Tuesday and Wednesday, 8/4-8/5 (along with a private event, tonight, 8/3, which you might or might not be able to waltz right into), the Metropolitan Pavilion is hosting an Alexander McQueen sample sale featuring up to 80% off S/S ’09 — and previous seasons — ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories. Despite the economy and the month,… Read more »

… is good! That according to crack Times photog Bill Cunningham who challenges a popular belief among trads (and ourselves, on occasion) that men were better off under the regime of the gray flannel suit. Unlike the 50s, say, “it’s this marvelous deconstruction of rigidness of men’s clothes that really is what today is all… Read more »

Damn that Bartlett! We’re just getting word from The Shophound that John Bartlett hosted a “private” sample sale on Thursday night. No word yet on whether it will continue through the weekend, but we’ll keep you posted. John Bartlett – 143 7th Ave South at Charles – 212-633-6867 – Mon-Sun 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm – Map

Refined plaids, parkas, pea coats, Fair Isle knits, fierce blacks, South Western Native American patterns, shawl-collar cardigans, corduroy, gray wool/cashmere blends, puffed-up blazers, wingtips, loafers, designer work boots, American workwear, … It’s all in Men.Style‘s Fall ’09 Buyers’ Guide. Out of nearly 90 pieces, however, the only one we suggest buying at retail is Grenson’s… Read more »

Just a quick note that we plan to start making better use of our lonely Twitter account — for alerting you to late-breaking sales and such — so your signing on as a “follower” would be greatly appreciated.