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Choosy Beggars

— Wed, 14th January 2009 —

Last week, a heated debate took place over at ACL, which, among other assaults, questioned the motivations behind city slickers wearing outdoorsy gear like Barbour jackets. Are we, as some accused, merely affecting a rugged style? Posing as real men who earn a living outdoors, or on factory floors and construction sites? No doubt, work wear has been established as a serious trend in men’s fashion. And, while every such trend is to some degree frivolous and contrived, we’ve also embraced work-friendly gear for arguably legitimate reasons: It’s reasonably priced, durable, functional, aesthetically clean, and lends itself to “uniforms” — something we encourage every guy to embrace, whether it’s a suit or a pair of jeans and a button-down. (Once you’ve found the right one for you, uniforms greatly simplify the shopping/dressing process, and save you tons of money over time.)

Speaking of which, we love Greg’s winter uniform here. An Upper East Sider, we caught the out-of-work chef making his way across town on Houston Street. He’s noticed more guys with Barbour jackets of late, but said he takes particular pride in his — it being a hand-me-down from his city slicker father and all. 

At The Varvatos F&F Sale

— Tue, 13th January 2009 —

A few things about the friends & family sale going on through the end of the week at both John Varvatos boutiques: You don’t need a physical invite; you do have to mention the friends and family sale for the 70% markdown; most F/W merch is 70% off; and, as one clerk told us, “There’s some serious savings goin’ on.” Above is a look at just some of the sales racks at Varvatos’ Bowery locale. 
The sharpest tweed jackets for $420
Badass leather-collar jackets for $390
Plush leather jackets down to $600
Half of the footwear is marked down. These boots are now -$200
A look at some of the sales racks at the Spring Street locale
John Varvatos – 122 Spring St at Greene – 212-965-0700 – Map
John Varvatos – 315 Bowery at Bleeker – 212-358-0315 – Map

John Varvatos 70% Off

— Tue, 13th January 2009 —

A tipster just informed us that the John Varvatos friends and family sale kicks off today, where you’ll find 70% off F/W ’08. You’ve got ’til the end of the week to get to either Varvatos boutique.

John Varvatos – 122 Spring St at Greene – 212-965-0700 – Map
John Varvatos – 315 Bowery at Bleeker – 212-358-0315 – Map

Barbour (To Be) 50% Off

— Tue, 13th January 2009 —

Love Barbour outerwear as much as we do? Perhaps because it’s extremely well constructed, reasonably priced at retail, thoroughly classic in design, and can last a lifetime? Then you might like to know that the Barbour store on the Upper East Side plans to reduce all F/W by 50% in about a week. Not something they normally do.

Also, at Bergford’s this very minute, you might find a few select Barbour pieces at 75% off, but pickin’s is definitely slim.

Barbour by Peter Elliot – 1047 Madison Ave at 80th – 212-570-2600 – Map
Bergdorf’s – 754 5th Ave at 58th – 212-753-7300 – Map

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