Specialties
Since 1904, we have been Kentucky's premier fur boutique serving the community with luxurious items and excellent customer service. Throughout the years, we have prided ourselves on helping our customers find the perfect look while making the experience personal and fun. Our current owner, Cliff Katsamakis, is a sixth-generation furrier, who wanted to continue the same great services and selection that we have provided since opening our doors. In addition to our great selection of items, we can help protect your fur during the warmer months with our climate-controlled storage. We consider you to be a part of our extended family, which is why we will always provide you with the products and services that we'd provide to our family.
History
Established in 1904.
embry's was Founded in 1904, making it one of Kentucky's oldest privately owned businesses. Located in Lexington's quaint Lansdowne Shoppes, embry's is Lexington's premier fur specialty shop and designer fashion boutique.
In September 2013, the Embry family retired and sold their business to Cliff and Yvonne Katsamakis. The Katsamakis' are sixth-generation furriers, their family began in the fur business in the small town of Kastoria, in northern Greece generations ago. Cliff has been embry's fur buyer and merchandiser for the last 29-years. Cliff and Yvonne now make their home in Lexington.
embry's is also the parent company of Koslow's in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We intend to continue the family tradition that embry's has built out over the years.
embry's also offers fur cleaning and storage, as well as in-housing custom restyling, resizing, and repair shop for fur and leather in Lexington, KY.
Meet the Business Owner: Cliff K.
The Katsamakis' are sixth-generation furriers, their family began in the fur business in the small town of Kastoria, in northern Greece generations ago. Cliff has been embry's fur buyer and merchandiser for the last 29-years. Cliff and Yvonne now make their home in Lexington.