Stand-Ins

— Mon, 22nd December 2008 —

Now, we believe solid watches are worth the investment. But, if you’ve got other priorities at the moment, consider Esquire’s new list of “four great watches for guys on a budget.” Still, apart from the Timex, we don’t recommend these picks for anyone over 30.

Flash

— Fri, 19th December 2008 —

A tipster tells us the deals have gotten very sweet over at The News sale, going on through Saturday. “All common projects shoes are 100 bucks … The entire Woolrich Woolen Mills fall/winter line at 50% off … ALL band of outsiders shirts are 75 bucks! And they have like 10 models in all sizes.”

*Update: Another reader reports in that only about half of the Common projects shoes are now $100, while the rest are still $200.*
The News sale – 495 Broadway nr Broome St – 5th fl – 212-925-9700 – Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm – Map

What’s a G Between Friends?

— Fri, 19th December 2008 —

An eagle-eyed reader just brought it to our attention that an earlier prediction of ours has come true. “For the deal seekers,” we wrote in our review of Benjamin Bixby’s new line in September, “we suggest waiting for the holiday sales and Warehouse event where you’re sure to find plenty of this stuff.” Now, along with plenty of other Bixby merch, this leather bomber has been marked down from a whopping $1,600 to about $600! No, it’s doesn’t take a genius to predict that this type of gear is going to get slashed, but, come on, that’s a G we’re talking about.

Neither By Snow, Nor Rain, Nor Heat…

— Fri, 19th December 2008 —

The first bona fide snow fall of the year isn’t keeping the crowds from the Opening Ceremony sample sale, so expect a little elbow to elbow action. No big surprises. Mostly Opening Ceremony. No Acne in sight. Anything Ervell is still at least $250. And remember, *Cash Only.*

*Update: To each is own, but many readers are reporting leaving empty handed.*

Most of the outerwear is OC for about $150
We did, however, spot this nice YMC toggle for only $100
Plenty of OC knits for $80-$120
Long rack of TopMan, with a few finds, including this shawl collar for $40
Rachel Comey suede lace-ups for $75
OC ducky loafers for $120
A-String winter-ready lace-ups for $120
Opening Ceremony sample sale – 10 Greene St between Canal & Grand – Basement – 212-219-2688 – Through Sunday – Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm – Cash only – Map