The Choosy Beggar

• Beyond The Rack – X
• Editors’ Closet – X
• Gilt Man – Trafalgar furnishings (pictured), Adidas Porsche Design Sport, Isaora, Swiss Army watches, Tretorn shoes
• Haute Look – Bulova watches
• Ideeli – X
• Reverse (pass: Reverse) – X
• Row Nine – Sony Reader Pocket Edition
• Rue La La – “Final Sale,” Cole Haan
• The Top Secret – X

Funny scene at the Save Khaki sample sale this afternoon: A guy asking his lady friend if he had to remove the pants he was trying on. “They’re too comfortable … I’m definitely buying them … If I don’t want to take them off, I know I’m buying them.” Great clothes — Going fast, however. The sale might, or might not, receive a new shipment tomorrow afternoon, 3/10 — A store rep promised to let us know. Either way, the event goes through Sunday, 3/14.

Update: A store rep tells us not to expect a new shipment of sample sale stock until Friday at about 2 p.m. — if at all. We’ll keep you posted.

Price List:

• Woven Shirts – $40
• V-Neck Cashmere Sweaters – $100
• Crew Cashmere Sweaters – $100
• Long Sleeve Shirts – $30
• Pants – $40
• Shorts – $30
• Tees – $10
• Jackets – $100
• Boxer briefs – $5
• Rain boots – $30
• Peacoats – $125
• Cashmere Scarves – $50
• Cotton Scarves – $10
• Hoodies – $40

Save Khaki Sample Sale – 327 Lafayette St between Bleecker & Houston- Basement – 212-925-0134 – Map

Thanks to manufacturing hiccups — like overstocking and design imperfections — it’s quite common to find topnotch dress shoes selling for a fraction of their retail prices on eBay and StyleForum. It’s less common to find such stock on more “official” channels. Enter British etailer ASOS, which is carrying these tassel loafers for $132. Selectism swears they’re hand-crafted at the same Tricker’s factory in Northhampton, England where identical pairs are sent off to sell for about $462… on ASOS! [Selectism via Valet.]

Correction: Mr. Tweed, of Scandinavia’s Tweed Country Sports, says he’s spoken with Tricker’s sales manager Roy Martiniak, and that these loafers are not made by Tricker’s — nor are any of the other “Asos Made in England” shoes. Our apologies for posting what appears to have been inactivate information. Perhaps with the help of Mr. Tweed, we plan to post some tips on how to accurately differentiate between Tricker’s-grade shoes and Tricker’s-grade impersonators online.

Thursday through Sunday, 3/11-3/14, Metropolitan Pavilion is hosting a Dolce & Gabbana and D&G sample sale featuring up to 60% Off F/W stock. This semiannual event is typically a solid resource for suits and formal wear.

Update: Thursday afternoon, Racked is reporting long lines, which it blames on the small elevator at Metropolitan Pavilion. If you’re planning a Thursday visit, also anticipate 50% off Dolce & Gabbana prices, i.e., no steals. Expect a more thorough report later in the day.

Dolce & Gabbana Sample Sale – Metropolitan Pavilion – 123 W 18th St between 6th & 7th – 4th Fl – Thu-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-6pm – 877-703-4872 – Map