Here’s to Jamie Fox, Fonzworth Bentley, and the good people at MTV for injecting matters of traditional conduct and style into the popular discourse with their new reality series, “From G’s to Gents,” which endeavors to transform 14 self-proclaimed “gangstas” into refined gentlemen. The show, which debuted last night, was bound to be a circus… Read more »

Downtown atelier-cum-vintage car refuge Groupe Seize sur Vingt kicks off its semi-annual sample sale on Friday. If you’ve got a wad to blow, this would definitely be the place to do it. Through the end of the month, the pricing is as follows: • Coats for $400-$550• Jackets for $150-$250• Suits for $200-$600• Shirts for… Read more »

Men’s style magazine Valet takes an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of suede lace-ups. [Valet via ACL] Their disturbing finding — or at least our read on their data? J. Crew and Clarks can make a shit shoe. We do, however, dig the above from John Varvatos for $345. Another option is to hit… Read more »

Madison Avenue Spy got wind of a “friends and family sale” at Valentino. [MAS via Racked] Translation: Thursday through Saturday only, you can pick up some truly badass spring/summer items at a remarkable 70% off. Valentino – 747 Madison Ave at 65th – 212-772-6969 – Map

Urbanite just happened to stumble upon an unmarked garage space in Williamsburg, which is presently home to a very temporary warehouse outpost for Lafayette Street sneaker aficionado Recon/NORT. [Urbanite via Racked] The store’s signature limited-edition Nikes are on sale for $40; T’s are just $10; etc. Recon/Nort Williamsburg Outpost – Roebling St between North 5th… Read more »