The Choosy Beggar

What’s a jacket or bag from Brooklyn Industries worth? At least $25, no doubt. Luckily, that’ll be the average purchase price during the chain’s 75%-off sale Friday through Sunday. [Racked]

BI Sale Location – 801 Broadway between 11th and 12th St.’s – 718-599-7757 – Map

Friday through Tuesday, Hugo Boss is having a sale on suits, sportswear, shoes, and accessories. Given the economy and the mass appeal of Hugo Boss, this could get messy. Then again, turnout for D&G’s recent sale was tame at best. We’ll let you know how it’s looking tomorrow. Credit cards only.

Hugo Boss sale – 317 W 33rd St between 8th & 9th – Fri, Mon 8am-7pm; Sat, Sun 9am-7pm; Tue 9am-5pm – Map

Three cheers for Valet! The men’s mag went where few others would dare: eBay. Its reward? Our undying respect, and this handsome vintage Harris tweed blazer for just $30. And there’s plenty more where that came from if you’d care to place your own BID. 

The International Herald Tribune’s Suzy Menkes briefly examines plaid — THE trend for the fall, and the focus of a new book by Jonathan Faiers, “Tartan.” [The Moment] Pretty fascinating, actually.

We just got word from a loyal tipster that Hong Kong tailor Ascot Chang is taking 50% off ready-to-wear.

“My boyfriend loves the store – they’re known for their custom shirt tailoring and have good ready made items also. I believe the sale is on all their off the rack items – I even saw some suits and sport jackets from the Italian manufacturer ISAIA.”