Our story

After retiring from 17 years as a principal and over 26 years of service in the Rockford Public School District, I was ready to do something new with my time. I wanted to make something that would make women feel distinguished and stylish and began to contemplate how to make something as simple as an old handbag extravagant.

The Victorian Boutique was born! My boutique features an array of repurposed vintage items: jewelry, hats, accessories, and clothing, each carefully hand-selected to ensure outstanding quality. By repurposing something old, it is my hope that each article or handbag will bring joy and glamor to those who carry them. 

-Emma Gipson