Dreams really do come true. Tuesday through next Saturday, 8/21-8/25, 260 5th Ave is hosting a big DNKY sample and overstock sale featuring up to 70% off stock. There’s also a VIP event on Monday, 8/20, from 4:30pm-7:30pm — but we can’t guarantee you’ll get it. DKNY Sample Sale – 260 5th Ave btw 28th… Read more »

Saturday only, 8/18, Proper Cloth — recently named GQ’s “favorite online custom shirtmaker” — is hosting a sample sale featuring deep discounts on wide-spreads, spreads, points, button downs… All shirts are $40 — down from $100-$250. Here‘s what readers had to say about a similar event. As always: Mention “The Beggar” at checkout, and get… Read more »

Tuesday only, 8/14, get to Metropolitan Pavilion for Issey Miyake‘s semiannual sample sale. Unfortunately, previous sales have offered very little stock, and the fact that this is a 1-day event suggests a similar showing. Issey Miyake Sample Sale – Metropolitan Pavilion – 123 W 18th St between 6th & 7th – 4th Fl – Tuesday… Read more »

Our friends at Louis Purple on Lafayette St. recently decided to focus exclusively on made-to-measure. As such, the shop needs to part with its ready-made (ready-to-wear, off-the-rack) stock. The event is going down Friday through Monday, 8/3-8/6. “These are our very last samples…Everything must be gone by Monday!” we’re told. (Translation: Bring your negotiating skills.)… Read more »