For all his quixotic sartorial dalliances (read: weird clothing designs), Thom Browne’s Black Fleece line for Brooks Brothers is equally impeccable and restrained… and, right now, 70% off. That brings this bad-ass grey flannel suit down from $2,700 to just a mere $600. Oh, and the rest of Brooks Brothers is still in clearance mode… Read more »

Just because Saks is taking 80% off select items, don’t expect amazing deals to greet you at the entrance. Do a wee bit of digging, however, and the deals will appear. Thumbing through one 80%-off rack on the 7th floor, we came across an exquisite grey Givenchy two-button suit with chalk stripes and double vents… Read more »

Among other first-rate labels you’ll find in Steve Alan boutiques, Relwen — with its durable build and barn swallow logo — has long had our respect. The problem? Either Alan doesn’t mark down Relwen, or the pieces just disappear too quickly. The solution? Bloomies (!), where, right this minute, you’ll find a number of stellar… Read more »

Just down the street from the Unis sample sale, one of our favorite vintage shops, Eleven, has increased in-store markdowns to 40% off. You’ve got ’til the end of the month. Eleven – 15 Prince St at Elizabeth – 212-334-5334 – Map

h(y)collective has released issue Number 9, and, as usual, it covers a lot of ground from hometown blogger Michael Williams, to Paris’ famous Colette boutique, and a complete Best Of product review for ’08. How does editor Ryan Willms feel about releasing this latest issue? “I’m tired,” he says in the editor’s note. “I’m excited,… Read more »