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Category: Custom Tailoring

READ WALL Takes a Stroll to Bethesda Row

Posted on August 4, 2017September 20, 2017 by OTC

Our friends over at READ WALL are expanding their classic American sartorial footprint. The DC-based men’s tailored clothing brand and custom tailor just announced the opening of a new pop-up location on bustling Bethesda Row, in Bethesda, Maryland. The shop is located at at 4838 Bethesda Avenue. Just north of Washington, D.C., this location is well…

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Knot Standard is Definitely Not Standard

Posted on March 22, 2016March 16, 2016 by OTC

We are excited to finally work with a brand we have followed for some time – Knot Standard. The company behind this clever pun of a name is indeed not standard whatsoever. Customization is key here, and a focus on fit and balance highlight its dedication to getting the job done right. While there are…

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A visit to Blank Label in DC

Posted on March 9, 2016March 11, 2016 by OTC

The Blank Label studio in Washington, D.C., feels a bit more New York than capitol city. Located on the second floor of an historic building a short walk from the White House, the loft-like vibe is designed to get you thinking about well-fitting urban clothing. A quick ride up the tiny elevator deposits you in…

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ShirtCycle: Your Shirts on Demand

Posted on July 30, 2015July 26, 2015 by OTC

Let’s just get the out of the way right now: nothing beats custom. Clothing made just for you and all your individual physical quirks and which fits supremely well forever jades you to mere off-the-rack (OTR) fare. When combined with the convenience of door-to-door delivery and effortless ordering, you start feeling pretty darn good about…

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One Good Suit: Indochino

Posted on March 31, 2014March 29, 2014 by OTC

Indochino has been one of the single most important influences in the business of made-to-measure suiting.  The company was a first mover when it created the first truly viable online customized clothing model, a market that continues to expand everyday. While ubiquitous today, when Indochino launched in 2007 the idea of actually spending real money…

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Ignatious Joseph’s 2014

Posted on January 6, 2014June 3, 2015 by OTC

Ignatious Joseph, while the consummate gentleman, is not at all a subtle man.  The designer, known for his colorful, elegant, and distinctive style of dress, particularly his ubiquitous red shoes, makes some of the finest dress shirts available.  As we enter 2014, he is also poised to introduce an expanded line of custom clothing founded…

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Deo Veritas: The Best Online Custom Shirts

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013 by OTC

Deo Veritas makes custom shirts and as far as we are concerned, theirs are some of the finest OTC has reviewed.  From fabric to fit to construction to detail, the product is exceptional and perhaps the closest to bespoke we have found. Established in 2007, this Chicago-based company is focused on providing outstanding shirting, perfecting…

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OTC x Aspetto: A Great Fit

Posted on June 10, 2013June 10, 2013 by OTC

When we first wrote on our plan to review a custom made-to-measure suit from the Fredricksburg, Virgina-based company Aspetto, we mentioned that founder Abbas Haider first entered the clothing game making bulletproof suits for high-profile clients around the world.  How, we wondered, would that impressive feat translate into a more traditional garment for less dangerous…

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From Ready-Made to Bespoke

Posted on May 30, 2013May 30, 2013 by OTC

Jon Green is a celebrated New York-based bespoke clothier well-known to readers of Forbes, The Financial Times, and American Express’ ‘Departures’ magazine. He is also a good friend of OTC and occasional contributor. Here, Jon provides us with a useful breakdown of the various forms that tailored clothing can take, from ready-made to bespoke. Bespoke…

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Luxury Clothier Jon Green Talks ‘Bespoke’

Posted on April 19, 2013April 19, 2013 by OTC

Jon Green is a celebrated New York-based bespoke clothier well-known to readers of Forbes, The Financial Times, and American Express’ ‘Departures’ magazine. His loyal and exclusive customers who typically operate in a rarefied air of luxury and quality, can demand, and receive, the best. Jon, a true gentleman and passionate craftsman, is a good friend…

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