Brace Yourselves

— Tue, 12th August 2008 —

Heads up! The Barneys Warehouse Sales kicks off in just two days at 8 a.m. on Thursday morning. The Beggar’s Barneys Warehouse Sale Rules of Thumb: • Go with a list of items you need for the coming season — Barney’s online store can provide insights into the likely selection, but it’s extremely limited, and… Read more »

A Worthy Endeavor

— Tue, 12th August 2008 —

This very second, online boutique Active Endeavors is taking 20-70% off spring AND FALL gear from labels like James Perse, Kendi, Obedient Sons, Tim Hamilton, and Trovata. Down from $340 to $100, we’re really digging this handsome Trovata cardigan. Also worth a closer look: • Trovata fisherman sweaters down from $350 to $105 • Summit… Read more »

Shades Of Gray

— Tue, 12th August 2008 —

At 12 noon, today, J. Lindeberg basics, suits, and button-down go on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the members only site, HERE. A little bit rock-and-roll, a little bit preppy chic, here’s some of what to expect from the Swedish label:

Men Only

— Mon, 11th August 2008 —

This weekend, the LA Times featured a trend piece on men’s-only retail stores, filled with market insights, along with a sneak peak of the soon-to-open J. Crew men’s store in Tribeca. Apparently, in the current economic environment, men’s shopping has been one of the few bright spots. Why? According to WSL analyst Wendy Liebmann, men… Read more »