Launched in 2007 as a new concept in print journalism, this March Monocle celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of our favorite, or rather favourite, publications, Monocle has grown into a unique and substantive media presence. With its flagship magazine, online home base, retail arm, Monocle 24 radio broadcast (and iPhone app), and Bloomberg television show,…
Month: February 2012
Style & Substance: Frank Clegg Leatherworks
Frank Clegg doesn’t just make leather bags; he crafts heirlooms, one at a time, by hand. While Frank and his small team of craftsmen design and build elegant leather goods under the Frank Clegg Leatherworks name, the workshop also produces exquisite products for some of the most revered of American luxury labels. Frank is an…
Sir Paul Smith Tours the London 2012 Velodrome
Alan Flusser Strolling Down to DC
Alan Flusser, the legendary clothier, celebrated menswear author, guru of classic style, and all around charming fellow, will be in Washington, DC, next week. Alan and his crew will be in town Tuesday, February 21, through Thursday, February 23, to meet with new clients and check in with old friends. If you have ever wanted…
Cocktails & Classic Style
3.1.12: Join Off the Cuff and One Medical for a relaxed, elegant evening of great style. Meet the people behind some of the outstanding brands you’ve read about on OTC, enjoy classic cocktails, learn more about DC’s newest innovative doctor’s office, and receive a complimentary first-year membership to One Medical. Over drinks and hors devours,…
The Proper Suit Review: Exceptional
When OTC and Proper Suit first sat down to create a suit that could be used as a core wardrobe staple, we wanted to first see what Proper Suit had to offer. Our first article highlighted the founders, Richard and McGregor, and ran through the initial fitting and selection of suit style, details and fabrics. …




