The Choosy Beggar

For the next two weeks, Gant‘s preppy fortress on 5th Avenue is taking a full 50% off everything for the warmer months, including classic rugbys, polos, shorts, and the like.

Gant – 645 Fifth Ave between 51st & 52nd – 212-813-9170 – Map

On Friday, menswear boutique Sean — New York’s de facto home to Emile Lafaurie — is set to open its new downtown location at 199 Prince.

That means you’ve got two more days to catch the clearance sale going down at its soon-to-be-ex-downtown location at 132 Thompson.

We’ve long been fans of Sean’s reasonably-priced, high-quality wares.

And, in case you’re wondering, there are no festivities planned for Friday’s opening, but a salesman at Sean — apparently intrigued by the idea — is looking into it. We’ll keep you posted.

Soon-to-be-ex-Sean – 132 Thompson St between West Houston & Prince – 212-598-5980 – Map
Soon-to-be-Sean – 199 Prince at Sullivan – Map
Sean – 224 Columbus Ave between 70th & 71st – 212-769-1489 – Map

Oak’s avant-garde shopping experience makes one critical shopper feel alone and afraid — which actually makes for a hilarious read.

Yet, we can all relate to this Times correspondent’s feelings of alienation from, and contempt for, fashion’s vanguard.

Our advice on the matter? If you’re feeling adventurous, then venture indeed into the realms of high-concept fashion, knowing full well that the whole business is just one big charade.

Otherwise, immerse yourself to the degree that feels right. If that amounts to thumbing through J.Crew’s fall catalogue from the safety of your bathroom, then more power to you. We all know there are far more important battles to be fought.

Oak – 28 Bond St at Lafayette – 212-677-1293 – Map
Oak – 208 N. 8th St between Roebling & Driggs – 718-782-0521 – Map
Oak – 668 President St at 5th Avenue – 718-857-2080 – Map

For better or worse, Men.Style has published its fall buyer’s guide featuring the top picks from top store buyers from coast-to-coast.

Our advice to you? Look, don’t touch! No sane human being should be spending $2,300 on a fall vest. Rather, take notes, identify a few styles worth working into your look, and pick an item or two you’d like to pick up on sale at a later date.

Can’t resist? Then, your best bet is either the above hunting jackets co-created by Levi’s and Engineered Garments for $350 at Bloomies, or this Trovata plaid shirt for $155 at Saks:

Cool Hunting extols the debut LP from Brazilian group Three Na Massa.