When asked, many people think of footwear brand ECCO as purveyors of comfortable European-inspired walking shoes. And while this is very much true, and we love them for it, the company also innovates in several other forward-thinking categories, including athletics. The Biom EVO Racer Lite running shoe is a great example of ECCO’s dedication to…
With summer in full swing, you can never have too many shorts. Lacrosse Playground has come up wish a pretty cool pair of casual, multipurpose shorts that we simply love. Their Convertible Shorts are classic-fitting and made with a quick-dry polyester microfiber that also has a clever water-activated pattern. Once you get them wet, a…
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 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…
A Barbour jacket is perhaps one of the most iconic garments around today. Even at a distance, they are immediately recognizable. The Barbour brand itself is synonymous with country living, horses, rolling estates, a stiff drink and, more than anything else, heritage. Your classic Beaufort or Bedale coat is meant to be with you for…
We are thrilled to have made it to the final stretch of Brooks Brothers’ “Dandiest at the Derby 2012” contest! While we have received some great support from OTC’s family, friends, readers, and supporters, we aren’t taking anything for granted! And neither are our friends. Keep reading to learn how you can win too –…
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,…
When Stuart King co-founded Turf Legends back in 2008, his goal was to create a clothing brand that reflected the storied history of British steeplechase. He wanted to pay homage to the sport’s great horses and their riders in a way that conveyed his love for this sport and its historical importance. Steeplechase is a…
Award winning designer Michael Bastian recently joined forces with eye wear maker Randolph Engineering, provider of classic aviator specs to the U.S. military, to give a fresh take on classic sunglasses. The 2011 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year and head of design at Gant by Michael Bastian, reinterpreted five of Randolph Engineering’s classic frames. …
One of the benefits of running a site such as this can be the occasional FedEx or UPS delivery that shows up on the OTC doorstep. Of course we disclose and of course we appreciate the chance to check out some pretty cool stuff. And when it comes to marketing, Nike Golf is a tough…
