This Saturday through next Sunday, the Love Brigade Co-op is taking 50% off select items from its stable of local designers. [The Cut] Love Brigade Co-op – 230 Grand St nr Driggs Ave, Williamsburg – 718-715-0430 – Map

We do *NOT* recommend buying blazers, coats, or even knits from H&M! By design, their items are throwaways, which is really only appropriate for a play waistcoat or T. Yet, at first glance — brought to you by Hypebeast — the Swedish label’s fall/winter wares do look rather presentable… though their feel, fit, and, resilience… Read more »

… Stay for the mid-season sale at recently opened men’s boutique Assembly. [Refinery29] Through Sunday, its taking 30% off offbeat labels like Henrik Vibskov, A-Z Collection, Ksubi, and Endovanera. Assembly – 174 Ludlow St between Houston & Stanton – 212-253-5393 – Map

The average guy learns at a young age to take a punch (in the arm, at least); to stand fast in the face of competition; to stomach the site of a little blood. Shopping, however, leaves many of us at a loss for wits. The little experience we do have often takes the shape of… Read more »