Do yourselves a favor and check out Yipit — a new service that predicts what deals you’ll like based on the locations and establishments you haunt. Very cool. The NYC-based startup even recently received a writeup in the Times… which actually makes The Beggar very jealous.

Wednesday only, 12/16, minimalist shoemaker Rachel Comey is hosting her seasonal sample sale featuring up to 60% off select styles. Selection is typically sparse, and, considering this sale is scheduled to go just 4 hours, we expect a similar showing this time around. If you’re curious, here‘s what a Rachel Comey sample sale looks like…. Read more »

New York Times photog-about-town Bill Cunningham has us take a look at some fall men’s wear before the winter coats come out and cover it all up. “Men, you know, are really stubborn,” says the preternaturally charming Cunningham. “They have their imagery, and that’s it! Don’t tamper with it, and don’t call it fashion! It… Read more »

Tuesday through Thursday, 12/15-12/17, the makers of Mackage are hosting a holiday sale featuring unspecified markdowns — at least 50% — on their unique brand of outerwear. “They got nice stuff, but it is kind of pricy for an [sic] no name leather jacket,” said a visitor to a previous Mackage sale. Mackage sale –… Read more »

Wednesday through Friday, 12/16-12/18, the largely-unknown New York-based label Eubiq is hosting a holiday sample sale featuring up to 75% off fall/winter friendly outerwear and other gear. Said one reader regarding a previous Eubiq sale: “Cute stuff — mostly jackets, tshirts and casual sweaters, especially cardigans. Jackets are $100; sweaters are $80.” Eubiq sample sale… Read more »