Hey Girls, Nice Links…

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Cuff links, of course.

What’s the best way to make an iconic Bunny Cuff even better?  With Arbitrage’s Movember cuff links, of course!

Here’s Laurie and Lindsey, the Bunnies who attended the Movember Gala in NYC rockin’ the Movember links- and looking good doin’ it!

Playboy Secret Service helping with the cuff links

Lovely ladies with lovely cuff links!

Got questions?  Suggestions?  E-mail us at fitexperts@arbitrage.com

Tuesdays Tips

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This week’s Tuesdays Tip has nothing to do with fashion.

This tip has is a tip for helping others gain access to a something we all take for granted: clean drinking water.  It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but waterborne illnesses kill more people, and more children, every year than any type of violence – including war.  Those are some big numbers, gentlemen.

Arbitrage is proud to work with charity : water, a not-for-profit organization who’s sole mission is to bring clean drinking water to everyone that doesn’t have it – over a billion people.  Say that out loud: “More than one billion people don’t have clean water”.

Here’s what charity : water has to say on their website, because I can’t say it any better than they already did:

Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all sickness and disease, and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Many people in the developing world, usually women and children, walk more than three hours every day to fetch water that is likely to make them sick. Those hours are crucial, preventing many from working or attending school. Additionally, collecting water puts them at greater risk of sexual harassment and assault. Children are especially vulnerable to the consequences of unsafe water.  Of the 42,000 deaths that occur every week from unsafe water and a lack of basic sanitation, 90% are children under 5 years old.

charity : water held it’s annual charity : ball last night at the Metropolitan Pavilion, and Arbitrage was lucky enough to be on the guest list.  And the evening was inspiring, to say the least.  Through a silent auction, live auction, and sponsor-backed activities, charity : water raised over one million dollars, and reached their goal of bringing clean drinking water to one million people since the organization began three years ago!  Amazing.

The live auction, let me tell you, was enough to restore anyone’s faith in humanity.  People, without hesitation, giving thousands of dollars to give clean water to people they’ll never meet, in a faraway place that they’ll never visit- because it’s the right thing to do.  And I’m not talking tossing a dollar bill into a bin- I’m talking writing a check for $50,000.  $20,000.  $10,000.  $5,000.  Several times over.  Awe-inspiring, believe me.

And for those of you saying, “oh I can’t afford to give, I don’t have $50,000 to give away”: I don’t have $50,000 to give away, either.  But, all of us can sit in our nice, clean, beautifully furnished homes and go out to dinner and go out partying with our friends.  And if all of us can give up one of those nights, one of those expensive dinners, and instead put that money toward something that will save hundreds of lives for decades- don’t you think that’s a bit more worthwhile than a night at the bars that only lasts a few hours?(Plus, there’s no hangover from giving, nor empty calories and Taco Bell cravings.)

So this week Tuesdays Tip is this: do something simple, so others may simply live.  Go to charitywater.org, and learn what you can do, and make a contribution- just $25 can give a person clean drinking water for 20 years.  Let that sink in, and then go do your part.  It’s easy, easier than you’d think, and does more than you can imagine.

And for you cynics reading this, you can easily finish your holiday shopping with charity : water – gifts for everyone on your list, and 100% of the proceeds goes directly to funding freshwater wells in underprivileged countries.  Only looking for yourself?  Our charity : water tie was worn last night by charity : water founder Scott Harrison, and host Adrian Grenier.  And they both looked awesome with it.  So if that doesn’t bring you around, I guess I just lost a bet, and the Grinch really does read our blog.  I’ll go find Cindy-Lou Who for you, then.

Movember 2009

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This weekend marked several Movember parties and galas – all celebrating the art of growing a killer stache for men’s health.  How was it?  Check out the pictures after the jump!!!

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Mo Bro Appreciation!

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Our Mo Bros in Vancouver rocked out at their Movember Gala – check out a couple pics of those sweet staches:

Hey, Bro in the middle – nice shirt!

MR Magazine Cover

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The Arbitrage “Manhattan” hooded shirt was featured on the cover of MR Magazine

Have a question? Email us at fitexperts@arbitrage.com

NHLers Do Movember

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We here at Arbitrage just stumbled onto this amazing clip from the NHL team the Edmonton Oilers website:

Several members of the Oilers are going to be growing out some major Mo’s for Movember, hopefully this will catch the attention of more athletes and celebrities nationwide, and bring Movember to the next level. Don’t forget – Arbitrage’s limited edition Movember cuff links will not be around for long, so grab some Movember pride before it’s too late!

Arbitrage Speaks at F.I.T.

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The Arbitrage team was invited by the Menswear Club at the Fashion Institute of Technology today to give a little talk about building a business and a brand.  Alan, like any true Arbitrage-er, nailed it.  Brought along the hooded shirt – it was a big hit!

You can't quite tell, but Alan is nailing it.

Tons of thanks to the FIT Menswear Club, and Josh Stevens for inviting us!  Also, thanks Josh for the above picture!

Esquire Magazine Luxury Event

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Arbitrage founder, Alan Chan, attended a VIP luxury event at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel last night. Hosted by Esquire Publisher, Kevin O’Malley, and Esquire Fashion Director, Nick Sullivan, the event featured some of the world’s most exclusive brands including Cartier, Bois fragrances and John Lobb footwear.  Many of these brands were started over a hundred years ago which is an amazing feat.  Our plan at Arbitrage is to be around for decades and centuries to come so it’s great to have other amazing brands show you the way.  Thanks to Esquire for  a wonderful evening (and gift bag).

The Invitation:

Ryan Taylor, Charlie Musgrave and Arbitrage founder, Alan Chan: