Sure, we’re impulsively drawn to Jack Spade‘s Bleecker Street store like a bee to honey. Rather than its haberdashery-like breadth of colorful, textured offerings, however, John Caramanica suggests the attraction is far more complicated.
You’ll hear experienced Barneys Warehouse shoppers speak of the sale’s sweet spot — a time when major markdowns have gone into effect, but the end-of-sale crowds have yet to invade. My friends, that time is now! Before those (outer borough) crowds descend this weekend, treat yourself to an additional:
Barneys Warehouse Sale – 255 W 17th St btwn 7th & 8th – 212-450-8400 – Map
This summer’s bed bug outbreak appears to have rattled even the most experienced second-hand shoppers. As The New York Times reports, “No one is more anxious than those shoppers who live to scout secondhand clothing shops.” Citywide, vintage purveyors swear that such fears haven’t affected sales. They do, however, admit to fielding tons of related questions from worried shoppers, while taking proactive measures to keep the bugs at bay. Housing Works, for one, said it fumigated its stores and its processing and distribution center in Long Island City. Like we said in July, the best defense against infestation is your local dry cleaner or laundromat. Also, in The Times story, an instructor at FIT suggests wrapping a product in plastic, and leaving it in your freezer for three days.
It’s no secret that Brooks Brothers‘ clearance section features 50% off suits (and pages of other products) year ’round. However, today and tomorrow, 9/1-9/2, Brooks is halving the price of far more suits (and sizes!) than usual. Better still, all Brooks stores are honoring the markdowns, so you can try potential purchases on for size. For the fall, we’re loving this Fitzgerald Herringbone 1818 two-button down to $500. With its narrow lapels, higher armholes and trimmer fitting plain-front trousers, this ain’t your daddy’s Brooks Brothers suit. Pair the jacket with jeans, and the trousers with shirt & cardigan combinations, and you’re covered (in herringbone) ’til spring.
Brooks Brothers – 1934 Broadway at 65th – 212-362-2374 – Map
Brooks Brothers – 346 Madison Ave at 44th – 212-682-8800 – Map
Brooks Brothers – 1270 6th Ave at 51st – 212-247-9374 – Map
Brooks Brothers Wall Street – 1 Liberty Pl at Liberty St – 212-267-2400 – Map
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