H(y)r Collective sends word that Nom de Guerre just re-opened the basement section of its downtown shop with spring ’08 at 60% off. [h(y)r]
The store’s multi-level bunker -- once a meeting place of the Black Panthers -- carries military-inspired sportswear, including pea coats, windbreakers, striped knits, and printed T’s.
Nom de Guerre - 640 Broadway at Bleecker - 212-253-2891 - Map
Right now, Gilt.com is selling Jack Spade bags at about half-off -- like the above laptop bag for $88 -- and Trovata's brilliant menswear for close to 70% off, like these green cargo shorts for $58:
Everything’s going fast. It’s members only, but the Beggar has your invite HERE.
Through Sunday, British label Mulberry is taking over 50% off its top-top-top-of-the-line bags and briefcases. Save for a lucky flee-market find, you're not going to find bags of this quality at these prices anywhere. You even might end up passing one of these puppies down to your kids.
The Pipeline investigates eBay’s tightening stranglehold on the vintage eyewear market. [Refinery29]Perfect for any literati soirée, the Menrad's above are going for just 99 cents with no bidders at the moment.
In just a few minutes, we dug up:
• Vintage wire-bottoms for $10
On Friday, menswear boutique Sean
We’ve long been fans of Sean’s reasonably-priced, high-quality wares.
And, in case you're wondering, there are no festivities planned for Friday's opening, but a salesman at Sean -- apparently intrigued by the idea -- is looking into it. We'll keep you posted.
Oak’s avant-garde shopping experience makes one critical shopper feel alone and afraid -- which actually makes for a hilarious read.
Otherwise, immerse yourself to the degree that feels right. If that amounts to thumbing through J.Crew’s fall catalogue from the safety of your bathroom, then more power to you. We all know there are far more important battles to be fought.
For better or worse, Men.Style has published its fall buyer’s guide featuring the top picks from top store buyers from coast-to-coast.
Esquire lists 7 key boxes to check off before pulling the trigger on your next suit purchase:1. Shoulder pads end with your shoulders.
2. Your flat hand should slip easily into your suit under the lapels when the top (or middle) button is fastened. If you put a fist in, the suit should pull at the button.
3. The top button of a two-button suit -- or the middle button of a three-button suit -- should not fall below your navel.
4. With your arms at your sides, your knuckles should be even with the bottom of your jacket.
5. Jacket sleeves should fall where the base of your thumb meets your wrist.
6. Between a quarter and a half inch of shirt cuff should be visible.
7. One inch of break.
Today through Thursday, stock up on play clothes from Lower East Side boutique Live Fast for 20% off most stock, including existing sale items. [Racked]
Wondering where you and your pal can go after work Wednesday to grab a drink, and impress a few women with your shopping prowess? Gen Art Shop NYC - Metropolitan Pavilion -
Hypebeast draws our attention to the Vans slip-on that thinks its better than all the other Vans slip-ons. [Hypebeast]
For the next two weeks or so, 
Tuesday and Wednesday only, design collective Loden Dager is unloading its refined sportswear and updated classics at wholesale prices. [Racked]
Bear in mind that the offerings will consist of all stock and no samples, and only cash will suffice.
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The obsessives over at h(y)er collective bring us the inspirational tale of one man and his journey into the bowels of Bloomies to meet his destiny with a pair of Common Projects black leather, laceless dress shoes for the unrivaled price of $145 after tax.
Will they do it again? Undetermined. Are there any left for $145? Yes, they’re still around at 50% off, but in nothing larger than a 10 in either black or white.
Bloomingdales - 59th St & Lexington Avenue - 212-705-2000 - Map
A week is all you have left at Oliver Spencer -- perhaps the smartest menswear boutique in the West Village -- to get 50% off the British label’s sleek spring/summer ’08 collection, along with the likes of Rag & Bone, YMC, Engineered Garments, Margaret Howell, and Rogues Gallery. These guys keep their shelves stocked with great stuff, not to mention the fact that they're right across the street from The Spotted Pig.
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The good people at Oak have decided to extend their end-of-season sample sale through Monday, during which time they'll be taking an additional 20% off spring/summer '08. If you haven't already heard, the sale is taking place at Oak's Bond Street stronghold. 
Oak’s been in deep markdown mode for weeks now, but, today through Sunday, its
Online, you'll still find:
• Hyden Yoo light cardigans with metal buttons for $80
• Nicole Farhi lightweight nubby-knit cardigans for $136
• YMC flat front motorbike trousers for $72
• Nicole Farhi black nylon motorcycle jackets for $156
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• Surface To Air grey classic sneakers for $50
• A-Z Collection collared shirts for $105
• Cassette beta denim skinny jeans $150
Since the day James Perse established his Bleecker Street presence back in ’05, we’ve admired his comfy and minimalist surfer aesthetic as much as we’ve abhorred his off the wall prices.
L.E.S. shirt, tie and accessory boutique 20 Peacocks just kicked off its summer clearance sale with 40-50% off storewide.
Next time you pay full retail for designer goods, do take a moment to picture this here medieval contraption separating your manhood from the rest of your body just as swiftly as the saleswoman who convinced you to part with your credit card swipes it through her register's scanning device. [Kanye's Blog]
Tretorn’s 1300 square-foot 
• Skymra Canvas slip-on shoes go for $70
• Classic, cotton button-down shirts are $135
• Simple Kontrast canvas blazers are $230
Come August 4, SSS Sample Sales is having its final sale of the summer featuring samples and slight irregulars from Helmut Lang and Theory.
Thursday and Friday only, shoemaker Harrys of London is having its biannual sample sale with 60% off all driving mocs, mock oxfords, penny loafers, and the like. [The Cut]
Rothman's summer warehouse sale begins today, and, while it runs through August 7, anything worth getting is going to get got within the first few days.
Men’s Vogue Daily recently profiled eyeglass maker Julie Allinson and her Eyebobs label.
Like anything else, we do NOT recommend ordering Eyebobs' glasses online until you've tried them on, which you can do at any of these stores in the city:
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A reader reports back from the ongoing sample sale at Groupe Seize sur Vingt:
Hickey Freeman ran an ad in today’s Post touting a 70% markdown for its “Finale Sale” of the summer.
Be sure to check out HF's recently launched hand-stitched Presidential Collection.
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Unis is now taking a cool 30% off its smartly-patterned button-down shirts -- normally about $225 -- and pants, along with 50% off all knitwear. Alas, suits and jackets are still full price, but we’ll keep you posted on likely deals toward the end of the summer.
Unis - 226 Elizabeth St nr. Prince - 212-431-5533 - Map
