John Bartlett Sample Sale

Damn that Bartlett! We're just getting word from The Shophound that John Bartlett hosted a "private" sample sale on Thursday night. No word yet on whether it will continue through the weekend, but we'll keep you posted.

John Bartlett - 143 7th Ave South at Charles - 212-633-6867 - Mon-Sun 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm - Map

Fall Buyers' Guide

Refined plaids, parkas, pea coats, Fair Isle knits, fierce blacks, South Western Native American patterns, shawl-collar cardigans, corduroy, gray wool/cashmere blends, puffed-up blazers, wingtips, loafers, designer work boots, American workwear, ... It's all in Men.Style's Fall '09 Buyers' Guide.

Out of nearly 90 pieces, however, the only one we suggest buying at retail is Grenson's equally durable and versatile Aviator boot in brown snuff -- available now at The Natural Shoe Store for $275.

Need To Know

Just a quick note that we plan to start making better use of our lonely Twitter account -- for alerting you to late-breaking sales and such -- so your signing on as a "follower" would be greatly appreciated.

John Smedley 30% Off

British knitwear institution John Smedley -- which just celebrated its 225th anniversary -- is presently taking up to 30% off S/S '09 online.

In the city, esteemed Chelsea boutique Camouflage -- which is itself now taking up to 50% off S/S stock -- always carries some fresh Smedley.

Camouflage - 139 8th Ave at 17th - 212-691-1750 - Map

Bragging Rights

In a perfect world, Monocle magazine would team up with Japanese retailer Beams to produce the perfect travel watch for a mere $160. Welcome to paradise.

Ina Resale 70% Off

Our favorite downtown resale shop, INA, just kicked off its biannual sale where you'll find up to 70% off regular prices. The (recently relocated) men's shop on Prince consistently carries the best selection of designer resale merch in the city, while we generally have less luck at INA on Bleecker.

INA Men's - 19 Prince St between Mott & Elizabeth - 212-334-2210 - Map

INA NoHo -15 Bleecker St between Lafayette & Bowery - 212-228-8511 - Map

Craft Fare

It's always nice to see that New Yorkers still manufacture something, and expertly so in the case Martin Greenfield whose Bushwick-based plant engineers and produces over 40,000 suits a year. Check out The Times' story here, and its accompanying photo essay. Not that Greenfield's ever been at a loss for press -- and without, we assume, the help of some PR firm. Of particular note, The New Yorker profiled the man back in '94 (sub. required.)

In God We Trust Sample Sale

Friday, 7/31, from 4pm-7pm, get to the In God We Trust S/S '09 sample sale "preview," where you're likely to find piles of Rachel Comey canvas lace-ups for $140, Hyden Yoo cardigans for $40, and plenty of the house label's wares, like button-downs for $80... The "public sale" extends through Saturday and Sunday, 8/1-8/2, 11am-6pm daily.

In God We Trust - 265 Lafayette St between Prince and Spring - 212-966-9010 - Map

Theory 65% Off

At 12 noon, Thursday, Theory S/S '09 goes on sale at Gilt.com. HERE's your invite to the members-only site.

Welcome Imperfections

Who knows how some eBay sellers operate? Take Mr. Sausages234, who's auctioning off a fine selection of dress shoes -- some slightly "imperfect" -- at a fraction of their retail price. Where does he find all these beautiful Grenson's, Church's, Barkers', Aquascutum's, Crockett & Jones', and the like? How does he profit? Is this all street-legal? Frankly, we couldn't care less. Now, go get yourself a new pair of shoes.

N.D.C. Made By Hand 50% Off

While sizes are limited, check out TheCorner.com for 50% off a nice selection of footwear and clothing. We're really liking these N.D.C. Made By Hand distressed leather lace-ups down from $570 to $285. And because those weak raincoats from Banana Republic just don't cut it, we'd also consider investing is this formidable Mackintosh down from $860 to $430.

Take Notes

Saks' top tailor, Mimmo Spano, talks. We listen.

Refresh

Has your iTunes playlist gone stale? The Moment has kindly put together a soundtrack from the spring 2010 men’s wear shows. Enjoy.

Female Intuition

We always appreciate a stylish woman's opinion, and particularly that of Ms. Xiyin Tang over at Refinery29 who's fallen head over heels for the latest collaboration between the always reasonable Inven.Tory and Comune.

Inven.Tory - 237 Lafayette St between Prince & Spring - Map

Inven.Tory - 19 Kenmare St nr Elizabeth - Map

Hollander & Lexer 50% Off

Everything everywhere's been at least 50% off for weeks. Still, because its stock is so expertly curated, it deserves mentioning that Atlantic Avenue boutique Hollander & Lexer has entered summer-sale mode. We're talking 50% off Engineered Garments, Robert Geller, Common Projects, Rag & Bone, Barbour, Y.M.C., Gilded Age, ...

