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Blackbird’s seasonal sale is well under way, and we couldn’t help but notice one of our favorite shoes dipping into a less-than-stratospheric price range. The shoes are Chausser’s Cordovan cap-toes—sturdy, comfortable, and just about everything you could want from a shoe. Consider it our envy of the day.
Pajamas don’t get much respect these days, but if we had to choose a single item of aristocratic gear—aside from a glen plaid three-piece, of course—we’d definitely tend towards sleepwear.
Perusing Paul Stuart’s latest semi-annual sale, for instance, we skipped straight over the silk scarves and point collars and found ourselves drawn to the pajama aisle. Between the bright white piping and the cotton dot fabric, this set might be just about perfect. And depending on how toasty your bedroom is, it might be the perfect time to work them into your nighttime rotation.
The khaki pant has gotten a rough shake over the past couple decades, but if you go back far enough, it was every bit as rough and tumble as denim. To the archives!
Fortunately for connoisseurs of indestructible clothing, Nom de Guerre has a pretty good recreation in stock—which just happens to be on sale at Context. It’s essentially dyed Japanese selvage denim, but the cut and the archival quality gives it a little more history than your average hipster jean. There’s even a cinching strap in the back for an extra bit of retro flair—another touch that would be out of place on the indigo version—but the fabric is the same stiff, raw weave you’d find at higher end jean shops. Well played, gentlemen.
We’ve never been much for sale chasing, but Billy Reid’s 30% off sale just led us to this winter jacket, which might be enough to convince us to change our ways.
It’s the same heavy wool that makes pea coats such a staple, but the inspiration here is more Southern than nautical. The jacket’s named Tishomingo Woods after a spot in the northeast corner of Mississippi where you can find similar items on the backs of bird hunters. Of course, the down-country version won’t have quite as trim a cut—but that’s what we have designers for.
In the interest of striking while the iron’s hot, we thought we’d direct your attention to the Baracuta shop, where jackets are currently going for half off.
Of course, we’ve weighed in on your short-cropped options before, so this time around, we’re going with a slightly more offbeat option: the Donegal wool jacket. While you’re at it, we’d order it a size smaller than your average number to make sure the fit’s appropriately mod.
Unfortunately, it’s too thin to stand up to winter winds so you probably won’t get too much wear out of it until March…but patience is a virtue too.
ACL’s Michael Williams and Kempt’s own venerable Randy Goldberg have put together a pop-up this weekend in Nolita, and we couldn’t resist a quick peek at the stock.
The post-Hickey milliners at Hattan have already garnered a bit of press, and you can see the full list here, but our early favorite is the set of vintage gear pulled together by J. Press’s Mark McNairy, including classic Ray-Bans and oxfords direct from the Princeton shop. Call it the literal approach to taking ivy…
Speaking of neckwear, the New York Garment District stalwarts at Mountain & Sackett are knocking their stock down 50%, which should be a good enough reason to spend a few minutes perusing their wares.
Our favorite is this herringbone cashmere version…even if it won’t do you much good at a clambake.
Online boutiques are a good idea, but the Black Buoy is the first time we’ve seen three labels with small stocks join together in a single site. It’s a good idea; no one of them would have been able to hold our interest for very long, but together they make up quite a store. Plus, we managed to find this charcoal button-down, from the small Max & Suzanne, and stitched together right here in New York.
The Choosy Beggar turned us onto the site, and has a code that should get you 15% off.
As longtime fans of the steady, preppy and stylishly off-kilter Barker Black label, we’re glad to see that some of their kicks have found their way into a Gilt Groupe sale today. Here’s to Gilt for snagging the notoriously un-sale-able Barker Black. And here’s to Barker for spreading the love to the online masses. Our favorites are the ostritch toe laceups, so stay away from our size 11’s.
If you’re not a Gilt Groupe member, go here for a gratis invite and entry into the sale.
If you’re already a Gilt member, head here for your new double monkstraps.
We don’t do this for just anyone, but our buddy John is having a shindig, and we thought we’d spread the love.
Jack’s back. 20% off everything not already on sale—including wallets, bags, and other sartorial tchotchkes—at the New York and Boston stores. We’ll see you there…
Our friend, countryman, shutterbug and Jack Spade-r Mordechai Rubinstein just tipped us off to the bagman’s SoHo sale, so if you’re bagless, this might be your chance. 50% off select merch also including scarves and wallets. You’ve got two weeks.
