Flash

A tipster tells us the deals have gotten very sweet over at The News sale, going on through Saturday. “All common projects shoes are 100 bucks ... The entire Woolrich Woolen Mills fall/winter line at 50% off … ALL band of outsiders shirts are 75 bucks! And they have like 10 models in all sizes.”

*Update: Another reader reports in that only about half of the Common projects shoes are now $100, while the rest are still $200.*

The News sale - 495 Broadway nr Broome St - 5th fl - 212-925-9700 - Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm - Map

Neither By Snow, Nor Rain, Nor Heat...

The first bona fide snow fall of the year isn't keeping the crowds from the Opening Ceremony sample sale, so expect a little elbow to elbow action. No big surprises. Mostly Opening Ceremony. No Acne in sight. Anything Ervell is still at least $250. And remember, *Cash Only.*

*Update: To each is own, but many readers are reporting leaving empty handed.*

Most of the outerwear is OC for about $150

We did, however, spot this nice YMC toggle for only $100

Plenty of OC knits for $80-$120

Long rack of TopMan, with a few finds, including this shawl collar for $40

Rachel Comey suede lace-ups for $75

OC ducky loafers for $120

A-String winter-ready lace-ups for $120

Opening Ceremony sample sale - 10 Greene St between Canal & Grand - Basement - 212-219-2688 - Through Sunday - Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm - Cash only - Map

Spit Shine

Right now, Grensen Jackson boots are down from $385 to $230 at First Among Equals. Storewide, find 50% off outerwear, knits, and the like from Filippa K, Hyden Yoo, and Corpus.

First Among Equals - 177 Orchard St between E Houston & Stanton - 212-253-2202 - Mon-Fri 1-9pm; Sat, Sun 12-8pm - Map

Anything But

At online boutique Jake,  white Common Projects canvas 3-hole slip-ons are down from $300 to $100. Just FYI.

Comey Get It

As you can see, the men's shoe selection at the Rachel Comey sample sale is quite limited, but it's actually a nice mix of styles and sizes. Shoes are over 50% off at about $150 a pair; boots are about $200. If you're not familiar, Comey is making some of the best modern men's shoes, today, on the order of, say, Common Projects. The sale isn't scheduled to begin until 5pm today, but we'd head over NOW.

**Update: From one reader: "13+ sizes only at 5 pm (Thursday)." That was fast!** 
 
Rachel Comey sample sale - 335 W 35th St between 8th and 9th - 3rd fl - 212-334-0470 - Thurs 5pm-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm - Map

Heart On Lock

Beginning Thursday, I Heart is hosting a sale featuring some very cool labels, including Surface To Air (pictured), Oak, and Wood Wood. But, Friday through Sunday, the NoLIta boutique plans to host its blowout sale featuring **up to 90% off past seasons.**

I Heart - 262 Mott St between Houston & Prince - 212-219-9265 - Thu-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm - Map

Get On the Good Foot

Thursday through Saturday, get to the Rachel Comey sample sale for up to 60% off the designer’s much desired men’s shoes. We’re talking +$300 down to -$150. But, supplies are limited, so be thinking Thursday.

Rachel Comey sample sale - 335 W 35th St between 8th and 9th - 3rd fl - Thurs 5pm-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm - Map

Plant A Tree

Derrick Miller, creative director for Barker Black, explains to Valet magazine how to maintain and maximize the life-span of shoes. Enemy #1: Radiators.  

Finito!

High-end boutique Jeffrey has raised its storewide discount to 40% -- a % one associate swears will not change again... but, we'll keep you posted.

Jeffrey - 449 West 14th St between 9th & 10th Ave - 212-206-1272 - Map

The Deep Get Deeper

Through x-mass, Hickey Freeman has deepened it discounts to 50-70% off all fall/winter wear, while its more youthful offshoot Hickey is now taking 65% off everything.

• Hickey - 96 Grand St between Mercer & Greene - 212-219-0230 - Map
• Hickey Freeman - 666 Fifth Ave between 52nd & 53rd - 212-586-6481 - Map
• Hickey Freeman, Wall Street - 111 Broadway at Pine - 212-233-2363 - Map

Join The Crowd

Through the New Year, Salvatore Ferragamo’s flagship on 5th is now marking down F/W clothing and accessories by 35-50%.

Salvatore Ferragamo - 663 5th Ave between 52th & 53th - 212-759-3822 - Map

Cole For Christmas

Right this second, take an additional 30% off sale items at ColeHaan.com with the promo code DECSALE30.

No Brown In Town

At 12 noon today, A. Testoni shoes go on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the members only site HERE.

Heel, Boy

At 12 noon today, Converse by John Varvatos go on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the members only site HERE.

*Update: No kicks! Only clothes**

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

Following Suit

Likely through the New Year, Tod's is now taking 40% off "select" shoes and accessories. Maybe now would be a better time for Mike Albo to hit up the Madison Avenue boutique. 

Tod's - 650 Madison Ave between 59th & 60th - 212-644-5945 - Map 

Thursday, Thursday, Thursday!

Here it is, fellas! Our favorite sale of the season: The Steven Alan sample sale, and it's kicking off Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. Line up early if you're after a particular shirt print, a down parka, or something from Rag & Bone and Simon Miller. Otherwise, through Sunday, find mountains of oxford shirts, pants, outerwear, suits, knits, and shoes.

Steven Alan Showroom - 87 Franklin St between Broadway & Church - Thurs, Fri 8:30am-8pm, Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm - Map

Wrap Yourself In Cord

Until the end of the year, both Built by Wendy boutiques are taking 50% off boots, denim, and select men’s wear. Also find a few deals online, like the above corduroy hooded overcoat down from $400 to $200.

Built by Wendy - 7 Centre Market Pl nr Broome St - 212-925-6538 - Map
Built by Wendy Williamsburg - 46 N 6th St between Kent & Wythe - 718-384-2882 - Map

Rare Bird

Tuesday through Thursday, brash shoemaker Cesare Paciotti will be taking up to 85% off his one-of-kind oxfords, boots, and moccasins. 

Cesare Paciotti sale - 12 W 57th St between 5th and 6th, Suite 901 – 10am-6pm daily - 212-245-3785 - Map

No Contest

So, about today's sales, Comme/H&M is INSANITY; the Swiss watch sale is unremarkable; and the Mike & Chris sale might not even exist. The News showroom, meanwhile, is now hosting what might be, dare we say, the perfect little sample sale: Easy access to an expansive loft filled with surprisingly well-made Cheap Monday jeans for $10 (!), and outerwear -- like this cozy grey parka -- for just $100; and -- the real story here -- a nice little selection of Shipley & Halmos F/W priced at wholesale!

Feast your eyes on two lonely racks of Shipley & Halmos F/W '08 -

We found about 5 of their coveted black leather bombers for $335 -

About 10 grey jackets for $225 is sizes as large as 44 -

Plush grey coats for about $250 -

Thick shawl-collar cardigans for $185 -

Shirts in a nice range of sizes for $85; pants for $100 -

Also find the table of Common Projects shoes, most of them prices at $200 -

And the bin of Band of Outsiders ties and bow ties for $54 and $40 -

The News sample sale - 495 Broadway at Broome St, 5th fl - Thurs, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm - 212-925-9700 - Map