Dressed for Success: Bell's Fine Clothing Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Bell’s Fine Clothing, a family-owned retail business, marks a century of dedication and craftsmanship in 2025. Located on the Loudoun Street Mall in downtown Winchester, the store is currently run by third-generation owners Stephen and Scott Shendow alongside their father, Irvin Shendow.
Generations of Craftsmanship
Irvin Shendow, the second-generation owner, is pictured with his sons Stephen and Scott at their longtime store at 122 N. Loudoun Street. The shop preserves tradition with tools like an industrial sewing machine that helps Stephen quickly tailor men’s dress pants.
Historical Highlights
- In 1947, Bell’s Fine Clothing sponsored the local Douglas School football team in Winchester, providing jerseys and helmets.
- Irvin Shendow recently received a deerskin jacket crafted by Navajo artists featuring 300,000 sewn-in beads, a rare piece with only 10 in existence worldwide.
According to Shendow, "There are only 10 jackets like it in the world, with Elton John, Sylvester Stallone and former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden among the owners."
Legacy and Growth
Since its founding in 1925, Bell’s Fine Clothing has undergone many transformations, with not all phases centered in Winchester. The business remains a testament to the Shendow family's hard work and passion for fine tailoring.
Author’s summary: Bell’s Fine Clothing celebrates 100 years of family-driven quality and tradition, embodying the dedication and evolving legacy of the Shendow family in Winchester.