The Choosy Beggar

No, that’s not a picture of Pharrell holding his wife’s purse while she browses the racks at the mall. That’s his own custom made purple Hermès bag on the cover of Paper Magazine’s June/July issue. [HS]

Could we (pause) be witnessing the birth of a new era in men’s accessories? No.

Still, though, let the man plead his case for purple croc:

Martin the Tailor from Ed David on Vimeo.

Racked today brought our attention to this inspiring video of the renowned Bushwick-based tailor Martin Greenfield.

To see what goes into the making of a great suit, fast-forward to about 3:30…but then you’ll miss the part where Greenfield tells Bill Clinton to get his dressing together.

• Tuesday through Friday, La Perla is taking up to 75% off fresh drawers, sleepwear, and lingerie.

260 Fifth Ave between 28th & 29th -212-725-5400 – Map

• Also Tuesday through Friday, S.O.S. Sample Sales is taking 40-80% off denim and other items from brands like Diesel, True Religion, and Joe’s Jeans. The locale isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re already in the area, go for it.

264 W 40th St between Seventh and Eighth – Map

Banana Republic has compiled a list of things that it feels you’ll need to survive the coming months:

• $50 madras plaid shorts? Yes.
• $350 pebbled leather duffle made by Banana Republic? No.

Through July 6, Brooks Brothers is taking 25-40% off just about everything.

I spied:
• Linen stripe sports coats down from $400 to $240
• Any three dress shirts for $159
• Two-button classic navy blazers down from $525 to $395
• Suede captoe shoe’s from $470 to $350
• Floating medallion whole-cut shoe’s from $500 to $375

Brooks Brothers – 1934 Broadway at 65th – 212-362-2374 – Map
Brooks Brothers – 666 5th Ave between 52nd & 53rd – 212-261-9440 –Map
Brooks Brothers – 346 Madison Ave at 44th – 212-682-8800 – Map
Brooks Brothers Wall Street – 1 Liberty Pl at Liberty St – 212-267-2400 – Map