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Still jonesin’ for that cashmere fix? Tuesday, 12/1, through December 11, get to the Autumn Cashmere sample sale for up to 75% off cashmere, cashmere-blend and cotton apparel and accessories.

Autumn Cashmere sample sale – 231 W 39th St between 7th & 8th – Suite 924 – Dec 1-Dec 4 9am-7pm, Dec 7-Dec 11 9am-6pm – 212-398-2244 – Map

It’s hard to rationalize spending $150 on a tie, seeing as how you need at least 15 in your wardrobe. At 70% off, spending $45 on a tie that retails for $150 makes more sense. Monday, 11/30, through December 18, Imparali Custom Tailors is hosting a sample sale featuring up to 70% off Vittorio J ties. Every guy or gal who visits Imparali will also be automatically entered to win a bespoke suit worth $1,000. Online, find the sample sale at Vittorio J’s Etsy Page.

Warning: Most of Vittorio’s ties are 4 inches wide, which is considered too wide by today’s standards. By and large, a smart dresser wouldn’t step out in anything wider than 3 inches.

Imparali – 608 5th Av between 48th & 49th – Suite 310 – 212-245-5555 – Map

Farinelli’s just knocked down much of its online stock by 30-50%. We’re talkin’ about exceptionally well made Wolf vs. Goat botton-downs down from $165 to $130; Woolrich Woolen Mills wool guide jackets down from $550 to $385; Wings + Horns box rib cardigans down from $145 to $100; Engineered Garments’ wool jackets down from $450 to $315; A.P.C. cardigans down from $240 to $145; Nudie pre-washed denim down from $250 to $125; …

Through Sunday, 11/29, at midnight, J. Crew is taking an additional 20% off all sale items, and eating any shipping costs. Very nice, and so is the vast majority of J. Crew’s stock, including washed cord sports coats, herringbone sports coats, botton-down oxford dress shirts, cashmere cardigans, oilcloth field jackets, and lumberjack flannels. Just remember to enter promo code EXTRA20 at checkout.