Some of you may recognize the gentleman above, but for those of you who don’t, Kyle R is a guy on the move. As a highly respected DC lobbyist who spends a lot of time on state issues, Kyle is on the road more than he is at home. His personal style tends to combine…
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John Varvatos ChronoScope Hits Nantucket
A few days before OTC decamped to the island of Nantucket, bastion of East Coast laid back preppy, we were thrilled to receive John Varvatos’ newest collaboration with Swiss watch maker Ernst Benz. Into the carry-on and off we went for a week on a famous, tiny island in the Atlantic ocean. The Ernst Benz by…
“Streets” is Not Your Dad’s Old Suit
What comes to mind when you hear, “Hart Schaffner Marx?” Perhaps you think of your dad’s two-button lawyerly-looking gray suit? You know, the one with the center-vent jacket, pleated trousers and conservative, boxy profile. Well made, yes; but certainly not anything to which you aspired. The same often holds true for memories of that other…
A Brand Called “You”
Brand allegiance is a funny thing. When it works well the customer identifies with the brand in a deep, meaningful, and personal way. When it doesn’t work – most likely when the brand lets a customer down in some way – the old loyalty can be almost impossible to truly win back. While women are…
Artist “Sammo” Puts Menswear on the Wall
Canadian artist Sam “Sammo” Shuter gives classic menswear a visual punch and colorful twist that we flat-out love. Her vivid and creative take on suits, ties, jackets, and the other staples of a well-dressed man’s wardrobe are brought to life in bold colors and strong, purposeful brush strokes. The clever riff of mixing high style…
The Messenger Bag Grows Up
Here at OTC, we like a good bag. Men have come to appreciate the role of a good bag in their lives and for many the seminal bag is the universally useful messenger bag. Messenger bags are much hipper than a backpack and have the implied ruggedness of utilitarian cool. There is some debate about…
Win a Braun Series 5 Electric Shaver
While OTC is not a grooming-focused site per-se, we have always appreciated the importance of looking your best. We also appreciate best-of-class products, and Braun makes some of the finest electric shavers on the market. So, we are very happy to announce that Braun is partnering with OTC to give away a free Series 5…
The Ivy League: A Personal Review
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In the six years that Off the Cuff has been around, I have made a point to try and keep my personal life and background out of the picture. Occasionally, articles have alluded to my upbringing and the Ivy League-ness of the world in which I was raised. While a rich and interesting background to…
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GIVEAWAY: American Giant Short Sleeve Pocket Henley
Can you really make a better tee shirt? When you are American Giant, the answer is “yes.” The San Fransisco-based company recently introduced a line of tee shirts, adding to their collection of solid, straightforward American sportswear. And, staying true to the brand’s classic-is-best philosophy, they are not so much different as they are better. …