Blue Velvet

— Tue, 6th January 2009 —

Online and in stores, Oak has commenced its three week end of season sale, during which time markdowns will increase from 40% to 70% off. So, if you play your cards right — and stock holds out — you could walk away with a velvet Band of Outsiders jacket for close to $500. Oak –… Read more »

Oxford Education

— Mon, 5th January 2009 —

Steven Alan oxford shirts are down to $68 at Gilt.com, which is about as cheap as they get. HERE‘s your invite to the members-only sample sale site.

New JKS

— Mon, 5th January 2009 —

Got ten minutes to spare? Treat yourself to this spirited portrait of Johannesburg-based “afro-rock” band, BLK JKS (pronounced ‘black jacks’). Presently residing in New York, they’re one tight-knit group of artists adding their own inviting style to the kaleidoscopic aesthetic of the city. These guys put on a virtual eyewear clinic, for one. And, their… Read more »

First Thing’s First

— Mon, 5th January 2009 —

Esquire has released a 12-step program (entirely unrelated to your questionable behavior over the holidays.) Rather, it’s a guide to buying clothes like a man, which — while woefully oversimplified and entirely devoid of sale shopping advice — does offer some helpful pointers. When buying a suit, for instance, “Check the seams on the inside… Read more »

Operation Markdown

— Mon, 5th January 2009 —

Through the end of January, Operations boutiques are taking 40% off everything in stock, along with 70% off select items. The Meatpacking locale has one rack of 70%-off items, while Mercer Street has two racks… where we found this tweed jack for just $80 – And, like the sign says, all denim is $80 –… Read more »