The biggest story this past week — apart from the whole worldwide economic collapse thing — was Paul Smith opening a Williamsburg outlet, where (until the hipster holdovers take a Molotov cocktail to the place) you’ll find the English designer’s full kick-ass line from 30-60% off! [Racked] Paul Smith Williamsburg Outlet – 280 Grand St… Read more »

Through the end of the year, Making Hats is taking 50% off wholesale prices on hand-blocked hats. [Racked] Making Hats – 212 W 35th St between 7th & 8th – 12th fl – Mon-Fri 10am-4pm – Map

The Beggar’s back (!) with a not-to-be-missed sale starting at 12 noon today at Gilt.com. On offer will be Robert Marc’s handmade sunglasses, which normally retail for no less than $300. That’s the same Rober Marc who only uses the finest materials, like Italian acetate and Japanese titanium, and whose New York shops win NY… Read more »

So, The Beggar’s off to Morocco for 10 days to scout out locations for a prospective Casablanca bureau. We’ll be back on the 13th — Columbus Day if we’re not mistaken. In the meantime, here are the important contact references: • Sale Updates: Racked• Product Updates: On the Daily• Cool Updates: Kanye University

Radiohead – Reckoner – by Clement Picon