Seize sur Vingt

Daniel Radcliffe wearing Seize sur Vingt on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

2010-11-16T11:18:00.000-08:00

Daniel Radcliffe was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to promote the new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 which comes out this week and premiered in New York City yesterday. Daniel wore our MLBD Burggarten, a flannel shirt from Seize sur Vingt's Fall 2010 collection.

You can see how great Daniel looked in this clip from last night's episode.

Casa Noble Tequila Tasting Photos

2010-11-16T10:39:00.000-08:00

On November 4th Seize sur Vingt, Casa Noble Tequila and Rolling Stone Magazine joined forces for a fantastic night in Soho. Drinks consisted of several Tequilas and tasty blended Margaritas. The highlight of the party though, was the Tequila Tasting which took place in our custom area of the store. Casa Noble taught us about each of the Tequilas, what makes them different from one another, and more importantly, how to properly drink them savoring all their flavors and scents.

Click the photo above to see more shots from the Party.

Seize sur Vingt on AskMen.com

2010-11-16T09:17:00.000-08:00

One of our most popular shirts, the MLX JFK, was featured on AskMen.com's story on white shirts. Aside from our JFK we have various white classics, such as MLX Potomac with a heavier broadcloth cotton, and even our BLKx Platinum shirt with one of the highest thread counts out of all of our shirts.

Check out the full story here: "White Shirts: The New Classics"

Exclusive Tequila Tasting Event with Casa Noble and Rolling Stone, November 4th

2010-10-31T13:57:00.000-07:00

Thursday November 4th, from 7-10pm at 78 Greene St.

We are proud to host an exclusive tasting event of the new super-premium tequila brand Casa Noble, a 100% Blue Agave Certified Organic tequila. Please join us in our SoHo shop to sample various concoctions as formulated by the masters themselves.

They're only able to bring enough tequila to fortify a small expeditionary force, not our usual army, thusly RSVPs are more critical than ever. Please send them all to casanoble@16sur20.com.

Many thanks to Rolling Stone for co-hosting this event.

Learn more about Casa Noble at www.casanoble.com.

The Wall Street Journal weekender

2010-10-18T14:36:00.000-07:00

The guys over at Wall Street Journal featured our hand-made suit in the October, 16th edition of the Weekender.
No camera can capture the subtle multi-color plaid in this charcoal suit so come see it for your self!

Martha Stuart Weddings

2010-10-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

Martha Stuart Weddings included us as their semi-formal pick in a piece entitled "Dress the Part".
The Gray suit in the photograph is available in both Greene Street and Plaza Boutique locations.

2010-10-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

The Full Spectrum for Dwell | James Jurney | Seize sur Vingt from gary nadeau on Vimeo.

Earlier this summer we had the pleasure of doing a piece with Dwell, entitled The Full Spectrum. Check out the piece here and if you want to see some more pieces by Dwell check out Gary Nadaeu, the Producers Vimeo.

Charles Thomas O'Neil in our custom lounge

2010-10-01T14:55:00.000-07:00

If you haven't already, come by and see some of our old friend Charles Thomas O'Neil's artwork in the custom lounge at Greene St.
If your a fan like we are, Thomas is having a show entitled Standing on the Peel up now. Click here for more details.

Seize sur Vingt in GQ

2010-09-20T14:56:00.000-07:00

Seize sur Vingt made the list on GQ's "How to Stick Your Chest Out".
What makes our pocket square different then most is that only ourselves and Zegna Couture (at $150) hand-make them.
Our talented shirt tailor Annie, gives our pocket squares a very special touch only possible by hand rolling and sewing each one by hand.

Fall 2010 Swatches

2010-09-20T14:23:00.000-07:00

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SSV in British GQ

2010-09-20T08:48:00.000-07:00

Our silk Bowtie has found its way onto the cover of British GQ. Available in 4 colors, come pick yours up today.

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Fashion's Night Out was a blast.

