No Coming Up For Air

— Fri, 15th August 2008 —

Racked brings word that Paul Stuart now plans to extend this week’s sale into next week from Monday through Friday, 6/18-6/22. (An operator at the store says it will more likely end on Thursday.) [Racked]

The fine menswear mecca will once again be taking up to 70% off its superior grade of suits, sports coats, shoes, sportswear, and “men’s furnishings,” i.e., pocket squares, belts, ties, and the like.

This is great news, but it would be so much sweeter if Stuart’s clearance didn’t overlap so completely with Barneys ongoing warehouse sale. That’s the nature of sale season, sure, but it’s hard to rationalize buying an entire wardrobe in a month.

Paul Stuart Sale – 207 W 38th St at 7th — Tues – Thurs 10am-7am, Fri(?) – 10am-5pm – Map
Paul Stuart flagship –
10 E 45th St between 5th & Madison – 212-682-0320 – Map

Love Fest

— Fri, 15th August 2008 —

This Saturday through next Sunday, the Love Brigade Co-op is taking 50% off select items from its stable of local designers. [The Cut]

Love Brigade Co-op – 230 Grand St nr Driggs Ave, Williamsburg – 718-715-0430 – Map

Dept. Of Disposables

— Fri, 15th August 2008 —

We do *NOT* recommend buying blazers, coats, or even knits from H&M! By design, their items are throwaways, which is really only appropriate for a play waistcoat or T.

Yet, at first glance — brought to you by Hypebeast — the Swedish label’s fall/winter wares do look rather presentable… though their feel, fit, and, resilience to ware-and-tear all remain to be seen. [Hypebeast]