The Choosy Beggar

… Shop John Varvatos.

Today through Thursday only, John Varvatos is upping the ante to 70% off spring/summer ’08. [Racked]

John Varvatos – 122 Spring St at Greene – 212-965-0700 – Map
John Varvatos – 315 Bowery at Bleeker – 212-358-0315 – Map

Maxim mixes oil and women, and we all learn a valuable lesson on the merits of viscosity. [Maxim via Kempt]

Got 11 minutes to meditate on the future of men’s fashion? If so, YSL creative director Stefano Pilati here presents the spring ‘09 collection through a series of vignettes starring actor Jack Huston.

If you can endure a few frames of interpretive dance, we think the work is worthy of appreciation, or at least a superficial glance. The existential casting call is especially well executed in its presentation of the clothes.

As of today, Oak has officially entered clearance mode at a full 50% off its summer stock of up-and-coming and established designers.

Beggar’s Picks:

• Hyden Yoo light cardigans with metal buttons for $80
• Nicole Farhi lightweight nubby-knit cardigans for $136
• YMC flat front motorbike trousers for $72
• Nicole Farhi black nylon motorcycle jackets for $156
• H by Hudson suede lace-up boots for $160
• Surface To Air grey classic sneakers for $50
• A-Z Collection collared shirts for $105
• Cassette beta denim skinny jeans $150

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