2010-09-20T08:11:00.000-07:00

FNO at the Plaza was a blast this year. There were pop-up shops, Corinne Bailey Rae performed, and the retail collection was packed with great people and events. Here are some highlights and a peak into our night:

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Spring 2010 Neckties

2010-04-16T15:34:00.000-07:00

Our Spring 2010 collection of neckties has arrived and is now available at both 78 Greene and our Plaza boutique. As always, most of these are in very limited quantities, so be sure to get yours while you can.

Here is the slideshow.

First Delivery Spring Collection has landed - More to come!

2010-03-30T10:57:00.000-07:00

The first delivery of our Spring 2010 collection is now stateside and has launched at both 78 Greene and our Plaza boutique. Word around our camp is that this is our best collection in several years, and certainly a much-needed dose of freshness. As always, most of these are in very limited quantities, so be sure to hurry over to the stores or order online to make sure you get your size.

In about a month, the balance of the collection will be complete so there's plenty still to look forward to, including more shirts, spring neckties, short sleeves and polo shirts and our awesome summer suits and shorts.

Consider our arm twisted -- small version of our sample sale starts today!

2010-02-20T07:21:00.000-08:00

It is true we wrote over a month ago that we'd be having our sample sale this weekend, and yes we've been rather mum on the subject since. In actuality we've been working diligently behind the scenes on a bigger-than-normal sale event that will be quite exciting when it finally can be announced.

We had no idea the populist furor we'd unleash by not sticking to our promises. The phone calls, the emails have pressured us into doing something sooner than later.

Simple solution:

50% off all remaining winter merchandise plus some selected shirts at the sweet $80 sample sale price!

Included:

Cashmere sweaters, flannel pajamas, wool and cashmere socks, scarves, gloves, pants, overcoats, winter suits and blazers, flannel and heavy twill shirts. Probably some other items we forgot to list. Of course a handful of sample sale shirts.

As always with our sales, we will do hems on pants and buttonholes on jackets/coats, but we'll refer you to a good outside tailor for all additional work. Also, as always, sale items are final sale, no refunds or exchanges. Cash and credit cards accepted, but not gift certificates or store credits.

Where: Both stores:

78 Greene Street between Spring and Broome (our new headquarters)

and

The Shops at the Plaza, 1 West 58th Street

When: Now through end of February

Hours: M-Sat 11-7; Sun 12-6

Any questions, please call us at 212-625-1620 (SoHo) or 212-832-1620 (Plaza).

If you'd been following us on Twitter, you'd already know this! Of all the new tech options, this is the version we think makes the most sense for fans of SSV, as we'll be breaking the quick news first on Twitter, while we're wordsmithing the email.

And as we mentioned above, we're still working on a bigger sale event that will hopefully be very exciting for everyone. Stayed tuned for updates!

(Sadly, we don't have enough stock to host the sale on our webstore simultaneously, but please keep checking for new arrivals and special offers.)

All the best,

The Groupe Seize sur Vingt family

Now is the time! Pre-Order our Spring/Summer Shirting Collection

2010-02-05T10:16:00.000-08:00

Now is the time to plan your Spring and Summer wardrobe. Make sure you get exactly the shirts you want this year! It’s a great idea to pre-order since we usually only make between 30-60 shirts in any one fabric, and because of that, we often only get one or two in several sizes. If you pre-order early, we can make sure to make one (or as many as you want) just for you. But we’d have to know soon, since there is a real chance that someone else could reserve your size and once the final size run is cut, there’s no turning back!

Click here or the photo above to jump to a nice slideshow preview of all the Spring/Summer shirtings. Let us know what you want, either with a phone call to your favorite salesperson, or an email, or for the first time ever, you can place your pre-order online at our webstore at www.16sur20.com. And as always you can email us at nyc@16sur20.com with any questions or special requests. Note that a 50% deposit is required, and the price shown on the website is the deposit, with the full price shown in the top title.

Another reason this is a great opportunity is because for a very limited time, we're allowing you to choose the styling you want without needing to place a custom order (this is simply because we can more easily group orders in pre-production). Remember that none of these shirts have been made yet, so please be patient. If you act quickly, you might even get your shirts before our stores do! We'll be officially shutting off the pre-orders by February 28th, but some might pre-sell out earlier than that, especially in certain sizes.

