Earlier this year, Esquire named its picks for best suits under a $1,000. Now, we confess that its best in show — a Brooks Brothers blue two-piece for $498 — is likely to remain unchallenged. But, we’re willing to bet that J. Crew’s new Italian slim-cut suit for $575 will hold its own quite well… Read more »

We’ve just learned that Gargyle, the top-notch boutique mentioned earlier today, has literally just relocated from DUMBO to the Lower East Side at 16A Orchard St between Hester & Canal. Today’s their second official day in the new space. This is huge for the L.E.S., and anyone unwilling to traipse out to DUMBO. Even better,… Read more »

Tuesday and Wednesday only, Hart Schaffner Marx is unloading suits, jackets, shirts, and ties priced from $100-$300. Sample sizes only, unfortunately: Trousers 34 waist; Suit sizes 40 and 42 reg, etc. [Racked] Any interest in the history of men’s fashion? (“Yeah!”) Here’s a fascinating story that Time did on Hart Schaffner & Marx in 1937,… Read more »

Here, just for you, is the Calvin Klein Secret Obsession ad, featuring Ms. Mendes, that the networks refused to air. [The Cut]