Handcrafted bespoke historical uniforms.
Specialists in the First and Second Empire, theatre, live performance and cinema.
Since 2002, Uniformes d'Empire has been preserving the art of bespoke historical uniform making in Belgium. Specialising in the First and Second Empire periods, we create infantry, cavalry and gendarmerie uniforms for historical re-enactment enthusiasts, theatre and film productions, as well as museum projects.
Each uniform is patterned, cut and hand-sewn in our workshop in Thuin, with constant attention to historical authenticity and respect for period sources. From the first contact to the final button, we guide you through your project with the skill of an artisan and the passion of a historian.
The Workshop
Craftsmanship & tradition since 2002.
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Bespoke
Handcrafted historical uniforms made to measure.
Creations
A selection of completed projects.
Uniformes d’Empire: tradition & continuity
Founded in 2002 and taken over in 2025, the workshop continues a savoir-faire passed on directly by its founder, Fabien Scaillet. Each uniform is designed, patterned and sewn in our workshop, with constant attention to historical authenticity and precision of finish.
The workshop is now located in Thuin, Belgium, in the heart of the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse region, an area shaped by military history and artisanal traditions.
Selected works
First Empire uniforms, Second Empire uniforms, theatre and performance costumes, uniform accessories…
View the creations
How does a project unfold?
A historical uniform requires time and precision, but the process remains simple for you.
1. Initial contact
You present your project (period, unit, intended use, desired timeframe).
2. Research & quotation
Verification of historical and technical feasibility, followed by a detailed quotation.
3. Measurements & pattern drafting
Measurements are taken and a pattern is developed to suit your morphology.
4. Construction & finishing
Cutting, assembly, hand finishing, final fitting and adjustments if necessary.
A uniform project?
Whether for historical re-enactment, a theatre costume or a museum project, the workshop supports you from the first idea to the final buttonhole.
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First and Second Empire historical uniforms, handcrafted in Belgium
Uniformes d’Empire is a workshop specialising in bespoke historical uniforms for re-enactment, theatre, live performance and museum projects. The workshop is located in Thuin, Belgium, in the heart of the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse region, an area shaped by military history and artisanal traditions.
We create infantry, cavalry and gendarmerie uniforms, as well as their accessories: European wool broadcloth, braids, passementerie, epaulettes, buttons, embroidery and metal components. Every detail is designed to respect historical sources and period accuracy.
To learn more about our craftsmanship, discover the page dedicated to the workshop.