The week is cold. The weekend is pleasantly brisk.
Get ready for a night of ludicrous decadence from Belvedere Vodka (and a little wisdom from Wass Stevens here), along with 65% off some serious winter equipment from Parajumpers. Also, a gift-finder, artisanal cufflinks and tickets to see the Monaco Grand Prix, in case you want a little fresh air.
Your best shot at some exorbitant 18th century grape, Christie's wine and liquor auction benefits from a little legal loosening (fie to the teetotalers) that allows for the first wine and spirits auction since Prohibition. The good news: You get a shot at cracking the seal on some 200-year-old scotch. The bad news: Your bootlegging days are definitely over.
You'll have a new place to iShop with a multi-story Apple store landing in the MPD around the corner from Adam Lippes' new sweaters-and-sportswear outpost. And across town, Dolce & Gabbana opens up a revamped and heavily lacquered flagship store on the UES.
20% off from renowned bagman, which should help you carry off all that loot. (Print this to get through the door.)
411: Dec 7 to Dec 9, Jack Spade, 56 Greene St (at Broome), 212-625-1820
J. Lindeberg Sample Sale
Clearing out the vital (outerwear), the unseasonal (golf shirts) and the always-in-style (classic denim), the separates magnate is offering as much as 75% off.
West coast gem DJ Rap (internationally documented as one of the world's hottest turntable temptresses) is making a sub rosa sojourn east for an exclusive midnight set at Azza. Let us know if you want in and we'll make it so.
The suggestively named numbers game comes back around to Paradou. They assure us the rules are the same as regular bingo, but the prizes come from exotica shops like Kiki de Montparnasse so you won't have to worry about the cruise ship crowd.
Bespoke guru duncan quinn has put a collection of vintage Rolexes up for sale this month, with some well-aged Macallan scotch on the side. Highlights include classic Daytona models, with prices ranging from a couple months' rent to a house in New Jersey.
