As warmer Spring weather finally begins to settle in, it’s time to head out into the city, take in the cherry blossoms and take care of a few errands. Here, along Washington, D.C.’s 14th Street, NW, you will find some outstanding furniture, decorating, and accessories stores as well as a growing selection of exciting gastropubs,…
OTC was recently asked to contribute a photo to the British site Everyday Carry UK showing what our editor-in-chief has in his bag and on his person any given day. As bags and the stuff of life have always been a big part of OTC, we were happy to oblige. While the sack may change…
We were very excited to learn that spirits company Diageo recently unveiled the new Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, a new project aimed at locating lost and forgotten barrels of whiskey from their extensive holding around the world. The first two variants to be released from the company include the 20-year-old Barterhouse Whiskey and the…
Today, we are excited to announce that master leather craftsman Frank Clegg has launched a completely new website. With a clean new look that highlights his exceptional collection of handcrafted leather goods, Frank’s new site is a study in focus and clarity. Frank Clegg has been in the luxury goods business for more than 40…
Indochino has been one of the single most important influences in the business of made-to-measure suiting. The company was a first mover when it created the first truly viable online customized clothing model, a market that continues to expand everyday. While ubiquitous today, when Indochino launched in 2007 the idea of actually spending real money…
True Love Video is a small collective of filmmakers and creatives based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Dedicated to exploring, “beauty and the human place in the Nordic nature,” they have released the first in a series of short films that capture iconic outerwear and the humans beneath. The series, entitled UDE, begins with that most traditional…
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,…
Birchbox is an innovative and creative brand that has helped to create the curated product discovery market. Founded in 2010, Birchbox helps consumers discover beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products through monthly deliveries of curated, deluxe samples that are tailored to their personal profile. An important trend in the evolution of retail for both brands and…
Hey OTC readers, as most of you already know, we here at Of the Cuff are big fans of Bonobos – both the company and clothing. Well, for the sports-minded among you, the Bonobos “Pro-Am Bracket Challenge” is giving fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to team up with a sports legend to create their…
On occasion, we receive solicitations to review products or services that are not exactly in our wheelhouse – women’s footwear, for example. On occasion, we say, “sure, send it on over.” Such was the case when Casio asked us to take a look at their 2014 G-Shock watch collection. While we are not a watch…
