embry's ....since 1904

embry's was Founded in 1904, making it one of Kentucky's oldest privately owned businesses. Located in Lexington's Lansdowne Shoppes, embry's caters to its local patrons with upscale clothing such as St. John Knits and a wide array of boutique furs from all over the world. Upon entering the store, one will find rich tones of natural Mink, bright sheared furs, delicious colors, textures and styles of fur from Italy. You will find Mink, Sable, Fox, Chinchilla and, Shearling from such designers as Michael Kors, Zandra Rhodes, Dennis Basso, Oscar de la Renta and most recently, The House of Dereon by Beyonce and Tina Knowles. embry's also offers fur cleaning and storage, as well as restyling, resizing, and repair of fur and leather meticulously done in their own fur workroom, located in Lexington. embry's is also the parent company of Koslow's in Oklahoma City, and Miss Jackson's Fur Salon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They also hold events in many stores across the country. Look and see what makes embry's so special.

embry's in Keeneland Magazine

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By Kathie Stamps

In an age of mega-malls, sprawling shopping centers, and more retail choices than most consumers can handle, Embry's has a niche in the Lexington market, selling upscale women's fashions and furs. But this isn't a Gen X or Echo Boomers creation; Embry's has been in business for 100 years. Through three generations the store has adapted - steadily
and subtly, never radically - to changes in the fashion industry
and consumer tastes.

Today, Embry's in the Lansdowne Shoppes is a 2,000-square >>more

emby's Furrier Edwin Hutter

embry's furrier, Edwin Hutter, holds a mink coat.  Photo by Matt Goins