Friday, April 23, 2010
That Sale Look
Relwen navy & orange stripe cotton/linen sweater for $100 (-35%)
Reiss charcoal cotton double-breast pocket shirt for $93 (-40%)
Reiss khaki "dogstooth" cotton trouser for $75 (-50%)
J. Crew bone gray "heirloom" cotton tie for $40 (-35%)
J. Crew chambray cotton scarf for $25 (-35)
Acne gray rubber belt with nickel hardware for $53 (-55%)
Marc Jacobs taupe leather derby shoes for $355 (-30%)
Hickey Freeman Warehouse Sale
Hickey Freeman / Bobby Jones warehouse sale - Soiffer Haskin - 317 W 33rd btwn 8th & 9th - Sun 9am-6pm, Mon-Wed 9am-6:30, Thurs 9pm-5pm - Map
The Height Of Low Profile
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Jones New York, Swiss watches
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - Ted Baker watches
- Gilt Man - Acne Jeans (pictured), Generic Surplus, Garmont, PPD Jeans, Tommy Bahama watches, Billy Reid, Loomstate, Ben Sherman
- Haute Look - X
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - Invicta watches
- Rue La La - X
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - Perry Ellis, Alex Cannon, Report Collection
Help $30 S.A. Shirts Find A Home
After several years of covering the city's sales, we're still struck by the rapid downhill trajectory taken by particular products. Take the 50-odd Steven Alan shirts that retailed for $200 just last year, which can now be found in 5th Avenue's never-ending sample sale -- between 28th & 29th -- for $30 each. They're highly-wearable, in good condition, come in sizes S-L, and are accompanied by another 150-odd equally-wearable spring shirts from Loden Dager, Claiborne by John Bartlett, and John Varvatos. As a lover of clothes -- and Steven Alan's clothes in particular -- it's actually quite a sad sight. Go give those shirts a good home. They deserve better.
Never-Ending Sample Sale (not official name) - 260 5th Ave between 28th & 29th - 10am-7pm daily - Map
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hands On With Levi's 511
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Swiss watches
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - Ted Baker watches
- Gilt Man - Billy Reid (pictured), Loomstate, Ben Sherman accessories, Baron Wells, Phillip Lim, Hanro
- Haute Look - Swiss watches
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - Invicta watches
- Rue La La - Hart Schaffner Marx
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - Alex Cannon, Report Collection, Original Penguin
Saks Friends & Family Sale
Saks Fifth Avenue - 12 E 49th St at 5th - Main 212-753-4000, Suiting 212-753-2649, Shoes 212-753-2105 - Map
That Sale Look
Barbour green waxed-cotton commando jacket for $210 (-50%)
Red Jacket blue Yankees hoody for $62 (-33%)
Nau "Juncture" twill pants for $51 (-40%)
Engineered Garments black windowpane cotton shirt for $87 (-45%)
Zoo York "Middletown" white canvas kicks for $35 (-25%)
Rugby blue nylon & leather backpack for $100 (-25%)
Alert: Jil Sander Private Sample Sale
Jil Sander sample sale - 8 Crosby St between Grand & Howard - 3rd floor - Map
Dept. Of Shoes
Put This On, Episode 2: Shoes from Put This On on Vimeo.
We've been waiting for this.... Great work. Well done, guys.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Swiss watches
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - X
- Gilt Man - Baron Wells (pictured), Phillip Lim, Hanro, Jack Spade, Zuriick
- Haute Look - Swiss watches
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - Invicta watches
- Rue La La - Hart Schaffner Marx
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - Alex Cannon, Report Collection, Original Penguin
That Sale Look
Brooks Brothers navy 1818 suit for $400 (-60%)
Black Brown 1826 white non-iron tailored-fit shirt for $50 (-20%)
Paul Smith dot-pattern silk tie for $95 (-30%)
Allen Edmonds black Soho oxford for $223 (-30%)
Psycho Bunny/Ettinger stainless steal flask for $130 (-30%)
Golden Fleece black calfskin binder with brass hardware for $275 (-50%)
Johnston & Murphy black calfskin belt with brass hardware for $50 (-35%)
Gilded Age Sale Update, Part 3
Monday, April 19, 2010
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - X
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - X
- Gilt Man - Jack Spade (pictured) , Zuriick shoes, Tailor Vintage, Masons, Cannondale, Pearl Izumi
- Haute Look - Michael by Michael Kors
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - Invicta watches
- Rue La La - Hart Schaffner Marx, Skagen, Callaway
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - Original Penguin ties
"Very Versatile"
Cycling in the City: Outlier Tailored Performance from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.
