The Choosy Beggar

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Tuesday and Wednesday only, designers like James Kendi and Mary Ping are coming together for a 60%-off sample sale on the Lower East Side. Of particular note, Kendi’s famed ties are down from $50 to $30. [Refinery29]

Oh, and in case you’re wondering, skinny ties are still in, but not to the exclusion of larger ones. It all depends on your look, your dimensions, and the cut of your shirt and jacket.

Dispatch Gallery – 127 Henry St between Pike and Rutgers – 212-227-2783 – Map

… How about You?

The Warehouse sale isn’t until August, but, for the next week, the men’s designer department at Barney’s — i.e., its third floor — is taking a full 75% off all spring/summer ’08. That spells Paul Smith shirts for just over $100, and Jil Sander blazers for less than $300. [Racked]

Barney’s – 660 Madison Ave between 60th & 61st – 212-826-8900 – Map

A tipster over at Racked claims that menswear boutique Sean is moving from Thompson to Prince come August. [Racked]

Translation: Clearance sale.

Sean is New York’s de facto outlet for Emile Lafaurie — a modestly-priced French version of Ralph Lauren. We’ve purchased a number of Lafaurie’s pieces over the years for their quality make and subtly refined color tones. And the stuff holds up.

We’ll keep you posted on the sale.

Sean – 132 Thompson St between West Houston & Prince – 212-598-5980 – Map
Sean – 224 Columbus Ave between 70th & 71st – 212-769-1489 – Map

The Beggar STRONGLY suggests getting your asses over to the Meatpacking District where two of the illest and most reasonably priced labels in New York JUST kicked off their summer sales.

• For the next month, British label Buckler is taking 30% off well made nightlife-ready jackets, vests, T’s, shorts and pants.

Buckler – 13 Gansevoort St between West 13th & Hudson – 212-255-1596 – Map

(Pay close attention to the 4th jacket out on the runway. A Buckler saleswoman just told it’s appearing in next month’s GQ. More importantly, the thing fits like a glove, looks very well constructed, and is now on sale for about $200. Un-fucking-beatable. Go grab one before they run out.)
Buckler by Andrew Buckler Spring 08 Fashion Show

• Then, right around the corner, Y-3 — the hugely successful sportswear collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas — is taking 30% off equally-nightlife-ready kicks, T’s, jackets, shorts and pants.

Y-3 – 317 W 13th St between 8th & Hudson – 917-546-8677 – Map