The Choosy Beggar

Racked gets up close and personal with Gap‘s new line of raw “1969” denim. Now, it could be the greatest thing to happen to jeans since the rise of raw denim itself, but are guys really going to give up their A.P.C. New Standard‘s? The difference between $70 and $160 starts to seem marginal when you consider just how many years you’re going to spend in the things. Still, Gap’s bound to expose a far larger audience to the beauty that is raw, which might inspire more men to put more thought into the materials they wear, and the products they buy. Only time will tell.

Brioni‘s responding to the ongoing financial crisis with $250 T-shirts. Um, are we missing something? … How ’bout a little e-commerce, gentlemen! A web site, even! [NYTimes.com]

Less than 24 hours from now — 12 noon, Wednesday, 8/12, to be specific — Band of Outsiders S/S ’09 goes on sale at Gilt.com. 65% off, maybe 70% off. Either way, expect product to go quickly. HERE‘s your invite to the members-only site.

We just got word that John Varvatos boutiques began packing up what’s left of 70% off S/S ’09, today, 8/11. The process is expected to take about a week.

Through next Thursday, 8/20, our favorite outdoor brand Patagonia is taking 40-60% off tons of apparel, shoes, luggage, and bags — in stores and online.

Patagonia – 426 Columbus Ave between 80th & 81st – 212-441-0011 – Map
Patagonia – 101 Wooster St between Spring & Prince – 212-343-1776 – Map