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For those who might be interested in more sales, Brooks Brothers’ semi-annual sale starts on Monday, June 20th, and will go until Tuesday, July 5th. Discounts will go up to 40%. If you open a Brooks corporate account card (anyone can open one), you’ll also get an additional 15% off. 

Also on Monday, Brooks Brothers’ Black Fleece line will go on sale at Gilt at 12pm EST. Black Fleece, for those unfamiliar, is designed by Thom Browne and represents Brooks higher end, slightly more contemporary line. As with most of Browne’s designs, things fit slightly cropped. It’s unclear on what will be at the Gilt sale, but you can take a look at their website to see what designs have been made for this season. Of course, Gilt could also sell Black Fleece’s previous seasons too. If you’re not already a member of Gilt, you can use my invite link. I suspect the discounts at Gilt will be bigger than the ones at Brooks Brothers since they usually sell things at over a 50-60% discount. 

Lastly, Lands End Canvas’ summer sale is going on right now. I don’t see much there that I like, but I do think their line of Heritage shirts make for decent basics if you’re on a very tight budget. Use the code CANVASDEALS (pin: 6266) for free shipping on orders over $50. 

Jules B in the UK is having a pretty interesting sale right now. Of particular note are their selection of items by Gant, Anderson’s, and Barbour. I particularly like this Anderson’s suede belt (which also comes in navy) for $56; quilted Barbour jacket for $107; and cashmere Gant blazer with suede elbow patches for $267. All seem like great items for this coming fall season. 

Mr. Porter, one of my favorite online stores, just did a second round of reductions in their sale section. There’s some nice stuff by Ralph Lauren, John Smedley, Incotex, and Turnbull & Asser left, though most of the really great stuff got cleared out in their first round of deductions (two Drakes ties for yours truly). Take a browse if you have time. 

(hat tip to Doc Hu for the notice)

J Press Sale

J Press is having a sale right now, with discounts of up to 40% off. 

I think there are some good deals to be had. If you’re on the market for ties, I think their garza fina grenadines and knits, as well regimentals, would make for good buys. I also like their navy attache, wine surcingle belt, and collection of pocket squares. Additionally, if you think you might get the itch to buy a university scarf this fall, you might want to do it now while they’re on sale. 

For things that haven’t been marked down, punch in the code PSJUN11 at checkout to score some savings. 

Sale ends on the 16th. 

Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks, on May 5th. It’s unclear what the discounts will be, but you should expect them to range between 25% and 40%. If you open a Brooks Brothers corporate card, you’ll also get an additional 15% discount. Thus, there will be some good deals to be had. 

In searching for items for myself, I thought I’d write a bit about some items you might also want to consider. In addition to these linen shirts I covered last week, they also have other summer staples, such as a mariner striped sweater, cotton blazer, and some slim fit chinos. I also really like these glen plaid trousers, their pink OCBD, and this Gregory trench coat. 

I think chukka boots make for great year round wear, but I especially like them in the summer and fall seasons. Brooks has some that are a bit less blobby looking than Clarks desert boots, and I think at steep discount, they’re quite a steal. You can get them in calf leather, suede, or canvas. 

Lastly, I recommend taking a look at some of their accessories. This leather watchband is quite handsome, as is their engined-turned tie bar and plaid umbrellas. I also think every man should have an engine turned slide buckle. My father gave me his, and it has his initials engraved on it; it’s one of the nicest things you can pass on. They also have some of the best summer belts - a braided, surcingle, and woven-surcingle. I have the braided one and couldn’t be happier with it. 

Stop by a Brooks when you have time and see if anything strikes your fancy. If you do find something, ask a sales associate if they’ll hold it for you until the sale starts. I’ve had reasonably good luck with that strategy, and it’s a great way to make sure you get the items you want, at a price that’s affordable.