The Choosy Beggar

Blink And You’ll Miss It

— Wed, 19th November 2008 —

A few blocks from the Flatiron building, we dropped by the showroom-esque Loden Dager sample sale going down today and tomorrow. Smallish jackets run $150 for Spring ’08, and $250-280 for Fall ’08. The coats will fit anyone and run $200 for Spring, and $300 for Fall. Shirts, which should fit most, are $70 for Spring, and $100-110 for Fall. Pants — with a few jeans among them — are $80 for Spring, and $125-140 for Fall. Cable knits are $250 –

Loden Dager sale – 147 W 29th between 6th & 7th – 5th fl – 12pm-7pm daily – Map

Last Among Opposites

— Wed, 19th November 2008 —

Thursday through next Thursday, Dec 4, get to First Among Equals for 30% off outerwear, knits, and the like from Filippa K, Hyden Yoo, and Corpus (above).

First Among Equals – 177 Orchard St between E Houston & Stanton – 212-253-2202 – Mon-Fri 1-9pm; Sat, Sun 12-8pm – Map

They Made It This Far

— Wed, 19th November 2008 —

To mark its 1st year in SoHo, French boutique Cotélac is taking 40% off all stock on Thursday, and Thursday only.

Cotelac – 92-94 Greene St between Prince & Spring – 212-219-8065 – 11am-8pm – Map

Blood In The Water

— Wed, 19th November 2008 —

Through Friday, Paul & Shark is taking up to 70% off jackets, knits, shirts, trousers, and accessories. *Cash only*

Paul & Shark sale – 79 Madison Ave at 28th – Suite 1206 – Wed, Thu 8:30am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm – Map

Only The Brave

— Wed, 19th November 2008 —

Cold weather and a bum economy couldn’t keep the crowds from turning out early for the Martin Margiela / Dsquared2 sale going on today and tomorrow. No lines, because this crowd is mostly expert sample shoppers and industry types. No steals, either: Coats – $500-$700; Jackets and Suits – $400-$600; Knits – $150-$350; and a smattering of shoes for about $300 –