While there has been a clear and appreciable resurgence in the menswear space and of all things sartorial, for some guys, the art of dressing well is still a mystery. To help you better understand how to dress well and, perhaps more importantly, why dressing well matters, we have assembled this helpful primer. And remember,…
One of the great privileges and pleasures afforded to OTC is the opportunity to discover and introduce to our readers brands and craftsmen they might not otherwise ever hear about. Clothier Aspetto, Inc., of Fredricksburg, Virgina, is such a company. In the coming weeks we will be reviewing a custom three-piece suit from this relatively…
Here at OTC, we love a good story, and this clever, cheeky brand has one. Located in the capitol of American rebellion, Philadelphia, Duke & Winston has its heart firmly planted this former colony’s former home base of London. Launched in 2009 by Seun Olubodun a prior resident of the UK, the brand takes its…
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…
Being called stylish can mean so many things. You dress well, nice haircut, cool bag, great car, impressive art collection. Even how you walk down the street can be stylish – look at John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Then there’s the kind of stylish that transcends mere clothing or accoutrement; being smart. As many…
We introduced OTC readers to the Mack Weldon brand as part of our 2012 Holiday Wish List. Apparently, some folks wanted to know a bit more, judging by the feedback in our inbox. As a topic, OTC has never really addressed things like underwear and tee shirts, but these items really are important. Feeling comfortable…
It takes a lot to make us empty out our well-worn and much loved R.Horns Wein eight-card wallet. Now almost 15 years old, it shows only the most desired signs of age. It is still fully functional but now softer and beat up about the edges; just hitting its stride, really. The item that has…
Recently, a reader posed an interesting question that gets to the heart of dressing well: does it matter what you wear when no one is looking? This fellow has the benefit of often working from home and his “work” wardrobe rarely strays from tee shirts and shorts, or on a chilly day, some old jeans.…
Recently, OTC had the chance to spend an evening with Glenn O’Brien, best known as GQ’s legendary Style Guy. He was in town to celebrate the launch of the fall/winter GQ Style issue at DC’s elegant new nightspot, The Huxley. Earlier in the day, we sat down with O’Brien at his suite in the Ritz…
This year, OTC went looking for some great classic items that add to your sense of style, fill a real need, and posses the kind of quality that lets them last a good long time. When we looked for this year’s choices, we turned to some brands yo know and some we hope you’ll get…
