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Halloween Menswear Sales Roundup

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Halloween Sale

Here at Fashion Raid we have been figuring out how we want to post general site/store menswear sales that are worth checking out but might not have obvious “must buy” pieces that we normally highlight in our posts. Whether it’s a dedicated page for rotating sales, a section on the homepage, or posts like this one, we’ll still only be posting real sales. No one cares about the sale Brooks Brothers or Jcrew runs every week, and we won’t be posting that junk.

Without further ranting, here is a list of worthy sales to checkout this Halloween:

24S: 24s.com is offering an extra 20% off Sale items, with items already marked up to 70% off. Code: TAKE20. Brands include AMI, Balenciaga, Casablanca, Common Projects, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy.

Blue And Cream: 25% off Sitewide(with possible exclusions), including Sale section. Code: SPOOKY

Century21: Century21 is going out of business. They are not longer selling items online but discounts have been progressively getting bigger in stores. You can check the website for the current offers and to find a store near you.

Deliberti: Deliberti has not been shipping to North America recently but they’ve just opened it back up to shoppers in the US and Canada. Extra 20% off Sale items with Code: EXTRA20 and 20% off New Arrivals with Code: HW20

Eleonorabonucci: Extra 30% off Sale items, automatically applied in cart. Also, Extra 20% off New Arrivals with Code: HAL20

Playground Shop: Playground Shop is holding an online Warehouse Sale, with items priced at 1/3rd of their original retail price.

Saks off 5th: Extra 20% off orders of $100+ with Code: Get20. This is a sale they run occasionally, but not too often. They rarely will offer 25% off. These sales also stack with other promos they run, like 50% off select Suiting Separates.

Singolare: 25% off Sitewide, including Sale items. Code: HALW25

Svmoscow: Extra 25% off entire website, including Sale items already marked down up to 60% off. Code: NEWIN

Tags 24s, Blue and Cream, Century21, Deliberti, Eleonorabonucci, Playground Shop, Saks off 5th, Singolare, Svmoscow

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Paul Smith + John Elliott Sample Sales – NYC & Online

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260 Sample Sale is running two nice upcoming Sample Sales.

Paul Smith Sample Sale

Paul Smith starts on November 3rd until November 8th in NYC. These sales typically have a good variety of all the various Paul Smith lines; Mainline, PS, etc.

It is being held at 260 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10001

11/3/2020: Tuesday: 11AM – 8PM

11/4/2020: Wednesday: 10AM – 7PM

11/5/2020: Thursday: 10AM – 7PM

11/6/2020: Friday: 10AM – 8PM

11/7/2020: Saturday: 10AM – 8PM

11/8/2020: Sunday: 10AM – 5PM

John Elliott Sample Sale

The John Elliott Sale is being held online. These sales have been hit or miss with pricing, but be prepared for items to sell quickly if the prices are right. The sale starts at 10am on November 4th, but we suggest checking the website a few minutes before, as they sometimes go live up to 10 minutes early.

Sale will open at 10:00am EST on November 4th

Sale will close at 11:59pm PST on November 8th

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Up to 75% off at Sivasdescalzo Sale – New Price Drops

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Just a few moments ago Sivasdescalzo increased the discounts on their sale items. Items are up to 75% off and there are some nice brands and items on sale. Check out a few of our picks below.

Casablanca Silk Tennis Shorts

Casablanca’s Silk Tennis Shorts are a staple of the brand and here is a good chance to try them out – Size Large – 136 Euros

Casablanca Apres Soiree Formal Tracksuit Trousers

Another Casablanca item, these are a pair of ‘Tracksuit’ cut trousers in beautiful color of 100% Italian Wool. Size Small or Large only 75 Euros

Needles Rebuild Wide 7 Cut Shirt

Needles Rebuild Wide 7 Cut Shirt – This one is One Size fits all, and the store doesn’t show you the exact shirt you will be getting (each one is unique and made of different pieces of other shirts) but it’s a good price, 122 Euros

John Elliott Double Dye University Long Sleeve Tshirt

John Elliott Double Dye Tshirt for 70% off. Size Medium or Large available

Adidas Ultraboost DNA

There is a lot of Adidas on sale, including multiple pairs of Ultraboosts. We like this floral and embroidered pair available in sizes 8 through 9.5 for 64 Euros

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The Elder Statesman Archive Sale Review

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The Elder Statesman Tie Dye Cashmere Tshirt Red

The Elder Statesman recently held their first Archive Sale. Unfortunately this website was still in the building process when the sale opened so we were not able to share it with you, but this will serve as a guide and reference for future sales, and as a general review of some of The Elder Statesman’s products.

