The Choosy Beggar

Racked has full coverage of Refinery29’s Save Fashion event at the Port Authority. Looks pretty sweet. [Racked]

“Save Fashion might be more expensive, but the selection is wider, especially when it comes to denim. Our correspondent found jeans from Helmut Lang ($125, down from $250), Bblessing ($70, down from $195), Nudie ($113, down from $249), and Acne ($100, down from $299), plus a huge selection of Earnest Sewn. Nudie also had organic tees for $39—pricier than the $20 Rogues Gallery tees…”

Refinery29’s Save Fashion event – 641 8th Ave at 41st – Mon Wed Fri & Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm – Map

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to add a leather bomber to your wardrobe, consider that, Monday and Tuesday, Canadian brand Mackage is taking 50% off all spring styles. We’re talking $300-$400. Cash only.

Mackage sale – 275 W 39th St nr 8th Ave – 7th fl – 212-391-5287 – 12pm-7:30pm daily – Map

The New York Observer‘s latest look at the booming resale market features one of our favorite U.E.S. shops, Gentleman’s Resale.

“The old-guard Upper East Side consignment shops are like a booming neighborhood luxury yard sale, with neighbors discreetly downsizing the wardrobes they accumulated in flusher times,” reads the story.

“As mainstream retail continues to flounder, with markdowns being the only way to move excess merchandise and increasing numbers of shoppers buying online — which now affords both privacy and blockbuster deals — the best consignment stores, swimming as they are in the riches of our vanquished era of consumerism, find themselves in an enviable position.“

Also of note: “Most resale shops are adjusting already bargain prices downward to compete with department store markdowns.”

Thursday through Sunday, get to the Posh fashion fundraiser for designer wares at a fraction of their retail cost. All proceeds go to Lighthouse International — a nonprofit for the vision impaired. Men’s wear typically makes up a 1/4 to a 1/3 of the offerings, but we’re told it’s particularly healthy this year thanks to a generous contribution from Brooks Brothers corporate.

Posh Sale – 110 E 60th St between Park & Lex – 11am-7pm daily – 212-821-9445 – Map