Frank Clegg has become the face of American leather craftsmanship. Seemingly overnight, he has surged in the consciousness of high-end customers, style bloggers, Madison Avenue editors, Fifth Avenue retailers, and Made-in-America aficionados. His brand, Frank Clegg Leatherworks, is built around the fact that he is more than just a name, he is also a maker….
Category: Made in America
Frank Clegg, Welcome to the White House
Brand building is a tricky business. Try too hard and people don’t trust you, try too little and they won’t even know you exist. Brands with history, and a history of doing something well, have a big advantage. “Authentic” brands possess the quality of longevity and substance – particularly in today’s market. In an attempt…
Old Bull Lee Shorts
To be honest, the buttons were the first thing we noticed. All of the shorts made by Old Bull Lee – and they only make shorts – have button fly openings. And, the buttons that founder Lee Johnson chose to use are very specific; thick, sturdy, branded, and slightly over-sized. You notice them because they…
UnderFit: Evolution of the Undershirt
Undershirts are the unsung heroes of many a man’s wardrobe. They are by nature pedestrian and functional, serving a purpose rather than expressing personality. Indeed, the best undershirts are the ones you forget you have on; not evident when being worn and possessing as little presence as possible. Finding, let alone creating a perfect undershirt…
OTC Find: Triple Aught Design’s Flux Hoodie
It’s winter, it’s cold, and it’s time to head out for a run. What to wear? OTC recently teamed up with San Fransisco-based Triple Aught Design (TAD) to test out its refreshingly modern take on the hooded sweatshirt. Now, some may say, “Sweatshirts? I thought OTC was all about ‘classic, modern, and style.’” And…
The Chester Mox Wallet
It takes a lot to make us empty out our well-worn and much loved R.Horns Wein eight-card wallet. Now almost 15 years old, it shows only the most desired signs of age. It is still fully functional but now softer and beat up about the edges; just hitting its stride, really. The item that has…
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…
OTC Recommends: New West Knifeworks
As we careen towards the holiday dining and shopping season, it is important to pause, take a deep breath, and remember that even during times of consumer excess a focus on quality and craftsmanship is still important. While we are, of course, a resource for style and personal expression, OTC firmly believes that such a…
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…
35 Years Perfect: The Frank Clegg English Briefcase
What makes something a classic? For starters, it helps to have timeless design and durable quality. Also important is the intangible ability to remain stylish, relevant, and useful year after year. With the recent resurgence interest in handcrafted menswear and heritage brands, the role of the simple bag has been elevated to something akin to…