The Choosy Beggar

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For strictly shopping purposes — not philanthropic — it’s probably best that you didn’t drop $100 on last night’s “Fashion For Action” VIP event. Too crowded, really, and the stock wasn’t worth writing home about. Still, one happy reader wrote: “Walked away with a past season Brooks Brothers Black Fleece (Thom Browne line) khaki trench for $150 (down from $1600) and some nice Gitman Bros. vintage shirts for $35. Good times.” From Brooks Brothers suits to Opening Ceremony peacoats, here‘s some of what we found. Worth a visit this weekend, we’d say.

Fashion For Action Public Sample Sale – Chelsea Thrift Shop – 143 West 17th St btw 6th & 7th – 718-838-5050 – Map

Pics & prices after the jump…

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Esteemed contributor, and Eating Everywhere editor-in-chief, Sam Jacobs just came back from the CEGO sample sale — on through tomorrow, 11/19 — and provided us with this detailed report:

The CEGO sample sale is set up in a small room in midtown. There’s a small mix of men’s shirts – mostly mediums, and a handful of random sample sizes…

Illustrated report after the jump…

Friday and Saturday, 11/19-11/20, Surface To Air is hosting the public portion of its semiannual sample sale, featuring up to 75% off present and past seasons’ stock. If you’re a fan, however, remember that these guys always put on an easily-accessible pre-sale event the night before, i.e., tonight.

Surface To Air sample sale – 5 Crosby St between Howard & Grand – #6D – 11am-7pm Daily – 917-450-5440 – Map

Friday through Sunday, 11/19-11/21, Housing Works is hosting its Fashion For Action shopping event featuring charitable donations from the likes of Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren.

SEE INSIDE THE SALE HERE

“They always get good stuff — last year they had a rack of Moncler, a bin of Engineered Garments scarves for $10 each — always lots of Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Tim Hamilton, Hugo Boss,Theory, Gitman,” a trusted source tells us. “Lots of fashion people on the board so they call in all their favors — The best part is that unlike the usual merchandise it’s all new and unworn.”

There’s also a VIP presale event at the Rubin Museum, today, but tickets cost $100.

Fashion For Action Public Sample Sale – Chelsea Thrift Shop – 143 West 17th St btw 6th & 7th – 718-838-5050 – Map