Some things just say summer: sweet tea; old, faded Nantucket Reds; a seersucker suit and Panama hat; and to us, a nice pair of neutral suede correspondent shoes. Also referred to as spectator and co-respondent shoes, these classic warm weather brogues are both a throwback to the golden years of menswear – generally given to…
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Northern Grade Pop Up Rolls into DC, May 29-31, 2015
From Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, Northern Grade – the nationally-acclaimed roving marketplace, featuring brands that manufacture their goods in the U.S. – will land in Washington, DC, for the first time. The two-day, free and open-to-the-public retail experience will take place inside of Union Market’s Dock 5 space, located adjacent to the…
Glendon Lambert: Global Citizen Based in Brooklyn
Whenever we have the opportunity to meet a new brand and examine products carefully crafted by someone obsessed with expressing who they are, what they value, or perhaps how they see the world, we take our time to tell the story. There have been instances when when a few weeks or even a month or…
OTC x Honourmark
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Casual Wear, Great Brands, Ivy League Style, Made in America, Master Craftsmen, OTC in the News, Outerwear, Product Review
Here at Off the Cuff, we have the privilege of meeting some pretty extraordinary craftspeople. The one thing they all have in common is a deep-seated desire to be the best in their chosen field of expertise. Suits, shirts, khakis, denim, leather goods, footwear, handmade bags, ties, and even grooming supplies. We founded this site…
Birchbox & Baxter of California
Skincare brand Baxter of California has earned a cult-like following, and with good reason. As one of the original men’s grooming brands, created by Baxter Finley in 1965, Baxter of California has stayed true to its mission of nature plus science. Cutting edge for its time, and way ahead of the men’s grooming trend by…
High Marks for Low Boots
Sometimes we just want something different. As we finally exit the grip of the most recent never-ending winter, it’s time to transition from heavyweight duds to a happier, lightweight wardrobe. Yet, Springtime is also a season of fluctuation – so the smart man hedges his bets and pulls out some intermediate clothing tools, like the…
A Mother’s Day Special From Waffles & Honey
Finding a special gift for the holidays can often be a challenge. Mother’s Day doubly so. Of course, OTC is a site dedicated to menswear and the many facets of everyday style, carryology, and accoutrement. But, we all know that for many men gift giving for something as pressure-filled as Mother’s Day is particularly stressful.…
An Undershirt that Really Fits? Underfit. Now on Kickstarter
There is a common truth among men who wear dress shirts for a living: most undershirts are terrible. Too heavy, loose, baggy, boxy, or ill-fitting. They bunch, and they don’t really fit all that well. Our friends at Underfit have worked long and hard to develop a better undershirt, and by all accounts, they have…
Thinking Outside the Beltology
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Accessories, Made in America, Personal Style, Preppy, Product Review1 Reply
Belts can be the bane of your existence or a signature style element of your daily wardrobe. It all comes down to fit and too often that fit is exactly, just not right. Either too loose or too tight, the traditional belt design based on pre-punched holes can be quite limiting. Enter Beltology. These clever…
Win a Bull+Moose Bow Tie
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Accessories, Contests, Made in America, Personal Style, Preppy3 Replies
It’s no secret that we are big fans of tie-maker extraordinaire, Bull+Moose. One of the things that makes this brand noteworthy is that its exceptional ties are truly affordable and even include free shipping. And, B+M ties, with material and construction quality at least equal to the likes of Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren, could…