Khaki Gets Its Due

— Thu, 20th May 2010 —

It’s always nice to see utilitarian, highly-functional, and dare we say “sensible” fabrics get their fair shake. Driven by what it calls the persisting “preppy trend” and the near exhaustion of denim, The New York Times reports that it’s khaki’s time to shine. “The appeal — at least in theory — is simple,” writes Times… Read more »

Beggar Invitational

— Fri, 14th May 2010 —

Beyond The Rack – X eBay Fashion Vault – X Editors’ Closet – X Gilt Man – Vilebrequin swim, Lanvin sunglasses, PF-Flyers (pictured), Quicksilver,  Mishka, Ralph Lauren, Cheap Shirt, Adidas Porsche, AG Haute Look – Locman watches Ideeli – X Reverse (pass: Reverse) – Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans Row Nine – X Rue La La… Read more »

Margiela, Dsquared, Victor & Rolf Sample Sale

— Thu, 13th May 2010 —

Thursday through Saturday, 5/13-5/15, Diesel HQ is hosting its semiannual sample sale featuring Martin Margiela, Dsquared, and Victor & Rolf.  On Day 1, expect to find suits for $400-$600, knits for $150-$350, and footwear for $300. Prices are usually cut in half toward the end of the sale. > Diesel HQ – 220 W 19th… Read more »

Cover Up Those Hairy Toes!

— Tue, 11th May 2010 —

Are you in need of a top-sider stand-in, but don’t like the foreign unfamiliarity of espadrilles, and know better than to subject the world to your nasty toes? Of course you are, don’t, and do, which is exactly why Steven Alan got together with Keds to produce the four slip-on styles pictured above. For $68… Read more »

Calling All Contributors!

— Thu, 6th May 2010 —

The Beggar’s growing — from a mustard seed, sure, but growing all the same — and we’re looking for a few good men (and women?) to contribute all manner of content — product & store profiles, photography, opinion — so long as it aids our core mission of getting guys into better clothes for less… Read more »