About Us
Roots in Old San Juan · 1924
From a famous corner to generations of Puerto Rican style
La Esquina Famosa's story reaches back to the menswear shops of Old San Juan in 1924. The corner of San Justo and San Francisco became a gathering place, and its reputation gave the store its name.
In 1986, Madison Group acquired La Esquina Famosa from the Fernández family. The Blanco family helped carry its tradition forward, bringing men's clothing to new generations and expanding into school and professional uniforms.
La Esquina Famosa at Plaza Las Américas
What we do
Men's clothing, workday essentials and school uniforms under one Puerto Rican name.
Men's wear
Suits and tuxedos for celebrations; dress shirts, guayaberas and accessories for every day.
For the workday
Workday clothing has long been part of our story, from office-ready shirts and guayaberas to uniforms for professional teams.
School uniforms
Our school department works with institutions on their own uniform designs, sizing and special orders. Puerto Rican production has been part of that work for decades.
For schools
To discuss a uniform program for your school, contact our school department.
Ext. 221, 224 or 245
Our story in the press
Four reports that trace the stores, people and ideas behind La Esquina Famosa.
El Nuevo Día · November 17, 1999
Rumbo a Bayamón
A new Plaza del Sol store and a refreshed retail concept brought La Esquina Famosa to younger customers.
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Caribbean Business · October 31, 2002
A family business grows
A profile of Madison Group's family leadership documents its acquisition of La Esquina Famosa in 1986.
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El Nuevo Día · November 25, 2007
Cinco décadas de buen vestir
The Madison Group profile covers men's clothing and its school-uniform division, including production in Puerto Rico at that time.
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Caribbean Business · December 19, 2013
A tradition carried forward
The story of LEF's Old San Juan name, its menswear roots and the generations that carried the business forward.
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