Martin the Tailor from Ed David on Vimeo. Racked today brought our attention to this inspiring video of the renowned Bushwick-based tailor Martin Greenfield. To see what goes into the making of a great suit, fast-forward to about 3:30…but then you’ll miss the part where Greenfield tells Bill Clinton to get his dressing together.

• Tuesday through Friday, La Perla is taking up to 75% off fresh drawers, sleepwear, and lingerie. 260 Fifth Ave between 28th & 29th -212-725-5400 – Map • Also Tuesday through Friday, S.O.S. Sample Sales is taking 40-80% off denim and other items from brands like Diesel, True Religion, and Joe’s Jeans. The locale isn’t… Read more »

Banana Republic has compiled a list of things that it feels you’ll need to survive the coming months: • $50 madras plaid shorts? Yes.• $350 pebbled leather duffle made by Banana Republic? No.

Through July 6, Brooks Brothers is taking 25-40% off just about everything. I spied:• Linen stripe sports coats down from $400 to $240• Any three dress shirts for $159• Two-button classic navy blazers down from $525 to $395• Suede captoe shoe’s from $470 to $350 • Floating medallion whole-cut shoe’s from $500 to $375Brooks Brothers… Read more »

A 25-year-old budding talent manager just challenged me to find a modern take on the traditional men’s blazer for about $200. Check this out, Julian. Online and in stores, Diesel’s spring/summer gear is now being marked down by 30%+. That includes denim, shorts, T’s, jackets, knits, belts, and shoes. Diesel – 770 Lexington Ave between… Read more »