The Choosy Beggar

Rachel Comey sample sale – 335 W 35th St between 8th and 9th – 3rd fl – Thurs 5pm-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm – Map

We didn’t have any trouble getting into the Rag & Bone pre-sample sale, today, and neither should you. Selection ain’t bad, and neither are the prices:

• Denim/Cords – $90

• Pants – $110

• Blazers – $215

• Outerwear – $285

• Jackets – $215

• Shirts – $120

• Sweaters – $140

• Bags – $120

• Belts – 45

• Gloves/Hats/Scarves – $45

• Leather/cashmere goods – $495

**Update: Readers report leaving happy: “Got a great wool coat, and a free lunch.” “Great sale, a lot of selection, spacious, and the staff was very friendly.”**
Rag & Bone sample sale – 425 West 13th St – 6th fl – Tues-Thurs 1pm-8pm daily – Map

Still looking for that perfect coat to set yourself apart from the crowd? Consider those from Mackage, which, from Wednesday through Friday, are going for 50% off.

Mackage sale – 275 W 39th St nr 8th Ave – 7th fl – 212-391-5287 – 12pm-7:30pm daily – Map

Derrick Miller, creative director for Barker Black, explains to Valet magazine how to maintain and maximize the life-span of shoes. Enemy #1: Radiators.