Capsule’s Calling

— Fri, 15th January 2010 —

Monday and Tuesday, 1/18-1/19, menswear trade show Capsule is taking over Downtown. Corresponding with end-of-season markdowns, some 39 boutiques will be taking up to 50% tons of F/W stock, and up to 20% off non-sale items. Here‘s a full list and map of the action.

Patagonia 30% Off

— Fri, 15th January 2010 —

Through next Tuesday, Jan. 19th, Patagonia is taking 30% off a large selection of F/W stock — in stores and online. Remember, though, that most February’s, our favorite outdoor brand marks down remaining cold weather gear by 40-60%.

Patagonia – 426 Columbus Ave between 80th & 81st – 212-441-0011 – Map
Patagonia – 101 Wooster St between Spring & Prince – 212-343-1776 – Map

+J S/S Drops Thursday

— Wed, 13th January 2010 —

If you only wait in one line this month, make it the line that’s sure to be waiting outside of Uniqlo Thursday morning, 1/14, for the debut of +J‘s spring collection. Yes, diffusion lines are typically recipes for disappointment, but critics have unanimously credited Jil Sander’s +J with raising the bar for “fast fashion.” Doors open at ***8:00am***

Here’s the price list:

• Outerwear: $50 – $150
• Shirts: $40
• Pants: $40-60
• “Cut and sewn”: $10-$50
• Knitwear: $30-$130

Uniqlo – 546 Broadway between Prince & Spring – 917-237-8800 – Map