Just as irony was said to have passed on post-9/11, Esquire is now proclaiming the death of bling in our post-boom economy. Taking its place is “Low-Key Luxury” — something, we must say, The Beggar has always doggedly pursued.
But low-key doesn’t necessarily mean low cost, according to Esquire, which is happy to suggest hundreds of ways to spend many thousands of dollars on this more understated and refined approach to style.
At the risk of stating the obvious, let’s take a minute to explain the simple process by which you can combine the Web with a physical shopping experience to score a perfectly fitting product at a fraction of its retail price.
Let’s say, hypothetically, we tell you that sale site Gilt.com is about to host a sale on Barker Black shoes. But, other than their great reputation, you don’t know much about Black’s, their various models, or how they fit.
The solution? Get to Bergdorf’s (or any store that carries the product in question) and try on a pair! Then, come sale time, you’ll know exactly what you’re after… Like, perhaps, the highly sought after Derby Suede shoes, which retail for over $800, but which are still available at Gilt.com for just $330.
Soon-to-be-ex Costume National – 108 Wooster St between Prince & Spring – 212-431-1530 – Thu-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm – Map
Through Sunday, streetwear and sneaker makers Alife and A.R.C. are taking 20-50% off stock at their courtyard clearance sale. Cash only.
Courtyard Clearance Sale – 158 Rivington St between Suffolk & Clinton – 212-375-8128 – Thurs-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm – Map
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