The Choosy Beggar

For the second installment of our brand new “Choosy Beggars” segment — which features New Yorkers achieving the perfect balance of personal style and financial savvy — we give you Steven, who we cornered on the second floor of Strand Bookstore on 12th Street and Broadway. 

Two Chelsea boutiques we like to keep an eye on have upped their in-store discounts to 50%. The more refined of the two, Camouflage features a particularly well-picked selection of Smedley, Etro, Paul Smith, and C.P. Company. At Gerry’s, meanwhile, you’ll find shelves of Ted Baker, John Varvatos, Converse, and True Religion.

Camouflage – 139 8th Ave at 17th – 212-691-1750 – Map

Gerry’s – 110 8th Ave between 15th & 16th – 212-691-0636 – Map

Both Buckler boutiques are now taking 60% off the British label’s well-made, nightlife-ready jackets, vests, pants, and the like.

Buckler – 13 Gansevoort St between W 13th & Hudson – 212-255-1596 – Map
Buckler – 93 Grand St between Greene & Mercer – 212-925-1711 – Map