Details lays out some new rules for denim. The cardinal rule of not pairing denim with denim still stands… unless, of course, one of those pieces is colored khaki.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
All Grown Up
Details lays out some new rules for denim. The cardinal rule of not pairing denim with denim still stands… unless, of course, one of those pieces is colored khaki.
Gray Matter
Wednesday though Sunday, Christopher Fischer will be taking up to 80% off his fine, fine cashmere knits. We’re talking cashmere and blended sweaters down from $195-$495 to $40-$150; and cashmere and blended accessories, scarves, and gloves down from $195-$250 to $30-$95.Christopher Fischer SoHo - 80 Wooster St between Spring & Broome - Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun - 11am-5pm - 212-965-9009 - Map
Criminal Minded
Tuesday through Friday, Clothingline is hosting a sample sale on Rag & Bone (above) and Helmut Lang (below) F/W ‘08. Expect about 60% off, a big turn out, and prized pieces to go early. Can’t make it? Both labels are having sample sales later this month.
Rag & Bone / Helmut Lang sample sale - 261 W 36th St between 7th & 8th - 2nd fl - Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Wed-Fri 10am-6pm - Map
The Anti-Icon
The Rag & Bone coat featured in our last post brought to mind the character of Marcel -- a young grilled-out gangster who Catherine Deneuve’s character gets mixed up with in the French film Belle De Jour. Deneuve plays Séverine Serizy, a wealthy young housewife who is lured into high-end prostitution with what Roger Ebert would call “disastrous results.” Because of director Luis Buñuel’s exquisite vision, and the fact that Yves Saint Laurent dressed Deneuve for the film, it’s a true style classic.
Place Your Bets
Ryan over at h(y)r collective just pulled the trigger on this grey wool-cashmere suit for just $230 at Club Monaco. We'd actually hesitate to spend so little on a suit, fearing we'd merely be wasting money on visibly-poor quality, a poor fit, and no shelf-life. Ryan seems happy with his purchase now, but, in the name of science, we plan to put him on the spot and ask him if he feels the same way after a few outings in his new suit. To be continued...
Daft Punk
We wholeheartedley believe that one can dress well without coming off as a self-centered prick... not that Christian here is a great example of that.
It Ain't Easy...
Amid the clearance-like atmosphere at Saks, we were genuinely surprised to find Edward Green shoes marked down by 30%. You’re still paying about $800 for shoes, mind you, but these beauties could easily be passed down for a generation or three. Otherwise, there’s always eBay where you can find Green’s for $1.50 to $450.Saks Fifth Avenue - 12 E 49th St at 5th - 212-644-1704 - Map
No Strings Attached
If you love James Perse's minimalist Northern California style like we do, keep in mind that he's now taking upwards of 40% off his gear online and in stores. (To access the sale online, you'll need to provide a little personal information.)James Perse Men - 361 Bleecker St between W 10th & Charles - 212-255-5801 - Map
Saturday, November 29, 2008
We All Deserve A Second Chance
Missed the Steven Alan sample sale? Don't fret, as his Franklin St. flagship -- and Web site -- are stocked with many of the same pieces at sample sale, or near-sample sale, prices. (The sales and selection are sweeter in the store.)• Couchin wool sweaters are $150
• Cashmere cardigans are $210
• Down jackets are $300
• Basketweave sweaters are $140 (were $90 at sample sale)
• Some button-downs are $130 (were $68 at sample sale)
• Engineered Garments Sateen fireman jackets for $390
• Moncler down vests for $320
• Rogues Gallery knits for 140
• Mason’s light zip-up jacket for $170
• Cashmere cardigans are $210
• Down jackets are $300
• Basketweave sweaters are $140 (were $90 at sample sale)
• Some button-downs are $130 (were $68 at sample sale)
• Engineered Garments Sateen fireman jackets for $390
• Moncler down vests for $320
• Rogues Gallery knits for 140
• Mason’s light zip-up jacket for $170
Steven Alan flagship - 103 Franklin St between Church & W Broadway - 212-343-8870 - Map
Relax, Have Hope, AND SPEND!
