Thursday through Sunday, 8/6-8/9 (and probably tonight, 8/5) get to the Stuart & Wright S/S ’09 sample sale for up to 75% off A.P.C., Acne, Engineered Garments, Opening Ceremony, Robert Geller, Rachel Comey, Unis, Wings + Horns, Mason’s … Reports from the field: “Overall good selection, but sizes are limited.” “Maybe a handful of decent… Read more »

Late breaking Tuesday: After ten years in the hood, Chelsea boutique Gerry’s has closed its doors.Meanwhile, its more experienced (and refined) neighbor Camouflage — which stocks Smedley, Etro, Paul Smith, C.P. Company, etc. — just deepened markdowns on selected merch to 60% off. Camouflage – 139 8th Ave at 17th – 212-691-1750 – Map Gerry’s… Read more »

Bless his soul, Albo does his best to come to terms with John Barlett‘s sober-minded “prepster-studmuffin” aesthetic. [Critical Shopper]

The Beggar’s got a new landmark policy. As of today, August 4th, 2009, every time we post a sale tip (or sale update) that you send to contact@thechoosybeggar.com, we promise to accompany it with a plug — including a link and one-sentence blurb — of your choice. Imagine the possibilities: Your blog or a friend’s;… Read more »

The Daily News surveys the current landmine-strewn field of “murses” — or men’s purses. Plain and simple, bags are responsible for ruining more outwork appearances than crack. Guys just have no experience in this area, so end up either trying too hard or not at all. Simple rules for success include keeping it simple, classic,… Read more »