Word is that Brooks Brothers has nixed its short-lived partnership with Thom Browne, the demure designer who was expected to revolutionize menswear from the ankles up. Translation: If there’s a revolution going on in menswear, men aren’t presently taking part.

Come July, J. Crew is opening its first-ever freestanding men’s store right here in New York City, at 235 West Broadway in SoHo. Pros: Free rein over the madras field shorts, and no waiting in line with the women folk. Con: No waiting in line with the women folk. … We like the women folk.

Store owner-designer Steve Alan has earned a cult following for his cleverly-tailored unpressed Oxford button-downs. Take it from someone who owns 10-or-so — ashamedly not all acquired at sample sales — they’re addictive. Now, the New York native has signed a deal with Urban Outfitters to launch a new line named Lark & Wolff by… Read more »

• Through mid-summer, New York Mag “Best of” men’s store Odin is offering 30% off almost all stock, from Rag & Bone to Commes des Garçons. 199 Lafayette St between Kenmare & Broome – 212-966-0026 – Map 328 E 11th St between 1st and 2nd – 212-475-0666 – Map • Streetwear samuri Triple 5 Soul… Read more »