I grew up sailing 420s on Long Island Sound and still have a real love of the water. Sailing, as with many physically challenging sports, makes you appreciate the quality and construction of your equipment and accessories. For example, Sperry topsiders are beloved by sailors because they actually work well and last. They look pretty…
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TRUE PREP Swag Bag Contest – We Have A Winner!
I am happy to announce that we have a winner in the OTC TRUE PREP Swag Bag Giveaway! Jack A. Mallon (#26) and his dad’s patched tweed blazer, ancient history class, squash racket and professorially demeanor added up to a winning combination. I cannot tell you how hard it was to select a story that…
Vineyard Vines Fetes Lisa Birnbach in Georgetown
Last week I had the chance to hang out with Lisa Birnbach, author of The Original Preppy Handbook and it’s newly published follow-up, TRUE PREP. Vineyard Vines hosted Ms. Birnbach at their Georgetown outlet for an evening of preppy bonding, book signings and roll-out of a capsule collection dedicated to TRUE PREP. The TP line,…
‘True Prep’ Swag Bag Giveaway!
UPDATE: The contest is now closed. Thanks for the outstanding responses and great stories of your favorite preppy moments! We’ll have a winner announced shortly. Off the Cuff is happy to announce that it’s partnering with TRUE PREP to give away a great swag bag full of old school accessories for guys and gals. The…
Want of the Day: Rugby Selvedge Jeans
Working hard to reclaim the bragging rights to being the country built on denim, currently held, according to those who follow these things, by Japan, Rugby has introduced some killer limited-edition selvedge jeans. At $398.00 they are by no means cheap, but this being the world of Ralph Lauren, you also get some outstanding packaging, …
Ignatious Joseph: The Shirt
I recently wrote about the irrepressible Ignatious Joseph, shirt maker extraordinaire, and am now, finally, doing a promised follow-up. Ignatious was kind enough to send me a lovely shirt to test out and I’m darn glad he did. It’s of course very well made of a luxuriously dense and fluid but lightweight cotton. It’s also…
A Brand To Watch: Hugh & Crye
I recently had the chance to spend some time with Pranav Vora and Philip Soreano, the duo behind the DC-based brand of Hugh & Crye. Based in D.C.’s Georgetown, about a 30-second stroll form the now nationally famous Georgetown Cupcake, they make shirts and some darn good ones at that. Hugh & Crye is a…
We Have A Winner!
I am happy to announce that OTC reader Jonathan Sommer is the winner of the Ralph Lauren Wimbledon gift bag. Jonathon’s story about a Polo sweater he could not afford inspiring him to take a fresh look at his own wardrobe captures both the spirit of Ralph Lauren’s style and the purpose behind OTC. It…
OTC On the Road: Nike Golf’s Oven
What do Hermes and Nike have in common? When it comes to Nike’s golf division, a great deal. Last month I was Nike Golf’s guest at their remarkable R&D facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Not only were my eyes opened as far as golf technology is concerned, I have a whole new appreciation for Nike…
OTC & Ralph Lauren: Win a Wimbledon Collection Gift Bag
To celebrate its fifth year as official outfitter of the Wimbledon Championships, Polo Ralph Lauren will introduce the first ever Legends Clinic tomorrow, June 17, at 11:00 a.m. (ET). The Legends Clinic is a live interactive virtual tennis clinic featuring 3 times Wimbledon champion Boris Becker, and OTC is honored to be working with Ralph…