Our friends at Sette Neckwear are holding a trunk show in Washington, DC, this weekend. So, if you are in the hunt for that perfect handmade tie for your special guy, this is the chance to get one of the best out there. You can read about why we think Sette ties so special here….
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OTC x Sanyo Shokai
We are very excited to introduce an outstanding brand to OTC readers, Sanyo New York. Makers of outstanding outerwear that range from formal trench coats to casual hybrid car coat styles, Sanyo’s distinctively clean look is both modern and classic. Read on to learn how one could be yours. Sanyo New York was established in…
OTC Recommends: New West Knifeworks
As we careen towards the holiday dining and shopping season, it is important to pause, take a deep breath, and remember that even during times of consumer excess a focus on quality and craftsmanship is still important. While we are, of course, a resource for style and personal expression, OTC firmly believes that such a…
American Giant Launches New Branding & Products
American Giant, OTC friend and maker of outstanding Made in the USA menswear, is kicking off a new brand platform, “Don’t Get Comfortable.” This new campaign and creatively redesigned digital presence represent American Giant’s values, aligning the brand with the unsung heroes of the world, who like to get out of their comfort zone, have…
How to Tie a Sette Necktie
The dashing gentleman in this wonderful little video from Sette Neckwear, is the owner of the Como, Italy, mill that produces the silk for Sette’s outstanding handmade ties. Watch and learn. And, if you are able, invest in a Sette or two. They are some of the finest ties you can buy – and worth…
35 Years Perfect: The Frank Clegg English Briefcase
What makes something a classic? For starters, it helps to have timeless design and durable quality. Also important is the intangible ability to remain stylish, relevant, and useful year after year. With the recent resurgence interest in handcrafted menswear and heritage brands, the role of the simple bag has been elevated to something akin to…
OTC Recommends: Proraso Grooming Products
Over the past few years, the men’s grooming space has been a proving ground for the theory that we do, in fact, like to look good and treat our skin to something soothing an special every now and then. And while new brands, often presented in appropriately industrial-looking packaging do indeed offer some outstanding options,…
The Perfect Cool Weather Tee
The tee shirt is a casual staple for many men. Not something for the office of course – at least for most guys – but often the first thing we reach for on the weekend or after a long day in a shirt and tie. The definition of a “tee shirt” varies, and depending on…
How to Dress Well
A reader recently posed to us an interesting question that gets at the heart of dressing well: does it matter what you wear when no one is looking? This gentleman has the benefit of often working from home, and when not there, is frequently on the road. When working from his home office, our friend’s…
Behind the Brand: J. Panther Luggage
We were recently chatting with Darren Gore, of J. Panther Luggage Co., and – in addition to showing us this great little video interview with founder Johnny Diamandis – he gave us sneak peak at some of the their upcoming plans. This creative and innovative brand initially caught our attention with the multifunctional Courier Ruc…