Wednesday through Friday, get to the United Bamboo sample sale for up to 85% off the label’s fall ’08 line. United Bamboo sample sale – 217 Centre St between Grand & Howard – 6th fl – 212-925-3311 – 10am-7pm daily – Map

In store and online, Spanish brand Camper is now taking 10-40% off all shoes and bags. Camper – 125 Prince St at Wooster – 212-358-1841 – Map

Today at 12 noon, Hickey goes on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the members only site HERE. Also, in store and online, Hickey is now taking upwards of 75% much of its stock, including the above blackwatch toggle coat, now down from $1,000 to just $350.  • Hickey – 96 Grand… Read more »

Tuesday through Thursday, get to the Y-3 sample and stock sale for 75% off sportswear from the collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas. We’re talking sweaters down from $185 to $55, leather bags down from $210 to $55, etc. Very cool stuff. **Update: “Great sale,” enthuses one reader. “Got a new Y3 jacket for $100,… Read more »

Recession or not, The Beggar fervently advocates investing in products that are worth repairing over time. Need a smart tailor or cobbler?The Sartorialist keeps a handy “SartoriaList,” which catalogs the preferred tailors and shoe doctors of New York’s best-dressed men (See who goes where): • Dynasty Tailors (You might ask for Joseph) – 6 E… Read more »