The Choosy Beggar

Love the shammy-lined all-weather shoe rubbers. [Allen Edmonds]

Missed the last Pop-Up Flea, or didn’t get your fill of the “heritage-Americana” inspired menswear and furnishings? Now through the end of January, the heritage-heads at Hickoree’s Hard Goods are hosting their own pop-up in The ‘Burg, featuring Old Hickoree’s, The Hill-Side, Leather Man Ltd, Heritage Leather Co, … [Trimmed With Gold Above via Valet.]

Note: As unassuming as these products appear, they inspire serious resentment among some guys who hate the whole heritage-Americana trend for fetishizing work wear, and excusing some outrageous price tags. The Times called it the “fashion elite’s recent romance with blue-collar emblems.” That said, we really like the look of most of this stuff, appreciate its history and unique production value, and generally feel that if guys are overpaying for anything, it might as well be classic gear that is built to last a very long time.

Hickoree’s Hard Goods “Bricks & Morter” Pop-up – Metropolitan Green – 439 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Tuesday-Friday 12pm-8pm, Weekends 11am-8pm – Map

So, GQ just sent a few editors shopping — a novelty we can appreciate on several levels. First, it’s instructive to see what these well-informed underlings would do with a little extra scratch. It’s also rare to see GQ humbling itself enough to actually shop, or even admit that style doesn’t form through osmosis, or that smart wardrobes don’t appear out of thin air. There’s still no mention of the word “sale” — and nearly every product featured can be had for a fraction of its retail price — but it’s just not part of GQ‘s reality. Good thing you’ve got The Beggar to tell it like it really is.

Judging by all the sizes still available, this Whitman herringbone sportcoat hasn’t sold as well as J. Crew expected. But make no mistake, this handsome piece — made with the finest Italian wool/nylon sourced from a family-owned mill situated deep in the hills of Tuscany — would make a fine addition to any modern man’s wardrobe, and for just $255, to boot.

Update: A reader says coupon code SNOWMAN will get you an additional 25% off at checkout, and, if you spend more than — $250 (pre tax/shipping — the discount increases to 30%. Magical.