It’s not The Beggar's official business to document retailer’s window displays or marketing campaigns around town. But, it’s time to start making exceptions when those displays and campaigns address the recession specifically… or not so specifically as in the case of the above window from one of James Perse’s Bleecker St. boutiques. "Just Breathe," it reads. Relax, and do a little shopping, it suggests. 
Ironically, the Rogan/Loomstate clearance sale that began today is quite literally taking place in the shadow of a bottoming-out stock market courtesy of this Johnnie Walker wall display. 
How's the Rogan sale, you ask? Quite good, we say, and priced as follows:• Denim - $60
• Shirts - $55
• Knits - $60
• Jackets - $80-$90
• T’s - 20
• Shirts - $55
• Knits - $60
• Jackets - $80-$90
• T’s - 20
Friday, November 28, 2008
The Votes Are In
So, 70% of the roughly 60 of you who voted said “Black Friday” means nothing. It’s about what we expected, because, on one side, New York guys don’t operate like most Americans, while, on the other, it is a day off on the eve of giving season. The sales are irrelevant because -- this year anyway -- they started well before, and should extend well after Black Friday. Add to that the fact that a lot of people aren’t even shopping on what is supposed to be the biggest shopping day of the year.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A Piece Of Thom
Plenty of marked-down goodies at Barneys right now. Here are a few seasonal picks:• Raf by Raf Simons black nylon messenger bag for $89
• Shipley & Halmos hand-knit beanie for $59
• Mulberry leather messenger bag for $349
• Alexander McQueen brass chain wallet for $259
• Thom Browne scarf for $349 (pictured)
• Rag & Bone waistcoat for $219
• Engineered Garments Western shirt for $99
• Gant Rugger wool Cardigan $99
• Shipley & Halmos hand-knit beanie for $59
• Mulberry leather messenger bag for $349
• Alexander McQueen brass chain wallet for $259
• Thom Browne scarf for $349 (pictured)
• Rag & Bone waistcoat for $219
• Engineered Garments Western shirt for $99
• Gant Rugger wool Cardigan $99
Barneys - 660 Madison Ave at 61st - 212-826-8900 - Map
Packin' It In
In store and online, Meatpacking boutique Adam is now taking 40% off its fall/winter collection. And, just around the corner, Yigal Azrouel is taking upwards of 50% off select knits and outerwear. 
Adam - 678 Hudson St between 13th & 14th - 212-229-2838 - Yigal Azrouel - 408 W 14th St between 9th & 10th - 212-929-7525 - Map
Fit For A King
Italian design house Etro is now taking 30% off all fall/winter wear. The luxurious fabrics, the superb tailoring, the Matisseian command of color and pattern… (Drool)… When we go big, we go Etro.The Etro shirt pictured above, however, can actually be had at Saks.com right now for over 70% off.
Etro - 720 Madison Ave between 63rd & 64th - 212-317-9096 - Map
Closing Ceremonies
(Black) Friday through Thursday, 12/11, Opening Ceremony will be hosting its end-of-season sale. Stay tuned for more specifics.
**Update: Turns out OC has already gone into "soft" sale mode, which equals 30% of its own label -- some of which you can see HERE -- and other select pieces.**
Opening Ceremony - 35 Howard St between Broadway & Crosby - 212-219-2688 - Map
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
C-C-C-Classics
The Moment discusses classic, timeless men's wear and accessories with Justin Saunders, the "creative force" behind photo curating site Jjjjound. Take notes.
The Good ... And The Ugly
Two very respectable Chelsea boutiques -- and believe us when we tell you there are plenty that aren’t -- are now taking about 30% off most in-store stock. The more refined of the two, Camouflage is taking 25-35% off its well-edited selection of Smedley, Etro, Paul Smith, and C.P. Company. Gerry’s, meanwhile, is taking 30% off its shelves of Ted Baker, John Varvatos, Converse, and True Religion.
Fire!
Celebrated Seattle boutique Blackbird debuted its e-boutique yesterday, and, what do you know, it’s even got a little sale section. The mark-downs are rather insignificant, however, and most of the labels that Blackbird carries are presently hosting sales right here in New York. Nom de Guerre, Opening Ceremony, and Acne, anyway.
