True personalization is the epitome of luxury. The idea of something crafted specifically and uniquely for you – to fit your particular body in all of its glorious imperfection – is what makes the world of bespoke so special, attractive, and often expensive. Perhaps nowhere is the true benefit of customized fit more evident than…
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…
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…
Glasses are a very personal thing. If you need them, then you understand how completely they impact your life. Eyeglasses are also very trendy at the moment, which is a bit odd to those of us saddled with taunts of “four eyes” throughout most of childhood. The right pair of glasses makes life immeasurably better,…
We actually introduced you to Dapper Classics, makers of outstanding men’s socks, back in 2013, but wanted to make a return visit as part of our 2014 Father’s Day series. So, even though Father’s Day has officially passed, OTC is extending it one more day so that we can show you some of Dapper Classics’…
Looking for something new to add to the undershirt drawer? Sydney, Australia-based Equmen has ventured into the brave new world of men’s compression garments; a.k.a, “shape wear.” While more familiar at the gym, these products are designed for everyday wear. We like to refer tothis category as “fitwear.” Their core compression singlet style undershirt which…
Creating a space for yourself in a crowded market is always a tough situation. The menswear furnishing business is particularly popular right now, with new brands planting their stylishly vintage flags every day. Enter Quixotic, a brand that caught our attention for all the right reasons. What better way to celebrate Father’s Day, or any…
We are big fans of neckwear brand Bull+Moose, and have actually worked with them on a few projects, most notably the fantastic Art of Style event earlier this year. B+M’s new Spring 2014 collection hits just the right note for the perfect Father’s Day tie; slim but not skinny, fun without being goofy, and exceptionally…
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…
Lately, micro-adjust belts seem to be making more and more appearances, and for the most part it’s a nice chance of pace for many men. Too often we have to deal with a belt that lands exactly between two holes and neither is comfortable. Either it’s too loose or too tight – usually because we…
