For the fall, Selectism endorses Uniqlo’s slim-fit “no wale” corduroy jeans. (A wale, in case you’re wondering, is the raised line that runs lengthwise down the pants, and which gives cords their classic ‘ribbed’ look and feel.) “They’re a little lighter than the cords Uniqlo did last year, making them slightly more suited for early… Read more »

To accompany its Fall Buyers’ Guide, Men.Style has released a Trend Report for the upcoming season. What’s in? Basically everything that should never be out, i.e., maturity (sorry, all you man children), manners, 3-piece suits, double-breasted suits, Scottish mills, classic watches, classic silhouettes (yet still fitted!), classic everything else, natural shoulders, sports coats, and a… Read more »

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.