E. Vill's Change of Season Closing End of January!

I feel like my child is leaving me.  I came across Change of Season the week it opened some 3+ years ago and became friends with Clinton and Marco...and now, they are leaving for Amsterdam.  Weep.

Good news is everything is on sale-is major-is, however word has it that things are vanishing fast!

Hope to visit my semi-retail pals soon in Europe.

Wow time flies when you are shopping.
GOOD LUCK C&M!
xoxo GSNYC

Change of Season, a boutique outlet
341 East 9th St. NYC
www.changeofseasonnyc.com

Snoozers Are Losers: Report From the Front Joseph Abboud

Where are all the men in NY? Well, on Sunday morning, the "I can handle a tech IPO and I've been up since 5 a.m." dressed-and-ready-for-anything crowd was at Joseph Abboud scouring for tailored blazers (even velvet) reduced from $745 to $174, or suits for $350. Chances are that if you're a size 36 or 38, or one of the larger sizes, you may have slimmer pickings by today.

Attentive staff, patient shoppers -- why can't women's sample sales be a little less bridesmaids' trip to Vegas? Head to 317 West 33rd St. for the sale, which runs through Thursday, when markdowns may ensue. However, if you are determined to add a new luxe tux or suit to your wardrobe, it's probably best not to wait. No shirts or accessories at this sale.

/nancy brenner

Go Ga Ga at Gant: Report From the Preview

This sale had the eerie calm of a library from the era when people still went their to study - pre-Kindle and nook e-book check outs.  Busy. Studied. Serious. All business.  The opposite of a well-priced women's sale.  Go for yourself, Father's Day, or to scoop up presents for graduations, bar-mitzvahs or whatever may come your way.  20 West 55th Street, until 6:30 today.  Starts tomorrow through Friday.  Men's outerwear is $50 for a light piece, $98 for a heavy piece.  Ties are $19. Everything from socks to swimwear can be found.  Men seemed to be walking out with whole wardrobes for themselves and their families - immediate and extended.  Get there before the eye of the storm hits at lunchtime when chaos may ensue. 
/nancy brenner

CHANGE OF SEASON NEW ARRIVALS

NOW ON THE FLOOR:

• DRIES VAN NOTEN: MEN & WOMEN
• WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK: MEN
• ANN DEMEULEMEESTER: MEN & WOMEN
• BRUNO PIETERS: WOMEN
• MARIA ZURETA JEWELRY

Four, and only four, of the "ROBOT DENIM JACKETS WITH LEATHER SLEEVES"
One in BLACK, three in "RICK OWENS WHITE" sizes vary..
Original retail: $1255.00 CHANGE OF SEASON: $425.00

Sizing is a bit crazy, so these MUST be tried on in person.
 
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Change of Season, a boutique outlet
341 East 9th St. NYC
http://www.changeofseasonnyc.com/

Man Up - Sample Sale Spruce Up

Paul & Shark, Hickey Freeman/Bobby Jones and Paul Smith are all hosting sample sales. Up your game, just in time for the new season of networking, socializing and wedding attendance (even if Kate Middleton didn't invite you).

Paul & Shark Sample Sale
April 27 – April 29
Weds. & Thurs. 10am-5pm; Fri. 10am-4pm
Limited attendance after 4:30pm on Wed & Thu
79 Madison Ave, Suite 1206 (at 28th St.)
Payment Type: Cash/VISA/MC -NO AMEX

Made in Italy. A blend of luxury, function and tech, Paul & Shark is a world-wide brand worn by men of taste and distinction everywhere. Their Spring 2011 sample sale will feature an assortment of: luxury men's light-weight outerwear, short-sleeved polos, jeans, trousers, swimwear, wool and cotton sweaters, 100% cotton woven shirts, and men's shoes. Samples are all size large, some select sizes will be available.

Hickey Freeman & Bobby Jones
May 1-5pm
Sun. 9am-6pm; Mon.-Weds. 9am-6:30pm
317 West 33rd St., btwn 8th-9th Aves., ground floor
718.747.1656

Wholesale prices & Below Wholesale Prices
Try-ons permitted
Men's Clothing & Accessories

Sample & stock sale. From Hickey-Freeman: A huge selection of classic and sophisticated suits, sport coats, top coats, trousers, dress shirts and ties. Also knit and woven shirts, sweaters, trousers and outerwear. Suits start at $499.99 (retail $1,395-$3,295), sport coats $299.99-$699.99 (retail $995-$2,495), dress trousers $139.99 ($225-$295), and dress shirts start at $69.99 (retail $150-$225). From Bobby Jones: Signature knit and woven sport shirts $59.99 (retail $150-$195), sweaters start at $59.99 (retail $175) and trousers $49.99-$149.99 (retail $135-$375). Assorted sizes from all seasons. All sales final. No exchanges or returns. Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted. Credit cards only. No cash or checks accepted.