Hope to see you (or hear from you) soon!
All the best,
The Groupe Seize sur Vingt Family

in SoHo:
78 Greene Street between Spring and Broome
212-625-1620

& in the Shops at The Plaza:
One West 58th Street
212-832-1620

Our Hours in both stores: M-Sat 11-7; Sun 12-6

78 Greene Street Opening Party Pics!!!

2009-10-10T11:02:00.000-07:00

On October 1st, as promised, we opened the doors to our new flagship at 78 Greene Street, and we threw ourselves a party to kick it off.

We are extremely grateful to East Village Radio for bringing Chances with Wolves to provide the tunes and AndrewAndrew to look good and heckle the party with a video camera.

Thanks to Public for the magnificent food, and Rolling Stone for the reading material and gargantuan poster of Megan Fox. We want to thank the team of Tomas Moves for crafting the libations, and Jason Malihan for the incredible photos you'll see here. These are definitely worth taking some time to peruse.

You can also check out our photo set on Flickr here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14184823@N02/sets/72157622418668442/

Special thanks again to East Village Radio, which you should check out on www.evr.com where you can listen to archives of all their shows. Truly a treasure trove. Of course we're biased to the Chances with Wolves show and the Andrew Andrew duo (also on EVR here). Pretty soon we'll have the AndrewAndrew video to post, plus some other photos.

If you made it to the party, we're sure you'll agree it was a great kickoff for our new headquarters. We're super-excited and massively looking forward to a huge future.

All the best,
The GSSV Family.

After 11 years on Elizabeth Street, we’re moving to SoHo!

2009-09-04T06:39:00.000-07:00

On October 1st, we’ll be opening Groupe Seize sur Vingt at 78 Greene Street, between Spring and Broome on the east side of the street. Our new flagship will become the perfect combination of the Seize sur Vingt tailored clothing collections with the inventive and casual spirit of our Groupe space, including Troglodyte Homunculus, Wolf-Rayet and United Boroughs.

In the back of 78 Greene we’ll have a large dedicated custom clothing fitting room, with a serious upgrade to our video fitting concept, and much more space to peruse an even larger selection of fabrics for shirts and tailored clothing. Plus, bringing Groupe into the same space opens up a world of possibilities for models and styling.

Don’t worry, phone numbers, website, and emails will remain the same. There will be a few days at the end of the month when the Elizabeth Street stores will be closed for the move, but our shop in The Plaza will be open and we’ll take care of all fittings (by appointment) and custom orders from there.

Groupe will start its move around the 21st of September, when it will host an amazing temporary gallery for Gizmodo/Gawker Media. We’ll send you an invite for that event in the next two weeks.

Pre-move sale starts September 12th

To help ease the burden of the big move to Greene Street, we’re discounting much of the current stock in both Groupe and Seize sur Vingt. Some reductions may be as low as sample sale levels!

Our new Fall/Winter collections will be unveiled at 78 Greene starting October 1st.

Stay tuned for email updates

Please don’t hesitate to call us or email us with any questions. If you have any trouble reaching us during the move, please call our Plaza shop at 212-832-1620, or email us at nyc@16sur20.com.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in SoHo!

All the best,
The Seize sur Vingt and Groupe family

Sample Sale Starts this weekend, July 11th + Vote for us on Men.Style.com!!

2009-07-06T11:21:00.000-07:00

It's sample sale time again at Seize sur Vingt / Groupe!

If you're a veteran of this particularly awesome ritual, all you need to know is:

Place: Groupe 16sur20 @ 267 Elizabeth Street (b/t Houston and Prince); phone (212) 343-0007
Dates: Starts this Saturday, July 11th at 11a.m., continuing through Sunday July 26th
Hours: Mondays through Saturdays 11-7, Sundays 12-6

For more info, look below the jump, BUT FIRST please link over to http://men.style.com and vote for us as your favorite shirtmaker! We are one of three "editors' picks" for best shirtmaker, but the field is tough and the voting is intense.

photo: Foster Zeh of Groupe and photodrifting.com

Back to the details:

A surprisingly broad array of work and sport shirts will be the strongest part of this season's offerings. We think we'll be starting with about 400+ shirts to choose from. Remember that many of these shirts are first samples for made-to-measure customers, so the sizes, styling and fabric selections are as varied as NYC.

