So, Save Khaki has received that additional shipment of sale stock -- 10 big ol' boxes worth -- which they plan to put out first thing Saturday morning, er, 12 noon when they open. See our original coverage, along with a full price list, here.
A reader tells us that Simone Abbarchi, one of Florence's smartest bespoke tailors, will be in New York next week, and is still taking appointments. Remarked The Sartorialist, a.k.a., Scott Schuman, in GQ's April '09 issue: "What's great about Simone is that he's both old-school and hip." Abbarchi's shirts start at $150, suits at $1,100, ties for $90. He also does cashmere sweaters, which start at $550, and pants for $290. Prices vary based on fabric -- Quality is a constant. "All his fabrics are made in Italy, and everything is made in his shop/factory in Florence," our friend tells us. "I once asked him if he used any glue in making his suits and looked at me like I was an alien." 
Alas, no picture-taking at the Patrick Ervell sample sale on Howard, adjacent to Opening Ceremony. We're told half of the stock, including most of Ervell's prized knits, sold out in the first hour. Still a nice mix of conceptual, faux-rust pieces from the runway along with highly-wearable, spring-appropriate "basics." We're talkin' unstructured fine-tweed blazers (40, 42) for $140; unstructured linen blazers (40) for $120; velvety "winter jeans" in khaki and navy (30, 32, 34) for $75; linen pants (30, 34) for $70; denim jackets (M) for $175; contrasting fabric shirts (M) for $75; black "raglan sleeve" button-downs (M, L) for $75; a handful of baby alpaca sweaters (L, XL) for $100; Dr. Martens (9, 10, 11) for $20; Clarks' wallabee's (10, 11) for $30; and a select few Common Projects lace-ups for $100. Cash Only.
Every guy needs a few swank suits for those nights out at The Boom Boom Room -- or whatever they call it now -- weekends in Vegas, etc. And there's no better place to pick up said suits than the Dolce & Gabanna sample sale. Hour-long lines persisted all day, Thursday. Whether that changes or not, it's worth the wait... for suits and formal wear. Best to avoid everything else unless you're considering enrolling in, or are presently enrolled in a professional clown school. 
Super swank suit down from $2,600 to $780 
A more versatile specimen down from $1,700 to $680
A luxurious tweed jacket down from $3,400 to $1,020
Another versatile suit down from $1,700 to $680
One of a million formal dress shirts down from $425 to $127
One of the few wearable pairs of shoes we found -- Formal derby's down from $800 to $240
We just got word that Brooks Brothers might forgo its spring warehouse sale, which typically offers 70% off tons of quality stock.
Friday and Saturday, 3/12-3/13, get to the Patrik Ervell sample sale for 70% off past and present stock and samples. We're talkin' shirts for $70-$100, sweaters for $90-$130, outerwear for $175-$500, ... Regarding the last sale in September, JoseRMejia remarked: "Patrik Ervell is, once again, the best sample sale in the universe." Cash Only.
Funny scene at the Save Khaki sample sale this afternoon: A guy asking his lady friend if he had to remove the pants he was trying on. "They're too comfortable ... I'm definitely buying them ... If I don't want to take them off, I know I'm buying them." Great clothes -- Going fast, however. The sale might, or might not, receive a new shipment tomorrow afternoon, 3/10 -- A store rep promised to let us know. Either way, the event goes through Sunday, 3/14.
Save Khaki Sample Sale - 327 Lafayette St between Bleecker & Houston- Basement - 212-925-0134 - Map
Thanks to manufacturing hiccups -- like overstocking and design imperfections -- it's quite common to find topnotch dress shoes selling for a fraction of their retail prices on eBay and StyleForum. It's less common to find such stock on more "official" channels. Enter British etailer ASOS, which is carrying these tassel loafers for $132. Selectism swears they're hand-crafted at the same Tricker's factory in Northhampton, England where identical pairs are sent off to sell for about $462... on ASOS! [Selectism via Valet.]