Who doesn't love Outlier? It's clothing tailored specifically for movement; for withstanding the elements; for diverse environments; for urban living.
That Sale Look
Folk green & gray stripe Tee for $60 (-35%)
Burkman Bros. woven check shirt for $100 (-50%)
Patagonia black "Fitz Roy" down vest for $105 (-40%)
Timberland "Smart Wool" barn socks for $8 (-60%)
J. Crew soft twill pants for $40 (-40%)
Mark McNairy brown suede cap-toe boot for $225 (-30%)
CwaC Rebooted
Rodarte Sample Sale
Rodarte Sale - 38 W 39th St btwn 5th & 6th - Tues 11:30am-7pm, Wed 9:30am-7pm - RSVP to andy@rodarte.net - Map
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Tommy Hilfiger sunglasses
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - X
- Gilt Man - Tailor Vintage, Masons, Cannondale, Pearl Izumi
- Haute Look - X
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - X
- Rue La La - Skagen watches (pictured), Callaway, Malo
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - Original Penguin ties, Ryder sunglasses
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Tusk Sample Sale
Friday, April 16, 2010
Loro Piana Warehouse Sale
Loro Piana warehouse sale - Soiffer Haskin - 317 W 33rd btwn 8th & 9th - Tues-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9pm-5pm - Map
That Sale Look
Edward washed cotton front welt pocket shirt for $130 (-35%)
J. Lindeberg v-neck striped sweater for $107 (-50%)
Rag & Bone gingham cargo shorts for $150 (-45%)
Quoddy for 3sixteen deck chukka for $230 (-30%)
Super Havana Glitter sunglasses for $100 (-45%)
Mussete Pack for $25 (-30%)
At Salima Hats Sale
Selima Hats - 7 Bond btwn Broadway & Lafayette - 212-677-8487 - 11am-7pm Daily - Map
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Swiss watches
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - X
- Gilt Man - Luigi Bianchi Mantova (pictured), Luciano Barbera, Clae footwear, Ralph Lauren accessories, Seavees Converse, Titan luggage, Tumi outerwear
- Haute Look - Jones New York, Ossington luggage, Invicta watches
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - X
- Rue La La - Hunter boots, Earnest Sewn
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - Original Penguin ties, 2XU Sportswear, Paper Denim, Ryder sunglasses
Thursday, April 15, 2010
An Education
Contrary to Complex’s description, however, floating chest pieces don’t necessarily represent quality. In fact, they’re quite common in “fused” suits, which use glue (rather than hand stitching) to attach their various components. An interfacing -- the fabrics used between the lining and outer fabric of a suit to give it body and shape -- is often fused over large sections of its front and chest, while a separate piece held by the shoulder and armhole seams is added.
