The family OTC recently got together with some friends on a warm Spring evening for a relaxed birthday celebration that included bocce and the random chipping of golf balls. Add in some Dogfish Head 90 Minute, and it was a nice time indeed. While we all tried to achieve a certain “lawn party” casual look,…
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Jon Green: What Bespoke Means
OTC is honored to welcome guest contributor Jon Green. Jon is best known as one of the finest bespoke clothiers to be found anywhere. Jon is also a remarkable teacher, formally trained musician and a stellar arbiter of sartorial wisdom. We are more than happy to call him a friend. There are those who believe…
Environmental Horology
I am a watch guy; not dedicated to one particular style or maker, my tastes run the gamut. Vintage, brand new, elegant complications or chunky dive watches; I like them all. I have become a bit of an evangelist about one thing though – I think people should wear mechanical watches or watches that don’t…
Brooks Brothers New Classic Look
Brooks Brothers recently launched its Spring “Generations of Style” ad and I have to say, it’s looking pretty good. While it’s not cutting edge or breaking new stylistic ground, the design team has struck a nice balance between the Jazz Age Americana of Ralph Lauren and classic elegance of British classicism. There is a pleasing…
It’s a New Year – Get Inspired
I have been asked on occasion where I find my style inspiration. I think this is a compliment, though you never know. For me, there are lots of different sources, from people I admire to books, cars, magazines, art, buildings, even the shape of a shoe. Since we are starting a new year, I thought…
Getting Started; The Basics First
I’ve had a number of people ask me about putting together some basic tips for whipping their wardrobes in shape, so here it is.To make this a more useful and dynamic resource, I’ll always try to include links whenever possible to the companies, products or terms I use throughout the posts. If I miss anything…
DC Style – Finally Getting Some Respect
(Note – This is the OTC’s first post, from October 27, 2006) As you may or may not know, Washington, D.C. has long held the unenviable reputation of being a boring, ill-fitting and shoddy kind of town when it comes to men’s fashion, however, some great changes have been taking place over the past few…