I found this cap on your website. It is practically perfect (the body is just a bit wider than the original), even made from the same sort of brown wool tweed. The size is perfect and the product is well made. We are sure this one will last him the next 35 years! Thank you!

After doing extensive research on the web, I purchased the Newsboy Brown Wool Tweed cap. The pictures looked good and the price was right. The cap I received is much better than I expected it to be. It is well made (in the USA), fits as it should and looks great. I was so impressed that I immediately ordered another just like it in the grey version. These are definately the hats that I will be wearing from now on. Also, although I requested standard shipping (on both orders) they were shipped 2-day delivery. With such good product and service you can't go wrong doing business with these folks. I undoubtedly will be ordering from them again. Soon.

Ordered the brown tweed and the black tweed newsboy caps as gifts. The quality is excellent. The caps are exactly as described on the website. Shipping was quick and delivered before the expected delivery date.

I am quite pleased with the cap I received. I live in Louisiana where heat and humidity are the norm the majority of the year. I was afraid that the cap would be too warm for our terperate climate, but found it to be quite comfortable. I have purchased 2 newsboy caps from other vendors, previously, thinking I would be getting the big, floppy cap I received from you. Of course I was disappointed when they fit too closely to my head. I am a large person, and the smaller caps are not flattering. This one is. I really enjoyed browzing through your entire catalog and plan on making more purchases. You are a truly unique website, with an outstanding diverse assortment of merchandise. I am truly pleased and impressed.

Very pleased with my purchase and with the service. Excellent job done. So impressed that I followed my first purchase with a second one 2 weeks later ... and I am just as impressed with product and service quality the second time. Well Done Historical Emporium!