As most of OTC’s readers know, I am a bag guy. I commute to work by train, which of course necessitates a good bag, but I also have a thing about carrying too much stuff on my person. The search for the elusive perfect guy bag has been, and continues to be, a mission of…
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The Third Place: Kennedy’s All-American Barbershop
Whatever happened to the barber shop? The kind of place guys went to – not a salon, not a day spa, just a good old barber. Instinctively, men do know about these things, because real barber shops are guy places. They have a certain smell, a certain feel; other guys hanging out before or after…
Review: Style & The Man
I was recently in New York City, meeting with Alan Flusser with whom I will be working on a rather significant project, and was given an advance copy of Style & The Man. The book, which is an updated and trimmed down re-release of the seminal sartorial guide, hit the shelves this week and I…
OTC Exclusive: Jon Green
Jon Green loves to talk about clothing. Actually, he just loves clothing. In fact, I would suggest that Jon is obsessed with clothing and given his profession, that’s definitely a good thing. As one of New York’s finest bespoke clothiers, if not the country’s, Jon Green is privy to the wants, demands, preferences, problems and…
Cool Weather Style: The Rumpled Look
To my mind, the cooler months are to men always the kindest when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. That’s when we get to pull out the fun clothes and really take advantage of the many options that make classic menswear great. We get to layer. I’m talking about stuff like chunky longwings,…
Cifonelli House: Bespoke in the 21st Century (Part II)
OTC is pleased to present the second of three contributions by guest blogger Hugo Jacomet of the outstanding site Parisian Gentleman. To read Part I, please click here: INTERVIEW WITH LORENZO CIFONELLI Parisian Gentleman:In 2003, you and your cousin Massimo took control of the family business after starting in the workshop in 1993. Have your…
OTC Recommends: Viccel Socks
I tend to get a lot of e-mails from vendors touting their products and advising me that they have the perfect whatever-it-is for the OTC reader. While there are a number of brands that have earned the OTC seal of endorsement, far more than you will ever know never made it past my desk. When…
Arctic Diver Auction All Wrapped Up
Well, that’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word about OTC’s Kobold watch auction to benefit The Mission Continues, and thanks to those of you who bid. Our winner, who is actually picking up the 46mm Arctic Diver Swiss from Mike himself, won out at nearly $2,100.00, even donating the now-unneeded shipping…
Cifonelli: Bespoke in the 21st Century (Part I)
Off The Cuff is honored to welcome Hugo Jacomet, founder of the incredibly stylish blog Parisian Gentleman, to the States. Hugo will be an occasional guest contributor here at OTC and I will likewise offer the men of Paris OTC’s modern take on Ivy League East Coast classics. So, without further ado… There is no…
Spreading the Word on Kobold Arctic Diver Auction
A big thanks to uber-watch blog Hodinkee for helping to spread the word about our Kobold Arctic Diver watch auction taking place here on eBay. You still have a few days left to get in on the action, get a great watch help The Mission Continues continue to help our injured and disabled veterans. To…