The Moment’s latest High/Low column — which skillfully finds the points at which “the chic and the cheap” meet — features this L.L. Bean waxed cotton vest for $89. (Buy it HERE) Once limited to a few international brands like Barbour and C.P. Company, larger American mid-tier brands have recently embraced waxed cotton for its supreme versatility and inexpensive manufacturing cost. We’ve long been huge fans of the stuff.
Saturday through Thursday, watch mecca Tourneau will be taking 50-70% off tons of new and resale watches. Early on, these events typically draw insane crowds, so bring a book. Also, for V Day, expect plenty of jewelry.
Tourneau Sale – 317 W 33rd St between 8th & 9th – 9am-6:30pm – **Credit Cards Only** – 718-747-1656 – Map
Saturday marks the beginning of the Gentleman’s Resale semiannual sample sale. Consistently well-stocked with a broad selection of conservative high-end men’s wear, the Upper East Side establishment is our favorite resource for such goods. Read our earlier review of Gent’s Resale HERE. The sale goes for two weeks, but we don’t suggest taking a leisurely approach.
Friday and Saturday, $20 will get you into the annual Manhattan Vintage Clothing and Antique Textile Show, featuring some 80 vintage dealers from around the country. Warning! These events are not for the faint of heart. Guaranteed, you’ll encounter tons worthless, hideous trash — hidden within which only experienced and lucky shoppers can usually unearth a few treasures.
Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show – 125 W 18th St between 6th & 7th – Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm – Map
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