Ignatious Joseph is not a subtle man. I was on the telephone with him for nearly an hour – me in Washington, D.C., and he in Dusseldorf – and I barely got a word in edgewise. That was fine with me, because he knows how to tell a story, is passionate about his shirts and…
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OTC Exclusive: Jon Green
Jon Green loves to talk about clothing. Actually, he just loves clothing. In fact, I would suggest that Jon is obsessed with clothing and given his profession, that’s definitely a good thing. As one of New York’s finest bespoke clothiers, if not the country’s, Jon Green is privy to the wants, demands, preferences, problems and…
The Interview: Michael Kobold (Part II)
The continuation of Off The Cuff’s exclusive interview with luxury watch maker Mike Kobold, founder of Kobold Watch Co. To read Part I of the interview, please click HERE. Off The Cuff: So, who is your customer? Who is a Kobold guy? Mike Kobold: He is someone who has an affinity for finely made products…
The Interview: Michael Kobold (Part I)
Close your eyes. What comes to mind when I say, “handmade mechanical timepiece,” “exacting quality,” and “coveted by collectors, celebrities, explorers and heads of state?” Did your thoughts immediately drift to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? Maybe they should. While Switzerland is home to the likes of Rolex and Germany to Glashutte, the Steel City is in fact…