By ManhattanMataHari

In honor of Father’s Day we thought we would deliver the best places on Madison Avenue to grab a last minute gift for dad. If you don’t find the perfect gift at any of the below locations you can always deliver the man of the hour a day of rest. Priceless!

Barbour
While the famous English brand’s classic quilted jackets hardly ever go on sale, they are having a 30% markdown on their $159 lightweight version of the quilted jacket in seasonal colors like blue and charcoal that will take your dad from Summer to Fall in stylish comfort.
Amanda: 212-570-2600

Bottega Veneta Men
The men’s store off Madison Avenue is having a 50% sale for spring and summer items, including ready-to-wear. Select shoe styles are 50% off, although most staple gift items like ties or leather goods are not included.
Jessie: 212-879-5782

David Cenci
Get dad some impeccably tailored shirts, handmade ties and jackets for a cool 20% to 40% off retail. You can’t go wrong with a classic collared shirt.
David: 212-628-5910

Etro
For dads who appreciate color and prints, Etro may be right up their alley. Men’s ties and summer clothing are 30% off retail. Scarves, luggage and swimwear are excluded.
Ray: 212-317-9096

J Crew Men
While the J Crew Collection men’s store doesn’t normally have sales they are having a couple of great low-cost promotions for Father’s Day. Polo shirts are $29.50 each, while boxer sets of two are now $40. If your dad is a J. Crew man we suggest heading to the Rock Ct. location, which is filled with discounted merchandise.
Trevor: 212-453-2677

Porsche Designs
Porsche Designs sports a host of incredibly designed items that extend way beyond the automobile or  sunglasses. You can grab your design loving dad a host of well-thought items for 50% off retail prices.
Jay: 212-308-1786

Tom Ford
While we reported on the women’s sale recently it seems a lot of the men’s sale stock is dwindling. No ties on sale but the boutique still has a selection of men’s shirts and jackets, as well as some great loafers  for a 50% cut. Small leather goods are going quickly, but are also 50% off.
Melissa: 212-359-0300

FiveStory is one of Madison Avenue’s newest boutiques. The brownstone, which is located just west of Madison off on 69th Street, is actually only two stories of merchandise but is very much a shopper’s fairy tale.

Thankfully the five star ambiance doesn’t translate entirely into four digit sticker prices. We found lots of unique designer and contemporary clothing that catered to a variety of budgets. The store’s best quality is that it’s owner, 26-year-old Claire Distenfeld, didn’t choose the stereotypical Prada, Pucci and Gucci lineup. Most of the boutique’s inventory is comprised of designers that you likely haven’t seen, like Vika Gazinskaya, Roberta Furlanetto, Chianti and Parker.

Since this is FiveStory’s first full season and we couldn’t wait to see what had been marked down. Right now, most of the store’s summer merchandise is 30% off. We found a great nude Chalayan dress marked to about $280 from $395, del Toro slippers are $257 from $265 and a tulip dress is $840 from about $1200. There are so many interesting items to look at that it was almost hard to keep track.

Although the boutique does not hit the mark of rivaling 10 Corso Como in Milan or Colette in Paris, it is a refreshing alternative to the average glossy big brand store. We liken the space to a more intimate Henri Bendel circa 1980s (not today!).

Next markdown you can bet we will be walking out with more than one shopping bag!

FiveStory
18 East 69th Street
Eileen 212-288-1338