About OFF THE BOOKS

Made in Queens. Built on Culture.

Off The Books is more than a brand - it's a mindset.

We represent the creatives who don't follow formulas. The ones who find a way, even when there isn't one. The ones who build from scratch, hustle with purpose, and stay true to where they came from.

We were founded in Queens, New York - a place where stories are written every day in real time - on the blocks, at the shop, on the trains, in the kitchens. What you wear, what you create, how you move - it's all part of that story. OTB was built to give space to that story, to that energy, and to the people writing it.

What we stand for

We're not trying to fit into fashion. We're not chasing trends. We're here to build something real - rooted in community, culture, and creativity. Our designs carry meaning. Every drop connects back to the people & movement that raised us.

We believe in:

• Creative Freedom over conformity
• Process over perfection
• Storytelling over algorithms
• Making your own rules - and breaking a few 

Who it's for?

Off The Books is for:

• The self-taught designer
• The barber with a vision
• The musician recording in their bedroom
• The artist painting on anything they can find
• The ones who create because they have to

You don't need permission to be great. And you done need validation to move. That's Off The Books.

Beyond Clothing

From day one, OTB has always been about more than just apparel. We build limited pieces, host community events, highlight other creators, and collaborate across mediums. Honoring our roots, our neighborhoods, and our hustle.

Everything we do is made with intention. No mass production. No shortcuts. Just real ideas, brought to life in our own way.

Lets Build

Whether you're rocking a tee, drinking coffee out of our mugs, playing our board game, or following from across the country - you're a part of this. This isn't just a brand you wear - this is something you live with and grow with. 

Welcome to the collective.

Stay Off The Books.