The Choosy Beggar

Do yourselves a favor and check out Yipit — a new service that predicts what deals you’ll like based on the locations and establishments you haunt. Very cool. The NYC-based startup even recently received a writeup in the Times… which actually makes The Beggar very jealous.

Wednesday only, 12/16, minimalist shoemaker Rachel Comey is hosting her seasonal sample sale featuring up to 60% off select styles. Selection is typically sparse, and, considering this sale is scheduled to go just 4 hours, we expect a similar showing this time around. If you’re curious, here‘s what a Rachel Comey sample sale looks like.

Rachel Comey sample sale – 335 W 35th St between 8th and 9th – 7th fl – 212-334-0470 – 5pm-9pm – Map

New York Times photog-about-town Bill Cunningham has us take a look at some fall men’s wear before the winter coats come out and cover it all up. “Men, you know, are really stubborn,” says the

preternaturally charming Cunningham. “They have their imagery, and that’s it! Don’t tamper with it, and don’t call it fashion! It is style.” Before going over several seasonal trends, Cunningham notes, “Men are involved in classic cuts of clothes to the body if they’re going to spend big money, or there are other men who (have) kind of given a kick to the classics,” later adding, “Dress-down Friday … is slowly receding, and a new generation is coming in and experimenting with dressing up.” Here‘s another priceless Cunningham series.

Tuesday through Thursday, 12/15-12/17, the makers of Mackage are hosting a holiday sale featuring unspecified markdowns — at least 50% — on their unique brand of outerwear. “They got nice stuff, but it is kind of pricy for an [sic] no name leather jacket,” said a visitor to a previous Mackage sale.

Mackage sale – 275 W 39th St nr 8th Ave – 7th fl – 212-391-5287 – 11pm-7pm daily – Map