The Magic Number

— Wed, 13th August 2008 —

Until the end of the month, perhaps our favorite vintage shop in the city, Eleven, is taking 20-50% off its well-kept wares. The wars, sporting expeditions, and dance-offs of bygone eras factor heavily into the feel of Eleven. Eleven – 15 Prince St at Elizabeth – 212-334-5334 – Map

Men’s Vogue To E-Tail

— Wed, 13th August 2008 —

The publishing business is clearly suffering somethin’ awful. Come September, luxury brand Men’s Vogue plans to start hocking other luxury brands online at ShopMensVogue.com (The url presently redirects to Vogue.TV). A CondeNet spokeswoman says there are no plans as of yet for the company’s other men’s titles — under the Men.Style umbrella — to sell… Read more »

Sartorial Rivalry

— Wed, 13th August 2008 —

Football season hasn’t even begun, and the headmen of Super Bowl XLII are already facing off from the cover’s of the fall men’s magazines. [Daily Intel] Men’s Vogue features the NFL’s reigning champ, Eli Manning looking Trad and true in a gray cashmere double-breasted suit with a brown windowpane pattern from Ermenegildo Zegna, while the… Read more »

Freedom Of Style

— Wed, 13th August 2008 —

John Varvatos, Thom Browne, and Michael Bastian briefly discuss what it means to be an American designer today, their perception of male consumers, and the state of American style. Spoiler: It’s pretty good!

Make This Nice & Clean

— Wed, 13th August 2008 —

At 12 noon today, Lambertson Truex’s well-made, businessman-friendy leather and suede bags go on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the members only site, HERE. Expect to find the above pebbled leather carryall, which retails at Saks for $625, for at least half-off.