At least through the end of the month, every Prada boutique in the city is now taking 50% off F/W read-to-wear, shoes, and accessories. It goes without saying that the shoes are a far better investment than the apparel. Prada – 841 Madison Ave at 70 – 212-327-4200 – MapPrada – 45 E 57th St… Read more »

Through Saturday, the recently opened Nike Sportswear boutique on Mercer Street will be taking up to 50% off clothing and accessories. Nike Sportswear – 21 Mercer St between Grand & Howard – 212-226-5433 – Map 

At 12 noon today, wunderkind Tim Hamilton goes on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the members only site HERE. 

In this week’s Critical Shopper column, Mike Albo visits West Village men’s boutique Kesner, where his long running frustrations with overpriced and out-of-range products seem to reach a crescendo. “Men’s fashion had such a dynamic renaissance in the last decade, but now fine clothes must be untangled from the smug price tags and tacky swagger… Read more »

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