The shop's just a few blocks from the Nevins St subway station, and Atlantic Ave presents the perfect opportunity to do a little antiquing with your significant other.

Hollander & Lexer - 358 Atlantic Ave between Hoyt & Bond - Brooklyn - 718-797- 9190 - Map

J. Lindeberg Suits 40% Off

Like Valet, we're delited to see L.A. shop Confederacy jumping on the e-tail bandwagon, not to mention with up to 50% site-wide markdowns. But, while much of the stock -- from Tim Hamilton, Michael Bastian, Loden Dager, etc -- is readily available elsewhere online, its menu of J. Lindeberg suits is quite the find. Oh, and HERE's the answer to the many queries we get about smart, reasonably-priced tuxes.

Update: Um, and, right this minute, J. Lindeberg suits are 65% off at Gilt.com. HERE's your invite to the members-only site.

Public School 80% Off

Still looking for that perfectly versatile black leather bomber? Tuesday through Friday, 7/28-7/31, Public School is hosting a sample sale featuring $200 bombers -- down from $1,050 -- $100 sweaters -- down from $500 -- and $20 tees -- down from $80.

Get acquainted with the label's founding designers HERE.

Public School sample sale - 29 Greene St between Canal & Grand - 12pm-8pm Daily - Map

Carlos Campos Sample Sale

Tuesday through Friday, 7/28-7/31, get to the Carlos Campos sample sale for $150 jackets, $80 button-downs, and $90 jeans.

Carlos Campos sample sale - 248 W 35th St between 7th & 8th, 9th fl, 10am-6pm Daily - 212-244-2377 - Map

Rothman's 40% Off

Rothman's summer warehouse sale begins today. On the first floor, we're talkin' Penguin, Theory, Scotch + Soda... Downstairs, you're lookin' at 2,000 suits from Canali, Corneliani, Zegna, John Varvatos... All up to 40% off. These markdowns tend to typically over several weeks.

Rothman's - 200 Park Ave S at 17th - 212-777-7400 - Map

Ralph Lauren 70% Off

At 12 noon, get to Gilt.com for up to 70% off Ralph Lauren. HERE's your invite to the members-only site.

In stores and online, find (only slightly) more modest markdowns on a much wider selection of clothing and accessories.

Dept. Of For Better Or Worse

Albo claims to have pinpointed Summer '09's shopping "Hot Spot"... though we're not at all sure that status equals better shopping.

Also, while not noted in the story, the three shops visited by Albo -- Amoskeag XX, By Robert James, and Project No. 8 -- have all initiated modest markdowns of 25-35% off.

On Tour

NY Mag's "Look Book" is firing on all cylinders these days. Check out Tosin here. Very Junya Watanabe Spring '09. Points for making such a complete look seem so effortless. And, obviously, for the vintage and discount finds. Well done.

Reiss 70% Off

Today, i.e., Wednesday, i.e., 7/22, Reiss has cut prices on most in-store items by 70%.

Note: While we're told U.S. shoppers can't execute purchases at Reiss.com (something that's slated to change come November), it still serves as a helpful product guide.

Reiss - 387 W Broadway between Spring & Broome - 212-925-5707 - Map
Reiss - 309 Bleecker between Grove & 7th Ave/Barrow - 212-488-2412 - Map

Re-Beat

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Billy Reid 70% Off

Thursday through Sunday, 7/23-7/26 (and a little before and after those dates, we imagine) Billy Reid will be taking up 70% off S/S '09. Find lesser deals -- and considerably less hospitality -- online.

Billy Reid - 54 Bond St Bowery & Lafayette - 12pm-9pm daily - 212-598-9355 - Map

Summer Reading

Exactly what differentiates a classic English suit from its Italian counterpart; the finer points of fabric; and the appropriate pairing of various furnishings... It's all illustrated, quite literally, in the second edition of Bernhard Roetzel’s “Gentleman: A Timeless Guide to Fashion.” [The Moment]

Capsule Event Schedule

Here's a complete list of the events and deals going down this weekend in honor of indie men's wear tradeshow Capsule. As usual, the markdowns are pretty modest, but it's a good opportunity to show L.E.S. business owners some love. [The Future Is Bright]

Tim Hamilton Sample Sale

Saturday through Monday, 7/18-7/20, (though fanatics might check in tonight, 7/17) get to the Tim Hamilton sample sale for 50-70% off S/S '09 ready-to-wear and shoes. Cash only.

