Albeit at a stiff-arm’s length, I do, er, acknowledge the circuses that are fashion shows. For all their self-indulgent wackiness, they do reflect modern culture and events, and even inform what die-hard traditionalists call “timeless style.” From the Paris shows, which ended Sunday, Times columnist and fiery fashion skeptic Cathy Horyn sends good news: Versatility… Read more »

Through Thursday, 1/28, Rothman’s is taking up to 40% off suits, sportswear, shoes, and outerwear. We’re talking $1,500-$1,800 Canali suits down to $1,000; Theory suits down from $900 to $500; Calvin Klein and DKNY suits down from $500 to $300; … Rothman’s – 200 Park Ave S at 17th – 212-777-7400 – Map

Saturday through Wednesday, 1/23-1/27, get to Soiffer Haskin showroom for its annual Cole Haan sample sale. Expect 75% off shoes. Not Cole Haan brand clothes. Not Cole Rood & Haan. Cole Haan brand shoes. Cole Haan sample sale – Soiffer Haskin – 317 W 33rd between 8th & 9th – 9am-6:30pm daily – Map

Saturday through the end of the month, 1/23-1/31, get to the Unis sample sale for 50% off F/W ’09, along with what a rep tells us will be “a ton of items for men and women ranging between $10 and $200.” He added: “We know that people were a little upset about last seasons sample… Read more »

Saturday, 1/23, is officially your last chance to pick up F/W ’09 sale items at Barneys and Barneys Co-Op’s around town. Racked recently found tons of quality menswear at the Co-Op’s 18th Street locale. We’re talking up to 75% off retail. Next stop for this stuff is Barneys Warehouse sale, where, as insiders will tell… Read more »