Through Friday, get to Kidrobot’s sample sale for 60-70% off some seriously playful outerwear and T’s.  Warning: Any x-mass gifts intended for your little brother, you might end up just keeping for yourself. Kidrobot sample sale – 261 W 36th St nr 8th, 2nd fl – Tues, Thurs 10am-7pm, Wed, Fri 10am-6pm – Map

“You know you’ve spotted a fashion victim when you notice what a man is wearing – those metallic patchwork high-tops, the skinny-fit women’s jeans – before you notice the man himself.” Sound advice from Details. But, if you must, “Let one thing you’re wearing speak, and everything else be quiet,” Dsquared‘s Dan Caten tells the magazine.

Wednesday through Friday, London men’s wear magnate Ted Baker will host a sample sale featuring cashmere sweaters for $175, and suits for as little as $400. Ted Baker sale – 215 Park Ave between 17th and 18th – 20th fl – Wed, Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 9:30am-2pm – Map And don’t forget, Right this minute, you… Read more »

These days, everyone’s turning out recession-ready shopping advice. Everyone. But, we’re still surprised to see Will of A Suitable Wardrobe adding his two cents. This is a style consultant who advises some of his clients to budget $25K a year. On clothes. His advice? Invest in fully accessorizing one suit color — with matching ties,… Read more »

This report from Steven Alan‘s L.A. sample sale has us all excited for the main event soon to hit Tribeca. Hands down, our Steve Alan shirts remain the most valuable, handiest, trustiest clothes in our closets. Forget the dry cleaners. Throw ’em in the wash again and again, or hardly wash them at all —… Read more »