The Choosy Beggar

If fine shield-bearing polo’s are your game, then Lord Willy’s the name.

Right this minute, the cheeky British haberdashery is fully stocked with discounted polo’s for $88 that proudly display Lord Willy’s coat of arms:

Lord Willy’s – 102 Christopher between Bleecker & Hudson – 212-691-0888 – Map
Lord Willy’s – 223 Mott St between Prince & Spring – 212-680-8888 – Map

Yesterday, we told you about Gargyle’s brand new digs on Orchard St. Racked has some nice picks of the new joint. Now comes word that the classic-country club-inspired boutique is holding a two-day no-holds-barred clearance extravaganza on Thursday and Friday. Check it out.

Gargyle L.E.S. – 16A Orchard St between Hester & Canal – 917-470-9367 – Map

Earlier this year, Esquire named its picks for best suits under a $1,000.

Now, we confess that its best in show — a Brooks Brothers blue two-piece for $498 — is likely to remain unchallenged. But, we’re willing to bet that J. Crew’s new Italian slim-cut suit for $575 will hold its own quite well against Esquire’s other nom’s.

Buried Lead: This whole numbers game is fundamentally flawed anyway, because — as The Beggar sets out to prove every day — there’s no reason to pay full retail for anything.

At this very moment, Hart Schaffner Marx suits are selling at a measly $3oo; the same with Helmut Lang; and in just a matter of days the Barneys Warehouse Sale will unload mountains of high-end suits and jackets at a fraction of their sticker prices.

And that’s to say nothing of the fantastic deals to be found at first-rate resale boutiques like Gentlemen’s Resale on the Upper East Side, and Ina Men downtown.

We’ve just learned that Gargyle, the top-notch boutique mentioned earlier today, has literally just relocated from DUMBO to the Lower East Side at 16A Orchard St between Hester & Canal. Today’s their second official day in the new space.

This is huge for the L.E.S., and anyone unwilling to traipse out to DUMBO. Even better, spring/summer wares are now 75% off.

Gargyle L.E.S. – 16A Orchard St between Hester & Canal – 917-470-9367 – Map