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 »

Starting Monday, SSS Sample Sales is having its final sale of the summer featuring samples and slight irregulars from Helmut Lang and Theory. Dressing rooms will be open. Time is of the essence, so get there early — as in Monday! • Monday – 10:00 am – 5:45 pm• Tuesday – 10:00 am – 6:45… Read more »

As a supporter of independent American brands, A Continuous Lean throws Estex Manufacturing Company into the ring with other makers of the ubiquitous canvas bag. [ACL] Like Klein Tools’ no-nonsense products, Estex ranks low on a versatility scale — from the factory floor to check-in at the Pierre — but, on the opposite side of… Read more »

Swedish outdoor lifestyle brand Tretorn is now taking 30% off all apparel and select footwear at its new 1,300 square-foot flagship in Soho. • Rubber sand flip-flops are now $25 • Skymra Canvas slip-ons are still $70 • Classic, cotton button-down shirts are now $95 • Kontrast canvas blazers are down from $230 to $161… Read more »

As the summer slowly winds to a close, the debate over the soundness of “shorts suits” continues, with even the paper of record weighing in this week. Like the Observer (and the Beggar) last month, Guy Trebay at the Times credits NHL forward — and self-anointed fashionista — Sean Avery with legitimizing the look. The… Read more »