KIBITZ/HOMME

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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The Ernst Benz by John Varvatos timepieces have officially been released.  The Limited-Edition ChronoScope will be numbered and limited to 250 watches per variation. The watch will retail for $6,800 on exotic straps and available exclusively at John Varvatos boutiques nationwide.available exclusively at John Varvatos boutiques nationwide.  A must have if your as much of a JV fan as I am.

The focus of the “Ernst Benz by John Varvatos Limited-Edition ChronoScope” is on vintage-inspired design, and the timepiece will be initially released in two dial design variations—vintage black and vintage anthracite.

“I have collected vintage watches for years because of their intricate design and architecture,” Varvatos said in a media release. “It was a natural next step to create my own special timepiece with Leonid Khankin translating my design philosophy and blending my aesthetics intricately into the watch components.”

The ChronoScope also features “contrast finishing,” as the case is crafted in brushed stainless steel and the bezel, pushers and crown are finished in polished stainless steel. Exotic skin straps, including alligator, crocodile, bison and calf in Ernst Benz’s aviator design, will be custom-made with special colors and finishes exclusive to the collection. In addition, Varvatos has designed a custom leather watchcase to house the timepiece.

Source: National Jeweler Network

Source: John Varvatos

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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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“The new Tom Ford collection is a new world of menswear built on a vision of deeply personalized luxury. The collection offers the finest quality products made in Italy be artisan craftsman, in a complete world of high level Men’s ready to wear and made to measure clothing. The head to toe collection includes tailored suiting , hand crafted footwear, stitched bags, monogrammed luggage, shirts, ties, outerwear, small leather goods and accessories.

As you will see in the pictures below the muted colors are taking a back seat as the return of color is imminent. It is as usual a more complimentary fit for the slimmer guy due to the collection’s emphasis on tailoring. It is interesting to note that as well as of course designing the whole collection, Tom Ford actually did the whole photo shoot for it as well.”
- AJ of Style Nerds

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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Sean P. Diddy Combs did the damn thing with the Sean John sketches for the President-Elects Inauguration day (January 20th) attire.  Out of all the sketches this is one of my favorite.  I think the Classic Single-Button White Dinner Jacket, White Shirt, Black Bow-tie, Pocket Square and Trousers are killer.  See all of the Inauguration Sketches on the New WWD Men’s Website.

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“TSE has become a shopper’s delight by offering the largest selection of cashmere, as well as superfine wool, silks, cottons, fashion knits, wovens, classics, outerwear, and accessories. All will be available at wholesale prices or below. Average prices range from $50-$250 for sweaters, and $50-$200 for pants. At this sale you will find items from TSE Women, Men, tsesay, along with a great selection of accessories. Merchandise will be re-stocked throughout the week.”

Men’s superfine cashmere classic crewnecks & v-necks now $125, orig. $495
Women’s cashmere shaped classic crewnecks and v-necks now $140, orig. $395
Women’s wool suiting straight legged pants now $120, orig. $575

Date:
Saturday, December 13th – Wednesday, December 17th; 9am-7pm

Location:
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001
917-606-6795

Payment Type:
VISA/AMEX/MC – NO CASH, NO CHECKS
Strollers not permitted.

Source: Top Button, Soiffer Haskin

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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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Anything that any creative, high fashion Hipster-Artist-Musician needs in their wardrobe can be found at Cry Wolf.  Cry Wolf should be on the top of your must-go-to list boutiques. If you cant make it to the boutique; log on to their online-shop, its just been updated with new items.  Check out the Sale items while you’re on.

Cry Wolf
111 St. Marks Place
New York, NY 10009
(212) 995-9653

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Your favorite men’s & women’s designers at below wholesale prices… truly recession chic.

BBLESSING
BLACK SHEEP & PRODIGAL SONS
CHRONICLES OF NEVER
DIGBY & IONA
FREMONT

Date:
Thursday & Friday, December 4th & 5th; 10AM – 7PM
Saturday, December 6th; 12Noon – 6PM

Location:
Archetype Showroom & Gallery
676 Broadway, 2nd Floor
(Btwn Great Jones and Bond St)
New York, NY 10012

For more information call 212-529-1407 or email may@archetypeshowroom.com

Source: Fresh off of Facebook from a friend of mine.

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Tying a Bow Tie…

I’ve been struggling with this for some time now. The constant tying and untying, sweating, arms getting tired and the unnecessary frustration. Whether we like it or not, its something we should all learn how to do at some point in our lives. Thanks to You Tube I finally figured it out. I found some really simple and detailed videos that made it quick and sweat less for me. Hope this helps…

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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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It’s getting cold and Sanyo Men’s outerwear collection is having a very luxurious sample sale coming up at the end of this week, perfect timing!  Take a look, you can never have too much when it comes to outerwear.

Dates:

October 23-24
Thursday, October 23rd; 8:30pm-6pm
Friday, October 24th; 9pm-5pm

Location:

Sanyo Fashion House
525 Seventh Avenue, Suite 904
New York City, NY

For more information, call: (212) 869-2990.

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It looks like now is a great time to stock up on a few beautiful Italian silk ties at Portolano’s sample sale. Portolano will have a large selection of Small Leather Goods, 100% Handmade Italian Silk Ties, Cashmere Sweaters and Accessories in coordinated hat, glove and scarf sets.

Dates:

Monday-Friday, October 27-31; 10am-6pm

Location:

15 West 37th Street, 11 Floor
New York City, NY

For more information call: (212) 719 4403.

No refunds or exchanges.

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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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