For some time, Nolita boutique Inven.tory — which carries current, hard-to-find collections at wholesale prices — was high on our list of reasons to live in New York City. Well, score another one for non-New Yorkers now that its stock — from Smooth Co. to 3:33 — is accessible to anyone with a Web connection…. Read more »

The entirety of L.L.Bean‘s highly-anticipated Signature Collection went on sale, today. Designed by Alex Carleton — of Rogues Gallery fame — the line represents the brand’s best efforts to achieve age-spanning design and construction at some seriously reasonable price points. We’re planning to post some hands-on product reviews, but we want to hear about your… Read more »

Beyond The Rack – X Editors’ Closet – X Gilt Man – Dunhill, Bric’s luggage, Leather Accessories Haute Look – X Ideeli – X Reverse (pass: Reverse) – Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans Row Nine – X Rue La La – Arnold Zimberg The Top Secret – X

So, Save Khaki has received that additional shipment of sale stock — 10 big ol’ boxes worth — which they plan to put out first thing Saturday morning, er, 12 noon when they open. See our original coverage, along with a full price list, here. Save Khaki Sample Sale – 327 Lafayette St between Bleecker… Read more »

A reader tells us that Simone Abbarchi, one of Florence’s smartest bespoke tailors, will be in New York next week, and is still taking appointments. Remarked The Sartorialist, a.k.a., Scott Schuman, in GQ‘s April ’09 issue: “What’s great about Simone is that he’s both old-school and hip.” Abbarchi’s shirts start at $150, suits at $1,100,… Read more »