Triple Aught Design is a brand dedicated to creating tactical inspired gear and clothing that works in the real world. Truth be told, for some of their customers that world may very well be a covert mission somewhere in the darker reaches of the planet. However, for the rest of us it typically hovers somewhere…
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OTC at the New York Launch Party for the Book “Rowing Blazers”
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Alan Flusser, Books & Publications, Events, Ivy League Style, OTC in the News, Preppy, Watches1 Reply
Last week, we traveled up to New York City for the invitation-only party to celebrate the U.S. launch of the new book Rowing Blazers. Held at the newly inaugurated Polo/Ralph Lauren flagship store on Fifth Avenue – opening only days earlier – the event was a fun, crowded, and sartorial cacophony of colors and patterns.…
The Polo Shirt: An American Classic
For generations now, the polo shirt has been a cornerstone of any classic, Ivy League-inspired wardrobe. While most people who hear “polo shirt,” tend to think “Polo ™” shirt, the first branded version was actually developed in 1929 for tennis legend Rene’ “Le Crocodile” Lacoste. Lacoste wanted a comfortable shirt to replace the traditional, but…
Halibut Shirts: Italian for “Fun”
Halibut is an Italian shirting brand that combines a genuine love of design and craftsmanship with an equally disarming sense of fun and whimsy. Their name is a bit quirky and the logo seems destined for sandy beaches somewhere, but don’t let that party schtick fool you; Halibut makes very good shirts and the company…
RPMWEST: Japanese Selvedge Denim
RPMWEST makes classic denim in the truest sense. Crafted from premium Japanese dry selvedge denim and cut and sewn in California, they are built to last for years and will develop unique fades as they break in and age. Birthed on Kickstarter, RPMWEST is growing into a unique and quality-driven brand. The jeans feature minimal…
And now for…Fly-Belts
And now for something completely different. Have you ever been stuck on a delayed flight, crammed into a too-small airline seat and wondered to yourself, “why hasn’t anyone made belts out of these seat belt buckles?” Well, wonder no more – it’s been done. Fly-Belts has taken the ubiquitous airline “lift to release” seat…
Totally Unique: Da Luca Watch Straps
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Accessories, Great Brands, Made in America, Product Review, Watches2 Replies
Handmade and totally unique, Da Luca watchstraps are one of a kind. Sourced from new and vintage leathers, they are equal parts investment and a celebration of craftsmanship. Each watch strap is one of a kind – literally. Every one of this San Diego-based company’s watch straps is an individual creation, never to be duplicated.…
Basics 101: The Blue Blazer
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Dressing Well, Great Brands, Ivy League Style, Personal Style, Preppy, Product Review2 Replies
Perhaps more than any other male garment, the traditional blue blazer is the backbone of any serious wardrobe. As versatile pieces go, it stands head and shoulders above almost any other piece of tailored clothing, and with good reason. When it comes to meeting your needs in a sartorial pinch, the navy blazer is chameleon-like.…
Belt One Out With ntandy
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Accessories, Casual Wear, Furninshings, Great Brands, Ivy League Style, Made in America, Preppy, Product Review3 Replies
Too often belts are a serious business that must meet the daily requirements of understatement, sobriety, or at least a degree of conformity. The good thing is that when you sit back and take a look, there are many occasions when you can loosen up your wardrobe choices, put away the earth tones, and have…
Emmett Shirts: English Style Meets British Flair
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Accessories, Casual Wear, Dressing Well, Furninshings, Great Brands, Product Review
Typically, when one considers Jermyn Street, London’s storied home to menswear’s bespoke luminaries, a particular expectation comes to mind. Elegance, craftsmanship, detail, and tradition. While all of these traits still hold true for the area’s established labels, some are working hard to bring Jermyn Street a little excitement, to boot. Emmett Shirts is one of…