On Tour

— Wed, 22nd July 2009 —

NY Mag’s “Look Book” is firing on all cylinders these days. Check out Tosin here. Very Junya Watanabe Spring ’09. Points for making such a complete look seem so effortless. And, obviously, for the vintage and discount finds. Well done.

Reiss 70% Off

— Wed, 22nd July 2009 —

Today, i.e., Wednesday, i.e., 7/22, Reiss has cut prices on most in-store items by 70%. Note: While we’re told U.S. shoppers can’t execute purchases at Reiss.com (something that’s slated to change come November), it still serves as a helpful product guide. Reiss – 387 W Broadway between Spring & Broome – 212-925-5707 – MapReiss –… Read more »

Billy Reid 70% Off

— Tue, 21st July 2009 —

Thursday through Sunday, 7/23-7/26 (and a little before and after those dates, we imagine) Billy Reid will be taking up 70% off S/S ’09. Find lesser deals — and considerably less hospitality — online. Billy Reid – 54 Bond St Bowery & Lafayette – 12pm-9pm daily – 212-598-9355 – Map

Summer Reading

— Mon, 20th July 2009 —

Exactly what differentiates a classic English suit from its Italian counterpart; the finer points of fabric; and the appropriate pairing of various furnishings… It’s all illustrated, quite literally, in the second edition of Bernhard Roetzel’s “Gentleman: A Timeless Guide to Fashion.” [The Moment]