P.J. Clarke
Design houses from Dolce & Gabbana to Dsquared2 would have you believe that pajamas are going to be big in ’09. Sticking to the bedroom for now, luxury sleepwear maker Natori’s men’s collection goes on sale at Gilt.com at 12 noon today. HERE’s your invite to the members only site.
Smooth Operator
Through the New Year, Operations boutiques are taking 25-35% off everything in stock. “And we’ll take off more if we like you,” says one sassy sales associate. Material Interest just featured this calfskin-leather coat, which retails for $995, but is now 25% off.Operations - 50 9th Ave between 14th & 15th - 212-924-1971 - Map
Operations - 60 Mercer St at Broome - 212-334-4950 - Map
Oak Times Two
Thursday through Sunday, Oak boutiques will be taking “at least” 30% off all clothing and shoes. On Turkey Day, its two boutiques will be open from 11am-3pm. Online, right this second, you can find:
• Oak plaid flannel shirts with quilted lining down from $220 to $150
• Opening Ceremony shawl collar cardi's down from $290 to $200
• Rick Owens heavy-weight twill parkas down from $1,600 to $1,100
• Opening Ceremony shawl collar cardi's down from $290 to $200
• Rick Owens heavy-weight twill parkas down from $1,600 to $1,100
**Update: Through December, Oak will still be carrying a bunch of market-down merch online and in stores.**
Mark Your Territory
(Black) Friday through Sunday, Gargyle will be taking 30-70% off much of its stock in store and online. In store, however, the L.E.S. boutique plans to offer various promotions -- like buy something and get something else at an additional 10% off, and so forth.**Update: As of Thursday, 12/4, the sale's still on at Gargyle -- online and in store... but more in 30% off territory than the 70% off territory**
Gargyle - 16A Orchard St between Hester & Canal - 917-470-9367 - Map
Fit Knits
Likely through the New Year, Nom de Guerre is taking 30% off select items. 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
Obama Approved
Through the Holidays, both Buckler boutiques are taking 25% off the British label’s well-made, nightlife-ready jackets, vests, T’s, and pants. Each store is also carrying leather jackets from last season at 40-50% off. Shoes and accessories are not being marketed down.Buckler - 13 Gansevoort St between W 13th & Hudson - 212-255-1596 - Map
Buckler - 93 Grand St between Church & Mercer - 212-925-1711 - Map
It's The Little Things
In the boutique and online, Alexander McQueen will be taking 40% off ready-wear, shoes, bags, and *accessories* through December.Alexander McQueen - 417 W 14th St between 9th Ave and Washington St - 212-645-1797 - Map
White Light
Today through Dec 7, Saks is taking an additional 50% off items that were already marketed down by 40%. **Update: A reader writes in from the front lines -- "Hit the 7th floor at lunch. Lots of merchandise still on the floor but its a bit of a mess. Some of their markdowns are still full price a few blocks uptown. Getting someone to help you in shoes is pretty much hopeless. Go with a lot of time to spend...."**
Separate from that in-store promotion, here are a few finds from the Web site:
• Theory “Lennon” jacket down from $300 to $90
• Versace double-breasted pea down from $1250 to $440
• Etro plaid cotton shirt down from $300 to $85
• Zegna half-zip sweater down from $675 to $200
• James Perse zip-front hoodie down from $235 to $80
• Versace double-breasted pea down from $1250 to $440
• Etro plaid cotton shirt down from $300 to $85
• Zegna half-zip sweater down from $675 to $200
• James Perse zip-front hoodie down from $235 to $80
Saks Fifth Avenue - 12 E 49th St at 5th - 212-644-1704 - Map
Future Knits
Today through next Tuesday, December 2, get to the DDC Lab sample sale for 80-90% off the label’s bamboo tees, reflective climate-control jackets, and somehow-technologically enhanced chunky knits.**Update: "This sale was awful," says one trusty reader. "A lot of the clothing isn't DDC Lab or even archive samples, just old crap they threw in there. Very few jackets and lots of boxy, straight leg denim. Not recommended."**
DDC Lab sample sale - Chelsea Market - 75 9th Ave between 15th and 16th - Tue-Sat, Mon 10am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm - Map
Monday, November 24, 2008
Princes And Peacocks
Will of A Suitable Wardrobe takes a crack at describing the subtle differences between British and Italian traditional men's wear."First and foremost, Italian style is about dressing to look good," he writes. "Turning the ladies' heads is part of the game. This is radically different from British style, which has historically been about dressing to fit in." [ASW]
Alligator Accessories
Online and in stores, Lacoste is taking 30-40% off tons of shirts, pants, knits, light outerwear, and accessories -- like this solid wool scarf marked down from $85 to $50. But, keep in mind that the label's semi-annual sale is coming up at the end of the year.Lacoste - 608 5th Ave at 49th - 212-459-2300 - Map
Finishing Touches
At 12 noon today, Jan Leslie cufflinks go on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the members only shopping site HERE.
