Through Thursday, revered Italian designer — and Sartorialist favorite — Brunello Cucinelli is quietly hosting a sample sale where you’ll find 60% off S/S ’09. Much thanks to one courteous reader for the tip. One reader’s opinion: “This is one of the most spectacularly overpriced brands in all of men’s fashion.” Brunello Cucinelli showroom –… Read more »

Through the end of the month, L.E.S. boutique Gargyle is taking 30% off all Fred Perry gear. (Also, shipping’s free through May 15.) Online, use the code FPSPRING30. Note: We should tell you, though, that Fred Perry is planning a sample sale for mid-May. Gargyle – 16A Orchard St between Canal & Hester – 917-470-9367… Read more »

Thursday through Saturday, luxe men’s wear designer Simon Spurr will be taking upwards of 65% off superior denim, shirts, outerwear, suits, and the like. Report from the field: “Suits down from $2,650 to $970, shirts from $325 to $130, jeans from $300 to $150, overcoats/outerwear from $1,250 to $550, ties from $170 to $65. Not… Read more »

First off, Mother’s Day is SUNDAY!!!, 5/10. Also — obviously of far less importance — Barneys and Saks are planning competing Mother’s Day sales to the tune of 40% off S/S ’09 gear (not basics). Why are we telling you a week in advance? So you have plenty of time to pre-order in store… At… Read more »

Bond Street boutique Billy Reid is gearing up for its “Whiskey Wednesday” event where you’ll find some serious Southern charm in the form of free booze, food, live music, and 25% off all spring wear. That brings the above soft-shoulder light khaki cotton and linen jacket with bone buttons down to $395. It goes without… Read more »