If there is one name in the world of menswear that genuinely deserves the otherwise overused title of legend, it’s Alan Flusser. For many men, designers, lifestyle influencers, and self-educated bon vivants, Alan is the man of record, or simply the man. He is not only a menswear designer, not only an author, not only…
OTC always relishes the pleasure of working with our friend bespoke clothier Jon Green. Jon is a natural educator and ardent student of human nature. He also operates in the rarefied air of true bespoke and a has a pool of word-of-mouth clients who quite literally settle for nothing but the best the world has…
Do you remember the 1990s? It was a decade of serious social and sartorial change; paradigm shifting, to use a very ‘90s term. Back then, the rules which governed the very concept of business attire and professional decorum were being tossed out the window wholesale. Funny thing is that our rush to free the imposed…
We are happy to introduce a new occasional column here on OTC called, In the Wardrobe. OTC began as a resource for men seeking advice, ideas, and suggestions about how best to create their own look and make smart investments in their wardrobes. Ten years on, providing readers with useful advice and thoughtful suggestions about…
On June 25, 2015, join OTC, the Grooming Lounge, and leading DC menswear and style experts at the Grooming Lounge‘s Tysons Galleria location for an evening dedicated to men’s style. Check out the invitation below, mark your calendar, and make sure to join us.
Whenever we have the opportunity to meet a new brand and examine products carefully crafted by someone obsessed with expressing who they are, what they value, or perhaps how they see the world, we take our time to tell the story. There have been instances when when a few weeks or even a month or…
Sometimes we just want something different. As we finally exit the grip of the most recent never-ending winter, it’s time to transition from heavyweight duds to a happier, lightweight wardrobe. Yet, Springtime is also a season of fluctuation – so the smart man hedges his bets and pulls out some intermediate clothing tools, like the…
Belts can be the bane of your existence or a signature style element of your daily wardrobe. It all comes down to fit and too often that fit is exactly, just not right. Either too loose or too tight, the traditional belt design based on pre-punched holes can be quite limiting. Enter Beltology. These clever…
It’s no secret that we are big fans of tie-maker extraordinaire, Bull+Moose. One of the things that makes this brand noteworthy is that its exceptional ties are truly affordable and even include free shipping. And, B+M ties, with material and construction quality at least equal to the likes of Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren, could…
While not our typical focus, OTC does on occasion highlight grooming products that make life a little easier and help you turn out in your best form. Being aware, educated, and confident when it comes to your hair and skin is very much a part of leading a well-rounded and stylish life. American Crew is…