And for the representative price list:
Jackets: $150-400 (values up to $2,500)
Suits: $200-800 (values up to $3,500)
Shirts: $60-90 (values from $180 to $400)
Sweaters: $60 – 160 (values from $150 to $475)
Pants: $80-120 (values from $190 to $450)
Polo shirts: $30-55 (values from $95 to $110)
And more
*All sales are final. Credit cards welcome. Gift Certificates not accepted

We hope to see you this weekend!

All the best
James and Gwen Jurney and the Groupe Seize sur Vingt family!

Holiday Party December 2008

2009-01-05T13:31:00.001-08:00

Photos by Damian Castro

Official Groupe Seize sur Vingt Holiday Promotion

2008-12-12T07:11:00.000-08:00

We've offered solid investment advice for over 10 years.

At Seize sur Vingt and Groupe, we don't see clothes as a commodity. Timeless construction and style are the cornerstones of everything we make, which is why many of our customers are still able to wear shirts and suits from our first collection proudly.

Continuing this tradition of value, our entries into the 2008 Holiday Promotion Showdown:

GIFT CERTIFICATE ARBITRAGE

That’s right, get a $500 gift card for $425, or $1,000 for $800. And if you’ve never seen one, we make one of the nicest gift certificates in town, complete with handwritten card, tucked into a beautiful handmade fabric envelope then secured in a jewelry box with a ribbon to top it off. You can even personally select fabric swatches as a teaser to accompany your card. *See details below for restrictions.

IN-STORE SPECIALS

From now through December 24th, we’ve lowered prices on a wide range of winter clothing and gear. Most sweaters, neckties, suits, jackets, coats and pants are 25% off. Even some shirts have been selected for a discount.

PS: Thanks to everyone who made it to our holiday party on Tuesday at the Plaza. We’ll be posting the photos on our blog momentarily at www.16sur20.com and they’re certainly worth the look.

*Gift certificate restrictions: offer available through December 24th, may be redeemed beginning December 26th and valid for one year. May not be redeemed for sample sale purchases. Recipient information is held in our database, so don’t worry if you lose your card, you can still redeem it.

Seize sur Vingt (soft-)opens at the Plaza

2008-11-12T13:24:00.000-08:00

Come see the new Retail Collection at The Plaza before it’s even finished. You see, we’re among the first group of shops that are complete and ready for business, while most of the space is still in construction. Check it out now to earn the “I saw it when” bragging rights.

We’re quite proud of our new digs. The store was sleekly and elegantly designed by the architecture firm 212box. Some of the details you’ll want for your own place – the massive rolling cabinets and slightly voyeuristic fitting mirrors are clearly the highlights. The really great news is that no matter where you live in NYC, you aren’t too far from your favorite shirts now.

To celebrate our northward expansion, and while we wait for our neighbors to open, we’re offering a discount of 15% on all suits/jackets/coats, ready-to-wear and custom, and even our cashmere sweaters and excellent 7-fold neckties. Not to discriminate against the downtown-bound, we’ll give the same deal to those of you who want to stop by either of the Elizabeth Street spaces.

We’re offering this exclusively to our loyal customers, so be sure to let us know you got this email when you stop in. The excitement of the unfinished Plaza won’t last much longer, and the deal is only good to Thanksgiving.

Looking forward to seeing you.

PS: have a look here for a nice post on men.style.com:
http://men.style.com/news/blog/2008/11/checking-in-to.html

Seize sur Vingt at The Plaza
1 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019

Current “soft”-opening hours: M-Sat 11-6; Sun 12-5 or call to make an appointment.

