In the boutique and online, Alexander McQueen will be taking 40% off ready-wear, shoes, bags, and *accessories* through December. Alexander McQueen – 417 W 14th St between 9th Ave and Washington St – 212-645-1797 – Map

Today through Dec 7, Saks is taking an additional 50% off items that were already marketed down by 40%.  **Update: A reader writes in from the front lines — “Hit the 7th floor at lunch. Lots of merchandise still on the floor but its a bit of a mess. Some of their markdowns are still… Read more »

Today through next Tuesday, December 2, get to the DDC Lab sample sale for 80-90% off the label’s bamboo tees, reflective climate-control jackets, and somehow-technologically enhanced chunky knits. **Update: “This sale was awful,” says one trusty reader. “A lot of the clothing isn’t DDC Lab or even archive samples, just old crap they threw in… Read more »

Will of A Suitable Wardrobe takes a crack at describing the subtle differences between British and Italian traditional men’s wear. “First and foremost, Italian style is about dressing to look good,” he writes. “Turning the ladies’ heads is part of the game. This is radically different from British style, which has historically been about dressing… Read more »

Online and in stores, Lacoste is taking 30-40% off tons of shirts, pants, knits, light outerwear, and accessories — like this solid wool scarf marked down from $85 to $50. But, keep in mind that the label’s semi-annual sale is coming up at the end of the year. Lacoste – 608 5th Ave at 49th… Read more »