Tim Hamilton sample sale - 195 Chrystie St between Stanton & Rivington - 2nd fl - 11am-6pm daily - Map

Penfield Up To 70% Off

Friday and Saturday, 7/17-7/18, sportswear brand Penfield is taking up to 70% off light jackets, button-downs, tee's, and the like starting at just $5.

Saturday Report From The Field: "Great deals & good selection. Winter jackets for 50, rainstuff for 40, sweatshirts for 30 & some cheap tees."

Penfield sale - Reed Space - 151 Orchard St between Stanton & Rivington - Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 12pm-6pm - 212-253-0588 - Map

George McCracken Sale

Friday and Saturday only, 7/17-7/18, find select spring pieces from rising American men's wear designer George McCracken at the Pepper+Pistol sale. Cash only.

Pepper+Pistol sale - 33 Bond St between Lafayette & Bowery, #1 - 10am-7pm daily - 917-653-6136 - Map

Barker Black 50% Off

No word on whether or not the Barker Black boutique is planning markdowns this season, but, right this second, you can find THIS beautiful pair of cordovan calf leather loafers for just $375 at the Neiman Marcus "Last Call" sale... yes, along with plenty of other discounted merch.

Jake's Dilemma

Patrik Ervell shirts for $120? No, it's not a sample sale, but, as the Times reports, part of Chicago boutique Jake's last ditch-efforts to stay afloat.

B Store Brogues 50% Off

We've had our eye on these B Store tan leather brogues for a while -- now down from $380 to $190 at Opening Ceremony... along with TONS of other marked-down spring merch. Then again, these tasseled loafers from Band are very appealing at $140... and, for better or worse, very trendy at the moment.

Steven Alan & PRPS 65% Off

At 12 noon, Steven Alan and PRPS go on sale at Gilt.com. We heartily recommend both labels. HERE's your invite to the members-only site.

Robert Marc 30-50% Off

Name another retailer that has yet to cut its prices in half? Robert Marc... though you'll have to scratch the high-end eyewear seller off the list tomorrow, 7/16, when it begins taking 30-50% off sunglasses in-store.

RM - 1046 Madison Ave between 79th & 80th - 212-988-9600‎ - Map

RM - 1300 Madison Ave between 92nd & 93rd - 212-722-1600 - Map‎

RM - 190 Columbus Ave between 69th & 69th - 212-799-4600 - Map
RM -551 Madison Ave between 55th & 56th‎ - 212-319-2000 - Map

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RM - 782 Madison Ave between55th & 67th‎ - 212-737-6000 - Map

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RM - 400 Madison Ave between 47th & 48th - 212-319-2900 - Map

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RM - 450 W 15th St between 9th & 10th # 605‎ - 212-366-0656 - Map

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RM - 386 Bleecker St at Perry‎ - 212-242-6668 - Map
RM - 436 W Broadway between Spring & Prince‎ - 212-343-8300 - Map

Bill Amberg 50% Off

Yes, nearly ever label is presently taking at least 50% off nearly every one of their products. Alas, there are exceptions... but thankfully British bag maker Bill Amberg isn't one of them. These bags are cool as shit, and, at the moment, quite affordable. Grab THIS here striped lugger holdall -- in black, blue, red, or white -- for under $150.

Rooney's White Bucks

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If Andy wasn't planning on keeping this gear, we know some American heritage diehards who'd gladly take a few pieces.... especially those white bucks! "They were trendy when I was in college," Rooney says of the shoes. "I don't wear them ... I just have them."

Also of note, that tie Andy calls ugly -- before foreshadowing its comeback -- bears a striking resemblance to a textile pattern used by Engineered Garments this season.

Fashion, it goes without saying, is rarely at a lack for irony.

Beau Brummel Closing Sale

First, Beau's uptown locale went bye-bye. Now, The Shophound reports that its West Broadway flagship haberdashery is following suit, meaning up to 75% off all remaining stock.

Despite their being two thoroughly different shopping experiences, note the sale's proximity to the one going down at vintage shop What Goes Around Comes Around.

Beau Brummel - 347 W Broadway between Broome & Grand - 212-219-2666‎ - Map

Elie Tahari Sample Sale

Wednesday through Sunday, 7/15-7/19, get to the Elie Tahari sample sale for 60-80% off samples and stock pieces. Be sure, however, to differentiate between Tahari's wearable and more "creative" stuff.

Elie Tahari warehouse sale - 75 9th Ave between 15th & 16th - W Suite - 10am-7pm daily - Map

What Goes Around Up To 70% Off

In-store and online, vintage mecca What Goes Around Comes Around is now taking up 70% off vintage and new wares.

