When we first sat down with master leather craftsman Frank Clegg to discuss the idea of creating a leather goods collection, it was an idea not fully formed. Our thought was to start with some basics, but to interpret them in a more luxurious way while still keeping practicality and function front and center. After…
Month: March 2012
OTC Recommends: Moonshine Gentleman’s Cologne
For the most part, OTC is not a grooming-focused resource. That’s not to say that we won’t tell you when we do like something, like The Art of Shaving products; great stuff. Colognes are another thing altogether, and something that is very difficult to endorse as what smells great on you is awful on your best friend (or vica…
Joseph Abboud Talks ‘Made in America’
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com Legendary menswear designer Joseph Abboud sat down with Fox Business News to discuss the importance of ‘Made in America’ when it comes to brand reputation, order turnarounds, and the luxury apparel market. The president and COO of HMX Group, which also owns the innovative “Streets” retail concept, highlighted HMX’s…
Dressing to Visit Congress (or the White House)
One of the great things things about living in Washington, D.C., is that people come here from all over the world to visit. For some, it’s a life’s goal to stand in front of the White House and take in its iconic power and history, regardless of who is living there at the time. Others…
Chef Daniel De La Falaise, Playing at the Ritz
LifestyleMirror.com, a new the recently launched e-shopping website, features weekly cover stories of iconic fashion and lifestyle personalities. Last week’s cover story featured renowned private chef and style icon Daniel de la Falaise. Shot at The Ritz Hotel in Paris, the beautiful and humorous images give a personal look into Daniel’s personality and wardrobe, among…
An Evening of Cocktails & Classic Style
Last week, Off the Cuff teamed up with One Medical to host an OTC Live event, An Evening of Cocktails & Classic Style. It was a chance for OTC readers and local style aficionados to gather, celebrate, network, and learn about some of the outstanding brands which have been highlighted on OTC. Joining us at…
Style & Substance: Ign. Joseph Shirts
Ignatious Joseph is not a subtle man. Known sartorially for an elegant and distinctive style of dress, including his ubiquitous handmade red shoes and bowler, he also happens to make some of the finest dress shirts available. Based on shirts from the 1930s, when the soft collar swept the menswear world, Ignatious Joseph’s eponymous brand…