Just another day at Kiki de Montparnasse
‘Tis the season of balanced consumerism in Los Angeles. A gift for others, a gift for yourself. And so on:
Parke & Ronen: The winter collection of classic-with-a-twist menswear is going for 50% off this weekend. Mention our brother UrbanDaddy to get the discount now. 8012 1/2 Melrose Ave, 323-852-1635
Apartment 3: New and vintage pieces are marked down by 30-50% to celebrate yet another residence for this wandering store. Also, open vodka bar tonight. 1855 Industrial St. #103, 8-11pm tonight, 323-939-3853
Kiki de Montparnasse: Okay, one for the “gift for others” category. If you ask a salesgirl to take you to the boudoir, she’ll show you the secret stash of 30%-off underthings—instead of slapping you. 8280 Melrose Ave, 323-951-9545
Lisa Kline: If you can brave the celebutantes shopping for the benefit of the Robertson Boulevard paparazzi posse, this mega-sale continues. Brands like Ever and Modern Amusement are cut by up to 70%. 140 Robertson Blvd, 310-246-0907
Crosby Street, just below Houston, is known to locals for its easy-to-miss Indian deli, Lahore, as well as one of NY’s most fashion forward specialty stores for men, Atelier New York. Karlo Steel and Constantin von Haeften opened Atelier New York (originally A.) in September, 2002 as a duel gender boutique but dropped women’s within a year to focus on men’s wear.
You started off the week with a tryptophan-induced blue Monday, worked through that inbox of things you dutifully ignored last week and lost $50 on the Packers last night. Well, reward yourself…
Odin/Den: The winter sale is upon us. All Tim Hamilton is 35% off.
199 Lafeyette, 212-966-0026, 330 East 11th St. (Den), 212-475-0079, www.odinnewyork.com
Christopher Fischer: Simple, sleek cashmere and accessories. Ends Saturday.
80 Wooster Street, 212-965-9009, www.christopherfischer.com
Rogan: Stock up on sustainable t-shirts and basics from this year’s CFDA award winner through Monday.
91 Franklin Street, 646-827-7554, www.rogannyc.com
Giorgio Armani: You know you want it.
760 Madison Avenue, 212-988-9191, www.giorgioarmani.com
Photography: sonofthesouth.net
Put on your helmet and get ready to throw down: Black Friday is nigh. Granted, the aisles will be packed and you’re more likely to get a deal on a flatscreen than a peacoat—but there are still sales worth a survey. Good luck and Godspeed.
* Giorgio Fendon 1919*: Great deals on sleek black and orange briefcases and luggage.
63 West 49th Street, Manhattan, 212-582-3232, www.giorgiofedon1919.it
Cockpit: 75% select styles from this young, adventurous, imperialistically inclined line.
652 Broadway, Manhattan, www.cockpitusa.com
Bloomingdale’s: Along with heavy discounts, Bloomies is offering $15 dollar gift cards for every $100 spent.
1000 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, 212-705-2000, www.bloomingdales.com
Barney’s: Suits at Co-Op sale prices.
660 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, 212-826-8900, www.barneys.com
Oak: Not a “Black Friday” sale per se, but at 15%-20% off for select merchandise, it’s a better bet than slugging it out at Macy’s.
208 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, 718-782-0521, www.oaknyc.com
Okay, okay-we know what some of you non-initiates might be saying; “A sample sale at a vintage store?” Well, it’s not quite that simple. What Comes Around Goes Around is, as the name suggests, one of the New York’s premier second-hand stores. Far more curated and crafted than, say, your average Beacon’s Closet, WCAGA maintains one of the best selections of men’s suits, aged jeans and, in case you’re re-doing the couch or in the market for a unique tie, vintage textiles…
Andy Salzer of Yoko Devereaux has carved out his little square of the market by pairing themes and tones familiar to Upper East Siders with a Bedford Avenue aesthetic. From tomorrow at noon and lasting until Sunday (though we don’t recommend waiting that long) you’ll be able to snatch some of Salzer’s edgy club-room product at Beacon’s Closet prices. In particular, the two-button fleece blazer will be offered up at $60 (down from $216), the cheeky black-fleece…
(more items and the invitation after the jump)
One of SoHo’s best specialty boutiques for menswear since April ‘06, BBlessing (say: “Blessing,” the first “B” is a nod to the owners’ previous retail project, BBS Tokyo) has an offsite sample sale over the next two days.
There’s still 8+ full rails to sort through after friends and family picked over 4 seasons of button downs, blazers, coats, trenches, trousers, knits, and $80 jeans from the store’s amazing designer group (see flyer). In terms of sizing, the bulk is 30-34 waist bottoms and M/L for tops. It’s also the first time that the house label’s hoodies and tops have gone the way of the discount; the line will expand into ready-to-wear for Spring/Summer ‘08.
5 Crosby Street is Bblessing buyer Josh Safalow’s showroom space and easy to find from Canal or Spring St. stations.
The Sale Leaflet: View image
—M.C.
