Those of you who are fans of the outstanding magazine Monocle (a global briefing on style/politics/culture/urban planning) are probably familiar with Drakes London. Monocle’s founding editor-in-chief, Tyler Brule, devoted a recent editor’s page to this remarkable neck wear firm. No mere affectation, the “London” portion of the name is very much a badge of honor….
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The Price of Happiness – Via T.E.D.
This is a great lecture that I came across on T.E.D., a remarkable site I’ve had on the “Lifestyle & Creative Resources” list for some time. This video lecture by journalist Benjamin Wallace is about the pitfalls of trying to put a price tag on happiness. He tested out a number of the world’s “best”…
Off The Cuff’s D.C. City Guide Goes Live
I am very happy to announce that Off the Cuff’s Modern Gentleman’s Guide to D.C. has gone live over at On The Fly.com. It took a while to pull this great list together and involved polling friends, family and coworkers. I think you will find this handy go-to list both entertaining and genuinely helpful. Whether…
A quick link to some great "Trad" thoughts
I was checking out some fellow bloggers’ sites today and came across a wonderful post from this past October on A Duck Gets Dressed. He assembled a wonderful list of things that came to mind while pondering the term “Trad” one evening. As another reader noted, I wish he were my neighbor. Take a few…
Suited Up For The New Year
A reader recently contacted me because as a newly graduated attorney, he wanted some specific advice on what to look for in a suit. He also wanted to hear about a few specific brands. The gentleman indicated that he is based in Chicago and his work environment is a more formal one. That is, he…
Merry Chistmas & Happy New Year
Hello everyone. I hope you all have had a great holiday season. My Christmas was wonderfully uneventful. We stayed close to home and enjoyed time with our little guy. Though I received a number of very nice presents, my fantastic wife hit the nail on its proverbial head with a classic Beaufort coat from Barbour….
OTC Wrapped Up: Last Minute Gift Ideas
With Hanukkah literally upon us and less than a week until Christmas, your gift giving window is rapidly closing. With that in mind, Off The Cuff has assembled some favorite brands for your consideration. Some of these names you know, others may be new but each one is an OTC favorite. Some are dedicated to…
Dressing A President
With the election over and a second round of history ready to made next month, Washington, D.C., is preparing for the mother of all inaugurations. With an estimated influx of five million revelers, this town is really going to be hopping. As you might expect, inaugurations are a big deal here and this one is…
Special OTC Discount at Ashley Ashoff
I am happy to announce another great holiday discount for Off The Cuff DC readers. Ashley Ashoff, maker of some of the most elegant ties around, is offering a 30% discount when you mention that you are ordering through OTC. I wrote about Ashley earlier this year and can’t say enough about her dedication to…
Art of Shaving In D.C.’s Union Station
Not too long ago, while passing through Grand Central Station in New York, I first noticed the Art of Shaving. Warm woods and glass, alabaster lighting with a vague Parisian/Milano feel to it, the store cum barber shop was an immediate draw. Its elegant feel belies a company obsessed with the timeless and masculine art…