Refined plaids, parkas, pea coats, Fair Isle knits, fierce blacks, South Western Native American patterns, shawl-collar cardigans, corduroy, gray wool/cashmere blends, puffed-up blazers, wingtips, loafers, designer work boots, American workwear, … It’s all in Men.Style‘s Fall ’09 Buyers’ Guide. Out of nearly 90 pieces, however, the only one we suggest buying at retail is Grenson’s… Read more »

Just a quick note that we plan to start making better use of our lonely Twitter account — for alerting you to late-breaking sales and such — so your signing on as a “follower” would be greatly appreciated.

British knitwear institution John Smedley — which just celebrated its 225th anniversary — is presently taking up to 30% off S/S ’09 online. In the city, esteemed Chelsea boutique Camouflage — which is itself now taking up to 50% off S/S stock — always carries some fresh Smedley. Camouflage – 139 8th Ave at 17th… Read more »

In a perfect world, Monocle magazine would team up with Japanese retailer Beams to produce the perfect travel watch for a mere $160. Welcome to paradise.

Our favorite downtown resale shop, INA, just kicked off its biannual sale where you’ll find up to 70% off regular prices. The (recently relocated) men’s shop on Prince consistently carries the best selection of designer resale merch in the city, while we generally have less luck at INA on Bleecker. INA Men’s – 19 Prince… Read more »