KIBITZ/HOMME

Earnest Sewn is gearing up for our seasonal sample sale!  Below are the details.  Hope you guys can make it out!  Great Denim at Recession-Proof prices.

·         Women’s five pocket boot-cut jeans regularly retailing for $198, now $80;
·         Women’s Tapered Cigarette Leg Jeans regularly retailing for $210, now $80;
·         Men’s Five Pocket Straight Leg Jeans regularly retailing for $210, now $80
·         Men’s and Women’s sample Jeans selling for $50
·         Men’s T-shirts regularly $62, now $20
·         Men’s button down shirts regularly $176, now $75
·         Kid’s denim regularly $150, now $50
·         Men’s & Women’s knits regularly $310, now $85

Location:
Earnest Sewn Showroom
71 Gansevoort Street 3rd Floor
New York, New York (Between Greenwich & Washington)
212-242-3414

Dates:
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 – Monday, February 23rd, 2009; 8am to 8pm

Payment accepted:
Cash, Amex, Discover, MC, Visa , JCB

Source: Earnest Sewn

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SOIFFER•HASKIN is having a Private Dunhill sale on Men’s Tailored Clothing, Sportswear, Furnishings and Accessories.  Also available are Watches, Cufflinks, Jewelry and the Famous Pens.

Dates:
Tuesday, February 17th – Friday, February 20th
Tuesday, February 17th – Friday, February 19th; 9AM – 6:30PM
Friday, February 17th; 9AM – 5PM

Location:
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street, NYC
For more information, call, (718) 747-1656

More Information/Rules:
Must have Photo ID to enter Building

Credit Cards Only (American Express, Visa or MasterCard) All Sales Final.

Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.

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SOIFFER•HASKIN is having a huge Tourneau private sale on famous brand name watches and a selection of fine jewelry both new and pre-owned.  This is pretty big, but just stay away from the Bell&Ross watches, they’re all mine!!!

Dates:
Saturday, Feb. 7th – Thursday, Feb. 12th: 9am-6:30pm Daily

Locatrion:
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street, NYC
(Just west of Penn Station, between 8th and 9th Avenues)
For more information, call, (718) 747-1656

More Information/Rules:
Must have Photo ID to enter Building

Credit Cards Only
(American Express, Visa or MasterCard) All Sales Final.

Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.

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One of my favorite boutiques in Brooklyn is having a major sample sale.  If you have gone to any of their sales in the past you know that we true consumers clean up shop.  especially since a lot of us haven’t really done any serious shopping in a while.  Have fun, enjoy Brooklyn and shop easy.

30%-75% OFF Men: Shipley & Halmos, Engineered Garments, A.P.C., Noah, Gilded Age, wings + horns, Unis, YMC, Obedient Sons, Rogues Gallery, Robert Geller, Chimala, M. Carter

Women: Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno, A.P.C., 3.1 Philip Lim, Loeffler Randall, Jeffrey Monteiro, Shipley & Halmos, Inhabit, Ulla Johnson, In God We Trust, Le Mont St. Michel, Borne, Mina Stone, Samantha Pleet, Myth & Ritual, A. Cheng, Lewis Cho, Valentine, A. Lawless, M. Carter, Doucette Duvall

Date & Time:
Wednesday, February 4th- Sunday February, 8th Wednesday, February 4th – Saturday, February 7th; 10:00am-8pm Sunday, February 8; 12:00-6:00

Location:
Stuart & Wright 85 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 718.797.0011

Payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard & AmEx

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Cashmere sweaters from $49.90 come but once a year at UNIQLO.

Visit our Soho Flagship to discover the luxury of this fine fiber in dozens of styles and colors for women and men. We have v-neck, crewnecks, turtlenecks, dresses, scarves, hoodies, gloves and more. All incredby soft and warmth at prices made for gift giving, be that for yourself or someone you want to warm up.

Location:
UNIQLO
546 Broadway, between Prince and Spring Streets

Special Holiday Hours:
Monday-Friday 10am to 9PM
Saturday 9AM to 10PM
Sunday 11AM to 9PM

Source: NY Mag, Uniqlo

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Brunico (Limited)
Price: $199.00

A great buy this winter, especially for us big and tall guys out there.  The Brunico is available for a limited time only. They’re been hand-crafted in Italy, incredibly soft leather, with a shearling lining inside and the distinctive metallic accents give this unique boot a contemporary edge. A perfect match for your slim/classic fit denim.

Source: Allen-Edmonds

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Ando

Price: $265

Since I started toting around this beauty, both Men and Women have been stopping me to ask: Who makes your bag? How much did it cost? And, Where did you purchase it? So… I decided to post and share it with the online community that I am so happy to be a part of. It was purchased the at Vinnie’s Styles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.  You can also purchase this beauty on the Matt & Nat Website.  The Ando bag is Eco-friendly, made with what I believe is recycled wool and “Coffee Chinese Paper.” It’s also extremely light, durable and easy on the skin (that last part was a joke, laugh).  You can tote it or carry it as a messenger.  I don’t mind if you get one because I’m on to a new Matt & Nat bag.  Check the Ando description below.

Matt & Nat Men’s Ando Bag Description

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THE BIG SALE! Dolce & Gabbana/D&G is having a 2 floor sample sale at the end of the month.  Get there fast, get there early.  You can’t do the ol’ last day shop around to get the extra percentage off, because I’m sure whatever you think your going to want will not be there.

