Fit To Serve

— Mon, 12th January 2009 —

No matter how many times we hear them, some bits of wisdom always ring profound. And, especially so when they come from gurus like Will of A Suitable Wardrobe who never lets up on the critical sartorial matter of fit. “Fit should be the principal goal that anyone has for their clothes,” says Will. “A… Read more »

Gant 50% Off

— Mon, 12th January 2009 —

Beginning Monday, Gant will be taking a full 50% off all F/W ’08. Now, to put that number in context, the store marked down early F/W by 80% (for two days) in October, and could take this present sale to 60% by the end of the week. Gant sale – 20 W 55th St nr… Read more »

Black Fleece 70% Off

— Mon, 12th January 2009 —

For all his quixotic sartorial dalliances (read: weird clothing designs), Thom Browne’s Black Fleece line for Brooks Brothers is equally impeccable and restrained… and, right now, 70% off. That brings this bad-ass grey flannel suit down from $2,700 to just a mere $600. Oh, and the rest of Brooks Brothers is still in clearance mode… Read more »

Givenchy Suits 80% Off

— Sun, 11th January 2009 —

Just because Saks is taking 80% off select items, don’t expect amazing deals to greet you at the entrance. Do a wee bit of digging, however, and the deals will appear. Thumbing through one 80%-off rack on the 7th floor, we came across an exquisite grey Givenchy two-button suit with chalk stripes and double vents… Read more »

Relwen 50% Off At Bloomies

— Sun, 11th January 2009 —

Among other first-rate labels you’ll find in Steve Alan boutiques, Relwen — with its durable build and barn swallow logo — has long had our respect. The problem? Either Alan doesn’t mark down Relwen, or the pieces just disappear too quickly. The solution? Bloomies (!), where, right this minute, you’ll find a number of stellar… Read more »