It’s winter, it’s cold, and it’s time to head out for a run. What to wear? OTC recently teamed up with San Fransisco-based Triple Aught Design (TAD) to test out its refreshingly modern take on the hooded sweatshirt. Now, some may say, “Sweatshirts? I thought OTC was all about ‘classic, modern, and style.’” And…
Month: January 2013
The Smart Side of Style
Being called stylish can mean so many things. You dress well, nice haircut, cool bag, great car, impressive art collection. Even how you walk down the street can be stylish – look at John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Then there’s the kind of stylish that transcends mere clothing or accoutrement; being smart. As many…
(Re)introducing Mack Weldon
We introduced OTC readers to the Mack Weldon brand as part of our 2012 Holiday Wish List. Apparently, some folks wanted to know a bit more, judging by the feedback in our inbox. As a topic, OTC has never really addressed things like underwear and tee shirts, but these items really are important. Feeling comfortable…
The Chester Mox Wallet
It takes a lot to make us empty out our well-worn and much loved R.Horns Wein eight-card wallet. Now almost 15 years old, it shows only the most desired signs of age. It is still fully functional but now softer and beat up about the edges; just hitting its stride, really. The item that has…
New Year’s Resolution: Show Some Personal Style
Recently, a reader posed an interesting question that gets to the heart of dressing well: does it matter what you wear when no one is looking? This fellow has the benefit of often working from home and his “work” wardrobe rarely strays from tee shirts and shorts, or on a chilly day, some old jeans….