New Arrival

— Mon, 4th August 2008 —

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 »

The Archetype

— Mon, 4th August 2008 —

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 »

Restless Eva

— Mon, 4th August 2008 —

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

Walk A Mile

— Mon, 4th August 2008 —

Where might you score these sharp Rachel Comey tongueless black patent-leather shoes for the modest price of $174? Why, DUMBO L.E.S.-based boutique Gargyle, of course. Online and in Brooklyn Manhattan, the shop’s tightly-curated offerings are presently about 50% off, and while you’ll find plenty of polos, shirts, knits, and jackets from the likes of Rogues… Read more »

Knit-Pick

— Mon, 4th August 2008 —

Valet finds expertly crafted silk-knit ties in, of all place, a Lands’ End catalogue. [Valet.] They’re going for $40, which is less than half the price of similar ties from Ralph Lauren. J.Crew has been receiving plaudits for picking up its game lately, but maybe Lands’ End is deserving of some similar attention. We’re algo… Read more »