When Tipsters Attack

— Mon, 14th July 2008 —

Remember that thing that we told you that Racked told us that a tipster told them? Well, it was true. Menswear boutique Sean is moving from 132 Thompson to 199 Prince, and, as a result, is now taking 80% off (!!!) most of its in-store stock until August. [Racked] Sean is New York’s de facto… Read more »

Got Change?

— Mon, 14th July 2008 —

Swedish-born label Acne is taking 50% it in store stock, and 60% off online stock. With customs tax it works out to be about the same discount, however, and it’s best to know how this stuff fits before ordering anything. Online, you’ve got: • Slim fit jeans down from $350 to $140• Classic cotton sweatshirts… Read more »

Can You Dig It

— Sat, 12th July 2008 —

Come Monday, Oak is taking a full 40% off its summer stock of up-and-coming and established designers, at which point you can either go, wait until next Monday — when it’s taking another 10% off — or not go at all. [Refinery29] If you’re ready to walk on the wild side, check out this knit… Read more »

Canaries In The Coalmine

— Sat, 12th July 2008 —

The Gadabout blows the whistle on “the L.A. style crisis,” i.e., the city’s tacky and puerile style aesthetic. [Gadabout] The extremely funny exposé is also a cautionary tale for New Yorkers who are themselves dressing down more these days, the point being that there’s a clear distinction to be drawn between smart casual and Tommy… Read more »