If you are unfamiliar with the brand, they are known for making high end luxury cashmere goods. We think their cashmere sweaters are the best on the market in terms of quality and style. There may be some nicer fabrics from brands like Loro Piana but they are usually rather basic, and even more expensive for what you are getting. The Elder Statesman gives you incredibly soft cashmere in interesting styles. They also make cashmere accessories, as well as nice shirts and jackets, among other things.

Their recent Archive sale, the first they’ve ever held, opened at elderstatesmanarchive.com on September 15th, though there was a pre-access for those who signed up, opening on September 14th with password “statesman”.

They offered an impressive amount of product, both newer and older styles. The newer items were more expensive, but the items that were from a few seasons prior were available for great prices. Not all staple pieces were available, but some were. Picasso sweaters, graphic sweaters, all kinds of accessories; There was something for everyone, both men and women.

The best deals we found were on non-cashmere or cashmere blend items. Some items were up to 80% off, and maybe more. The 100% cashmere items were closer to 50% off, some less, and some up to 70% off. Below is a rundown of our purchases and how much they cost. All were great deals, especially the silk shirts and the felt sweater, which is a particularly amazing item.

The Elder Statesman Silk Betony Camp Collar Spider Webs Button Down Shirt

These silk shirts were one of the highest discount items available in the sale. The retail price was near $750, maybe more. During the archive sale it was available for $125. It’s high quality silk in a camp collar cut shirt with a spider web pattern.

The Elder Statesman Silk Betony Camp Collar Javanese Floral Button Down Shirt

Another silk shirt in a “Javanese Floral” design. This one was also $125

The Elder Statesman Alex Israel Sky Printed Felt Sweater

This is by far the nicest piece of the group. The retail price for these felt cashmere blend sweater / sweatshirts is around $2,200. During the archive sale they were $250, and they were worth every penny. The Elder Statesman always uses high quality cashmere, but this blend which is 80% cashmere feels like a cloud. This print is especially nice, based on Alex Israel’s Sky Backdrop artwork. Technically a unisex piece, it fits a bit relaxed, like many of the brand’s pieces. They also had a thermal print which was very nice.

The Elder Statesman Cashmere Blend Tshirts

The sale had a good amount of Tshirts in both Cotton, Cotton/Cashmere, and Cashmere/Silk Blends. The Elder Statesman ‘Favorite’ Tshirts are their nicest, which are 85% Cashmere and 15% Silk. The Cotton/Cashmere Tshirts were the best deal, and the fabric is nearly as nice as the more expensive Cashmere/Silk versions. This black one was a steal for $65, while the ‘Magic Rings’ versions below were $125.

The Elder Statesman Dip Dye Fleece Sweatshirt

Here is a 100% Cotton sweatshirt in a maroon dip dye pattern. It’s a nice soft fleece, though the sleeves are very long. This was $85

The Elder Statesman Whirlwind Denim Jacket and Shirt + Dress

There were a number of pieces in the ‘Whirlwind’ pattern, including this denim jacket. $225

They also had this short sleeve work shirt for $155. While the denim jacket above is TTS, slightly oversized, this shirt is massive. It fits more like an XL than a Medium.

There was also a raw silk long sleeve shirt version, which was $250. Unfortunately, they accidentally sent a shirt dress version. Photos included below to show the fabric, which is substantial and almost flannel like

Now, we must mention that The Elder Statesman’s customer service has been spotty. We contacted them about one order we placed, which was for about $1,400, 12 days after the order was placed with no sign of it shipping (a subsequent smaller order had shipped almost a week before). Two days later we got an email about some of the items being out of stock; It’s unclear whether this email was a response to our initial inquiry or they just coincidentally finally got around to emailing us. They were very helpful and even provided some photos of some possible replacement items they had available. Once sorted, the order shipped soon after.

Sadly, our emails about the dress being sent incorrectly have gone unanswered since October 3rd, almost 20 days ago. A follow up was sent directly to the person who helped with the other order, but that was 6 days ago with no response. We are in a unique situation these days, but these wait times are rather excessive. For such a high end and expensive brand, I’d expect better service, even for an Archive sale.

