There’s No "I" In Gant

— Thu, 31st July 2008 —

For the next two weeks, Gant‘s preppy fortress on 5th Avenue is taking a full 50% off everything for the warmer months, including classic rugbys, polos, shorts, and the like. Gant – 645 Fifth Ave between 51st & 52nd – 212-813-9170 – Map

The Closer

— Wed, 30th July 2008 —

On Friday, menswear boutique Sean — New York’s de facto home to Emile Lafaurie — is set to open its new downtown location at 199 Prince. That means you’ve got two more days to catch the clearance sale going down at its soon-to-be-ex-downtown location at 132 Thompson. We’ve long been fans of Sean’s reasonably-priced, high-quality… Read more »

Fear No Evil

— Wed, 30th July 2008 —

Oak’s avant-garde shopping experience makes one critical shopper feel alone and afraid — which actually makes for a hilarious read. Yet, we can all relate to this Times correspondent’s feelings of alienation from, and contempt for, fashion’s vanguard. Our advice on the matter? If you’re feeling adventurous, then venture indeed into the realms of high-concept… Read more »

Flights Of Fancy

— Wed, 30th July 2008 —

For better or worse, Men.Style has published its fall buyer’s guide featuring the top picks from top store buyers from coast-to-coast. Our advice to you? Look, don’t touch! No sane human being should be spending $2,300 on a fall vest. Rather, take notes, identify a few styles worth working into your look, and pick an… Read more »