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Princes And Peacocks

— Tue, 25th November 2008 —

Will of A Suitable Wardrobe takes a crack at describing the subtle differences between British and Italian traditional men’s wear.

“First and foremost, Italian style is about dressing to look good,” he writes. “Turning the ladies’ heads is part of the game. This is radically different from British style, which has historically been about dressing to fit in.” [ASW]

Alligator Accessories

— Tue, 25th November 2008 —

Online and in stores, Lacoste is taking 30-40% off tons of shirts, pants, knits, light outerwear, and accessories — like this solid wool scarf marked down from $85 to $50. But, keep in mind that the label’s semi-annual sale is coming up at the end of the year.

Lacoste – 608 5th Ave at 49th – 212-459-2300 – Map
Lacoste – 575 Madison Ave between 56th & 57th – 212-750-8115 – Map
Lacoste – 4 Prince St between W Broadway & Wooster – 212-226-5019 – Map

Double Trouble

— Mon, 24th November 2008 —

This week only, Ben Sherman’s SoHo boutique is taking an additional 50% off (!) existing sale items. Can’t make it? The store plans to offer various other promotions through the New Year, a clerk tells us.

**Update: According one reader, Sherman’s “doing 60% off Sale and 50% off all suiting separates.”**

***Update: As of Thursday, 12/4, Ben Sherman is still in serious sale mode, which could continue all the way through the New Year.***

Ben Sherman – 96 Spring St
at Mercer – 212-680-0160 – Map

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