Tel. 212-832-1620
Fax. 212-656-1023
Web. http://www.16sur20.com/
Email. nyc@16sur20.com

Secret Rendezvous - A Hideout For Music Lovers

2008-09-23T14:57:00.000-07:00

Between spinning private parties and remixing records, our resident DJ Love On The Run has found the time to finally start his own music blog entitled "Secret Rendezvous". For those of you that have enjoyed his DJ sets at both Groupe and Seize Sur Vingt parties, you definitely want to subscribe to his blog, boasting an eclectic mix of hidden musical treasures. If you haven't had the opportunity to hear him live, this blog will give you a taste of his vast musical palette.

Love On The Run's mission with "Secret Rendezvous" is to hip the world to criminally slept on, and under appreciated music of all genres. Expect exclusive mixtapes, artist interviews, and plenty of music you've never heard before, spanning soul, dub, disco, rock, funk, boogie and left of center genres from beyond...

We are also now carrying a mix of Love On The Run's entitled "Fire Keep On Burning - Afro Caribbean Funk and Deep Disco Heat" available at Groupe.

The National

2008-09-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

Our friends The National stopped by to do some shopping last week. It was great to have them in the store plus, we scored some free tickets!

Thanks to Foster for the quick photoshoot.

Seize sur Vingt in Gotham Magazine

2008-08-27T10:21:00.000-07:00

Check out the August issue of Gotham Magazine covering our classic SSV tailored button-down.

10 Year Anniversary Continued

2008-08-06T11:42:00.001-07:00

A special thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy our 10 year anniversary celebration. We had a great time and hope you did too.

Enjoy and stay tuned for more soon...

* All photo by Damian Castro

Seize sur Vingt 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

2008-07-31T07:09:00.000-07:00

Seven years maybe, but 10 years seems hard to believe.

Please join us in celebration of a decade of understated modern classics and slightly riotous garden parties on Elizabeth St. We've had a wonderful time building a business and a family, both real and metaphorical, in our little corner of this great city. We feel lucky and honored to have been given such a great opportunity.

Let's raise a glass also to 3 years of Groupe 16sur20 with Troglodyte Homunculus, Wolf-Rayet, UBNY and the micro-conglomerate we've started in the old marble factory up the street.

And save at least one toast to an exciting future starting with the SSV shop opening in the Plaza Hotel by October as well as the Springlawn Hotel in Lenox MA, now slated for a late 2009 launch. We certainly hope to keep growing, but always focusing on the highest quality product and the most intimate and personal service.

Thanks to everyone for your support and patronage. Hoping to see you on today.

Sincerely,
Gwendolyn and James Jurney

Nas in Seize sur Vingt

2008-07-16T07:58:00.000-07:00

Announcing the Seize sur Vingt Summer Sample Sale

2008-07-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again, the semi-annual GROUPE Seize sur Vingt Sample Sale. Featuring absurdly low prices on items such as shoes, sweaters, ties, and of course suits and shirts, this sale is the perfect chance to stock up for autumn (because it will, sadly, be here before you know it). Unfortunately we can't hold sample sale items or sell them via interweb or phone, so make an Elizabeth Street day of it! We could think of worse (and less thrifty) days than lunch at Habana and shopping at GROUPE Seize sur Vingt...

Location: GROUPE 16sur20
267 Elizabeth Street (Prince/Houston)
212.343.0007

Dates: Friday, July 18th through Thursday July 31st.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11am - 7pm; Sat. 11am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm

*All sales are final. Credit cards welcome.

FEATURING:

Coats: $400-550
Jackets: $150-250
Suits: $200-600
Shirts: $60-90
Sweaters: $40-60
Shoes: $120-180
Ties: $20-40
T-Shirts: $20
Pants: $40-100
Polo shirts: $45-65

Jan Frank Party Time.

2008-06-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

Lotus Turbo Esprit is Back!

2008-06-20T07:29:00.000-07:00

She’s back. The Ghost of Groupe, that white-hot heartthrob of a vehicle, our Lotus Turbo Esprit has come home for the summer to bask in familial adoration and get some much needed R&R. She looks better than ever even after a fellowship in the Berkshires, and we’re thrilled to have her back among us. And just in time for our first big party of the year. Come by to welcome her home and to find out more.

