Choosy Beggars

— Mon, 26th January 2009 —

Hustling down Varick Street on Friday, we caught Hunter here taking a smoke break on that particularly mild winter day. What caught our eye — and what we hope this image captures — is his effortlessly smooth style and refined-yet-whimsical proportioning. But, apart from his blue YSL pocket square, what we found most intriguing about… Read more »

Winter-Spring Collection

— Mon, 26th January 2009 —

Nolita boutique INVEN.TORY — which carries current collections at wholesale prices — recently got a new shipment of goods. We stopped by this weekend and liked what we saw. Looking ahead to slightly warmer weather, we were all over two lighter jackets — the above grey wool quasi-varsity from Orthodox for $14o, and the below… Read more »

At The Groupe Seize sur Vingt Sale

— Fri, 23rd January 2009 —

As we predicted, the Groupe Seize sur Vingt sample sale got off to an early start Friday. If you’re planning to stop by Saturday or Sunday, the price list is above. You’ll also likely find a very limited selection of jackets priced from $200-$400. And, the only shoes left are size 12 and 13. **Update:… Read more »

Hollander & Lexer 50% Off

— Fri, 23rd January 2009 —

Beginning Saturday, the smartly curated Brooklyn boutique Hollander & Lexer will be taking 50% off select F/W items from the likes of Barbour, Y.M.C., Gilded Age, and Helmut Lang. It’s just a few blocks from the Nevins St subway station, and Atlantic Ave presents the perfect opportunity to do a little antiquing with your significant… Read more »

Cole Haan 80% Off

— Fri, 23rd January 2009 —

Saturday through Wednesday, find up to 80% off Cole Haan shoes, bags and outerwear at private sale space Soiffer Haskin. Online, you can still find far less remarkable markdowns. **Update:  “Men’s selection is pretty weak unless you’re in the market for sneaker shoes,” one helpful reader reports from the sale. “There was a small spattering of… Read more »