Come July, J. Crew is opening its first-ever freestanding men’s store right here in New York City, at 235 West Broadway in SoHo. Pros: Free rein over the madras field shorts, and no waiting in line with the women folk. Con: No waiting in line with the women folk. … We like the women folk.

Store owner-designer Steve Alan has earned a cult following for his cleverly-tailored unpressed Oxford button-downs. Take it from someone who owns 10-or-so — ashamedly not all acquired at sample sales — they’re addictive. Now, the New York native has signed a deal with Urban Outfitters to launch a new line named Lark & Wolff by… Read more »

• Through mid-summer, New York Mag “Best of” men’s store Odin is offering 30% off almost all stock, from Rag & Bone to Commes des Garçons. 199 Lafayette St between Kenmare & Broome – 212-966-0026 – Map 328 E 11th St between 1st and 2nd – 212-475-0666 – Map • Streetwear samuri Triple 5 Soul… Read more »

Topping off Esquire’s search for the perfect balance of craftsmanship and affordability, behold this blue two-piece from Brooks Brothers, which will run you just under $500. Henry Sands Brooks — who, in 1818, opened the first Brooks Brothers in New York City, “to make and deal only in merchandise of the finest quality, [and] to… Read more »