At the end of the day, the sale was a great one. The products The Elder Statesman offers are all beautiful and it’s rare that they are available for the prices seen in the Archive Sale. They previously had a lower end line, ‘Tyro’ by TES but it doesn’t seem like they produce it anymore. They used less cashmere, either a blend or even alpaca or cotton. Some of it can be found on the secondary market, but if you’re able, The Elder Statesman stuff is well worth seeking out. You’d have to be very well off to afford it at retail, but don’t pass up a good sale.

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Diesel Black Gold Suede Leather Jacket and more over 80% off at Glamood

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Diesel Black Gold Laskai Suede Leather Jacket

Glamood is having an extra 30% off all Diesel items; We recommend sticking with the Black Gold items which is the upper end line they manufacture. There is a no brainer purchase in our opinion, this Diesel Black Gold Blue Suede Leather Laskai Jacket in Sizes 50 and 52. It fits true to size. Marked down to 210 euros, which is about $245, off a retail price of $1,400. It’s a great jacket in a beautiful color. High quality with a nice weight to it. Check that out, and the rest of the Black Gold items here.

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Second Round of Yoox Friends and Family – Part 2

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We already told you two days ago that there were still some nice items left from the Yoox Friends and Family Sale, but they’ve just announced a “Second Round” of the sale. It looks like they’ve restocked some things, but that could be a glitch. Check out our previous posts just in case, we saw some of these items back on the site. And of course, some fresh picks below.

AMI Derby Shoes in Suede – Size 12 – $122

Barena Trousers in what looks like a Prince of Wales pattern. Very nice pair of pants, direct from Mr Porter. Sizes 54 and 56 – $79

The first of two good buys for bigger guys, Boglioli Cool Wool Suit in Dark Brown – Size 56/46 for $130

Next a Givenchy Suit in Size 52 – $235

A Haider Ackermann Robe Jacket in Rayon – Size Medium – $260

Lastly, a very nice selection of Isaia Suits in a few different sizes for under $600

Tags AMI, Barena, Boglioli, Givenchy, Haider Ackermann, Isaia, Yoox

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Helmut Lang, Reigning Champ, Reiss up to 89% off at Nordstrom Rack

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A huge round of sale markdowns this morning at Nordstrom Rack. We definitely suggest browsing all brands you are interested in, but here are some standouts. Shop quickly while there is still a good selection of sizes left.

The Helmut Lang section features a floral shirt jacket, some cropped wool trousers, and even a jacket or two.

They have a great selection of Reigning Champ Hooded Sweatshirts for a price that won’t be beat. Still sizes left!

Lastly, a brand we might not highlight too often as they aren’t quite high end, but they still make some decent clothes and have usually have some interesting pieces. There is a lot of Reiss on Nordstrom Rack right now for almost 90% off.

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Fresh Yoox Price Drops

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We’re seeing new price drops get marked down on Yoox this morning as we speak. As the Friends & Family sale marked the end of a sale season for Yoox, we are beginning new with smaller discounts, up to 40% off. The price drops today may push that to 50% off, or perhaps a different sale will be announced, likely in a couple hours from now. As such, we haven’t found any incredible deals, but we have found some holdovers from the Friends & Family sale. You might not be able to find them on the website, but we have them here!

Maison Martin Margiela Future Sneakers in Low White – Size 13 – $140

Bottega Veneta Windowpane Double Breasted Wool Blazer – Size 48 Here is a good place to point out that the Yoox Retail Prices are not necessarily accurate. This item was originally on Mr. Porter and was likely around $2,000

Raf Simons x Adidas Ozweego Sneakers in Black Belgium Colorway – Small Sizes, 4.5 through 7.5 – $139

And here is the White USA version, up to size 8.5

Buttero Suede Boots – Size 9 – $69

AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Track Trousers – Size Small – $43

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Maas & Stacks Closing – One Last Sale

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Maas & Stacks has sadly announced that they are closing. The San Francisco based store is the latest to succumb to a rough retail climate, hinting that they hope to return in some form in the future. Until then, they are holding one last sale. You can find the selection here. The prices are not exactly blow-out level quite yet, but we’ll be sure to post updates if this changes.

For the time being, we think the best deals are on Stephan Schneider, Sunspel, and Our Legacy.

