Preserve CBGB...

... Shop John Varvatos.

Today through Thursday only, John Varvatos is upping the ante to 70% off spring/summer ’08. [Racked]

John Varvatos - 122 Spring St at Greene - 212-965-0700 - Map
John Varvatos - 315 Bowery at Bleeker - 212-358-0315 - Map

Slippery Slopes

Maxim mixes oil and women, and we all learn a valuable lesson on the merits of viscosity. [Maxim via Kempt]

Terrible Was YSL’s Might And Strength

Got 11 minutes to meditate on the future of men’s fashion? If so, YSL creative director Stefano Pilati here presents the spring ‘09 collection through a series of vignettes starring actor Jack Huston.

If you can endure a few frames of interpretive dance, we think the work is worthy of appreciation, or at least a superficial glance. The existential casting call is especially well executed in its presentation of the clothes.

Hurray, Oak

As of today, Oak has officially entered clearance mode at a full 50% off its summer stock of up-and-coming and established designers.

Beggar's Picks:

• 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
• H by Hudson suede lace-up boots for $160
• Surface To Air grey classic sneakers for $50
• A-Z Collection collared shirts for $105
• Cassette beta denim skinny jeans $150

Oak - 28 Bond St at Lafayette - 212-677-1293 - Map
Oak - 208 N. 8th St between Roebling & Driggs - 718-782-0521 - Map
Oak - 668 President St at 5th Avenue - 718-857-2080 - Map

Pinin' For The Stache

L.E.S. Is More

In honor of capsule -- a tradeshow for new and independent menswear designers -- the Lower East Side will be home to a number of special events and deals early next week. Even if you're tied up, we can't stress enough how each and every one of these fine establishments is worth getting to know on your own time:

• Style house Assembly is hosting a heavy metal barbecue from 6-10pm on Sunday.

Assembly - 174 Ludlow St between Houston & Stanton - 212-253-5393 - Map

• On Monday, fashion speakeasy The Cast is offering 10% off all purchases along with free booze.

The Cast - 119 Ludlow St between Rivington & Delancey - 212-228-2020 - Map

• Monday and Tuesday, Frank’s Chop Shop is taking 15% off shaves and haircuts -- by appointment.

Frank's Chop Shop - 19 Essex St between Hester & Canal - 212-228-7442 - Map

• Monday and Tuesday, mad milliner Still Life is serving up wine along with 10% off regularly-priced items.

Still Life - 77 Orchard St between Grand & Broome - 212-575-9704 - Map

• On Tuesday, progressive street culture shop Reed Space is taking 15% off all purchases.

Reed Space - 151 Orchard St between Stanton & Rivington - 212-253-0588 - Map

• Save Khaki, a.k.a. Save, is celebrating the launch of S.K.U. (Save Khaki United) -- a line of pieces manufactured in the U.S. -- with a party from 6-10pm on Tuesday.

Save Khaki - 254 Broome St between Delancey & Grand - 212-614-7283 - Map

[We Are The Market]

One Leg At A Time

A reader asks, "Can I still get away with wearing looser pants, even though all I see right now is everything getting slimmer and shorter?"

The answer? An unequivocal 'Yes.' Just remember not to let them fall below the hips, and to factor their cut into the rest of your getup. That doesn't necessarily mean bigger belt, bigger jacket, bigger everything... as this picture from Details illustrates. It's really up to you.

Check out other pant wearing instructional tips from Details here.