Paul Smith Sample Sale
Men’s clothing, shoes and accessories are up to 75% off at the Paul Smith sample sale
April 28-30
Thurs.-Sat. (11am-7pm)
382 W. Broadway (between Broome & Spring St.)
 
/nancy brenner

Starts Today (4/12): Elie Tahari Sample Sale

Up to 70% off Elie Tahari, women and men's clothing and accessories
510 5th Ave. @43rd St.
4/12-4/16: Tues.-Fri., 8:30a-7:30p, Sat., 10a-5p.

Fashion Week: Nautica Fall 2011

The scene at Nautica Fall 2011 - fab fashionable men and females admiring them.

~nancy brenner

Daffy's: The Fifty Dollar Fun Card Challenge

The good people of Daffy's posed a challenge to yours truly: They'd give me a $50 gift card that I could spend at any of their stores, if in exchange, I would recount my experience and talk about my purchases here on the blog only known as Guerilla Shopper.  I accepted their gentlewoman's challenge with enthusiasm and stormed the Daffy's on E. 18th St. near 5th Avenue - the downsized version of the old location around the corner, which is now H&M.

The photo above is everything I purchased for $50.  Four scented candles, water bottle, mini-umbrella (houndstooth!), and by far my favorite: the Kangol hat (only $17 in the men's dept).

I like Daffy's for their housewares, knick-knacks and men's/children's department.  The latter being really impressive, actually.  I don't find the women's apparel as intriguing, perhaps because the ladies are so thorough and on top of it as soon as new merch arrives in-store.

Also, Daffy's (formerly Daffy Dan's - how y'like me now!?): can you get a dimmer switch on your lights?  I feel like I'm in 7-Eleven (not a good feeling when trying on bras).

One for the Boys: Joey Abboud Sale, Nov. 14-18

MENSWEAR

JOSEPH ABBOUD TAILORED CLOTHING
Suits, Sportcoats, Trousers and Tuxedos

SUNDAY, NOV. 14th through THURSDAY, NOV. 18th
Sunday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday through Wednesday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

To be held at:
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street, NYC
(Just west of 8th Avenue)

CREDIT CARDS ONLY
(American Express, Visa or MasterCard)

All Sales Final.

No strollers or children under 12 will be admitted.

For more information, call: (718) 747-1656, Monday - Friday: 9am -5pm.
 
/nancy brenner

2/25-2/27: Theory Sample Sale

Very modest prices at the Theory sample sale - clothes for men and women
261 W. 36th [7th/8th]
212.947.8748
today, 11-7; tomorrow, 11-6; Saturday, 11-5.

The JC Penney Secret: Cheap Levi's

OK, maybe it isn't such a big secret, but it was a revelation to me since I had never been inside of a JC Penney until a few weeks ago.  And now that the gift hath been given, I can let the cat out of the bag:

JC Penney has tons of men's Levi's - all styles, colors, washes, etc. - for $33 a pair!  And best news yet, they fit my recipient to a "T."

If you haven't been in the relatively new JC Penney in NYC, it's in the Manhattan Mall on 6th Ave. and 33rd St., not far from Macy's.

10% Sale At Klurk thru Nov. 29

I've been meaning to write about this place since I happened upon it during my jury duty stint...It's Klurk and they sell groovy Japanese-designed gear for men. Which means it's ultra super hip and not suited for most garden variety boys because few are cool or thin enough. I wouldn't even suggest giving it a shot if you aren't completely confident in your ability to put it across. But if you ARE that hip and svelte, I strongly suggest checking it out.

Closed Tuesdays. And on Broome St., not Broom street as the pictured flyer indicates.

Sales This Weekend: Oak and A.P.C.

