Southern Comfort

— Tue, 30th December 2008 —

If you can’t make it to Billy Reid‘s Bond Street boutique, don’t neglect the Alabama-based designer’s online sale going on at this very minute. We’re talking cashmere topcoats for $840… Wool-cashmere jackets for a mere $230 And Reid’s handmade “shoe boots” for $225.

Save It

— Tue, 30th December 2008 —

Racked, h(y)r collective, and a string of news outlets all recently picked up on the tricky business of haggling for deals. For the record, we think it’s bad practice. Sure, a nimble gentleman can float the idea without ruffling feathers, but it’s really not the customer’s place to price products. If a retailer decides to cut… Read more »

Get Smart

— Tue, 30th December 2008 —

Through the 5th of January, Brooks Brothers is attempting to move some serious merch at over 50% off retail. If you’re in the market for a business suit, we highly recommend the 1818 Fitzgerald line, now on sale for $600. Distinguished by its narrow lapels, high armholes, two-button jacket, and trim fitting plain-front trousers, the… Read more »

Choosy Beggars

— Mon, 29th December 2008 —

In the waning days of 2008, with few sample sales to report, we thought we’d test out our new man-on-the-street feature, “Choosy Beggars.” Now, between The Sartorialist, NY Mag’s Look Book, and Racked’s Street Scenes, one might assume that no stylish New Yorkers are going unnoticed. Our unique aim, however, will be to specifically document those (male) New… Read more »

Dial M For Markdowns

— Mon, 29th December 2008 —

Sure, nearly every product in the city is at least half its retail price at the moment, but some sales still strike us as unexpected. Take Michael on W 4th — formerly L’uomo on Bleecker — which is taking 50% off its fine collection of Italian sportswear from labels like Stone Island, CP Company, and… Read more »