GQ Press

In case you missed it, look at the nice pictures of us in GQ this month: Click here for the slideshow. If that attractive shoe has caught your eye, you’re not alone – the readers of GQ have been hounding us about it since the article was published. We’re currently backordered until September, but there is a waiting list, so make sure you get in touch with us about that if you’re interested. Of course, you can get in touch with us about almost anything, but in this case we’re suggesting the topic of shoes.



One more plug from GQ: 100 Best Stores In America! We think this is a really great honor, as this is our second year running to be featured. Check out the full list: Click here for the slideshow.

Next Thursday we’re celebrating another achievement, our 9th Year Anniversary! It was a different story here in Nolita back in 1998 when James and Gwen broke ground on their little shop Seize sur Vingt, and we’re planning to mark that occasion with a typically rowdy Elizabeth Street garden party. Check back later for details.

Niki's Style Tips

NIKI SAYS:

"Liven up a soft thin stripe with a bold and contrasting polka dot"

"Complimentary diagonal lines break up a steady grid pattern"

Brought to you by the color RED

Commonly regarded as the first color known to man, it is the most controversial hue on the spectrum namely because of its conflicting connotations. Since the dawn of time, red has been associated with seduction and temptation - remember the apple that Eve couldn't resist? Or the sexy flowing dress that Gene Wilder went gaga for her in that '80s classic flick, The Woman in Red? And what about lure and secrecy of the Red Light District...?
Red is also the color most frequently used to represent passion and that infamous and often feared four letter word: l-o-v-e. From those cute little hand-drawn hearts on letters sent to secret crushes all around the world on St. Valentine's day, or the gift of a single long-stem rose to express fidelity. Red evokes a sense of youth like the cherry on top of a banana split; or Freedom - our forefathers sure knew what they were doing when they put it on the flag. Finally, red is also used for safety measures like stop signs, fire trucks... the list goes on and on...

Red, with so many mixed signals it's no wonder that people either love it or hate it!

Other red things:
red-light district
cherries
strawberries
Santa Clause's uniform
stop signs
fire trucks
tomatoes
blood
Italian race cars

NEW ARRIVALS

Hello again!

Just in time for the summer party season is our Rex Harrison Tuxedo shirt and our Adlai Stevenson classic french cuff shirt. It's been awhile since our last shipment so we expect these to move fast!

Both have spread collars that accentuate a modern look yet are cut with a traditional shirt length so that the shirt stays tucked into the pants.

If you already know your size feel free to call the store and have us ship it to you or check out our Refinery 29 shop.



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----------Adlai Stevenson---------

Introducing...

Welcome to Groupe / Seize sur Vingt’s first ever blog entry. We’re slowly inching our way into the new millennium and dragging our “old world” sensibilities with us. Here you will be able to check in with us on upcoming events, sales, and products, take a look at the accomplishments of special customers and Groupe / Seize sur Vingt team members, online art exhibits, and anything else we feel like contributing to the interweb!

Our first item of business is to announce our semi-annual sample sale, which will be held at Groupe 16sur20 from July 20th to the 28th . As always, our sample sale will include select items from all three of our in-house brands, Seize sur Vingt, Troglodyte Homunculus, and UBNY, and give you a chance to pick up some of our luxurious products at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, we are not able to hold anything for anyone (no matter HOW special a customer you are!), but the sale will be running for awhile, so you’ll have plenty of time to come in and grab a deal or two.

Also on the agenda is our online store news: We've teamed up with Refinery29 to bring you Groupe Seize sur Vingt: Online. Now you can shop for Seize sur Vingt, UBNY and Troglodyte Homunculus staples with ease, all while being just clicks away from other hard-to-get-to boutiques like In God We Trust, Oak, and Freemans Sporting Club. We'll be getting our own store up and running soon, we hope, but in the meantime Refinery29 will take care of you at our online store. You can still email us with any questions or comments at store@16sur20.com.

That’s all for now! Check back in a few days for information about our big Anniversary Party, being held soon in our infamous garden. It should be the party of the summer, so stay posted for details.

All the best,

Groupe / Seize sur Vingt