At Blessed Billy Kirk Sample Sale

— Thu, 20th May 2010 —

The bad news: At the Billy Kirk Sample Sale — on through Saturday, 5/22 — many of the best bags sold out within the first hour. The good news: The sale’s organizers have Kirk on the phone, and expect a fresh shipment of bags to arrive shortly. More good news: There’s plenty else to be… Read more »

At Steven Alan Sample Sale

— Wed, 19th May 2010 —

The Steven Alan sample sale is indeed overwhelming, but overwhelming in the best way. All the patters; all the colors — Along with the fit, it’s what we’ve always loved about Alan’s shirts. ($69) Downstairs, expect to find plenty of Relwen, Gilded Age, Bentley Cravats ties, Rogan, Loomstate, and Hyden Yoo, along with a wall… Read more »

Alert: 3.1 Phillip Lim Sample Sale

— Wed, 19th May 2010 —

Through Thursday, 5/20, 3.1 Phillip Lim is hosting its S/S sample sale featuring ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories from present past seasons. 3.1 Phillip Lim Sample Sale –  260 W 39th St btwn 7th & 8th – 17th fl – 10am-6pm daily – Map

At CEGO Sample Sale

— Wed, 19th May 2010 —

Selection is limited at the CEGO sample sale — on through Thursday, 5/20 — but the available dress shirts are top notch and priced to move. Along with boxes of boxer-shorts in sizes 30-44, the sale comes complete with a gregarious tailor, there to address any questions or concerns you might have. Sizing is pretty… Read more »

At Carlos Campos Sample Sale

— Wed, 19th May 2010 —

It’s difficult defining the Carlos Campos aesthetic. Aggressively FIT? Hugo Boss on steroids? It’s easier to say what is Campos isn’t: conservative; traditional; particularly versatile if you lead a relatively conservative or traditional lifestyle. At $200, the double-lapelled jacket pictured above is actually the most modest piece we found at the sample sale going through… Read more »