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Grailed Fee is now 9% – Is it still worth selling there?

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Grailed has recently faced some backlash from users after raising their fee / commission to 9%. We’re going to breakdown whether that fee is reasonable, or whether you’re better off selling on Ebay or StockX.

Let’s start with the obvious, that 9% fee. It was raised on August 12th, 2020 from 6%. In an attempt to explain the increase, Grailed stated that they have been spending a lot of money on authenticating items, and that they will be investing further in improving the site for sellers. We’ll discuss authentication in detail below, and we don’t have any new major seller features yet. So how does this 9% fee stack up?

Ebay is the most obvious competitor to compare against. Ebay has been charging a 10% fee for quite a while, and Paypal charges 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction = 12.9% + 30 cents. With their new Managed Payments format, that number will now be 12.35% + 30 cents. Grailed’s 9% + 2.9% and 30 cent Paypal fee equates to 11.9% + 30 cents. That’s less than half a percent difference, in favor of Grailed. But here’s the kicker; Ebay offers discounted shipping labels. Depending on your method of shipping, USPS labels will usually cost you about 15-40% less than what you’ll be paying if you purchase a label through Paypal. This means it is most likely that your fees will be higher when selling on Grailed than on Ebay once you account for shipping. However, you can also use a third-party shipping site to get the discounted rate, regardless of whether you sell on Ebay or Grailed. PirateShip is our suggestion, and they make it easy to ship with USPS or UPS.

But we’re not finished. At the end of 2019 Ebay eliminated final value fees for items sold for over $100 in the Athletic Shoes category; Yes, that means 0% fee for sneakers that you sell for over $100! This is a huge advantage for Ebay over Grailed. *2022 Update* As of January 19, 2022, Ebay has reinstated a final value fee for sneakers. For Sneakers over $100 in value, the fee is 8%. While this is a huge disappointment, there is no additional Paypal fee, so the 8% fee is about 3% less than the fee you’ll pay for selling on Grailed.

Even if you went an easier route with StockX, they charge 9.5% (or less) and you don’t even have to pay to ship your shoes, they provide a label, which means they are definitely cheaper than the Grailed fee as well. Plus, StockX physically authenticates every pair of shoes that gets sold on the platform. Do you know who does not physically authenticate ANY items?

That’s right, Grailed. The first thing you should know is that Grailed does not personally inspect any items. This means that a seller could easily use photos of a legit item but ship you a fake. This can happen on any platform, of course, but Grailed is the only one with the lack of integrity to claim an item has been authenticated without ever actually seeing it. StockX will catch most fake items, while Ebay will not, but nor will they ever claim to be able to verify an item as authentic.

And we’re still not done. Grailed’s “authentication” process is a combination of human and machine moderation. They do not make it clear what percentage of items are reviewed by humans, or how they determine which items to tag “Digitally Authenticated,” but they do claim every item is reviewed. We have come across some oddities which are cause for concern.

Here is a listing we came across when it was first listed. This was a listing from a user with no feedback, selling an expensive sweater from The Elder Statesman, and only using stock photos from the brand’s own website. The Grailed authentication page details what is considers a “high-risk” item and this certainly meets the criteria. How it was possibly authenticated is beyond comprehension. The seller has subsequently added some real photos, but the listing was posted and remained authenticated for two weeks while it only had the stock photos.

Here’s another we randomly came across, nearly a year after this article was originally written. One stock photo from a seller with no feedback, yet it is somehow “Digitally Authenticated.” To put any trust in this process would be unwise.

Here is one of many Travis Scott burgers from McDonalds we saw posted when it was first released. I wonder how these made it through the filter if every item is reviewed?

Is the Grailed Authentication process good? No. Is it better than nothing? Maybe. Is it a complete waste of time and resources for them? Absolutely. At the end of the day, it’s a worthless service, and the time and money would be better spent elsewhere. It’s terribly misleading to potential buyers and a real shame if the cost of this service contributed to them deciding to increase their fee. It’s even worse considering that they certainly must know that this service doesn’t provide any real value and is probably only being provided as a marketing tool and a way for them to justify charging sellers more money.

So it is still worth using Grailed? While Ebay has its own flaws, Grailed no longer offers any real advantage to sellers since raising the Grailed fee. Ebay also still has a much bigger user base. It’s up to you to determine whether to continue selling at one or both sites, but we have made made our argument and we rest our case.

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