The Choosy Beggar

At Blessed Gant Sample Sale

— Tue, 11th May 2010 —

As with any shopping endeavor, every sale presents its own challenges. For Gant’s semiannual sample sale — going on Tuesday through Friday, 5/11-5/14 — the issue is typically an overwhelming abundance of products, patterns, and worthwhile purchases. With warmer weather ahead, we avoided the knits, which, when paired with most of Gant’s shirts, also risk overkill. Tops are pretty evenly distributed between S, M & L, while bottoms are mostly 32. Oh, and Tuesday is officially for VIPs, and we hear they’ll be checking a list at the door.

Price list, two too many pics, and more details after jump…

Beggar Invitational

— Tue, 11th May 2010 —

• Beyond The Rack – Rogues Gallery
• eBay Fashion Vault – X
• Editors’ Closet – X
• Gilt Man – Boss Selection (pictured), Reiss, MPG, New Balance, CW-X, Gant, Trovata, Nickolas K, Buckler, Swiss watches
• Haute Look – Locman watches
• Ideeli – X
• Reverse (pass: Reverse) – Acne Jeans, Nudie Jeans
• Row Nine – X
• Rue La La – Sunice activewear
• The Top Secret – X
• Urban Bloke – Knomo bags, Ben Sherman, Alara

Fred Perry Sample Sale

— Mon, 10th May 2010 —

Through Sunday, 5/16, it’s a Medium Man’s world at the Fred Perry sample sale. That said, you can always expect to find plenty of sporty gear, priced as follows:

• Knit polos – $60
• Polos – $40
• Woven long sleeve shirts – $50
• Raf Simons pieces – +$100
• Outerwear – +$100
• Sweaters – $60-$80
• Track jackets – $40
• Kicks – $20-60
• Trousers – $60
• Shorts – $40

Fred Perry Sale – 547 W 27th St between 10th & 11th – 3rd fl – 212-736-3030 – Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm – Cash only – Map

At Isaia Sample Sale

— Mon, 10th May 2010 —

As expected, some beautiful, superbly-made suits and jackets at the Isaia / Cortigiani sample sale going down through Tuesday, 5/11, but stock and sizes are quite limited. Monday afternoon, we found a select few black Isaia blazers in 48-54; suits in 48-52; shirts in 38-54 (no 52s); and tuxes in 48-56.

Details and price list after the jump…

Gant Sample Sale

— Mon, 10th May 2010 —

Tuesday through Friday, 5/11-5/14, Gant is hosting its semi-annual sample sale featuring 80% off tons of jackets, shirts, trousers & shorts, outerwear, furnishings, … We never guarantee shopping success, but plenty of guys swear by this event. Also, Tuesday is technically only for VIPs and friends & family, so, if you go, act like you know somebody.

See Inside The Sale Here!

Gant Showroom – 20 W 55th St between 5th & 6th – 11 fl – Tues 8:30am-6:30pm (VIP, Friends & Family), Wed-Thur 8:30am-6:30pm, Fri 8:30am-5pm – Map