Dates:

Monday, October 27th – Friday, October 31st
Monday, October 27th; 1pm-6pm
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 28th & 29th; 9am–6pm
Thursday, October 30th; 9am–8pm
Friday, October 31st; 9AM–5PM

Location:

The Metropolitan Pavilion
123 West 18th Street (4th and 5th floors)

Men’s & Women’s clothing and accessories.  For More Information call; (877) 703-4872.

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Sample sale time again!

I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing like a good sample sale during these days and times that gets my heart pumping and ready for some good old fashion unnecessary comfort sample shopping.  Makes you feel like your getting over on everyone.  Enjoy!

Hickey-Freeman as truly unique. A balance of skilled hand work and technological innovation combined with silhouettes of contemporary style and elegance make the Hickey Freeman name synonymous with superior quality.

Bobby Jones introduces the classic American luxury to the lifestyle of the sportswear consumer.  The sportswear features cutting edge, innovative materials; sharp, smart styling with an iconic motif.

Dates:

Sunday, October 26; 9am-6pm
Monday – Wednesday, October 27-29; 9am-6:30pm
Thursday, October 30th; 9am-5pm

Location:

317 West 33rd Street
New York City, NY

Visa, MasterCard, American Express cards only. No cash or checks accepted.  All sales final. No exchanges or returns. Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.  For more information call: (718) 747-1656

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Common Projects Achilles-Mid Patent Leather

The Cherry I Couldn’t Eat…

Fellas, have you seen these yet?  Well, I got the privilege to get up close and personal with them at the Seven New York Store in SoHo, NYC.  Just thought I might share them with you real quick seeing as how Common Projects only produces up to a size 46 UK (12 US) and your boy is a 48UK (14 US).  Any way go get em’ Pac-Man.

Get them @
Seven New York
115 mercer Street, NYC
646.654.0156

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It is that time again… Yes Loafer time.  Loafers aka “The Penny Loafers” are a must have during every Fall/Winter season.  They’re made of leather and are often worn in formal situations. They’re low, leather step-in shoes usually with moccasin construction and broad flat heels. They first appeared in the mid 1930s and have no shoelaces or buckles.  Penny Loafers, Tassel Loafers and the “Kiltie” variation, and even the double combination the “Kiltie Tassel Loafers” are all becoming accepted as semi-formal, but lace up shoes (wingtips, cap toe, or solid piece leathers) are still required for formal occasions.

I’ve been on the prowl for the perfect pair since mid summer and finally found the right pair for me, but throughout my search I found a few pairs that almost put my venture to a holt.  Look below, but look with caution.  You may want to replace the ole faithfuls with a pair of these after reading this.

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It’s time to give your denim time to breathe and get some Cords. Corduroy is a comfortable and durable cloth. The material is also used in the construction of (sport) jackets and shirts. The width of the cord is commonly referred to as the size of the wale. The lower the “wale” number, the thicker the width of the wale (i.e., 4-wale is much thicker than 11-wale). Wide wale is more commonly found on trousers; medium, narrow, and fine wale fabrics are usually found in garments used above the waist. In the past, clothes made from corduroy are considered casual and are usually favored in colder climates, but you know fashion; its all about the personality. Below is a list of some great fitting trousers.

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Man, there’s nothing more comfortable to wear towards the end of the Summer season than a pre washed button-down (other than a summer cashmere sweater, but that’s a whole nother post). This week I chose the Pre-washed button down because its classic and casual and feel good on the weekends and on those days you don’t want to wrap on the tie. Below are a few shirts I checked out while looking for the right fit. Throw it on with some jeans tucked out by day, and tuck them in and throw on a jacket by night.

J. Crew
A signature collection for naval wear. Looking for a nice shirt at the last second for a beach party? Walk into any J. Crew store and in 5 mins flat and walk right out with what you came for. They have a great full selection of worn-in clothing from blazers and Polo’s to trousers to cut off chino’s. Not to mention the right accessories to match. The shirts have a great slim fit with a smidgen of extra room in the chest area for you bench pressers. I’d even go as far to say grab a linen shirt while your at it.

Ralph Lauren
What can I say if you want great quality shirt at a good price R.L. is the collection you can depend on. Another plus is that R.L. Has big sizes.

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A.P.C. Apparel Woven Belt
Price: $65.00
Distinguished French clothing label APC has earned international distinction for its dark raw denim. This nautical inspired woven belt is the perfect compliment to your raw jeans.

Torino Leather Co. Italian Woven Multi Cotton Elastic
Price: $ 59.00
Genuine Italian woven cotton elastic. Tumbled harness leather trim with matching double keepers. Brass buckle has a satin nickel finish to complete this versatile belt. Complements a great pair of cargos or Khakis.

Robert Talbott Wool D-Ring Belt w/Leather Trim
Price: $145.00
This expansive Selection addresses a diversified lifestyle by offering belts in the finest quality leather and Traditional Patterns.  Pairs well with a pair of chinos.

J. Crew Grosgrain belt
Price: $39.50
Grosgrain acetate ribbon with shiny nickel Rectangular buckle.  A great companion for khaki shorts.

JoS. A. Bank Canvas-Backed Weekender Belt
Price: $59.50
Full grain Italian leather with rounded shiny nickel-tone buckle and leather loop.  Just like the Torino Woven Belt above, it complements a great pair of cargos or Khakis.

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