The Choosy Beggar

Leave his gladiator sandals to the Greeks, but Phillip Lim spring cardigans and canvas duffels are up to 30% off while supplies last.

Sun 12-6pm; Mon-Sat 11am-7pm – 115 Mercer St between Prince and Spring – Map

Word is that Brooks Brothers has nixed its short-lived partnership with Thom Browne, the demure designer who was expected to revolutionize menswear from the ankles up.

Translation: If there’s a revolution going on in menswear, men aren’t presently taking part.

Come July, J. Crew is opening its first-ever freestanding men’s store right here in New York City, at 235 West Broadway in SoHo.

Pros: Free rein over the madras field shorts, and no waiting in line with the women folk.

Con: No waiting in line with the women folk.

… We like the women folk.