From Urban Daddy:
SALE-ING II
Oak Sale 60% off
We approach the term "bargain basement" with a tinge of trepidation. Not so when that basement belongs to Oak, and the bargains include apparel and shoes from Opening Ceremony, Diesel and Acne. It's like your parents' basement without the Ping-Pong table but with better denim.
411: Through Sunday, Nov. 1
Oak, 28 Bond St, 212-677-1293

From Paper magazine's VIP Newsletter:
SUNDAY, NOV. 1
A.P.C. OVERSTOCK SALE
Here is some exciting news to soothe your post-Halloween hangover: Chic, French fashion line A.P.C. is having an overstock sale. Save up to 80 percent on womenswear, menswear and accessories. Though today is the last day of the sale, we hear that stock will be replenished daily -- so it's all good!
33 Grand St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, (212) 966-9885.
Oct. 30-Nov. 1. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Holy Shirt!: Varvatos Sale, Oct 23-24

If you're a Varvatos fan don't miss this. Report from the front - blazer originally $1,100, now $180, dress shirts now $50, cool casual shirts $35.
Menswear and accessories for men...

Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St, 4th Floor
October 23-24, 2009
Fri-Sat 10am-8pm

~Nancy Brenner

10/22-23 Sanyo Sale: Seeking stylish warm raincoat? This one's for the boys...and you heard it here first

When is rains, Nancy Brenner pours her heart out:

Sanyo sample sale. I'm so jealous.... Sanyo's claim, "Even in the most torrential downpour, you can rely upon its quality to keep you comfortable and dry, while its lightweight nature makes it a pleasure to wear at any time, effortlessly transitioning your wardrobe from business meetings to formal events..." is all true! I have a Sanyo (when they were still doing a women's line). It's classic, fab, and has the warmest rabbit button out lining.

Now, it's only menswear - guys forget about the friends & family at Saks, or holding out until Black Friday standing outside of some major department store waiting to get a steal - this is it - it even inside security pockets for your cool tech gear, sunglasses and credit cards. Check out range of styles you might see at the sale - http://www.sanyofashionhouse.com/

Sanyo retail price points are $300-$800. Sale will be from 30-70% off - look for the sample sale rack for best buys.

525 Seventh Avenue @38th St.
Suite 1709
Thursday October 22, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, October 23, 9 am - 5:30 om

July 25-Aug. 7: Sale at Designer Resale

Semi-Annual Summer Sale
Saturday, July 25 - Friday, August 7
Designer Resale, 324 E. 81st St. (212-734-3639)
Gentlemen's Resale, 322 E. 81st St. (212-734-2739)
20%-70% off famous designer brands for women & men.
20% off selected jewelry.

...and remember, I successfully "consigned" some shoes here, and you can too! Just make sure you have top brands or you will be rejected mercilessly.

Spanx for Men

Spanx for Men

Paul Smith Sale Shop in Bklyn - CUTTING TO THE BONE!

Right from the New York Times' "Urban Eye:"

It’s men’s fashion week in Milan, but it’s discount month in Brooklyn. The Paul Smith Sale Shop in Williamsburg — where prices start at least 30 percent off — is cutting even deeper; everything from bathing suits to striped shirts, plus women’s and children’s ware, is marked down an additional 70 percent. Paul Smith’s clothes “have always been crisp, dressy, optimistic and unafraid of color,” Mike Albo writes. “He not only made it cool to wear shirts with vibrant prints, suits with purple linings, ties with floral patterns but also made it masculine.” And now he’s made it cheaper.

For the Boys: Hugo Boss Sale - One Day Only (6/24)

PSI from Nancy Brenner:

As a public service to all the men who asked for intel on dressing their best - today is your lucky day! Suits for Hugo are $329.99 or 3 for $899.99 and they are beauties. Sorry I don't have pics - no cameras allowed. If suits are beyond your budget, instantly upgrade your wardrobe with a polo for $34.99, a dress shirt for $39.99 (or 3 for $99.99). If you're a sharp dresser, I don't have to tell you what kind of once-in-a-lifetime prices these are - men who aren't sharp dressers - just yet - this is your shopportunity! These shirts normally retail from $125-$175. And each suit usually retails anywhere from $695-$1095. Jeans are $49. Shoes - $79 or 2 for $139. Always spilling something on your tie? Get one for $34.99 or splurge on 3 for $89.99. Men who don't like shopping - be brave - it's as civilized as tea at high noon. No hair pulling. No grabbing. No line for the mirror - you can have it all to yourself. If you guys can handle baseball games, wrestling matches, the U.S. Open or the MTA during rush hour - this will be like taking a nap, but waking up looking much better. Impress your boss, your date, or even your pet Lab - just go!
317 W. 33rd St., nr. Eighth Ave. Today (Wednesday), 9a–5p.

Century 21: Men's Suits on Sale, April 16-19

Century 21