Through the 5th of January, Brooks Brothers is attempting to move some serious merch at over 50% off retail. If you’re in the market for a business suit, we highly recommend the 1818 Fitzgerald line, now on sale for $600. Distinguished by its narrow lapels, high armholes, two-button jacket, and trim fitting plain-front trousers, the… Read more »

In the waning days of 2008, with few sample sales to report, we thought we’d test out our new man-on-the-street feature, “Choosy Beggars.” Now, between The Sartorialist, NY Mag’s Look Book, and Racked’s Street Scenes, one might assume that no stylish New Yorkers are going unnoticed. Our unique aim, however, will be to specifically document those (male) New… Read more »

Sure, nearly every product in the city is at least half its retail price at the moment, but some sales still strike us as unexpected. Take Michael on W 4th — formerly L’uomo on Bleecker — which is taking 50% off its fine collection of Italian sportswear from labels like Stone Island, CP Company, and… Read more »

So, the near 1,000 items that Steven Alan donated to Housing Works on 17th Street failed to draw a crowd this morning. Granted, the city is empty. After today, the nonprofit is supposed to spread the wares to Housing Works throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, but we expect much of it remain on 17th. There, you’ll… Read more »

If you hadn’t noticed, we’re posting lightly this week partially due to holiday activities, and partially because there’s little activity on the sample sale front. You’ll find all of the ongoing sale information to your left. (Picture courtesy of our talented friends at What I Saw Today.)