Forget about Den‘s non-event “clearance sale,” and get to Odin boutiques for 50% off S/S ’09 from top labels, including Rag & Bone, Trovata, Robert Geller, Obedient Sons, and Band of Outsiders. Odin – 328 East 11th St between 1st and 2nd – 212-475-0666 – MapOdin – 199 Lafayette St between Broome and Kenmare –… Read more »

Poor Jim, fumbling around like he’s never seen the inside of a department store. Underwear shopping can be tricky, however. With regard to style, any adult male should know where they stand. It’s more a matter of cost, quality, and convenience. On all three points, consider Hanes.com. Have any suggestions / preferences? We’d like to… Read more »

As the S/S ’09 sale season slowly winds down, we’re sad to report that some stores seem unlikely to cross the 50%-off threshold. For one, eschewing the 75%-off markdowns of last season, the city’s Paul Smith boutiques are packing up S/S as we speak. Thankfully, though, our favorite “hipster high-end” boutique Aloha Rag is now… Read more »

Looking for a boat shoe alternative? The Beggar officially endorses Supreme‘s $68 canvas lace-ups, which feature a canvas upper with matching laces and eyelets, leather lining and insole, and a gum rubber sole. No, they’re not kick-flip-friendly, but — we’re guessing — neither is your current self. Supreme – 274 Lafayette St between E. Houston… Read more »