Thomas Pink: Free Custom Fit Shirt for Men & Women

Nancy Brenner in action at the Thomas Pink pop-up store in Rock Center!:

Thomas Pink Shirts, $175-$270 value for free! For men and women. Rockefeller Center near the ice skating rink big black pop-up store. Expect at least an hour wait. Fifty people waiting on line already at 9:30 am- for a 10 am start. Drew a mix of tourists, businessmen and people who just walked by and saw the line. A friend told me he was taken at 10:40, line was growing, but moving. Expect at least an hour wait - go off-peak. Six people measuring for both men and women - neck and arms. Men's choices included classic, slim or evening shirt for a tuxedo, women had a choice between classic and slim fit. White collar or herringbone - french or buttons. Free stays too. No line for free coffee or shoe shine. And free delivery -- shirts will be Fed-Exed within 10 days.
Beats waiting on line for a sample sale and pulling out your credit card - or walking away empty handed!

custo barcelona shirt at auction

In the spirit of the paternal grandfather I never met, I thought I'd try my own auction for anyone interested in this worn, but in fine condition, Custo Barcelona top.

If you are not familiar with Custo, it's a Spanish company that creates clothing akin to wearable pop art. I bought several pieces at the now closed Aaron's in Brooklyn and am now ready to pass this one shirt on to an eager taker.

I have to say that the sizing is a bit on the small side for us giant Americans, and one of the reasons I've decided to part with this top is that it is frankly too short on me. But for those of you who are Custo collectors, or 5' 5" or shorter, this may be the item for you!

Just public comment or send me a private email (schoolied@gmail.com) with your "bid" and I shall award the highest figure!

Chicago: Clothes I Bought at noir & michelle tan

So in addition to scoring a pair of the arguably best-fitting jeans (Levi's) ever at new'd (it's a resale shop with truly amazingly new-looking apparel) for about $34, I also got the above skirt-that-doubles-as-a-cape (for when you are needed as a stand-in superhero in a crunch) at michelle tan, and the fun fluorescent greenish yellow off-the-shoulder scoop neck top at noir.

The skirt is by ming, a Hong-Kong based design outfit that offers some interesting pieces. This one has dual functions and includes some interesting styling and details (e.g. red thread). Since it's made of poly+wool, I got it at the decent price of $87 (it is the off-season after all).

The top, by Rubber Ducky was basically the only thing that fit my body in this store better suited for a 23 year old. However, the salesgirl was fun, interested and helpful...so I bought something. See how effective real customer service can be?

Lands' End: Searsucker Sport Shirt

I bought my dad a green striped short-sleeved searsucker sport shirt for Father's Day from Lands' End, but I wouldn't give it to him until he said, "short-sleeved searsucker sport shirt" 10 times fast. He's still trying.

Meanwhile, it looks like they've sold out of the green stripe - but you can still get the blue for $24.50.

(Some) Success at Calypso Sample Sale

So I actually went to Calypso sale yesterday - and yes, I even waited on line to get in! So you know I was on a mission, amidst my "glamour grieving"....

I found that this one wasn't as good as the October sale - the location (dark dank room), the merchandise (not as much), the prices (more expensive). However, I did come out of there with a skirt from Yesterday Never Dies, a top from Sophia Kokosalaki, and a lacey jacket from Suzie Kondi - regularly $795 for $110.

So today is the last day the sale is on - so dodge raindrops and get yourself down there, why not?