As an avid reader and hardcore information junkie, I’m always on the lookout for the perfect publication; the one which combines news on culture, style, design, architecture, clothing, art, politics, and global affairs. While OTC focuses primarily on the physical side of style and culture – clothing, bags, shoes, ties, watches, etc. – equally if…
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Review: The Man’s Book
After some back-and-forth with a very nice PR rep, it arrived. Here, I thought, we have yet another “guidebook for guys.” After all, men finally seem to be getting their due when it comes to lifestyle guides, how-to books and advice sites (OTC being one of the earlier ones, thanks you very much!). So, when…
OTC Article On Dressing For DC Association Execs
I was recently asked by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to write a “Top 5” article that would help the association and non-profit executives of Washington step their wardrobes up a notch. Click on the image to the left to view the full piece. Now, for those of you outside the Beltway, it…
Bedside Reading: The Official Filthy Rich Handbook
It would appear that I’ve finally made it to the big leagues of blogdom. Workman Publishing recently contacted me to ask that I review The Official Filthy Rich Handbook, by Christopher Tennant. This pretender to The Official Preppy Handbook throne has been making the reviewer’s rounds and I have secretly hoped to be among the…
New Magazine Review: Garden & Gun
Yes, you read that correctly, it’s called Garden & Gun. When the name first surfaced, this magazine quickly became the butt of many jokes, but I have to tell you – it’s pretty darn good. The basic idea behind this publication, the first for a new magazine division of the venerable Evening Post Company, is…
Monocle: Perhaps the Best Global Magazine Out There
I am an information junky; always on the lookout for news on style, design, architecture, clothing, art, politics, and global affairs. While this blog primarily focuses on the physical side of style – clothing, bags, shoes, ties, watches and pens – equally important is one’s intellectual style. Being aware and literate about what’s going on…
More Magazine Reviews – Part II
FANTASTIC MAN At the other end of the spectrum from Classic Style is Fantastic Man (FM), a trade publication out of Amsterdam. Now, I’ll tell you up front that this is a very flamboyant magazine and it took some getting used to. But once I opened it up and started reading, my hesitation was set…
More Magazine Reviews – Part I
CLASSIC STYLE I am very happy to say that Classic Style magazine is at it again. The summer issue just came out and, at the risk of sounding like a shill for the publisher, it is great. Shifting gears little bit, this issue broadens the editorial content to touch on style and etiquette with “But…
The Journal on Ralph Lauren’s Empire Building
This week, the Wall Street Journal presented a fascinating analysis of the Polo/Ralph Lauren/RRL/Rugby/Lauren/Chaps marketing and branding empire. Click here to go directly to the article. The article,” Polo’s High-Stakes Balancing Act,” breaks apart the myriad brands and labels that fill Ralph Lauren’s empire and explains how they all fit together and form a solid…