About The Lotus:

The Turbo Esprit is the third and final evolution of the Giorgetto Giugiaro Esprit design concept that debuted in 1975 with the original Esprit S1.

While the Esprit’s pioneering “wedge” silhouette had always given the car fast looks, the normally aspirated powerplants on earlier models were somewhat underpowered. Endowed with a Garrett turbocharger, and in the North American versions, Bosch fuel injection, the 2.2 liter engine in the Turbo Esprit pumps out 215 horsepower —enough power to propel the car from rest to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, on the way to a Vmax of 150 mph.

Underneath the angular fiberglass exterior, the Esprit continues the Lotus “backbone” chassis design also featured on the original Elan. This construction allows for structural rigidity and also dictates the wide center console of the interior.

Living up to its reputation as England’s reigning supercar of the decade, the Esprit was chosen by the producers of the James Bond films as a fitting replacement for 007’s aging Aston DB5. The original “submarine” vehicle in “The Spy Who Loved Me” was actually a white S1 normally aspirated car, but the shape proved so popular that it made a second appearance in the later “For Your Eyes Only,” in the form of not one but two Turbo Esprits.

The first vehicle, also a white car, self-destructs early in the film when a henchman tries to break in. The second vehicle is a cinnamon metallic Turbo Esprit, driven by Bond in the Cortina ski resort sequences.

Our car was specially ordered by the original owner as an homage to the “submarine” car. It should be noted that the unique full leather white interior differs from the movie car, which featured plaid cloth seats. Additionally, US-spec cars did not generally come with the side script and double racing stripe as shown on “The Spy Who Loved Me” cars. To our knowledge, there is only one other LHD Giugiaro Turbo Esprit in this color combination, located in Switzerland.

For more information about purchasing this vehicle, please contact us directly.

New Online Store Launch

2008-06-06T09:09:00.000-07:00

Exciting news from our camp!

Introducing GROUPE Seize sur Vingt Online. Now your favorite sartorialists can be accessed on the world wide web, at our new and improved online store: shop.16sur20.com. Check back often for updates and, soon, custom shirtings!

Seize sur Vingt in Details Magazine - May 2008

2008-04-24T08:29:00.000-07:00

We’re not one to tout our own tux, but take a look at page 145 of the new Details: Our Rex Harrison tuxedo shirt is featured with Mr. Tom Ford’s bowtie and looking pretty sharp if we do say so ourselves. Wedding season in full swing, and we do special orders!

New Spring/Summer Arrivals

2008-04-22T14:16:00.000-07:00

To celebrate Earth Day, we suggest wearing new clothing. Namely, a fresh looking spring suit from Troglodyte Homunculus or button down shirt from Seize sur Vingt. Think about it: the nicer your clothes look, the happier people will be to see you, and the happier people are, the less likely they will be to litter. Consider the Earth celebrated (and possibly even saved). We’re just saying…

2004 Caterham Superlight R

2008-04-03T13:44:00.000-07:00

Come by GROUPE 16sur20 to take a look at the latest installment to our ever-revolving auto show. An evolution of our trademark piece the Lotus, the Caterham looks like a dune buggy and drives like a racecar. With its Aztec Orange body paint, and ultra lightweight construction, this baby looks like our hearts feel: bright, breezy, and ready for spring. So if you need a shot in the proverbial arm, stop by 267 Elizabeth and we guarantee you’ll feel better.

New Spring/Summer 2008 Custom Swatches

2008-03-04T09:26:00.000-08:00

Rejoice! Seize sur Vingt’s proprietary shirtings are now available for viewing online. If you’re a returning customer with no changes to be made to the pattern, you can browse through our collection and place an order on the phone without ever having to set foot on Elizabeth Street (or in NYC for that matter). Alternatively, if you really like us and want to come hang out, you can peep the collection ahead of time so that you can spend more time in the garden and less time poring over swatches.

One caveat: as we all know by now, most monitors have differences in color representation, so keep that in mind if you’re picky about shades!

Have fun!

Bueller...Bueller...Bueller...Anyone?

