Crafty Is As Crafty Does

— Tue, 18th November 2008 —

Perhaps our favorite West Village boutique, Oliver Spencer, is now taking 30% off its entire fall collection along with fall wares from Rag & Bone, YMC, Engineered Garments, Margaret Howell, and Rogues Gallery. Oliver Spencer – 750 Greenwich St between at 11th – 212-337-3095 – Map

Bad Timing

— Tue, 18th November 2008 —

Because the best sales never fail to overlap, the Surface To Air sample sale is coming up this Friday and Saturday — just in time to conflict perfectly with the Steven Alan blowout. Cash only. Surface To Air sample sale – 5 Crosby St between Howard & Grand – #6D – 12pm-7pm daily – 917-450-5440 –… Read more »

Persol Patrol

— Tue, 18th November 2008 —

This week, The Moment’s High/Low column enjoys one of The Beggar’s favorite pastimes: Scouring eBay for cheap and vintage Persol‘s. [The Moment]

Like Mike

— Tue, 18th November 2008 —

The Gilt Group is hosting a Michael Kors sale beginning at 12 noon today. Get your invite to the member’s only sample sale site HERE.

Bye-Bye, Mr. Brummel

— Tue, 18th November 2008 —

Who was Beau Brummel? An eighteenth-century dandy and arbiter of modern men’s wear. What is Beau Brummel? A couple of European haberdasheries around town, one of which is in the process of closing its doors. Some of Brummel’s stuff is too loud and over-designed for our taste, and we find his cuts largely out of step… Read more »