Money Managers

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

The Upgrader has put together a nice selection of money holders — perhaps the safest place to keep your cash these days — including this here leather “one wallet” from makr, which just so happens to be on sale for $60. Check out the other contenders HERE.

Think Fast

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

Last night, we got a sneak peak at the United Bamboo sample sale going down today through Friday. The score? A tiny selection of smallish, yet very nice pieces at quite reasonable prices. The suede shoes above, for instance, were one-of-a-kind at the sale, size 10 1/2, and cost about $70. 
We found several of these wool pea coat/varsity jackets in sizes S & M for $250
We found even fewer of these wool bombers in sizes S & M for about $200
Close up of a trench’s cuff — representative of U.B.’s unique attention to detail 
The pants, for $40, were the only clothing items we found in size L

United Bamboo sample sale – 217 Centre St between Grand & Howard – 6th fl – 212-925-3311 – 10am-7pm daily – Map

Leftovers

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

So, the good news is that several readers made out like bandits at the Y-3 sample sale yesterday. The bad news, which we discovered upon visiting the sale last night, is that they picked every last cherry. If you’re a real scavenger, or just feeling lucky, above is the price list and below is the best of what remains. Good luck.
Y-3 sample sale – Adidas NY Showroom – 610 Broadway nr Houston – 3rd fl – Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm daily – Map

3 G’s

— Wed, 17th December 2008 —

Through the end of the month, every G-Star store in town is taking up to 60% off over 75% of their merch, including denim.

**Update: At least one reader left the ‘sale’ quite displeased, saying, “The best I found was about $40-50 off a $300 jacket…”** 

G-Star – 873 Broadway between 18th & 19th – 212-253-1117 – Map
G-Star – 270 Lafayette St at Prince – 212-219-2744 – Map
G-Star – 441 Broadway between Howard & Grand – 212-625-3702 – Map