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Ruggedly Classic Spring Style with Timberland

Posted on April 7, 2016April 11, 2016 by OTC

Spring can be a little bit of everything – windy, rainy, warm, cool, sunny, and overcast – all in the same day. Dressing for this transitional type of weather is often a challenge, but it can also be fun. Jeans and boots, a comfortable shirt, and classic leather jacket are the types of wardrobe staples…

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First Take on Summer Style

Posted on May 14, 2014May 14, 2014 by OTC

What often works best for men’s warm weather fashion is simplicity and classic style.  Basics can make almost any guy look and feel that much more polished, put together, and comfortable. Think of it as updated Ivy League or modern preppy without all the gimmicky noise. Summer style – even though it’s technically Spring, it…

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OTC & ECCO, Spring 2014 Gear

Posted on March 25, 2014June 3, 2015 by OTC

OTC is proud to be a brand ambassador for the footwear and lifestyle brand ECCO.  When it comes to everyday life, we often need items that work well, get the job done, and are a comfortable fit.  More often than you might think, ECCO products fit that bill. Shoes that are incredibly comfortable and versatile,…

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BeltCraft: Belts Designed By You

Posted on September 18, 2013September 18, 2013 by OTC

Belts are one of the few ways the most men can strike a personal note in their wardrobe.  A belt is both practical and decorative, traits which make it a genuinely important item in your sartorial arsenal.  Sadly, belts are also an accessory to which too many men pay too little, if any, attention. From…

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To Protect and Serve…Your Wardrobe

Posted on August 15, 2013August 15, 2013 by OTC

Assembling the perfect wardrobe takes a lot of time, effort, and of course, money.  When done the right way, it is an example of selective and ongoing curating; the building up of a collection that comes to frame and define how you present yourself to the world.  A meaningful, practical, and stylish wardrobe is not…

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Choosing Accessories: Cufflinks

Posted on June 13, 2013June 13, 2013 by OTC

Men often face limited options when it comes to jewelry and decoration.  A wedding ring, signet or family ring, and a nice watch are about as far as it goes for many guys.  While some may opt for a gold bracelet or necklace, it’s tricky territory for even the most well intentioned men. The line between…

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From Ready-Made to Bespoke

Posted on May 30, 2013May 30, 2013 by OTC

Jon Green is a celebrated New York-based bespoke clothier well-known to readers of Forbes, The Financial Times, and American Express’ ‘Departures’ magazine. He is also a good friend of OTC and occasional contributor. Here, Jon provides us with a useful breakdown of the various forms that tailored clothing can take, from ready-made to bespoke. Bespoke…

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Behind the Scenes at Barbour

Posted on August 9, 2012March 25, 2013 by OTC

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…

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Taking Proper Suit for a Spin

Posted on December 19, 2011March 25, 2013 by OTC

As we continue to work with Proper Suit on the official OTC suit, our Editor-in-Chief Chris Hogan took the recently delivered set of duds for a spin around town. This is a quick teaser for the full review which will be coming next month.  What we endeavor to accomplish here is explain what to expect…

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The Fine Art of Going Sockless

Posted on August 15, 2010 by OTC

The sockless look is very much in fashion at the moment.  It’s all over the place, from glossy magazine ads to TV to runways.  J.Crew, very much the bastion of today’s classic American menswear, has its models sporting Alden bluchers, vintage jeans and no socks. On the formal wear front, Thom Browne has made the…

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