ABiz -> Acadiana Business TUE, MAY 3 10:18AM by Anna Purdy

Genterie men's store is newest downtown resident

While it’s certainly no Milan, Lafayette is garnering quite a selection of locally owned, specialized boutiques. Its latest is Genterie Supply Company.
While it’s certainly no Milan, Lafayette is garnering quite a selection of locally owned, specialized boutiques. Its latest is Genterie Supply Company.

Genterie Supply Company is moving in where the second Philippe’s Wine Cellar location moved out around a month ago. Located on Vermilion Street across from Parc Sans Souci, Genterie will be neighbor to The French Press and Recycled Cycles. The business’ owners are Ross Fontenot and Jon Peterson, both of whom are new to retail. The lease was signed last week. Already the windows are blocked from curious eyes, and signs are up stating its name and the tagline assuring passers-by that it is the purveyor of “Exceptional Garments and Objects for Men.”

According to Fontenot, Genterie will be “men’s casual wear, but it will be more up-to-date than anything else being done in town right now." He says toiletries, books and possibly music will be offered as well. The tentative opening is June.

"We both have a passion for style," Fontenot says of him and Peterson.

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written by Nanan , May 03, 2011 - 03:25 pm

This will be so cool--can't wait

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written by blondie , May 03, 2011 - 03:33 pm

Both of these guys are great and cant wait to see them bring something different to Lafayette!

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written by B Chermeat , May 03, 2011 - 10:56 pm

Interesting. "More up-to-date" sounds intriguing. I'll give it a shot.

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written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , May 08, 2011 - 09:16 am

It is certainly time to enjoy a bit of California threads, where every man does not wear the identical mans casual shirt
and shoes as the next, Lafayette has outgrown Brothers ( Shades of Abdallas ) and the other overprice standard lines of mens clothing stores. Mosely and Holland with its New York banker offering leaves all to be desired,to the well dressed in evening ultra-riche-casual, man about town professional. Hopefull some European casual hip style shoes are offered.

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written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , May 09, 2011 - 04:14 pm

Ay Rocky, there you go we'll cut down on jetlag, for the silks, Eh. We have to see what these youngsters bring in what they find as fashion. Who knows whats going to blow in, these thread shops holding everyone hostage going out or get with the program, the polo and izod okay for the BeBopers

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