The Choosy Beggar

If I Could Wear Just One Brand…

— Fri, 1st July 2011 —

(Use comments, please. Happy 4th!)

$50 L.L.Bean Signature Givaway

— Fri, 1st July 2011 —

Have you seen this man?! Stylist and man-about-town Michael Macko, we mean. Find him this holiday weekend, 7/2-7/4, and he’ll give you a $50 L.L.Bean Gift Card! How? It’ll help to be in Provincetown — because that’s where Macko will be. Then, follow him — and L.L.Bean Signature — on Twitter for his exact whereabouts and wardrobe-of-the-moment. Macko’s got 50 cards, and he plans to give out 15-to-20 a day — Just remember to ask nicely!

B.D. Baggies, Thomas Pink, Ike Behar, …

— Fri, 1st July 2011 —

• Beyond The Rack (invite code: SUMMER2010) – X
• eBay Fashion Vault – X
• Gilt Man – B.D. Baggies, Creative Recreation, Hyden Yoo, Thomas Pink, WANT Organic for J. Crew, Billy Reid, Spurr, Bric’s Luggage, denisonboston cufflinks and accessories, Eubiq, Idol Radec, John Varvatos Star USA
• Haute Look — Watch & Sunglasses Event, Tee Event, Indigo Star
• Row Nine – X
• Rue La La – Ike Behar, Briel Watches

Black Fleece, Nom De Guerra, …

— Thu, 30th June 2011 —

• langtimm865 — Black Fleece short-sleeve button-down – M – $22.50
• langtimm865 — Black Fleece “boat” shorts – L – $60
• langtimm865 —  Nom De Guerra “cadet” shorts – XL – $22.50
• langtimm865 — Wings & Horns chambray “research” shorts – 32 – $26
• meiiyu — R by 45RPM button down – 3 – $85

Oak 40/50/60 Sale

— Thu, 30th June 2011 —

Oak has commenced with its seasonal 40/50/60 routine, during which it takes 40% (then 50% then 60%) off S/S stock over the course of several weeks — at the end of which it hosts a blowout sample sale. Online and in stores, shop earlier for better stock and sizing options.

• Oak – 28 Bond St btw Lafayette & Bowery – 212-677-1293 – Map
• Oak ‘Burg – 208 North 8th St btw Driggs & Roebling – 718-782-0521 – Map