Long before Pharrell graced the cover of Paper’s June/July ’08 issue with his custom made Hermès Birkin in purple croc, we knew the fashion biz was conspiring to expand the handbag market to include male shoppers. It’s just too profitable a business to waste on women alone, particularly now that men’s wear sales are miraculously… Read more »

Here’s what readers are saying about BWS ’09: “I’ve attended the last 4 or 5 Barneys WH Sales and this is the first time I left empty handed, messier than usual, more Barney’s brand clothes, I don’t think I’ll be going to any more in the future it wound up being a waste of an… Read more »

We completely forgot about this priceless interview scene in Good Will Hunting. The matching blue top-siders and tube socks. The Thom Browne three-piece suit, and tight part of the hair. See a job interview in your future? Take notes… then burn ’em.

Here’s the latest markdown rundown from the Barneys Warehouse Sale (which already factors in the sale’s original 50% discount): • Take an addition 20% off all footwear. • Take an addition 25% off all outerwear. • Take an addition 30% off all “sportswear,” including sweaters. • Take an addition 40% off about half of the… Read more »

At 12 noon today, Hickey Freeman‘s youthful offshoot Hickey goes on sale at Gilt.com. HERE‘s your invite to the members only site. And, if you’re in the neighborhood, the Hickey boutique downtown is still taking 50% off all F/W gear. Hickey – 96 Grand St between Mercer & Greene – 212-219-0230 – Map