Racked gets up close and personal with Gap‘s new line of raw “1969” denim. Now, it could be the greatest thing to happen to jeans since the rise of raw denim itself, but are guys really going to give up their A.P.C. New Standard‘s? The difference between $70 and $160 starts to seem marginal when… Read more »

Brioni‘s responding to the ongoing financial crisis with $250 T-shirts. Um, are we missing something? … How ’bout a little e-commerce, gentlemen! A web site, even! [NYTimes.com]

Less than 24 hours from now — 12 noon, Wednesday, 8/12, to be specific — Band of Outsiders S/S ’09 goes on sale at Gilt.com. 65% off, maybe 70% off. Either way, expect product to go quickly. HERE‘s your invite to the members-only site.

We just got word that John Varvatos boutiques began packing up what’s left of 70% off S/S ’09, today, 8/11. The process is expected to take about a week. John Varvatos – 122 Spring St at Greene – 212-965-0700 – MapJohn Varvatos – 315 Bowery at Bleeker – 212-358-0315 – Map

Through next Thursday, 8/20, our favorite outdoor brand Patagonia is taking 40-60% off tons of apparel, shoes, luggage, and bags — in stores and online. Patagonia – 426 Columbus Ave between 80th & 81st – 212-441-0011 – MapPatagonia – 101 Wooster St between Spring & Prince – 212-343-1776 – Map