Plucky
As of today, Elizabeth Street boutique Unis is taking a cool 30% off most of its fall/winter collection.Unis - 226 Elizabeth St nr Prince - 212-431-5533 - Map
Double Trouble
This week only, Ben Sherman’s SoHo boutique is taking an additional 50% off (!) existing sale items. Can’t make it? The store plans to offer various other promotions through the New Year, a clerk tells us.**Update: According one reader, Sherman's "doing 60% off Sale and 50% off all suiting separates."**
***Update: As of Thursday, 12/4, Ben Sherman is still in serious sale mode, which could continue all the way through the New Year.***
Ben Sherman - 96 Spring St at Mercer - 212-680-0160 - Map
***Update: As of Thursday, 12/4, Ben Sherman is still in serious sale mode, which could continue all the way through the New Year.***
Ben Sherman - 96 Spring St at Mercer - 212-680-0160 - Map
Following Suit
No. 1
Online boutique RevolveClothing.com is now taking 30-85% off much of its stock -- some of which is worth a second look, like this Cassette leather bomber marketed down from $770 to $385.
Dropping Hints
Find out what Tyler and Josh want for Christmas and Hanukkah, respectively, and then check out Men.Style’s holiday gifting guide.
Puffy
Acne Studios is now taking 30% off fall/winter '08. For the moment, anyway, the same deals can't be had online.Acne Studios - 10 Greene Street between Canal and Grand - 212-625-2828 - Map
Ready-to-Buy
Get to 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Mercer Street boutique for 40% off the designer’s fall ready-to-wear collection and accessories.3.1 Phillip Lim - 115 Mercer St between Spring & Prince - 212-334-1160 - Map
Sunday, November 23, 2008
He's Making A List...
In Theory
Through at least x-mass, Theory is taking 40% off much of its in-store stock. One reader just picked up a marked-down sweater, and is quite pleased with his purchase.*Update: Likely through January '09, you can still find sale items at 40-60% off.*
Theory (The only men’s locale in the city) - 40 Gansevoort St between Greenwich & Hudson - 212-524-6790 - Map
Saturday, November 22, 2008
German For Style
Beginning Monday, Jil Sander boutiques will be taking 40% off “most” men’s wear, shoes, bags, and accessories, one associate just informed us.Jil Sander - 30 Howard St at Crosby - 212-925-2345 - Map
Jil Sander - 1042 Madison Ave - between 79th & 80th - 212-838-6100 - Map
Sign Of The Times
Likely through x-mass, high-end Upper East Side haberdashery Peter Elliot is taking 25-50% off most in-store stock. We're talking suits, slacks, men's furnishings... the whole 9. Alas, Elliot's cache of Moncler outerwear is still full price.Charmed, For Sure
Several blocks west of the Tim Hamilton sale, the Obedient Sons sample sale is offering up some really beautiful pieces through Sunday. We found two steals: Plaid soft-wool shirts for $80 -
And a few small duffels for $150 -
*Everything* else will cost you, like the button-downs for $175 -
Sweaters and cardigans for $350 -
Jackets for $400-$500 -
And coats for about $500 -
Obedient Sons sample sale - 237 Lafayette between Prince & Spring - 10am-6pm daily - Map
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