Selima Hats 50% Off
Selima Hats - 7 Bond btwn Broadway & Lafayette - 212-677-8487 - 11am-7pm Daily - Map
Rock & Republic Warehouse Sale
Rock & Republic Warehouse Sale - Metropolitan Pavilion - 123 W 18th St between 6th & 7th - 4th Fl - Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-7pm - 877-703-4872 - Map
Alert: Hugo Boss Sample Sale
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Swiss watches, Tom Ford sunglasses
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - X
- Gilt Man - Seavees, Converse by John Varvatos, Titan luggage, Tumi outerwear, Band of Outsiders, Dakine luggage, Stitch's denim
- Haute Look - X
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - X
- Rue La La - Hunter boots (pictured), Earnest Sewn, Concord watches
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - 2XU Sportswear, Paper Denim, Ryder sunglasses
That Sale Look
Adam Kimmel double-breasted cotton blazer for $175 (-75%)
Neil Barrett fine cotton cord-velveteen pants for $85 (-70%)
Golden Goose poplin checkered shirt for $135 (-60%)
Lauren by Ralph Lauren braided leather belt for $30 (-30%)
N.D.C. Made By Hand suede ankle boots for $230 (-40%)
Marc by Marc Jacobs washed canvas messenger for $262 (-20%)
21 Ounces
At French Connection Sale
Price List:
- Blazers - $100
- Shirts - $30
- Polos - $20
- Cardigans - $30
- Pants - $40
- Denim - $40
- Knits - $20
- Windbreakers - $50
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Paul Smith accessories, Swiss watches, Tom Ford sunglasses, Cole Haan socks, Nooka
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - X
- Gilt Man - Band of Outsiders (pictured), Dakine luggage, Stitch's denim, Gourmet, Allegri, Corpus, Alpha Industries, Creep, Cheap Shirt
- Haute Look - X
- Ideeli - X
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - X
- Rue La La - Concord watches, Ghurka briefcases, anon. sunglasses
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - 2XU Sportswear, Paper Denim, Ryder sunglasses
Yoox Sample Sale
GQ Names Best Vintage
Hometown winners:
- Eleven -15 Prince St. - 212-334-5334 - Map
- RRL - 31 Prince St. - 212-343-0841 - Map / 390 Bleecker St. - 212-462-4390 - Map
- Stock Vintage - 143 East 13th St. - 212-505-2505 - Map
- What Goes Around Comes Around - 351 W Broadway - 212-343-1225 - Map
- Melet Mercantile - 102 Industrial Rd., Montauk, NY - 631-668-9080 - Map
French Connection Sample Sale
French Connection Sale - Prive Designer Space - Chelsea Market - 75 9th Ave between between 15th & 16th - (Enter on 9th Ave and walk all the way past the fake water fall) - 10am-7pm Daily - Map
At Elie Tahari Sale
- Knits - $20-70
- Shirts - $40-50
- Pants - $50
- Woven jackets - $100
- Coats - $200
- Leather coats - $300
Elie Tahari sale - 510 5th Ave at 43rd st (Entrance is on 43rd), Ground fl - Tues-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm Sat 10am-5pm - 212-398-2622 - Map
Monday, April 12, 2010
That Sale Look
Ben Silver brown Harris Tweed jacket for $297 (-50%)
Coto silk tie (hand sewn in Italy) for $35 (-70%)
Hickey cotton solid oil cloth jacket for $318 (-60%)
Martin & Osa straight fit dark rinse denim for $50 (-35%)
Gitman Bros. cotton check sportshirt for $101 (-35%)
Opening Ceremony suede brogue for $182 (-40%)
Oliver Spencer blue linen blend "Urchin" scarf for $27.50 (-50%)
Beggar Invitational
- Beyond The Rack - Tom Ford sunglasses, Cole Haan socks, Nooka
- eBay Fashion Vault - X
- Editors' Closet - X
- Gilt Man - Allegri, Corpus, Alpha Industries, Creep, Cheap Shirt, Beryll, Victorianox
- Haute Look - 7 For All Mankind
- Ideeli - Marc New York
- Reverse (pass: Reverse) - Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
- Row Nine - X
- Rue La La - anon. sunglasses (pictured)
- The Top Secret - X
- Urban Bloke - Ryder sunglasses
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Jean Touitou's Favorite $15 Shirt
True to form, the only mention GQ makes of sample sales is a warning (under the headline "Beware the sample sale") about wasting your money on products you'll never wear -- a non sequitur it illustrates with an "Ed Hardy Sample Sale" billboard, i.e., the most distasteful image it can possibly associate with such events. Miraculously, the guide does mention sales -- maybe a first for GQ -- by suggesting that readers "hit sales right when they start [to] snag the best gear before it's off the shelves." Exactly how readers are supposed to find out about these sales and when they start, the guide doesn't say.
The rest of the guide, meanwhile, is mostly repurposed from The Eye's recently published "Secrets to Affordable Style."