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Don’t Let Your Commute Ruin Your Suit
In partnership with British label Charles Tyrwhitt, we are thinking through some real-world issues faced by men and the clothing they wear. In 2016, the UK Office for National Statistics determined that 3.7 million workers traveled for two hours or more every weekday as part of their commute. This might involve walking, driving, cycling, taking public transport, or any combination of those modes of transportation. On top of this, many men – particularly in city environments – choose to wear a formal suit to the office to look smart; not particularly ideal attire for such a long travel time! Read… READ MORE
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Hunter Schafer’s Oscars after-party look
Write by Leah Dolan, CNNFeaturing the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days. The three words that best describe Hunter Schafer’s Vanity Fair Oscars party look? Less is more. Dressed in a bias-cut white silk skirt, a single ivory-colored feather and — crucially — nothing else, Schafer was bound to raise a few eyebrows. Google searches for the actor and model skyrocketed on Sunday night as her look hit social media. On Twitter, Schafer’s pictures immediately received tens of… READ MORE
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Mary Quant dies: Visionary fashion designer who styled the Swinging ’60s and popularized the miniskirt, was 93
LONDON — Mary Quant, the visionary fashion designer whose colorful, sexy miniskirts epitomized London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world, has died. She was 93. Quant’s family said she died “peacefully at home” in Surrey, southern England, on Thursday. Quant helped popularize the miniskirt – some credit to her by inventing it – and the innovative tights and accessories that were an integral part of the look. She also created dresses and other simple mix-and-match garments that had an element of whimsy. Some compared her impact on the fashion world with The Beatles’ impact on pop… READ MORE
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Bachelor’s Ariel Frenkel Steps Out in Style at Acne Studios Party in Miami
Ariel Frenkell is proving she is getting over Zach from her time on The Bachelor and ready to mingle again!The Brooklyn native was recently spotted at a party in Miami for Acne Studios for the first time since her Bachelor’s departure. The Swedish fashion brand is known for its minimalist designs and clean lines, and is a favorite among fashion-conscious celebrities and influencers. Frenkel who was eliminated during the fantasy suites week with Zach Shallcross received great praise from her Bachelor co-stars following her departure. She was seen wearing a tight-fitting long floral dress and her signature dark locks… READ MORE
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The 7 Holiday Party Outfits Our Style Editor Swears By
Crushed velvet, sequins, and ugly holiday sweaters you can’t help but love (the felt Rudolph with a red light-up nose just makes you smile!)—it’s officially holiday party season. And before your social calendar starts to completely fill up with corporate cocktail hours and festive potlucks, consider finalizing your sartorial game plan ahead of time—aka now. That way, when you’re struggling to figure out what to gift your Gen Z niece (opens in new tab) or how exactly one roasts a turkey to perfection, you’ll at least have all your best holiday party outfits already planned. Ahead, find seven looks for… READ MORE
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Revisiting The Colonel Littleton No. 43 Mailbags
Here at OTC, we are lamenting the loss of one of our favorite bags – the No. 43 Mailbag – made by American leather goods brand Colonel Littleton. The design for the No. 43 was based on the iconic US Postal Service mail carrier bag, once a ubiquitous sight on America’s tree-lined streets. This roomy and distinctive leather bag is beautifully crafted and exceptionally durable, ensuring that the more it’s used, abused, and put to work, the better it will age. The company sent us a No. 43, which we first reviewed in 2016 – loved it. So, we were… READ MORE
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