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We actually introduced you to Dapper Classics, makers of outstanding men’s socks, back in 2013, but wanted to make a return visit as part of our 2014 Father’s Day series. So, even though Father’s Day has officially passed, OTC is extending it one more day so that we can show you some of Dapper Classics’…
Looking for something new to add to the undershirt drawer? Sydney, Australia-based Equmen has ventured into the brave new world of men’s compression garments; a.k.a, “shape wear.” While more familiar at the gym, these products are designed for everyday wear. We like to refer tothis category as “fitwear.” Their core compression singlet style undershirt which…
Birchbox knows how to track down the best when it comes to interesting and effective men’s grooming products. For Father’s Day we highly recommend stocking up on these winners. Women have known all along that taking care of your skin and having a smart grooming regimen helps to keeps your body in shape and you…
Creating a space for yourself in a crowded market is always a tough situation. The menswear furnishing business is particularly popular right now, with new brands planting their stylishly vintage flags every day. Enter Quixotic, a brand that caught our attention for all the right reasons. What better way to celebrate Father’s Day, or any…
We are big fans of neckwear brand Bull+Moose, and have actually worked with them on a few projects, most notably the fantastic Art of Style event earlier this year. B+M’s new Spring 2014 collection hits just the right note for the perfect Father’s Day tie; slim but not skinny, fun without being goofy, and exceptionally…
Fort Belvedere is the storied historic residence of England’s eternally stylish but morally fuzzy former King Edward VIII. It is also a new luxury goods brand recently launched by Sven Raphael Schneider, founder of The Gentleman’s Gazette. As with Gentleman’s Gazette, the brand and its carefully selected collection of products are unique, elegant, and expertly…
Summer cocktails are many, varied, refreshing, and always looked forward to. When Jose Cuervo approached us and asked that we tell you about a favorite OTC summer cocktail that included, of course, tequila, it was excellent timing. First, what cocktail worth its salt, so to speak, doesn’t contain tequila? Second, we had recently rediscovered a…
While it won’t hold up in history class, this new commercial / web video from the folks at Jose Cuervo Tradicional make timelines, and the history of this mixologist’s staple, a bit more fun. OTC is partnering with the iconic maker of world class tequila to bring you our favorite cocktail. Stay tuned for that…
Now that the endless winter weather that has gripped much of the Northern hemisphere appears finally to be receding, it’s time to head outside for some much needed sunlight and fresh air. One of the great pleasures of outdoor activities, apart from actually being active, is acquiring new equipment and gear designed for your back-to-nature…
KP MacLane, the eponymous clothing brand founded by husband and wife team Jared and Katherine MacLane, has threaded the design needle by creating clean, modern, and timeless menswear pieces that also stand the test of time. The overriding theme of KP MacLane’s house style is clean preppy; classic as simple. OTC reviewed the brands’ Signature…