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Bloomingdale’s Big Brown Bag Sale – Extra 20% off

May 25, 2012 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Bloomingdale’s Sale:  Take an extra 20% off with BIGBAG20

Free shipping doesn’t kick in until $150.  Sale prices and code expire Monday 5/28/12.

If a sale happens on the web, and everyone took the day off from work, does the tree make a sound?  Bloomingdale’s isn’t really known for throwing mind-bending affordable sales, but this one is unusually decent.  Apply the extra 20% off code BIGBAG20 and it’s worth a quick look, even if the prices with that extra discount are still steep.  Time to stop wasting time on this day where if you actually are at work, you’re most likely wasting time:
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Frye Walter in Tan or Brown – $166.88 ($298)
KALI MA!

Good.  Grief.  Made in the USA.  They look quite a bit like the Alden Indy.  Only they’re at an attainable price (albeit a splurge for most).  Again, Made in the USA.  Lots of sizes.  Update: Browns are gone, tans are going fast.  Guess you guys did like these a bit.  Extremely tempting.

 

Ecoalf Porto Weekend Duffel bag – $160.00 ($250)
On the smaller side.

The eco part = the nylon exterior is made from recycled “discarded fishing nets.”  Pretty basic, but pulls off the brown + black combo extremely well.  1857 cubic inches, so, it’s not the biggest thing.

 

Ecoalf London Computer Brief – $121.60 ($190)
15" long.

Another bag from the style leader in recycled fishing net gear.  Has that same soft looking nylon, and this would have been perfect for this post over here.

 

Grayers Todd French Terry Cardigan – $27.00 ($95)
Under $30 is plenty fine.

It’s a little warm this time of year to wear during the day, but on those rare cool mornings, it might be your go to for heading to the gym, or for wandering out to get the paper.

 

The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Suede and Leather Venetians – $98 ($175)
Sizes are getting limited in the pebbled leather.

Not everyone’s style, but they’re made in Italy for Bloomingdale’s, and their house brand has a real good reputation.  Doesn’t ship free.

 

WANT Les Essentials de la Vie Cotton Weekender – $200 ($395)
"WANT" is the brand, not the personal desirability factor.

Made from organic cotton, so, maybe it’s tasty?  A sizable 2880 cubic inches of space.  That’s not enormous, but that’s good and big for a weekend bag.  Not a traditional duffel looking shape, but more of a big ol’ tote looking thing.  Leather handles and bottom.

 

Men’s store at Bloomingdale’s Cashmere Mock Button Neck – $70.80 ($295)
Charcoal and size medium is the only option left.

Sorry fellas, just down to size Medium.  Probably won’t last all that long despite it being out of season for wear.  Cashmere, was pushing $300, and just charcoal left.  *Update: sold out.  Cue The Price Is Right loosing horn.

 

The Splurge:  Paul Smith – $93.60 ($195) & Bally Card Cases – $80.00 ($125)
A little color that goes a long way.

Unique.  Expensive even with the discount.  Might make a nice present for the guy who has everything but is still lugging around a fat friggin’ wallet wherever he goes.  Again, expensive even with the discount.

 

The Splurge Part II: Buccellati “Oak” Sterling Cuff Links – $182.00 ($325)
Has an early 20th century luxury feel.

Say you’re looking for a splurge of a gift.  Maybe for a true pal who’s going to be your best man.  Or, your friend is getting married and they’d like to get their husband-to-be a wedding present.  Or, someone just graduated law school.  Whatever the case, if the potential recipient appreciates a classic, almost antique style, then these might be up his alley.  Sterling silver, made in Italy, and that incredible texture/filigree creates a pair of oak leaves on each hub.

The Bloomingdale’s Big Brown Bag sale and the extra 20% off code BIGBAG20 end Monday 5/28/12.

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes Tagged With: Alden Indy, Big Brown Bag, Bloomingdale's, brief, Cufflinks, drivers, duffel, Frye, Work Bag

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Comments

  1. Jessy says

    May 25, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Those boots are very very nice. 

  2. Marshall Lilly says

    May 25, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    I noticed at the top of the page that you can get 10% off if you sign up to receive emails.  Anyone know if that can be used in conjunction with the 20% off code?  If so, then you’ve really got something here…

  3. APB says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I’m happy to see Frye get some love. I have a pair of their boots – American made, Goodyear welt, affordable, comfortable, stylish – and they’re an everyday necessity from fall to spring; yet nobody ever mentions Frye anywhere. Is it because J. Crew has so foisted Red Wings and Alden on us that they’ve gone so uncelebrated? I won’t get these because I already have a pair, but I would absolutely recommend them to anybody who’s int he market. Give Frye some love!

  4. BenR says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Those Frye boots are stunning. To me, they look better than the Alden Indy, for a fraction of the price, and Frye’s reputation is just as solid as Alden or Red Wing (though perhaps not among the StyleForum types). The tan is a lovely color, too.

  5. d00 says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:43 AM

     Any tips on sizing?  Not much information found using a simple google search..

  6. SolefulStrut says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:58 AM

     I concur; they are far more attractive than the Alden’s.  Le sigh…another time.

  7. ChrisReetz says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    The boots are getting a lot of love. I’m jumping on the bandwagon. On my want list.  Have a great Memorial weekend gents.  

  8. Rodney Dean says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I jumped on the boots. Didn’t wake up thinking I would spending $170 before breakfast.

    Right after I purchased them in 9.5, I went back and that size was gone. Now only 11 and 11.5 are left. Still scared I’m gonna get an email saying they are out.Also got some LL Bean Signature blucher mocs 20% off.Happy Memorial Day sales weekend!

  9. Max says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Those are the best-looking cuff links I’ve ever seen!

  10. Gsrgrachi says

    May 25, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    That black laptop bag looks good except for the written label in the top right. A shame.

  11. APB says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    They run a bit big. I went a half size down and they were a perfect fit.

  12. Drew Conway says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    I woke up at 5:30a PST and there were only sizes 9.5 and above available. When Joe posted this at 1:20a, he said “Lots of sizes available.” Are people really buying stuff in between 1a and 5:30a???

  13. -K says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    weird – link in article says the darker brown is sold out, but when i searched for other Frye shoes, I think they can be found here:?

    http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/frye-walter-boots?ID=593098&CategoryID=8547#fn=BRAND%3DFrye%26spp%3D12%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D19

  14. Joe says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Looks like they’re gone still?  I went direct to the bloomingdale’s site, to the sale section, filtered by brand, and yeah, just the tan are left.

  15. Joe says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    So 9.5 and bigger?  Those are pretty common sizes.  I can’t recall if they had every size, but they had plenty when this got written up.  

    But I hear you.  Things can go fast though, especially if there’s limited stock, and those Frye boots are (were) a heck of a deal.  One thing to also keep in mind is that 5:30a PST is 8:30 on the east coast, and a lot of people are at work by then.

  16. Guest says

    May 25, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I found the cufflink jackpot @ meritline.com – all under $10! Just hope you dont get lead poisoning from all this junk from China. The only thing is it takes a couple weeks to arrive.

  17. D00 says

    May 26, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Great thanks. Good thing I pre-emptively ordered just in case it sold out

  18. Miguel Angel O. says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I bought 100 bux worth of cufflinks there…not bad quality. I mean theyre not top quality but they do the job, specially at the price.

  19. Cannon says

    September 12, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    The Frye boots look fantastic.

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