What Goes Around Comes Around - 351 W Broadway between Broome & Grand - 212-343-9303 - 11am-8pm daily - Map

Join The Club

We never thought we'd say this, but Club Monaco is one to watch this fall. As Josh Peskowitz over at Men.Style explains, the Canadian-born brand has a new menswear designer in Timothy Farah -- a former Thom Browne protégé who's bent on bringing tailored chic-ery to the masses, i.e., truly modern cuts, grosgrain taping, mother-of-pearl buttons, and working buttonholes at the cuff for under $500. Will the fabric reflect the low price-point? Of course. But our hats go off to Club Monaco -- owned by Polo Ralph Lauren since '99, by the way -- for the effort here.

Bloomies 85% Off

Bloomingdale's has entered clearance mode, i.e., up to 85% off S/S '09 designer gear. Find less phenomenal deals online.

Bloomingdales - 59th St & Lexington Avenue - 212-705-2000 - Map
Bloomingdales Soho - 504 Broadway between Spring & Broome - 212-729-5900 - Map

Barneys 70% Off

Following Bergdorf's lead, Barneys is now taking up to 70% off designer wear.

Madison Avenue Spy, for her part, seems certain that Saks is once again destined to hit 75-85% off.

Barneys - 660 Madison Ave at 61st - 212-826-8900 - Map
Bergdorf’s - 754 5th Ave at 58th - 212-753-7300 - Map
Saks Fifth Avenue - 12 E 49th St at 5th - 212-644-1704 - Map

Tretorn Up To 75% Off

Always a good bet, online and in-store, Tretorn is now taking up to 75% off S/S '09 gear. Find the perfect summer button-down for a mere $32 HERE; the perfect summer belt for $14 HERE.

Tretorn - 150 Spring St between W Broadway & Wooster - 646-454-9680 - Map

Like Shooting Stars

The white buck gets a little Times treatment, today. "The forerunners of today’s status sneakers" -- the popularity of which apparently burns too brightly to ever last long -- are, it seems, heating up again. For our money, a safer bet remains the dirty buck.

Groupe Seize sur Vingt Sample Sale

Officially, the Groupe Seize sur Vingt S/S '09 sample sale begins Saturday, 7/11, but we all know what's good is gonna get got Friday, 7/10... after which point the event runs for a week.

HERE's a look at the pricing last time around.

Groupe Seize sur Vingt - 267 Elizabeth St between E Houston & Prince - 212-343-0007 - Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm - Map

Rogan Sample Sale

Thursday through Sunday, 7/9-7/12, get to the Rogan (and, by extension, Loomstate) sample sale for up to 75% off current and past seasons' wares, i.e., everything for under $100.

Note: A half block from the Rogan sale, Billy Reid -- while obviously appealing to a different sensibility -- is up to 60% off.

Rogan - 330 Bowery at the corner of Bond St - 11am-9pm daily - 646-827-7567 - Map
Billy Reid - 54 Bond St Bowery & Lafayette - 212-598-9355 - Map

Gilt.com 90% Off Blowout

Today, Wednesday, 7/8, 12 noon, Gilt.com, UP TO 90% OFF, Bamford & Sons, Barker Black, Benjamin Bixby, Billy Reid, Earnest Sewn, Gant, Hickey, Hyden Yoo, James Perse, Loden Dager, Ralph Lauren Black, Ralph Lauren Purple, Spurr, Steven Alan, Vince, Y-3, ...

HERE's your invite to the members-only site.

Rachel Comey Sample Sale

Wednesday through Saturday, 7/8-7/11, minimalist shoemaker Rachel Comey is hosting her seasonal sample sale featuring up to 60% off select styles.

LAST TIME, we found a small mix of men's shoes for $150 a pair, so, while the sale doesn't begin until 5pm, we suggest heading over plenty early.

NOTES FROM THE FIELD: "Very little selection as last year, and no new stock, mostly from last year."

Rachel Comey sample sale - 335 W 35th St between 8th and 9th - 7th fl - 212-334-0470 - Wed, Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm - Map

In God We Trust 50% Off

Downtown boutique In God We Trust is now taking up to 50% off S/S '09 from labels like Rachel Comey and Hyden Yoo.

In God We Trust - 265 Lafayette St between Prince and Spring - 212-966-9010 - Map
In God We Trust - 153 Ludlow between Stanton & Rivington - 212-228-1055 - Map
In God We Trust Brooklyn - 135 Wythe between N 7th & N 8th - 718-388-2012 - Map