The Choosy Beggar

Despite the inclement weather, the Barneys Warehouse Sale on Friday afternoon felt like the crazy sales of yore. Take a deep breadth, and dive in. Likely to change through the sale’s final day, Sunday, here’s the latest markdown rundown:

• 30% Off Suits
• 30% Off Outerwear & Raincoats
• 30% Off Leather & Shearling
• 30% Off Dress Pants
• 30% Off Dress Shirts
• 30% Off Sports Jackets without Yellow Tags
• 40% Off Dress Shoes
• 50% Off Sports Jackets with Yellow Tags
• 50% Off Sweaters & T’s
• 50% Off Denim
• 50% Off Designer Sportswear
• 50% Shorts & Swim-trunks
• 50% Off Ties
• 75% Off Sneakers
• 75% Off Casual Sports Shirts
• 75% Off Casual Pants
• 75% Off Belts
• 75% Off Tuxedos

Barneys Warehouse Sale – 255 W 17th St between 7th & 8th – 212-450-8400 – Weekdays 10am-9pm, Weekends 10am-7pm – Map

Esquire regularly dispenses with the fit and quality tips, which we thoroughly appreciate because, well, what’s a wardrobe without fit and quality? Really, though, what these tips teach us is that shopping is a seriously HANDS ON experience!

Fabric needs to be squeezed between your fingers — “If it bounces back with little or no sign of wrinkling, that means it’s good, sturdy material,” Esquire notes. Buttons need to be tugged gently — “If they feel loose or wobbly, that means they’re probably coming off sooner rather than later.” (That’s the big problem with e-shopping — Despite all the deals, it doesn’t permit squeeze or tug tests until a product arrives at your door. No returns, therefore, equals big risk.)

Even in stores, however, too many guys fail to appreciate the importance of testing, or are under the false impression that it’s poor manners. On the contrary, it’s the mark of an experienced shopper — That and what you’re wearing at the moment. Really, a salesperson is far more likely to offer a touchy-feely customer a deal or some inside information than one with arms-crossed. So, touch and feel away! Just be sure to wash your hands first.

Nigel Cabourn collection interview SS10 by Tenue de Nîmes from Menno – Tenue de Nîmes on Vimeo. [via Valet.]

• Beyond The Rack – Welder watches, McQueen sunglasses, Balenciaga sunglasses
• Editors’ Closet – X
• Gilt Man – Burberry Prorsum, (pictured), What Goes Around Comes Around, Puma Black Label, Orthodox, Sperry, Skagen watches, Harrys of London
• Haute Look – X
• Ideeli – X
• Reverse (pass: Reverse) – X
• Row Nine – X
• Rue La La – Tourneau watches, Raymond Weil watches, Gevril watches, Bric’s
• The Top Secret – X