Kick ass vintage store. period.  shaking things up in Palo Alto and brining some southern flavor to town.

We sell vintage clothing from the 1940′s thru the 1980′s. Our shop is packed full of amazing t-shirts, a giant men’s section including some killer suits and an amazing selection of ties! We also feature Members Only jackets, windbreakers, western shirts, hawaiian shirts, polo’s and even mens dress shoes and boots!

The ladies department is just as spectacular as the daddy-o’s. We boast an ENTIRE room filled with dresses. What kind of dresses you wonder?!?  1940′s day and swing dresses, 1950′s frocks and party dresses, 1960′s MOD squad, 1970′s hippie, slinky disco and go-go dancer! The 80′s gave us an array of killer dresses and we sell them all!

We also boast an amazing selection of cowboy boots, jewelry, oh and sunglasses! We have by far the bay area’s best selection of affordable and quality sunglasses. Empire also sells VINTAGE one of a kind shades too!

Got a RETRO PARTY??? 1980′s PROM??? 1970′s DISCO??? 1960′s MAD MEN? Come down for our killer selection! Our expert staff can transform your dream character into reality! We even have wigs!!!

We are located in downtown Palo Alto. Right off University Avenue! Open 6 days a week!