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

The Skinny

Showing total disregard for his personal safety, this brash Journal reporter braves The 'Burg to investigate its wanton natives and their bizarre obsession with freakishly skinny jeans. Next week, the paper wades deeper still into this strange urban subculture of so-called "Hipsters."

Wabasha!

Our friends over at Valet. bring word that Red Wing's Wabasha boat shoe -- until now only available in Japan -- can now be had (on sale, mind you) at Zappos for $150... thus restoring the delicate balance of our awesome Universe.

First Among Equals 60% Off

Orchard Street boutique First Among Equals is now taking a full 60% off outerwear, knits, and the like from 0044 Paris (Pictured), Freemont, and Corpus. While supplies last.

First Among Equals - 177 Orchard St between E Houston & Stanton - 212-253-2202 - Map

Jack Spade 50% Off

In stores and online, Jack Spade is now taking up to 50% off bags, file cases, trench coats, and just about everything else.

NOTE: IF, BY THIS POINT IN THE SEASON, YOU'RE PAYING MORE THAN HALF A PRODUCT'S ORIGINAL RETAIL PRICE, YOU'RE MAD!!!

Jack Spade - 400 Bleecker St at W 11th - 212-675 4085 - Map
Jack Spade - 56 Greene St nr Broome - 212-625-1820 - Map

Flea Season

Sure, we've met Flea's we didn't like, but when experienced hands are involved, they're often quite enjoyable and a ready source for affordable finds. Through July 12, get to Openhouse Gallery for just an affair.

New Flea - Openhouse Gallery - 201 Mulberry St between Spring & Kenmare - Map

Answer

Bags are tricky, plain and simple. Too precious, too trite, or too bla; too cumbersome or lacking in necessary utility -- Pitfalls abound. For its versatility, cool modesty, and coated cotton canvas -- we love coated cotton canvas -- we like this one from Swiss label Qwstion. [Acquire]

Juan Bizzaro In The Flesh

This winsome chap manages to incorporate a season-appropriate, yet "disposable," H&M suit into quite the confident and coherent look. Well played, Senior Bizzaro. Well played.

Times and Muji Sitting In A Tree...

Two notes on The Moment's latest High/Low endorsement -- Muji shirts for $50:

1 - For its smart simplicity, we're self-professed fans of the Japanese lifestyle brand.
2 - Yet, given that the New York Times blog has featured Muji before, and that Muji's NYC HQ resides on the ground floor of the Times' NYC HQ, we're wondering if a lick of laziness didn't factor into the choice.

Muji Times Building - 620 8th Ave nr 40th - 212-382-2300 - Map

Muji Downtown - 455 Broadway between Grand & Howard - 212-334-2002 - Map

Unis 50% Off

Unis has answered the prayers of some readers who expressed frustration over the modest markdowns at its sale -- which is still going down this week.

"We're responding by giving you what you want," a store rep wrote in our comments section yesterday. "Our Spring 09 merchandise is now 50% off. The new(ish) short and long sleeve tees we just put in the shop are now $30 and $50 respectively ... And as for the sample sale stuff, there is a HUGE variety of stuff to pick from, most of which has and will continue to be priced below $100."

Thanks, Unis!

Unis - 226 Elizabeth St nr Prince - 212-431-5533 - Map

Ted Baker 70% Off

We typically wouldn't trouble you about a meager 10% discount, expect that the brand in question -- one Ted Baker -- is already taking up to 60% off its S/S stock. HERE's a link to the jpg. [Madison Ave Spy]

Ted Baker - 107 Grand St at Mercer - 212-343-8989 - Map

Yoko Devereaux Liquidation Sale

Regrettably, Williamsburg boutique Yoko Devereaux -- the purveyor of what Mike Albo recently summed up as "semi-affordable cool-wear for guys coming to the city with an iPod and a dream" -- is closing down (due to its parent company's own financial woes, bla bla bla.) On the sunny side, LIQUIDATION BEGINS TODAY, 6/29 -- online and in store.

**Update: The store's sticking to its guns and not marking down merch until Tuesday, 6/30, at 8am**

Yoko Devereaux - 338 Broadway between Keap & Rodney, Williamsburg - 718-302-1480 - Map

Century 21 75% Off

Century 21, God love it, just kicked off its 75% off clearance sale, which, when you factor in existing markdowns, amounts to something like 225% off retail... give or take.

Century 21 - 22 Cortlandt St between Church & Broadway - 212-227-9092 - Map

Bergdorfs 70% Off

Over the holidays, Saks roused the ire of designers and boutique owners alike when it too hastily cut prices by as much as 80%. It's now late June, and while neither Saks (nor Barneys) have crossed the 60% mark, Bergdorfs -- online and in store -- has officially flinched, and cut prices on designer S/S wear by as much as 70%. We can't wait to see what happens next.

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

Brooks Brothers 50% Off

Through the first week of July, Brooks Brothers -- online and in stores -- is taking up to 50% the vast majority of its stock.

