Jake Davis Test Shots: The Impossible Cool from Jake Davis on Vimeo. As you might have noticed, we’re finding some of these “Test Shots” from director-cum-blogger Jake Davis too beautiful not to post. Remarkable stuff, and worth 1,001 words each. Bravo!

Since his appointment earlier this year, Times “Critical Shopper” Jon Caramanica has certainly kept us on our toes. (To date, he’s explored Americana’s underpinnings at Dave’s New York, and examined the remaking of a mega-brand at American Eagle‘s Time Square perch.) Now, knocking us clear off our feet, Caramanica ventures into the bowels of the… Read more »

As of Thursday morning, Barneys Warehouse Sale was taking an additional 25% off casual sports shirts — from the likes of Steven Alan — and casual pants… in addition to those tuxedo markdowns we told you about on Tuesday. Surprised Barneys has held out this long, but, at this point, there’s no where to do… Read more »

Beyond The Rack – Paper Denim Editors’ Closet – X Gilt Man – Billy Reid (pcitured), Generra, Y-3, Titan luggage, Calvin Klein coats, Kaenon sunglasses, Pearl Izumi / Sugoi / Connondale sportswear Haute Look – Elini watches Ideeli – X Reverse (pass: Reverse) – X Row Nine – Swiss watches Rue La La – Diesel,… Read more »