Dive into the New Year by helping to support America’s veterans! I am very happy to announce that the OTC/Kobold watch auction is now live on eBay. Please make sure to stop by the auction’s page and take a look – but don’t wait too long because it ends on January 11. It’s a great…
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Ringing In 2010: The OTC/Kobold Auction
Happy New Year everyone! I can’t believe it, but OTC has been up and running for nearly four year and has grown far beyond my initial expectations. With more than 17,000 monthly readers in 40 countries, I have gained many new friends and had the privilege of helping a whole to of guys. I have…
Style Guide: The Crewneck Sweater
I recently talked about the of v-neck sweaters, one of your cold weather wardrobe’s most versatile tools. It is, however, not the only option when it comes to lightweight or mid-weight sweaters. The other option is of course the standard against which all sweaters are measured – the crewneck sweater. The crewneck sweater is a…
Parisian Gentleman Goes English
A quick note for those of you who are fans of the outstanding French language blog, Parisian Gentleman; Hugo is going English. Not entirely of course, but in response to reader requests, he’ll be posting several of his most popular columns in English. Hugo is an excellent writer and brings a comfortably elegant, candle-lit approach…
Ivy League Grit: Hugh Simms
As we roll full speed into the holiday season, I’ll be pointing out a few great brands that offer something a little different in the gift giving department. Case in point – Hugh Simms’ handmade ties. In fact, they are handmade right in the middle of Los Angeles – a fitting tribute to the brand’s…
Target Pop Up Store In Georgetown
Target just opened its cool little pop up store in Georgetown today, at the corner of Wisconsin and M Streets. Target has squeezed a custom designed mini Swiss chalet into the parking lot right next to Old Glory (great place to stop for lunch by the way). There are only three of these pop-up stores…
Style Guide: The V-Neck Sweater
With cooler weather firmly planting itself across the globe’s Northern hemisphere, it’s time to break out the warm weather clothes. Even those of us who work in cozy climate controlled offices are feeling the need to layer. One of the most versatile pieces of clothing that should be in your winter wardrobe is a fine…
Style & Sound: Peter Fox, Haus am See
Start of the Sales: Tucker Blair
Tucker Blair, the expanding purveyor of preppy needlepoint wares is offering Off The Cuff readers 20% off all Tucker Blair products TODAY ONLY – November 30, 2009. The sale runs until midnight, EST. Once your order is ready to go, use the code holiday09. In addition to their now famous needlepoint belts and headbands, the…
The Interview: Michael Kobold (Part II)
The continuation of Off The Cuff’s exclusive interview with luxury watch maker Mike Kobold, founder of Kobold Watch Co. To read Part I of the interview, please click HERE. Off The Cuff: So, who is your customer? Who is a Kobold guy? Mike Kobold: He is someone who has an affinity for finely made products…