Brooks Brothers - 1934 Broadway at 65th - 212-362-2374 - Map
Brooks Brothers - 346 Madison Ave at 44th - 212-682-8800 - Map
Brooks Brothers Wall Street - 1 Liberty Pl at Liberty St - 212-267-2400 - Map

Flea For All

Friday through Sunday, Michael Williams of ACL and Randy Goldberg of UrbanDaddy's Kempt, are hosting a Pop Up Flea featuring Billykirk, Mark McNairy, Hattan, Alexander West, One Trip Pass, Alexander Olch, Aether, Aprix, 3Sixteen, Gitman Brothers Vintage, C’H'C’M, ... Don't miss it.

Pop Up Flea - Openhouse Gallery - 201 Mulberry St between Spring & Kenmare - Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm - Map

"West Coast Breezy, East Coast Savvy"

Appealing to modern man's seemingly conflicting desires for smarter clothes at ever more reasonable prices, Company of We just launched an eponymous e-commerce site featuring pages of swank pieces for $200 or less. "We face the world with new eyes and a new wallet," reads the label's raison d'etre. We obviously applaud their philosophy and related efforts, but whether the quality of their clothes measures up remains to be seen. Let us know if you come into contact with any of their wares. [Refinery29]

Unis Sample Sale

This afternoon, 6/25 -- say, about, 2pm -- through Sunday, Unis is hosting a sample sale featuring S/S '09 along with selected merch from previous seasons. HERE's the price list from the last such sale. Oh, and everything in the store is at least 30% off.

Unis - 226 Elizabeth St nr Prince - 212-431-5533 - Map

Loden Dager S/S Sample Sale

Thursday and Friday only, 6/25-6/26, Loden Dager's hosting a sample sale on S/S '09. HERE's what the sale looked like in January.

Loden Dager sale - 147 W 29th between 6th & 7th - 5th fl - 12pm-8pm Daily - Map

J. Crew 50% Off

Online and in stores, J. Crew has entered "final sale" mode, i.e., up to 50% off S/S '09. Grab yourself a cotton-cashmere v-neck for $30.

Oak 30-40-50% Off

Online and in stores, Oak has commenced its three week end-of-season sale, during which time markdowns increase from 30% to 50% off Band Of Outsiders, Acne, Unis... The above Surface To Air check shirt can now be had for about $100.

Oak - 28 Bond St at Lafayette - 212-677-1293 - Map
Oak Brooklyn - 208 N 8th St between Roebling & Driggs - 718-782-0521 - Map

A.P.C. 30-50% Off

Through July, online and in store, A.P.C. is now taking 30-50% off S/S '09.

And don't forget, if you've got the time and the inclination, there always A.P.C.'s surplus store on the outskirts of Williamsburg.

A.P.C. Flagship - 131 Mercer St between Prince & Spring - 212-966-9685 - Map
A.P.C. surplus store - 35 Grand St between Kent Ave & Wythe St - 347-381-3193 - Map

Balmy Friday

Black Sand

Boss Sample Sale

Saturday through Wednesday, find up to 70% off Boss by Hugo Boss suits, outerwear, knits, shoes, and the like at private sale space Soiffer Haskin.

Boss sale - 317 W 33rd St between 8th & 9th - Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, Mon-Tues 9am-7pm, Wed 9am-5pm - **Credit cards only** - Map

Additional Markdowns At D&G Sale

Friday through Sunday, the Metropolitan Pavilion says it will be taking "an additional 70-90% off" existing markdowns of 50-70% off at the Dolce & Gabanna sample sale.

Dolce & Gabbana Sale - Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W 18th St between 6th & 7th - Thu-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm - 877-703-4872 - Map

Kesner 40% Off

Swank West Village men’s boutique Kesner is now taking a full 40% off its downstairs stock.

Kesner - 524 Hudson St at W 10th St - 212-206-6330 - Map

Get D

Sean 60% Off

Through Sunday, menswear boutique and New York’s de facto home to French designer Emile Lafaurie, Sean, is taking up to 50% all stock plus an additional 10% if you tell them you're on their mailing list.

Sean - 199 Prince at Sullivan - 212-598-5980 - Map

Sean - 224 Columbus Ave between 70th & 71st - 212-769-1489 - Map

Shanghai Tang 70% Off

Through Sunday, Madison Ave boutique Shanghai Tang is hosting a "family & friends" sale featuring up to 70% off "China's first luxury brand." Madison Avenue Spy's got your invite HERE... which we suspect you won't even need. (Click on invite below for direct link to PDF.)
Shanghai Tang - 600 Madison Ave between 57th & 58th - 212-888-0111‎ - Map

35% Off Mackintosh, S.N.S. Herning

Online sales are so commonplace, it's not worth reporting on many of them. (Most e-tailers -- and nearly every one on our 'Exclusively ETail' list -- even feature permanent sale sections.) Still, some are worth noting. Take the recently launched men's e-shop C'H'C'M' -- which stands for Clinton Hill Classic Menswear -- where you'll presently find 35% off some hard-to-find labels like Mackintosh and S.N.S. Herning. Pick up the above Mackintosh blue & white stripe 'Torness' jacket for $220.

Built For A Beating

We really admire what Abe here's got goin' on. Probably our favorite "Look Book" profile subject ever. No surprise, then, that he shops at one of our favorite vintage shops in the city, Eleven on Prince.