Wood

— Wed, 22nd October 2008 —

This ain’t Copyranter, but we couldn’t let this gratuitously phallic Timberland ad go unnoticed. We’re not offended, but we can’t get our heads (cough, cough) around the fact that a conservative company like Timberland would let this go to print. Incidentally, we actually like the new Earthkeepers boot being advertised in the campaign. Very much,… Read more »

This Fine Day On eBay

— Wed, 22nd October 2008 —

Feast your eyes on this rare and beautiful Shipley & Halmos brown leather attache case. Retail price: $600 / Opening bid on ebay: $400 And don’t overlook this handsome canvas and leather messenger bag from Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Retail price: $595 / Opening bid on eBay: $239 The best deal, perhaps, is this Coach… Read more »

Flashes Of Varvatos

— Wed, 22nd October 2008 —

Last night, we stopped by the Elie Tahari sample sale going on through Saturday, where we found three full racks of jackets, knits, shirts, and pants priced as follows:Now, for our money, Tahari’s wares are a bit too busy, overly designed, and overly distressed, but you will find more restrained pieces like this herringbone jacket,… Read more »

Good Jeans, Bad Name

— Wed, 22nd October 2008 —

At 12 noon today, Chip & Pepper jeans and apparel go on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the member’s only sale site HERE.