Visted the Men's Store at the Grove today. Left w/ a Harris Tweed blazer at 30% off. Wouldn't stack student discount, but will take it back to my local store in Vegas and try again. If not, still a decent deal.
Overall, was fairly impressed with the Men's Store offerings. Haven't ever seen a store like that. Also tried the o/w 484 selvege jean. Seemed alright, but extremely similar in fit to the Gap Skinny of 3 years ago that did very well (for half the price, nonetheless). Passed on that. Had quite a few Barbour Internationals at the store for $420 or so; selfishly, was quite pleased at having bought mine years ago for $150 on the forum. Hopefully even with Barbour in the #menswear sphere right now, post-Skyfall, it won't become an overly trite coat.
Lots of W+B, even some of the "archive" Thomas Mason shirts (extremely overpriced at $165 a piece for prints über-similar to their secret wash shirts). Had a decent suiting selection too. Staff overall seemed generally nice, although quite a few of the guys there were in obviously-over-tight sport coats, etc. Oh well.
Fun overall to experience, and managed a good jacket. Sean assisted me, and was one of the SA's who seemed more competent and knowledgable than your standard Holiday-help. Said that the store may be stocking Alden's actively come Jan/Feb.
