As cold weather settles back in across the Northern hemisphere, let’s make sure to keep a little sunshine peeking through the clouds. Indeed, this time of year means wool sweaters and six-whale cords. Yes, there will be more time indoors and more flannels, tweeds, fleece, and hot coffee. All good things to be sure; however,…
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Invest in: Cobbler Union Shoes
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Footwear, Great Brands, Ivy League Style, Master Craftsmen, Product Review
Footwear is, literally, the foundation of your wardrobe. Well made shoes matter, both in terms of aesthetics and practicality. We have all had the experience of heading out in a new pair of oxfords, trainers, boots, or loafers, only to discover too late that they don’t fit well or have the wrong last; they pinch,…
Aran Irish Sweaters: Did You Know?
Aran sweaters are classic winter wear for generations of Irish men and women. But do you know what makes them so special? Quill’s Woollen Market, a family run business established in 1938 and source of all things Irish, has created this handy graphic to answer all your pressing Aran questions.
The Rowing Blazers Tie, Get Yours
When Jack Carlson penned Rowing Blazers, he created a unique and elegant anthology of the hard-charging yet tradition-bound rowing culture. An instant classic, it’s a welcome edition to any gentleman’s classic style and menswear library. The book also showcases the vibrant and eccentric designs of the world’s rowing clubs’ historic and in some cases, iconic,…
Gift Idea: The Nautical Hoodie
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Casual Wear, Holiday, Ivy League Style, Made in America, Preppy6 Replies
Need some last-minute gift ideas? We have a few up our sleeves, including this great nautically-inspired hooded sweatshirt from Nantucket Brand. It’s a classic made-in-America piece of lounge wear that injects a little Ivy League fun into your informal wardrobe. Soft and comfortable with a trim fit, this is a nice lightweight layering piece for…
OTC x Jack Spade
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Accessories, Bags, Casual Wear, Great Brands, OTC On The Road, Personal Style, Product Review
OTC and influential menswear lifestyle brand Jack Spade teamed up as part of the recent Georgetown Blogger Crawl, a viral marketing event to promote and celebrate the storied and historic retail hub of America’s Capitol City. As part of the #GTBloggerCrawl, OTC was honored to be the brand ambassador for Jack Spade’s DC presence. The…
2014 OTC Holiday Gift List
It’s that time of year again! OTC has scoured the market and checked in with our many brand friends, looking for new and different holiday gift ideas. We also sought out products that have a little fun and creativity to boot. From bags to books, jeans to key chains, shoes to shirts, OTC has something…
The Noble x Bulleit Barrel-Aged Jeans Project
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Great Brands, Holiday, Made in America, OTC in the News, Personal Style, Product Review, Videos3 Replies
As many of you may recall, OTC is part of a very cool experiment being conducted by craft distiller Bulleit and premium jeans maker Noble Denim. Cincinnati, OH, based Noble made us a pair of their fantastic jeans that were then specially aged in well-worn barrels, located somewhere out in the Tennessee woods, normally used…
Perfect: The HonourMark British Motorcycle Jacket
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Casual Wear, Dressing Well, Great Brands, Made in America, Outerwear, Personal Style, Product Review
There are certain things in life that immediately speak to you. It’s the way you know with a single touch or glance that something is special, an example of craftsmanship set apart from others. A Frank Clegg leather bag stands alone in the world of daily portage. A Jon Green bespoke suit is a sartorial…
Underfit: A Brand Relaunches Better Than Ever
A few years ago, we introduced you to Underfit, a technically advanced made-in-America undershirt built to keep you comfortable and stylish all day. Back then, the shirts were great; in fact, we still use the samples we tested for the story. Recently, the brand relaunched, and Underfit is back and even better. With a…