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Off the Cuff has been around now for seven years; and in Internet time, that’s forever. When we started this project, The Sartorialist, Ask Andy, and Style Forum were the only other resources guys had for learning about personal style and educating themselves about fashion, history, and heritage in menswear. So, when Mount Gay…
We love khakis, let’s just get that out of the way. And, Mountain Khakis, a mountain-inspired lifestyle apparel brand based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, make our favorite pair; the Teton model in Broadway fit. If you haven’t heard of them, it’s understandable. The brand is not too well known in trad circles, as it reflects…
Mory’s is more than simply an institution, it is a special place that is both part of my family’s history and my own memories. The Mory’s Association is a private dining club at Yale University – it’s storied past and the transitions that have come to reestablish its future remain tied with the school’s history. …
Officially, summer is now upon us, but here at OTC we have already been working to nail down a few fresh but classic looks for the warmer months. Dressing for summer is often a blend of worn out shorts, some favorite tee shirts, flip flips, and a stack of reliable polos. That’s fine when you’re…
Men often face limited options when it comes to jewelry and decoration. A wedding ring, signet or family ring, and a nice watch are about as far as it goes for many guys. While some may opt for a gold bracelet or necklace, it’s tricky territory for even the most well intentioned men. The line between…
Looking for some last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas? OTC has pulled together a few great options that will make it look like you spent days, not minutes, tracking down the best ideas. From a gift box subscription to the perfect shirt, some sharp watches to an exceptional pen, we’ve got you covered. Even some amazing…
How do you know when the person you think you like is actually the person with whom you want to spend your life? In my case, that moment was tied up with a particularly stylish and unique event – of course. Back in 1997, Bill Clinton was gearing up for his second inauguration. Here in…
Middleburg is the heart of to the Virginia’s bucolic horse country. It is also one of the loveliest and rarified places in which to take in the activities and lifestyle of the moneyed and horse set. Indeed, it is pretty much what one would expect of an exclusive equestrian hamlet. The beautiful, rolling green…
When we first wrote on our plan to review a custom made-to-measure suit from the Fredricksburg, Virgina-based company Aspetto, we mentioned that founder Abbas Haider first entered the clothing game making bulletproof suits for high-profile clients around the world. How, we wondered, would that impressive feat translate into a more traditional garment for less dangerous…
If there is one name in the world of menswear that genuinely deserves the overwrought moniker of legend, it’s Alan Flusser. Alan is not just a menswear designer, not just an author, not just an innovator, and not just the guy who invented Gordon Gekko’s signature look for the movie Wall Street. He is also…