Gap Forever

— Wed, 9th July 2008 —

Refinery29 takes a look at Gap’s new fall collection by designer Patrick Robinson — who was brought in to reverse deteriorating sales — and who, by the looks of it, has brought the brand back to its utilitarian roots. [Refinery29]

Alas, the clothes look equal parts disheveled and disposable, the degrees to which we’ll only know when we get our hands on the stuff next month.

Escape From Fort Greene

— Tue, 8th July 2008 —

• Wednesday through Sunday only, Steve Alan protégés Alec Stuart & Celeste Wright are taking 30-75% off their favorite cool/casual clothing lines like Gilded Age, Obedient Sons, Loomstate, and Steve Alan.

Stuart & Wright – 85 Lafayette Ave between South Elliott Pl and South Portland Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn – 718-797-0011 – Map

• For the next month, Cry Wolf is taking up to 45% off clothing and shoes from brands like Nudie Jeans, Denim Demon, and Creative Recreation.

Cry Wolf – 111 St. Marks Pl
between First and Ave A – 212-995-9653 – Map

• Also, Lugo is now taking 30% off men’s shirts, ties, accessories and pocket squares, and 50% off athletic shoes.

Lugo
– 246 Mott St between E Houston & Prince – 212-334-3335 – Map

[Racked]

The Hickey Invitational

— Tue, 8th July 2008 —

For the next couple weeks, Hickey — Hickey Freeman’s untamed bastard child — is taking 40% off all tailored menswear, and 30-50% other all other seasonal merch. Check out this tan check sports coat down from $900 to $450, or these “gypsy” gingham button-downs reduced from $200 to $100.

• Hickey – 96 Grand St between Mercer & Greene – 212-219-0230 – Map

Separately, Gilt.com, the invite-only sample-sale site, just kicked off a Hickey men’s sale, which is knocking over 50% off spring/summer ’08. Hickey khaki’s which retailed at close to $300 are going for just $100. Not a member? NYMag.com has your invite. [The Cut]