The Choosy Beggar

Next Thursday, 9/3, Hickey — which just lost its New York City address — is hosting a sample sale featuring $200 suits, $150 sports jackets, and 80% of “everything else.”

Warning: We’re talking true sample sizes here, i.e., mostly 40 regulars and mediums. Also, it doesn’t look like cash will be accepted.

Hickey sample sale – Hickey showroom – 745 5th Ave between 57th & 58th – Suite 500 – 10am-4pm – Map

As of Tuesday afternoon, Barneys’ Summer Warehouse Sale has initiated its first round of markdowns to the tune of 25% off most categories.

Barneys Warehouse Sale – 255 W 17th St between 7th & 8th – 212-450-8400 – Aug 20-21 8am-9pm, Weekdays hence 10am-9pm, Weekends 10am-7pm – Map

Here’s an interesting opportunity. Beginning Saturday, 8/22 (but you can probably head over Friday, 8/21) Freeman’s Sporting Club is clearing out its office for an upcoming move. Along with various antiques and a slightly used pool table, that means:

Freeman’s Sporting Club office – 8 Rivington Street – 212-673 – 3209 – Through Monday, 9/7 – Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm, Mon-Fri 11am-8pm – Map

Um, about that Hickey on Grand? The city’s only one? Yeah, it’s toast. [Racked]

Get ready for the sample sale next Thursday, 9/3. More details to come.

NY Mag catches up with Brooklyn Circus founder Ouigi “The Beard” Theodore. Don’t try this at home, kids. Only a trained professional like Ouigi can pull off a fishnet tank top and silk scarf.