To celebrate the anticipated opening of its new Guideshop La Brea in Los Angeles on June 20, Bonobos has launched a very cool “LA Giveaway” sweepstakes that includes some great stuff, valued up to $3,500! If selected, you will win: Two round-trip airfare tickets to L.A. A two-night stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel A…
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Fort Belvedere: Luxury in the Details
Fort Belvedere is the storied historic residence of England’s eternally stylish but morally fuzzy former King Edward VIII. It is also a new luxury goods brand recently launched by Sven Raphael Schneider, founder of The Gentleman’s Gazette. As with Gentleman’s Gazette, the brand and its carefully selected collection of products are unique, elegant, and expertly…
Paul Stuart Opening in DC, Spring 2015
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Dressing Well, Great Brands, Ivy League Style, Master Craftsmen, Preppy, Retail1 Reply
Paul Stuart, the venerable Manhattan-based luxury apparel retailer, announced that it will be opening a new store in Washington, D.C. Scheduled for early Spring 2015, the new store is set to occupy a prominent location in the heart of the District at the new CityCenterDC project, a 2.5 million square foot neighborhood development enlivened with…
Art of Style Event Recap: A Huge Success and Stylish Evening
Art of Style was a big success, a ton of fun, and a chance for all of artist Samara Shuter’s DC fans to meet her in person. The Huxley, our venue for the evening, was fantastically cool and made us all feel right at home. The event and its omnipresent hashtag #ArtOfStyleDC, received great media…
OTC x Jose Cuervo: Our Summer Drink, The Tabard Cocktail
Summer cocktails are many, varied, refreshing, and always looked forward to. When Jose Cuervo approached us and asked that we tell you about a favorite OTC summer cocktail that included, of course, tequila, it was excellent timing. First, what cocktail worth its salt, so to speak, doesn’t contain tequila? Second, we had recently rediscovered a…
First Take on Summer Style
Posted on Author OTCPosted in Ivy League Style, Made in America, Personal Style, Preppy, Wardrobe Guides2 Replies
What often works best for men’s warm weather fashion is simplicity and classic style. Basics can make almost any guy look and feel that much more polished, put together, and comfortable. Think of it as updated Ivy League or modern preppy without all the gimmicky noise. Summer style – even though it’s technically Spring, it…
History in a Bottle? Fun With Tequila
While it won’t hold up in history class, this new commercial / web video from the folks at Jose Cuervo Tradicional make timelines, and the history of this mixologist’s staple, a bit more fun. OTC is partnering with the iconic maker of world class tequila to bring you our favorite cocktail. Stay tuned for that…
Go Take A (Day) Hike
Now that the endless winter weather that has gripped much of the Northern hemisphere appears finally to be receding, it’s time to head outside for some much needed sunlight and fresh air. One of the great pleasures of outdoor activities, apart from actually being active, is acquiring new equipment and gear designed for your back-to-nature…
KP MacLane: Clean and Classic Style
KP MacLane, the eponymous clothing brand founded by husband and wife team Jared and Katherine MacLane, has threaded the design needle by creating clean, modern, and timeless menswear pieces that also stand the test of time. The overriding theme of KP MacLane’s house style is clean preppy; classic as simple. OTC reviewed the brands’ Signature…
Join us on May 16: The Art of Style With Samara Shuter
On Friday May 16, 2014, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., join OTC and some of D.C.’s coolest brands and style influencers at The Art of Style Happy Hour celebrating artist Samara Shuter. Sam is the creator of OTC’s suit logo, and more importantly, a talent whose international reputation continues to grow as more people discover…