One of the true pleasures of running a site such as Off the Cuff is the opportunity afforded to us of meeting some truly remarkable people. Amazingly enough, many of our most interesting friends sought out OTC, not the other way around. Such was the case with Richard Press. Richard, former CEO of the iconic…
OTC’s trip to New York City, with the plan of covering back stage access to the US Open Women’s Final hit its first bump before the plane even left. We sat on the runway for more than two and a half hours because of “weather issues” at LaGuardia. Typically, these assertions can mean anything –…
We are actually combining two things here: a product review and collaboration announcement. It’s all about Docker’s Alpha Khakis and US Open tennis. OTC is excited to announce that we will be covering the women’s final match of the US Open this coming Saturday. OTC is partnering with American Express to give our readers a…
Last month, the OTC crew loaded up and decamped to the wonderful island of Nantucket. Apart from being the advertizing byword of preppy lifestyle brands, it is also place rich in history and the default vacation destination for generations of New Englanders. Nantucket is a laid back home to several thousand year-round residents and temporary…
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…
As with so many things these days, nostalgia for a perceived, more elegant and refined past is manifold. This holds true not only for how we dress, but also how we live and get around. Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, can be a stressful endeavor. And the desire to return to a time of…
It’s always a cool experience when you meet someone so into what they do that their energy literally permeates the space around them. Bespoke clothier Jon Green is one of those people, so is shirt maker Ignatious Joseph. Jon is so passionate about creating exceptional tailored clothing for his equally exceptional clients, he nearly vibrates.…
Off the Cuff is going iPad mobile with Blogsy, the new iPad-based blogging app. Now, we’ll be able to post and update away from OTC central. How exciting…..posted from my iPad.
I was in Boston this week for meetings and had a chance to check out some of my old stomping grounds. I am a proud graduate of Northeastern University and actually lived in this outstanding city for nearly eight years. It’s a great town that keeps getting better. One of the best parts of the…
What do Hermes and Nike have in common? When it comes to Nike’s golf division, a great deal. Last month I was Nike Golf’s guest at their remarkable R&D facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Not only were my eyes opened as far as golf technology is concerned, I have a whole new appreciation for Nike…
