Eljo's Traditional Clothes

Seventy Years of Personal Service

Eljo's was founded on the historic University of Virginia "Corner" in 1950 by two brothers: Elliott and Joseph Hyman of Baltimore, Maryland. Ell and Joe graduated from the University in the late 1940s and opened their store, named "Eljo's University Of Virginia", at 1509 University Avenue in August 1950.

Ell and Joe ran the store for over three decades until they sold the business to longtime employee Myles Thurston in 1984. Myles, a fifth-generation Central Virginian and graduate of Charlottesville's Lane High School started working in the store in 1964 after serving in the Marine Corps. Myles and his son, Trent, now own Eljo's and run the day to day operations.

Eljo's primary focus is customer service. We specialize in "Made to Measure" suits and sports coats and we own 3,000 swatches of fabric for you to choose from. Another focus of ours is on the total wardrobe of today's gentleman running. Clients throughout the Southeast rely on Eljo’s to make them look their best whether they are in search of snappy casual or traditional clothing!

From the very best in high-end officially licensed UVA items specifically created for Eljo’s for Virginia football, basketball, lacrosse, baseball games, or any campus events.

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