The Choosy Beggar

Online, Levi’s is taking 50% off some of its merch, and — with the code “FALL08” — 30% off all of its merch. [The Cut] In stores, certain items are on sale, but as a friendly Levi’s salesman tells us, “All the deals are online right now.”

• Regular fit 505’s just $20-$30

• Vintage straight 539’s are $30

• And, at about $50, we’re digging these new cord and nylon vests

Levi’s 25 W. 14th St between 5th & 6th – 212-242-2128 – Map
Levi’s Soho – 536 Broadway between Prince & Spring – 646-613-1847 – Map
Levi’s Times Square – 1501 Broadway between 43rd & 44th – 212-944-8555 – Map

In ‘Dark Night,’ Bruce Wayne’s character wore Armani… And so should you. Not a billionaire socialite? No worries. Online, the iconic label is taking 40% off all spring merch, including:

• High two-button notch lapel suits down to $598

• Striped linen-blend two-button jackets for $478

• Double-breasted seersucker jackets for $538

• Double-breasted overcoats just $328

Also, according to Racked, there’s some insane sale taking place on Saturday and Sunday — from noon to 7 — where Armani trousers and blazers will be prices from $15 to $50. [Racked] We’re thinking it’s Armani Exchange.

Loft Sale – 138 Mulberry St between Grand & Hester – Loft 3-3 – Map

“He Doesn’t Wear A Bra, Either”

“Hope The Words Are Good”

“It’s About Adventure”

“The Country Is Grey”

Today at 12 noon, James Perse’s comfy and minimalist Northern Californian gear goes on the market at Gilt.com. We’ve got your invite to the members only shopping site HERE.

The deals:

• Long sleeve shirts are $58, cords are just $78

• Cashmere cardigans are $128

• Cashmere V-necks are $148

• Short sleeve polo’s just $38

Men.Style has published its fall trend report, which lays out three leading looks for the season: Eurotrash, Utilitarian, and “Trad” or Traditional. The first should, and will, be ignored.

The second, under the headline “New Labor,” is all about clean/classic American work gear embodied by new lines from Stüssy, Splendid Mills, Gilded Age, Oliver Spencer, Stetson, and just about any independent label featured in A Continuous Lean. Each feature is loaded with valuable insights and picks, be we couldn’t help breaking out a few of them here:

Blazer, $200–$250, shirt, $150, and pants, $150–$200, Save Khaki, 254 Broome St. 212-614-7283

J.Crew black watch plaid jacket for $595; Adam Kimmel flannel shirt for $500 at Berdorfs; Michael Bastian jeans for $490; Red Wing boots for $240 at Opening Ceremony

Stüssy plaid jacket for $330 at Bloomies; Splendid Mills waffle polo for $104; Gilded Age Gotham straight-leg jeans for $368 at Barneys; Oliver Spencer leather Warwick boots for $667 at Odin; Stetson cashmere hat for $99

Steven Alan waxed-cotton rain slicker for $395; Woolrich Woolen Mills cord pants for $245; Church’s Tancredi boot for $565 at Church’s NYC – 212-221-4540

Trad, the third major look for the fall, is pretty self explanatory, but still might come as a revelation to some guys. Again, here’s a taste:

Anglo American glasses for about $180

Tommy Hilfiger, Fall 2008

Filippa K denim pants for $225 at Oak; limited-edition Gant oxford button-down created by Jeffrey Kalinsky for $195; Tommy Hilfiger Chelsea boots for $350

Hickey plaid jacket for $895; Brooks Brothers boots for $998; Unis jeans for $145