The Choosy Beggar

Details lays out some new rules for denim. The cardinal rule of not pairing denim with denim still stands… unless, of course, one of those pieces is colored khaki.

Wednesday though Sunday, Christopher Fischer will be taking up to 80% off his fine, fine cashmere knits. We’re talking cashmere and blended sweaters down from $195-$495 to $40-$150; and cashmere and blended accessories, scarves, and gloves down from $195-$250 to $30-$95.

Christopher Fischer SoHo – 80 Wooster St between Spring & Broome – Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun – 11am-5pm – 212-965-9009 – Map

The Rag & Bone coat featured in our last post brought to mind the character of Marcel — a young grilled-out gangster who Catherine Deneuve’s character gets mixed up with in the French film Belle De Jour. Deneuve plays Séverine Serizy, a wealthy young housewife who is lured into high-end prostitution with what Roger Ebert would call “disastrous results.” Because of director Luis Buñuel’s exquisite vision, and the fact that Yves Saint Laurent dressed Deneuve for the film, it’s a true style classic.

Tuesday through Friday, Clothingline is hosting a sample sale on Rag & Bone (above) and Helmut Lang (below) F/W ‘08. Expect about 60% off, a big turn out, and prized pieces to go early. Can’t make it? Both labels are having sample sales later this month.
Rag & Bone / Helmut Lang sample sale – 261 W 36th St between 7th & 8th – 2nd fl – Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Wed-Fri 10am-6pm – Map

Ryan over at h(y)r collective just pulled the trigger on this grey wool-cashmere suit for just $230 at Club Monaco. We’d actually hesitate to spend so little on a suit, fearing we’d merely be wasting money on visibly-poor quality, a poor fit, and no shelf-life. Ryan seems happy with his purchase now, but, in the name of science, we plan to put him on the spot and ask him if he feels the same way after a few outings in his new suit. To be continued…