New Spring Arrivals, American Made Sportcoats, & More – The Thurs. Sales Handful

Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend or a bit earlier. Might not be some massive once a year event, but still worth a look. Those are what make up these handfuls. Five of the better sales, one for each finger, are below, plus bonus sales if need be. Included are a few picks worth pointing out. 

 

J. Crew: New Spring Arrivals + Extra 40% off Sale Items w/ GETSHOPPING

• Ludlow Fit Wide Lapel Suit Jacket in Navy or Harbor Blue – $425 (pants sold separately)
• Kenton Goodyear Welted Crepe Sole Suede Chukkas – $198
• Cotton-Linen Chino in 1040 fit (straight) or 779 fit (slim) – $79.50
• Cotton-Linen Cardigan – $118
• Cotton Shawl Collar Cardigan – $118
• Secret Wash Button Down Shirt in Indigo Check – $59.50 – $64.50
• Caspian Blue Italian Cotton Sportcoat in Ludlow or Crosby Fit – $228
• Kenton Crepe Sole Chelseas – $228

No, the new spring arrivals aren’t on sale. Yet. It’s only a matter of time though. And while it’s very early days in terms of the new spring releases, it looks like J. Crew is (so far) going for a three pronged approach: Crepe Soles, Cotton, and Wider Lapels. Yep, they appear to be making some of their Ludlow suits with the option of a 3.5″ lapel, which is more in line with Suitsupply and Spier & Mackay.

 

Bloomingdale’s: “Winter Break” Clearance Event

• The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Cashsmere V-Neck – $89 ($198) multiple colors
• The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Merino V-Neck – $39 ($88) multiple colors
• The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Merino Wool Henley – $49 ($98)
• The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Cashmere Earflap Baseball Cap – $59.50 ($88)
• The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s Ribbed Cashmere Cuff Hat – $47.60 ($68)

Here we are, at the post holiday clearance, where even the spendier department stores like Bloomingdale’s are slashing prices to clear the decks for spring. Lots of their in-house brand stuff is getting big time cuts. If you join up for their rewards/loyalty program (it’s free) shipping is free. Return shipping is free for everyone.

 

Timex: They’re now carrying the Red Wings… for less?

Todd Snyder charges $158 for the chrono, and $138 for the non chrono watches. Timex on the other hand (wrist?) charges $130 for the chrono, and $105 for the regular watches… So, know that. Carry on.

UPDATE: Annnnnnnnnnnd Timex has jacked the prices up to Todd Snyder levels this morning. Also, the current Timex 20% off code seems to exclude these things too, but might want to keep an eye on Timex for future codes that could, potentially be used on the Red Wing collection/ Thanks to Rob T. for the tip on the price correction.

 

Club Monaco: Extra 30% off Sale Items w/ New Additions

• Gitman Hopsack Sport Coat- $321.30 ($650)
• 120s Slim Fit Shirts in White Button Down or Bengal Stripe – $62.30 ($128)
• Cashmere Cap $48.30 ($98.40) multiple colors
• Suede Tretorn Sneakers – $41.30 ($95)
• Wool Blend Peacoat – $139.30 ($369)

And clearance season continues to roll on and on. It’s a bit of a splurge, but a made in the USA hopsack, partially lined sportcoat for not too far north of $300 isn’t a bad deal. Plus, it’s not final sale. No code necessary here.

 

B.R.: 40% off Reg. Price / Extra 50% off Sale Items w/ BRSTYLE

• “Traveler” 99% Cotton / 1% Elastane 5-pocket Pant – $53.70 ($89.50)
• Slim Gray Glen Plaid Sport Coat – $106.49 ($250)
• Suede Chelsea Boots in Sand or Olive – $118.80 ($198)
• Alexander Leather Chukka – $88.80 ($148)

Usual exclusions (BR Picks, leather apparel, etc…) apply. But BR, like J. Crew, is starting to roll out some of their spring collection. And unlike J. Crew, some of BR’s spring collection is getting this cut with the code. Those chino like 5-pocket “traveler” pants have some real potential, but just be aware that the fabric makeup in no way will stretch like their immensely popular traveler jean. Almost all cotton. Doesn’t mean they won’t be nice, but still, don’t expect a similar experience? Meanwhile, was it some sort of directive from the fashion gods that everyone makes a suede, crepe sole chelsea this year? These things are friggin’ everywhere.

 

BONUS: Guideboat: Extra 30% off Sale Items w/ 30MORE

• Sorel Caribou Boot – $90.30 FINAL ($170)
• Sanders & Sanders Made in England Chelsea Boot – $269.50 FINAL ($465)
• Made in Hungary Nubuck Gloves – $41.30 FINAL ($88)
• Sanders & Sanders Made in England Chukkas – $241.50 FINAL ($425)

Guideboat Co. is not. cheap. at. all. But they do carry some pretty spectacular stuff. Bummer about the shoes (and the rest of the sale section) being final sale right now. If there was an opportunity to return them in case they didn’t fit, then a few might be willing to invest. But final sale shoes = enormous risk.

 

BONUS II: Billy Reid Final Sale

• Bond Peacoat in light grey – $399 ($695)
• Indianola Suede Chukka – $149.50 FINAL ($395)
• Double Monk Strap – $199.50 FINAL ($395.50)
• Deerskin Rider gloves in Saddle or Black – $69 ($95)
• Astor Coat – $499 ($795)

Speaking of really nice stuff that’s not cheap… here we have Billy Reid. The good news is there are some seriously eye-popping price cuts (like that light grey bond peacoat.) The bad news? A lot of it is final sale. So tread carefully. But it doesn’t appear that ALL of it is final sale?

 

Also worth a mention:

• Allen Edmonds: They’re still running the $100 off regular price boots special.
• Nordstrom Rack: Speaking of AE, Nordstrom Rack still has the Kenilworth and once again has some Fairfax in Chili down to around $210.