Vincenzo & Sons Barbering Emporium Celebrating 50 Years on Gloucester Road

There have been many changes in the last 50 years, but one thing has stayed the same – the presence of Vincenzo & Son Barbershop holding a prominent position on Gloucester Road.

Vincenzo brought his barbering expertise over from Sicily in 1963. Sons, Franco and Giuseppe grew up in the barbershop observing their Father, where his skills were passed on to them both.

Throughout that time, there have been three shops (Vincenzo & Son, Franco’s Unisex Salon and The Barbering Emporium), but it has always been the same family – Vincenzo, his wife Pierina, sons Franco and Giuseppe, assisted by Pino who has worked with the family for over 25 years.

At the beginning of Vincenzo’s 50th year of trading, the time was right to merge the two shops; Vincenzo & Son (where Vincenzo and Pino worked) and The Barbering Emporium of 316 Gloucester Rd (where Giuseppe and Franco worked); and for the family to be brought back together under one roof, as was always intended. And so was born, a newly renovated Vincenzo & Sons Barbering Emporium on the site of the old Vincenzo & Son at 76 Gloucester Road on the corner of Shadwell Road.

The new barbershop was created to provide a place of escapism which they hope will appeal to men from all walks of life and of any age, in a relaxing and friendly environment. Using an integrated approach to both modern and traditional barbering skills they cater to all their clients’ requirements.

The family are delighted with their new shop and have been overwhelmed with the support and kind wishes from their clients and local traders, who they would like to extend their gratitude to. This sense of community is what makes Gloucester Road the great place that it is!

If you haven’t been down to visit the new shop yet, check the website for opening times. The family team look forward to seeing you soon.
www.thebarberingemporium.co.uk