As far as we know, Red Wing “classic lifestyle” boots rarely go on sale, and certainly never by nearly 60%! Yet, online and in store — on Broadway, anyway — find them for $100 (!), along with some similarly amazing deals at Upper West Side boutique Tani. And thanks to one golden reader for the amazing tip.
We’d also pick up a few pairs of Sperry Chukka top-siders for just $70
Tani – 2020 Broadway between 69th & 70th – 212-873-4361 – Map Tani – 131 W 72nd St between Amsterdam & Columbus – 212-595-1338 – Map
Through Sunday, March 15th, Gruen Eyes high-end eyewear boutiques are taking 30-70% select frames and sunglasses from the likes of Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith. Also score 30% off prescription lenses.
You can also get $50 off you next purchase at a Gruen store by signing up to their newsletter online — but we doubt this deal applies to discounted frames.
The economy’s taking a serious toll on the dating game, according to THIS story in the Washington Post. Some guys are cutting back, “spending more time at networking events, happy hours, with their guy friends — trying to get leads on jobs, rather than spending it on women,” while others are soldiering on despite lighter wallets, and the weaker game that can result.
Networking or dating, here are some quick tips to keep up appearances during these tough times:
• Buy distinctive accessories. Watches aside, they’re the least expensive way to punch up a wardrobe.
• Get your tailor and cobbler to breathe new life into old gear. And don’t forget about the master tie tailors at Tie Crafters.
• If you haven’t already, invest in a pair of dark fit raw-denim from, say, A.P.C. They look sharp with everything, go anywhere except the boardroom, never need to be cleaned, and last forever.
• Speaking of cleaning, buy and wear shirts that don’t come with a dry-cleaning bill from, say, Steven Alan, or Brooks Brothers.
• Stick to the classics — A fresh and fit white button-down or T; Ray-Ban Aviators or Wayfarers; Sperry top-siders or Bass loafers… it’s all good.
• And, last but certainly not least, let The Beggar — and The Beggar community — direct you to the best sales and deals at any given moment.
Online, hometown neckwear expert Mountain & Sackett just reduced its fall line by 50%. Some styles are entirely acceptable at least three seasons out the year, like this handmade herringbone solid down to $30.
Are these ties cut too wide for the modern man? If you’re Uptown, no. If you’re Downtown, perhaps… but rules are meant to be broken, after all, and we often spot the sharpest characters in generously proportioned ties. A seasoned stylist will tell you that it all depends on the cut of the suit and shirt… which, again, is expected to run fuller Uptown, and leaner Downtown.
Through Thursday, find up to 60% off Hugo Boss suits, outerwear, knits, shoes, and the like at private sale space Soiffer Haskin.
**Update: “Same ol’ #%$/,” one reader reports.“Lots of regular stuff – looked like lots of suits, overcoats if you needed something plain. Blah,” reports another.**
Here’s the price list from their sale in November (which we just so happened to get chased out of):
Heavy coats – $400 Light coats – $200 Leather jackets – $400 Leather coats – $500 Sports coats – $300, 2 for $550 Suits – $400, 3 for $1,100 Tuxes – $400, 3 for $1,100 Shirts – $59, 3 for $159 Knits – $80 Dress shoes – $140 Casual shoes – $80 Dress pants – $100 Casual pants – $80 Jeans – $80 Ties – $40, 3 for $100
Hugo Boss sale – 317 W 33rd St between 8th & 9th – Tues-Wed 9am-7pm, Thurs 9am-5pm – **Credit cards only** – Map
As far as we know, Red Wing “classic lifestyle” boots rarely go on sale, and certainly never by nearly 60%! Yet, online and in store — on Broadway, anyway — find them for $100 (!), along with some similarly amazing deals at Upper West Side boutique Tani. And thanks to one golden reader for the amazing tip.
We’d also pick up a few pairs of Sperry Chukka top-siders for just $70
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