Your watch is a personal expression of your personal style, and when it comes to picking that one special watch, we humbly suggest choosing the path less taken. Clearing out the clutter and upgrading to one special watch that has meaning to you beyond mere functionality is a great way to set your personal…
Category: Great Brands
Best Travel Shoes: Austen Heller
When we went looking for the perfect travel shoe, there were a few key criteria that had to be met. First, we wanted a slip-in style shoe; something easy to get in and out of at airport security checkpoints. Second, they had to be comfortable without feeling too much like slippers. And last but not…
Duke & Winston: Cool Britania Meets Brotherly Love
Here at OTC, we love a good story, and this clever, cheeky brand has one. Located in the capitol of American rebellion, Philadelphia, Duke & Winston has its heart firmly planted this former colony’s former home base of London. Launched in 2009 by Seun Olubodun a prior resident of the UK, the brand takes its…
2012 OTC Holiday Wish List
This year, OTC went looking for some great classic items that add to your sense of style, fill a real need, and posses the kind of quality that lets them last a good long time. When we looked for this year’s choices, we turned to some brands yo know and some we hope you’ll get…
Holiday Stock Up: Sette Neckwear
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….
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…
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…
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…
Alpha Khakis and the US Open
We are actually combining two things here: a product review and collaboration announcement. It’s all about Docker’s Alpha Khakis and US Open tennis. OTC is excited to announce that we will be covering the women’s final match of the US Open this coming Saturday. OTC is partnering with American Express to give our readers a…
Behind the Scenes at Barbour
A Barbour jacket is perhaps one of the most iconic garments around today. Even at a distance, they are immediately recognizable. The Barbour brand itself is synonymous with country living, horses, rolling estates, a stiff drink and, more than anything else, heritage. Your classic Beaufort or Bedale coat is meant to be with you for…