2008-01-31T08:59:00.000-08:00

He may be forever be emblazoned in all of our hearts and minds as the lovable Ferris Bueller, but Matthew Broderick cleans up quite well in one of our dress shirts.

All in a days work: the story behind the shoes

2008-01-14T14:31:00.000-08:00

Did you know that it takes approximately 130 people to make a single pair of precisely handcrafted Alfred Sargent & Sons shoes? Our Stylist, Niki, recently had the pleasure of visiting the handmade shoe factory to get a glimpse of the secret skills involved in turning a piece of raw leather into a fine shoe. From selecting the leather to clicking, then gimping, brogueing, tanning, lining, and then finishing; it’s a complicated process, but somebody has do it!
Check out some of the photos from her tour of the factory in Northamptonshire England.

'Twas the season indeed!

2008-01-04T08:36:00.000-08:00

Playmate Shannon James (Miss May 2007) "sizes" up a very happy customer at last month's Groupe Seize sur Vingt/Playboy Passport party.

Playboy Passport Party Photos

2007-12-17T12:25:00.000-08:00

Ain't no party like a Groupe party!

2007-12-10T12:59:00.000-08:00

Hello friends of SSV and Groupe,

Our apologies for the late notice, but this invite was just finished last night. Regardless, we’re sure this will be worth a last minute change of plans.

As this night is going to be quite intimate, in more ways than one, we’re only extending this invitation to a small number of our favorite customers, and RSVP’s are an absolute must. A quick response is the way to go.

GROUPE Seize sur Vingt

Seize sur Vingt Shirts - New for December

2007-12-04T10:44:00.000-08:00

Holiday Hours

2007-11-21T07:16:00.000-08:00

Seize sur Vingt and Groupe 16sur20 stores will be closed for Thanksgiving day. We will reopen on Friday November 23rd with regular store hours.

Enjoy your holiday!

1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi

2007-11-09T11:11:00.000-08:00

Yes, the very same “Magnum P.I. car” (ok, the exact model and color at least, but our seats are black leather not tan). See photo for proof, that’s young Tom towering beside his.

We Groupians have a thing for cars and pop culture.

Other relevant specs: 49k miles. Engine professionally rebuilt and clutch replaced at 47k miles, so only 2k miles on the new motor and clutch which means basically new. Three liter VR with Bosch fuel injection. Five speed manual. Original Alpine AM/FM/Cassette stereo. Has cosmetic blemishes, but otherwise in great shape with good paint.

Asking price: $35k. It’s a great NYC car for someone who actually wants to drive it and not worry quite as much about the little stuff.

Troglodyte Homunculus Fall 2007

2007-11-06T09:39:00.000-08:00

New Troglodyte Homunculus here at Groupe 16sur20! Some favorites include our contrast-lined hoodies and a new crop of over shirts for these more-than-brisk November afternoons. Look at the photos below to get an idea and then come visit us to see the stuff in action. We love company on cold days, especially those bearing hot apple cider or cozy anecdotes. Just throwing that out there.

Also don't forget that we can ship anywhere you are! Just give us a call at 212-343-0007.

NEW SEIZE SUR VINGT NECKTIES

2007-10-25T15:03:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to let you know our new SSV ties arrived today. Very limited stock, so if you see something you like, call the store and we'll send it to you.

STEVE DIBENEDETTO @ GROUPE 16SUR20

2007-10-22T08:50:00.000-07:00

Continuing our tradition of showing off exciting artist exhibitions amid menswear, we bring you our latest showing: Steve Dibenedetto. Fresh from his group show at the Whitney, Dibenedetto is one of our favorite artists to be showcased at Groupe16sur20 in quite some time. His work, with its thick webs of paint, "disturbs as much as it enchants", giving the eye something more than its usual fare. We shouldnt' say this, but this display is so fascinating, you could almost forget you're standing in a clothing store. But that is off the record.

