Tuesday and Wednesday only, designers like James Kendi and Mary Ping are coming together for a 60%-off sample sale on the Lower East Side. Of particular note, Kendi’s famed ties are down from $50 to $30. [Refinery29] Oh, and in case you’re wondering, skinny ties are still in, but not to the exclusion of larger… Read more »

… How about You? The Warehouse sale isn’t until August, but, for the next week, the men’s designer department at Barney’s — i.e., its third floor — is taking a full 75% off all spring/summer ’08. That spells Paul Smith shirts for just over $100, and Jil Sander blazers for less than $300. [Racked] Barney’s… Read more »

A tipster over at Racked claims that menswear boutique Sean is moving from Thompson to Prince come August. [Racked] Translation: Clearance sale. Sean is New York’s de facto outlet for Emile Lafaurie — a modestly-priced French version of Ralph Lauren. We’ve purchased a number of Lafaurie’s pieces over the years for their quality make and… Read more »

The Beggar STRONGLY suggests getting your asses over to the Meatpacking District where two of the illest and most reasonably priced labels in New York JUST kicked off their summer sales. • For the next month, British label Buckler is taking 30% off well made nightlife-ready jackets, vests, T’s, shorts and pants. Buckler – 13… Read more »

Some guys reserve flip-flops for the water. Others keep them on from April to September. It’s best to find a middle ground based on your work setting, and the degree to which your toes resemble eagles’ talons. For what it’s worth, there is an increasingly vocal constituency calling for men to take the footwear highroad… Read more »