When The Sartorialist speaks, we listen. And when he publishes photographs, we take a close look. The man — real name Scott Schuman — knows his stuff. This summer, he dares real men to suck it up and brave shorter shorts, lighter blazers, linen scarves, white shoes — instead of sneaks — and smarter proportions.

In late August, expect the first menswear collection from OutKast’s flamboyant tastemaker André 3000. Inspired by collegiate football players of the ’30s, the line’s 70-odd pieces include boiled-wool sweaters, double-vent corduroy blazers, high-waisted trousers and striped dress shirts. Barneys, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s plan to retail the sweaters for $75 and the coats for $2,000…. Read more »

In this city, Ralph Lauren and Polo Ralph Lauren are like cheap electronics — They’re always being marked down somewhere. Here are the summer essentials at some pretty smart prices: • Greens stretch cotton shorts down from $125 to $65• Slim Custom-Fit LS Polo’s down from $80 to $30• Giza cotton pocket Polo’s down from… Read more »

If you like a little polyester in your shirts, Hugo Boss’s two flagships are knocking 30-40% off all spring/summer menswear through the end of the month. Hugo Boss in the Time Warner Center – 10 Columbus Cir – 212-485-1900 – Map Hugo by Hugo Boss in Soho – 132 Greene St near Prince – 212-965-9442… Read more »

For those with a taste for the offbeat, Opening Ceremony is taking up to 40% off select brands through the end of the month. Mon-Sat 11–8; Sun 12–7 – 35 Howard St between Broadway and Crosby – 212-219-2688 – Map