Thursday through Sunday, 3/11-3/14, Metropolitan Pavilion is hosting a Dolce & Gabbana and D&G sample sale featuring up to 60% Off F/W stock. This semiannual event is typically a solid resource for suits and formal wear.
Among discriminating shoppers, Save Khaki is fast becoming the first name in affordable basics. Through Sunday, 3/14, its Lafayette Street shop is hosting a sample sale featuring up to 60% off some great gear. Don't miss this one. [Pic courtesy of ACL]
Steven Alan's next sample sale might be months away, but, through Sunday, 3/14, his Upper West Side Outpost is taking an additional 25% off all in-store sale items. Said a satisfied visitor to this event last year: "100's & 100's of great Fall 08 shirting for $73.50 & $51.00 :) Cheap :)"
We had no plans to cover the Academy Awards, really, but it's worth noting that Geoffrey Fletcher accepted the Oscar for best adapted screenplay -- and then made the best speech of the night -- in a $500 "Ludlow" Tux from J. Crew. (See the Ludlow in action here.) This is the menswear equivalent of Michelle Obama wearing Crew on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Also, readers regularly inquire about stylish and affordable formal attire. Take a cue from this Crew coup. [Racked National]
Beyond The Rack - Hugo Boss sunglasses
See that inconspicuous tent sitting on the corner of Spring & Wooster? Through Sunday, it's home to the best sale we've been to in months... maybe a year. The shoe selection -- Tretorn's claim to fame -- is okay. (Few boots, and very basic kicks.) The cotton goods, however, are amazing! Beautiful, quality stuff -- and all for just $25! Really, we wouldn't hesitate to drop $200 on these pieces at Ralph Lauren around the corner.
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Oh, and according to a company rep at the sale, Tretorn has temporarily washed its hands of apparel. "It just didn't make sense for us," she said. Going forward, the Swedish sportswear brand will focus its efforts on boots, shoes, weatherproof outerwear (yeah, technically apparel), and working with other popular Swedish brands like Fjällräven and Happy Socks.
Tretorn -- one of our favorite Swedish sportswear brands (apart from Fjällräven, or course) is hosting a "Tent Sale" this weekend, featuring at least 50% off F/W clothing, sneakers, and their famous all-weather Skerry and Strala Sommar boots. Sale begins at 10 a.m., Saturday morning. Can't miss.
Beyond The Rack - Diesel
Dropped by Uniqlo this afternoon to check out +J Spring/Summer. Little line to get into the collection's private space within the store, but nothing insane. What's insane is the quality of these clothes. Just look at the stitching on the below cotton jacket ($100), and around the buttonholes in particular. The real gem, however, is +J's cotton Mountain Parka in two colorways ($130) -- Unfortunately a clerk asked us to stop taking pics before we could capture the parka in all its glory. Seriously, though, go get yourself some +J this weekend. Just watch it with the synthetics -- The cotton gear looks much better and lasts longer, for sure.
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Apart from the light-cotton Field shirts for $30 (pictured), it's all about the denim at Earnest Sewn's sample sale. Regular pairs are $60 each; 2 for $50 each. Damaged and sample jeans, meanwhile, are $30 a pair. These sales always offer a nice selection of boot, "regular," and straight leg cuts in various hues of blue -- all of which you can inspect in greater detail here. Just be prepared to wade through large brown boxes, and share a rather confined "communal" changing area with fellow shoppers. The sale goes through Sunday, 3/7.
Beyond The Rack - Diesel
Late last year, Lands' End debuted its Canvas collection and the promise of better fits, cleaner designs, and superior fabrics -- all at ridiculously affordable prices. Take the Heritage Oxford they just sent over, which retails for $34.50. Along with the (intentionally) minimalist packaging, the first thing you notice about this shirt is its solid build. Then come the details, like its tailored fit, shorter tails, gussets (those triangular pieces of cloth sewn in where the front and back tails meet), and gauntlet buttons (the ones found halfway up the forearm to keep the cuff buttons company). Save for mother-of-pearl buttons, Lands' End went all out.
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