The Choosy Beggar

As we mentioned before, it’s officially shopping (for anyone but yourself) season. Thankfully, though, some gifts behoove the giver and givee equally, like, say, a vacuum cleaner or sexy underwear. With the latter in mind, Sunday through Wednesday, 11/8-11/11, La Perla will being taking up to 75% off lingerie, men’s loungewear, sleepwear, swimwear, and the like.

La Perla sample sale – 4 W 58th St between 5th & 6th – 4th fl – Sun 1pm-5pm, Mon-Wed 10am-6pm – Map

Through Sunday, 11/8, Scoop NYC — which stocks some stellar but hard to find labels like Wolverine (pictured) and Antonio Azzuolo — is taking 25% off ALL in store stock. Don’t forget to say the secret words, “friends & family.”

Scoop Uptown – 1273-1277 Third Ave between 73rd & 74th – 212-535-5577 – Map
Scoop West Village – 430 W 14th St – 212-929-1244 – Map
Scoop SoHo – 473-475 Broadway between Broome & Grand – 212-925-3539 – Map

Having locally produced War-ready outerwear since 1913, it was only a matter of time before New York-based Schott came to the attention of heritage-heads, i.e., stylish guys with a taste for American heritage. Our buddies at Valet. are the latest. Now, we’re not knocking the trend. On the contrary, we would love nothing more than to see guys favoring well-made, reasonably-priced, classically-styled gear for many years to come.

For our money, the irreverent yet highly-wearable British label Buckler is one of New York’s best kept secrets — and particularly at 75% off! For that reason, we expect good things from the Buckler sample sale slated to run from Friday through Sunday, 11/6-11/8. This is what Buckler at 75% off looks like.

Buckler sample sale – 13 Gansevoort St between W 13th & Hudson – Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm – 212-255-1596 – Map

It’s officially holiday shopping season, and we can’t think of a better sale to usher in our gifting coverage than 25% off everything at Henri Bendel. Online and in store, you’ve got from Thursday through Saturday, 11/5-11/8. Just remember to enter FRIENDS & FAMILY when checking out online, or to print out and present the below flier in store: Henri Bendel – 712 5th Ave between 55th & 56th – 212-247-1100‎ – Map