OFF-the-CUFF

Thoughts on clothes, culture, & the occasional nonsense.

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A mildly safe-for-work culture column with essays on what we wear, what we watch, how we live & what it could all mean. Written, as always, off-the-cuff.

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Editor’s Note: Don’t Ask Me Where It’s From
Editor’s Note: Don’t Ask Me Where It’s From

Virality is killing the gift of gab.

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The Met Gala is Rooting for Everybody Black (Dandy)
The Met Gala is Rooting for Everybody Black (Dandy)

Before you ask, here's the Met Gala theme, the history et the homework.

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We Aren’t Ready to Dress Up
We Aren’t Ready to Dress Up

Mark my words, these 20s are about to roar.

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A woman with curly hair in a bun, wearing gold earrings and a striped shirt with velvet sleeves, sitting on a beige vintage-style sofa, looking at a laptop.

& Who am I?

Well that’s a secret I guess I gotta tell…

I’m Renée.

Writer, Creative Strategist, storyteller, world builder, sister, daughter, diva—

but before all that, I’m an observer. Une bonne vivante who enjoys analysing the life she enjoys.

Whether clothes, culture, or conversations—there’s always something worth feeling in response.

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On Sportmax et spinning the block.

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We Have a Boutique at Home
Closet Dive, C'est Moi
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Closet Dive, C'est Moi

If all the world’s a stage, then a dressing room is the most honest place to live.

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Choose Your Fighter

I’m an equal-opportunity yapper, but if ya wanna get specific…

Obsessive observations, style commentary et the occasional red carpet review.

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Mom, There’s Something Wrong with the Ties
Mom, There’s Something Wrong with the Ties

Not to be the too woke fashion friend, but maybe FW26 is the season of men realizing stuff

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Film/TV

Notes on what I’m watching/reading.

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Adults Diagnosed Me Mid-Binge
Adults Diagnosed Me Mid-Binge

I just wanted everyone to have a good time. Even the knife guys.

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We Have a Boutique at Home
We Have a Boutique at Home

If all the world’s a stage, then a dressing room is the most honest place to live.

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Personal inquiries for the truly nosy.

Reflections, et insights on what’s happening around us.

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Editor’s Note: Don’t Ask Me Where It’s From
Editor’s Note: Don’t Ask Me Where It’s From

Virality is killing the gift of gab.

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The whos, whats et deep cuts from my wardrobe & the stories behind them

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Everything I Want Wants Me Back
Everything I Want Wants Me Back

On Sportmax et spinning the block.

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Help! My Ass Is Too Phat for My Fav Skirt :( Live on OTCC (link in bio)
Season 3, 24 episode order.
Not to be the too woke fashion friend, but the necktie is quietly signaling the contrast between men et women right now. Link in bio if you’re feeling overly analytical yourself.
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