To my mind, the cooler months are to men always the kindest when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. That’s when we get to pull out the fun clothes and really take advantage of the many options that make classic menswear great. We get to layer. I’m talking about stuff like chunky longwings,…
Month: January 2010
Cifonelli House: Bespoke in the 21st Century (Part II)
OTC is pleased to present the second of three contributions by guest blogger Hugo Jacomet of the outstanding site Parisian Gentleman. To read Part I, please click here: INTERVIEW WITH LORENZO CIFONELLI Parisian Gentleman:In 2003, you and your cousin Massimo took control of the family business after starting in the workshop in 1993. Have your…
OTC Recommends: Viccel Socks
I tend to get a lot of e-mails from vendors touting their products and advising me that they have the perfect whatever-it-is for the OTC reader. While there are a number of brands that have earned the OTC seal of endorsement, far more than you will ever know never made it past my desk. When…
Arctic Diver Auction All Wrapped Up
Well, that’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word about OTC’s Kobold watch auction to benefit The Mission Continues, and thanks to those of you who bid. Our winner, who is actually picking up the 46mm Arctic Diver Swiss from Mike himself, won out at nearly $2,100.00, even donating the now-unneeded shipping…
Cifonelli: Bespoke in the 21st Century (Part I)
Off The Cuff is honored to welcome Hugo Jacomet, founder of the incredibly stylish blog Parisian Gentleman, to the States. Hugo will be an occasional guest contributor here at OTC and I will likewise offer the men of Paris OTC’s modern take on Ivy League East Coast classics. So, without further ado… There is no…
Spreading the Word on Kobold Arctic Diver Auction
A big thanks to uber-watch blog Hodinkee for helping to spread the word about our Kobold Arctic Diver watch auction taking place here on eBay. You still have a few days left to get in on the action, get a great watch help The Mission Continues continue to help our injured and disabled veterans. To…
OTC/Kobold Watch Auction Now Live – Help Support Our Veterans!
Dive into the New Year by helping to support America’s veterans! I am very happy to announce that the OTC/Kobold watch auction is now live on eBay. Please make sure to stop by the auction’s page and take a look – but don’t wait too long because it ends on January 11. It’s a great…
Ringing In 2010: The OTC/Kobold Auction
Happy New Year everyone! I can’t believe it, but OTC has been up and running for nearly four year and has grown far beyond my initial expectations. With more than 17,000 monthly readers in 40 countries, I have gained many new friends and had the privilege of helping a whole to of guys. I have…