Press & Awards
Since 2013, OMJ Clothing has been recognized by national and regional editors, publications, and award committees for craftsmanship, design, and community impact. Charlotte's only custom suit shop to win four consecutive Best of the Best awards from Charlotte Magazine.
Awards & Recognition
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Best Custom Suits in Charlotte — 4× Winner (2022–2025)
Charlotte Magazine — Best of the Best (BOB) Awards
The only custom clothier in Charlotte to win four years in a row. Charlotte Magazine's BOB Awards are voted on by readers and represent the most trusted local business recognition in the region.
2018
Made in the South Award — Style Winner
Garden & Gun Magazine, 2018
"They've hit on a sweet spot with their modern sport coat. Tailored somewhere between a trendy trim fit and a traditional full cut, the lightweight unstructured jacket flatters most body types, and the multi-blue plaid is made of a sumptuously soft Italian wool."
Read feature →2017
Made in NC Award — Style Category Winner
Our State Magazine / Made in NC Awards, 2017
Recognized among North Carolina's best in the style and apparel category for bringing textile craft back to the Carolinas.
Read feature →30
Charlotte Top 30 Under 30
Elevate Lifestyle Magazine, 2014
Founder Bradley Rhyne recognized among Charlotte's most accomplished professionals under 30 for career achievement and community service.
National Press
Condé Nast Traveler
10 Best Places for Shopping in Charlotte, July 2019
"When you're ready to invest in a piece that you'll wear for years to come, splurge on a perfectly tailored sport coat. As you browse, sip from the store's fully stocked bar, which is filled with rare bottles of bourbon, and enjoy the music emanating from an old-school record player."
Read feature →Garden & Gun Magazine
Made in the South Awards — Style Winner, November 2018
"College roommates Bradley Rhyne and Filipe Ho, founders of the Charlotte-based menswear line Ole Mason Jar, grew up with firsthand knowledge of the economic void left across their home of North Carolina when the bulk of the textile business fled overseas."
Read feature →American Manufacturing Alliance
Men's Fashion Line Brings Back American-Made Southern Charm
"OMJ is more than just menswear; it's a socially conscious lifestyle brand built around bringing textile manufacturing back to the Carolinas."
Read feature →Regional Press
Our State Magazine
Stylish South: Ole Mason Jar in Charlotte, July 2018
"Ole Mason Jar is more than just menswear; it's a socially conscious lifestyle brand. Originally college roommates, co-founders Filipe Ho and Bradley Rhyne channeled their entrepreneurial spirits into bringing the textiles industry back to North Carolina."
Read feature →Charlotte Magazine
Best of the Best — Multiple years
4-time winner of Best Custom Suits (2022–2025) and Best Clothing Store across multiple years. Charlotte Magazine's BOB Awards are voted on by Charlotte readers annually.
Read feature →Wedding Publications
Style Me Pretty
Real wedding features showcasing OMJ custom wedding suits and groomswear.
View feature →Green Wedding Shoes
Featured in editorial real-wedding content on one of the web's most-read wedding publications.
View feature →Brides Magazine
Included in bridal editorial as a leading Charlotte-area vendor for groom and groomsmen suiting.
View feature →Media Inquiries
For press inquiries, interview requests, high-resolution images, or editorial partnerships, contact info@omjclothing.com or call (980) 202-2173.