Saturday marks the beginning of the Gentleman’s Resale semiannual sample sale. Consistently well-stocked with a broad selection of conservative high-end men’s wear, the Upper East Side establishment is our favorite resource for such goods. Read our earlier review of Gent’s Resale HERE. The sale goes for two weeks, but we don’t suggest taking a leisurely… Read more »

Friday and Saturday, $20 will get you into the annual Manhattan Vintage Clothing and Antique Textile Show, featuring some 80 vintage dealers from around the country. Warning! These events are not for the faint of heart. Guaranteed, you’ll encounter tons worthless, hideous trash — hidden within which only experienced and lucky shoppers can usually unearth… Read more »

We just got word that, beginning Friday, Gant will be taking a full 70% off “select” F/W ’08. Now, back in October, it took 80% some F/W, but for just two days. Gant – 645 Fifth Ave between 51st & 52nd – 212-813-9170 – Map

We’re plenty conflicted over this Times story about struggling young designers and independent boutiques. See, The Beggar advocates for you, THE CONSUMER, first and foremost. And we, no doubt, delight in telling you about every deal that this dour economy brings about. (We know, after all, it’s not only designers and boutiques suffering from severe… Read more »