The Choosy Beggar

Friday through Sunday, 1/29-1/31, get to Buckler‘s end of season sale for 75% off F/W gear, and previous seasons’ stock. This stuff is too fashiony for some guys. Some swear by Buckler’s denim. Some love it all, and especially at 75% off. Beer will be on tap on Friday night at both locations.

Buckler – 13 Gansevoort between W 13th & Hudson – 212-255-1596 – Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm- Map
Buckler – 93 Grand between Mercer & Greene – 212-925-1711 – Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm – Map

In stores and online, Vince is now taking up to 60% off all F/W stock. At retail, Vince is expensive. Either way, its knits are really nice — ideal for layering or on their own.

Vince – 833 Washington St – 212-924-0370 – Map
Vince – 16 Prince St – 212-343-1945 – Map

Through the end of the month, Motto & Crest is taking 60% off some very cool silk, cotton, wool, and leather neckwear. A little bit rock & roll, a little bit public school, Motto & Crest ties are all designed and made in England using “traditional” fabrics and craftsmanship.

On Fashionblogs from Mary Scherpe on Vimeo.

If only to hear Suzy Menkes use the word “sucks,” this brief exploration into the impact blogs are having on fashion is worth a watch. Of note, Menkes reminds consumers to remember that bloggers are often partial to particular brands, and increasingly susceptible to “seeding,” i.e., promoting a brand or product at the behest of its maker or marketing team. More broadly, the idea that new platforms and technologies are transforming the marketing mix from monologues to “conversations” is by now well known. Still, I think it’s worth pointing out that this is The Choosy Beggar‘s reason for being — to encourage conversations with a unique focus on value. [Selectism]