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The Real Deal Rugby

— Wed, 5th May 2010 —

The ever resourceful Valet. turns our attention to Portland, OR-based Columbiaknit — the original suppliers of rugby shirts to Lands’ End and L.L. Bean. Today, Columbiaknit produces “private label goods for some of your favorite brands,” writes Valet — but it’s not say which ones. “Actually built for the pitch, [these shirts] sport functional details like gussets under the arms, rubber buttons and narrow collars that stand up for themselves, unlike most wimpy polos.” Retail price: $36. Sold.

Bloomies “Designer” Sale

— Wed, 5th May 2010 —

Through Sunday, 5/9, Bloomies is taking 30% off select S/S “designer” stock. Online, you’ll need this here link. We’re really liking the B.D. Baggies shirts (pictured) and shorts. In stores, just ask for the deal.
Bloomingdale’s – 59th St & Lexington Avenue – 212-705-2000 – Map
Bloomingdale’s Soho – 504 Broadway between Spring & Broome – 212-729-5900 – Map

    Ralph Lauren Private Sale

    — Wed, 5th May 2010 —

    Thursday though Monday, 5/6-5/10, Ralph Lauren‘s Madison Avenue flagship is hosting a “private” sale featuring 30-40% off what we’re being told is “most” stock. Yet, “It really depends what you’re looking for,” one rep admits. Online, coupon code MAY0610 is supposed to get you an additional 15% off “most” purchases.

    Ralph Lauren – 867 Madison btwn 71st & 72nd – 212-606-2100 – Map

    About Those Exclusive Deals…

    — Wed, 5th May 2010 —

    About those exclusive, time-sensitive deals we plan to make available starting Thursday, 5/6, at 12 noon — We can now tell you they’ll include some special gear from Vince, Cole Haan, Taniel Pogharian, Shades of Greige… oh yeah, and Billy Kirk. To be clear, the markdowns aren’t what we’d call insane, and stock is limited,  but none of these products are presently on sale anywhere. More importantly, as we pointed out on Tuesday, manufacturing deals exclusively for Beggar readers is new terrain for us, and the more interest you show in our initial efforts, the more willing other brands and retailers will be to offer more attractive deals going forward.

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