JAMES SELECTS HIS FAVORITE CARS FOR MEN.STYLE.COM

2007-10-18T10:20:00.000-07:00

SAYING GOODBYE IS NEVER EASY

2007-10-18T08:19:00.000-07:00

In honor of our beloved Aston Martin 1983 Lagonda, we'd just like to say... we'll miss you! The scheduled departure is for Monday October 22nd, so you still have time to come ogle the Lagonda over the weekend.

If you're not familiar with the Aston Martin Lagonda, Tom Evans has written a brief history:

"Aston Martin was about to go bust – again - in the 1970s and they needed a new car pronto to shore up their finances. In just seven months designer William Towns took the car from a back of the envelope sketch to finished prototype. The car he came up with was a 4-door limousine, the Lagonda, which made a smash appearance at the 1976 Earl’s Court motor show. The looks still greatly divide opinion and you either love it or you hate it, but we should perhaps be grateful that the 250 deposits taken for the car then helped save the firm. When the car turned up two years later it was woefully unreliable and came with suitably 1970s space-age LED electronic instruments, which worked about as well as you might expect: very badly. The rest of the car was little better; the aristocratic owners of the first production model had to be followed around by a low-loader in case it broke down, so common was this occurrence".

BABY ELEPHANT PARTY PHOTOS

2007-09-26T11:05:00.000-07:00

We keep finding more photos of the great party we had with Baby Elephant. Check them out here!

But first, here is a little taste:

Fall/Winter Arrivals - Troglodyte Homunculus

2007-09-12T16:10:00.001-07:00

Today was the first day of the year that really felt like fall might finally be here. Sure, it’s only the week after Labor Day and you’re probably still trying squeeze out the last of your summer weekends, but around here, we’re ready for some brisk air and an excuse to put on a new sweater. Sorry, but they look too good to be sitting on a shelf!

What’s, arguably, even more appealing about these sweaters than the way they look and feel is the fact that they aren’t named after various flora or fauna. We’ve got good old fashioned blues, greys, and browns. Not pictured: verdant. Just kidding, it’s only green.

MEN.STYLE.COM COVER SEIZE SUR VINGT

2007-09-11T10:53:00.000-07:00

Click here to see the video.

Baby Elephant / Prince Paul Party Photos

2007-09-09T07:37:00.000-07:00

We have a whole lot of photos for you! Enjoy... we did!

Click Here (not on the picture).

Seize sur Vingt - Made Exclusively by Alfred Sargent

2007-09-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

We have some new shoes scheduled for delivery, the first week of October. That's only 4 weeks away so we wanted to give you a preview of what we're expecting. You can also pre-order these styles to ensure that you get the right size. Just send an email to nyc@16sur20.com.

These four styles are bench made in England exclusively by Alfred Sargent. They continuously sell out quick, so if you're interested, don't delay.

Seize sur Vingt Hosts: BABY ELEPHANT & PRINCE PAUL

2007-08-30T05:08:00.000-07:00

GROUPE / Seize sur Vingt is pretty thrilled to announced our upcoming event with Prince Paul and Newkirk of Baby Elephant, the first ever “Baby Elephant Funk Party”, celebrating the release of their new album. In our usual style, 10CANE will be making the drinks and you know the music will be good, but since it’s on a Saturday this time, we’re thinking about turning up the proverbial notch once or twice. Hope you can make it.

Groupe 16sur20 End of Summer Sale

2007-08-07T11:32:00.000-07:00

Groupe 16sur20 is featuring an exclusive sale tailored to your end-of-summer needs: Seersucker suits for all those late afternoons you’ll be spending on verandas, twill pants whose pockets you can fill with bills and wear to the racetrack, and our strategically deconstructed shoes that will hold up to an especially rough game of petanque. Alternatively, you can go ahead and wear any of these items to work, or, if you must, on the subway. We’re just that versatile!

Check out the slideshow below for a first look at what's featured. To view the pictures, click on the thumbnails. If you see something you like, give us a call or email and we'd be happy to assist.

GQ Press

2007-07-30T14:17:00.001-07:00

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

2007-07-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-12T09:58:00.000-07:00

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

2007-07-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

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.

-----------Rex Harrison----------

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

Introducing...

2007-07-09T15:01:00.000-07:00

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