The Choosy Beggar

Friday through next Saturday, 10/25, Tusk will be taking 50-70% off its Italian-leather bags and wallets. [NYMag]

At 12 noon today, most definitely check out the Y-3 sample sale at Gilt.com. HERE’s your invite to the member’s-only site, which, we must say, is really outdoing itself this week.

Not familiar with Y-3? It’s a badass and hugely successful sportswear collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas… but the kicks and clothes really speak for themselves.

Mike Albo at Men.Style chronicles the many manifestations of the douchebag haircut, which, as it turns outs, are typically attached to douchebags… Expect for Mo. He’s cool.

Backtracking a bit, we came across this story on Saks’ big plans for men’s wear, accessories, and shoes. It supports earlier reports that men’s wear is holding up better than women’s wear during this down economy. [DNR via We Are The Market]

Whether this perception, and retailer’s corresponding efforts, is good or bad for the male shopper remains to be seen. Attempts by high-end retailers and brands to lure men in the late 90s failed because of a lack of understanding on both sides… which left many guys broke and looking ridiculous. Hopefully, Saks’ “newly revamped men’s wear team” is giving more thought to men, how they approach the shopping experience, and what they expect to get out of it.