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…
We were recently chatting with Darren Gore, of J. Panther Luggage Co., and – in addition to showing us this great little video interview with founder Johnny Diamandis – he gave us sneak peak at some of the their upcoming plans. This creative and innovative brand initially caught our attention with the multifunctional Courier Ruc…
This bag surprised us – in a very good way. It is hard to come up with a truly innovative briefcase; something that maintains the high standards of a professional work bag but also takes on a different, less-formal role. The J. Panther Courier Ruc does just that. It’s a briefcase for guys who might…
Here at OTC, we like a good bag. Men have come to appreciate the role of a good bag in their lives and for many the seminal bag is the universally useful messenger bag. Messenger bags are much hipper than a backpack and have the implied ruggedness of utilitarian cool. There is some debate about…
Can you really make a better tee shirt? When you are American Giant, the answer is “yes.” The San Fransisco-based company recently introduced a line of tee shirts, adding to their collection of solid, straightforward American sportswear. And, staying true to the brand’s classic-is-best philosophy, they are not so much different as they are better. …
When Bayard Winthrop founded American Giant, which makes perhaps the best sweatshirt we have laid eyes and hands on, he had a very specific mission. As the former CEO of Chrome bags and with a handful of other start-ups under his belt, ranging from real estate to high-tech, he knew how to drive down cost,…
Portland, Oregon, based sock maker Dahlgren has been making technical socks for the outdoorsy crowd since 1978. Not only have they been fixated on creating the most comfortable and technically superior socks possible, the family-owned company has also kept an eye on the casual wear market. With a variety of styles, colors, designs, and thicknesses…
When we first sat down with master leather craftsman Frank Clegg to discuss the idea of creating a leather goods collection, it was an idea not fully formed. Our thought was to start with some basics, but to interpret them in a more luxurious way while still keeping practicality and function front and center. After…
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com Legendary menswear designer Joseph Abboud sat down with Fox Business News to discuss the importance of ‘Made in America’ when it comes to brand reputation, order turnarounds, and the luxury apparel market. The president and COO of HMX Group, which also owns the innovative “Streets” retail concept, highlighted HMX’s…
As most of you already know, OTC is always on the hunt for a good bag. For a great deal on the bag pictured to the left, scroll down to the bottom. Today, men are carrying more stuff than ever and we need a place to put everything. Smart phone, wallet, iPad, pen and handy…
