Our friends at Trident Gum have asked that we let OTC readers know about a great contest that just launched over at their Facebook page. You can help make an aspiring filmmaker very happy and possibly cast the deciding vote on the official Steve Aoki/Duran Duran video for their recent remix of the 1980s classic…
In part one of this essay, we discussed some of the changes that have begun to redefine the concept of brand loyalty. While consumers may still be loyal to a given brand, the way in which they interact with that brand is much more fragmented, delineated, and nuanced It’s still an ongoing shift of course,…
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…
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…
One of the great things things about living in Washington, D.C., is that people come here from all over the world to visit. For some, it’s a life’s goal to stand in front of the White House and take in its iconic power and history, regardless of who is living there at the time. Others…
LifestyleMirror.com, a new the recently launched e-shopping website, features weekly cover stories of iconic fashion and lifestyle personalities. Last week’s cover story featured renowned private chef and style icon Daniel de la Falaise. Shot at The Ritz Hotel in Paris, the beautiful and humorous images give a personal look into Daniel’s personality and wardrobe, among…
Last week, Off the Cuff teamed up with One Medical to host an OTC Live event, An Evening of Cocktails & Classic Style. It was a chance for OTC readers and local style aficionados to gather, celebrate, network, and learn about some of the outstanding brands which have been highlighted on OTC. Joining us at…
Launched in 2007 as a new concept in print journalism, this March Monocle celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of our favorite, or rather favourite, publications, Monocle has grown into a unique and substantive media presence. With its flagship magazine, online home base, retail arm, Monocle 24 radio broadcast (and iPhone app), and Bloomberg television show,…
When you hear “Washington, DC lobbyist,” this is, perhaps, not the face that comes to mind. KR is an old friend of mine, a coworker who is indeed a true-blue DC lobbyist. More specifically, he is a dyed-in-the-wool son of the South who, by the sheer misfortune of life landed in the Yankee infested bastion…
