What Makes a Great Tagline?
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What Makes a Great Tagline?

A great tagline isn’t just a clever turn of phrase; it’s your brand promise expressed in just a few unforgettable words. And while there are many approaches you can take to arrive at the perfect tagline, here you will find three key principles that will help elevate your tagline from good, to great.

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A View With a Room
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A View With a Room

Often called "Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean," Orient Bay is renowned for its pristine, white sandy beach, laid-back lifestyle and delectable cuisine. There was something deliciously familiar about this spot too—a vibe that in part brought back memories of one unforgettable summer spent in Nice many moons ago. But those are stories for another time.

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Al Fresco in Abruzzo
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Al Fresco in Abruzzo

The food was basic, but the beer was cold, and the bunk beds were cozy, so despite a fitful sleep, we were well up for what promised to be a challenging trek ahead.

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Majestic Beauty
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Majestic Beauty

For artist, photographer and explorer Guadalupe Laiz, discovering the magical allure of the horses of Iceland was a life-affirming experience that has shaped her personal philosophy and world view—as much as her career. In her sumptuous photography book ‘Horses of Iceland’, Laiz has created a stunning visual narrative documenting five years spent in the company of these incredible creatures, in the most unforgiving of landscapes. 

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Beyond Expectations
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Beyond Expectations

For more than 100 years, Douglas Elliman Property Management has been providing exceptional service to co-ops, condos, and rental properties far and wide throughout the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

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For The Love of Loafers
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For The Love of Loafers

As someone who’s charged with keeping a casual eye on menswear trends, it’s been hard not to notice a discernible shift away from sneakers as the footwear of choice for style-conscious guys in recent months. The loafer — along with its more relaxed cousin, the driver — is very much back in style for fall.

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The Co-Op Advantage
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The Co-Op Advantage

With their old-world character, architectural provenance, and desirable location, there’s a lot to love about co-op properties on the Upper East Side.

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Style Broker
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Style Broker

But Halpin’s real stylistic flourish comes in the form of his distinctly patterned socks—which have become a calling card for this agent who was recently named one of Douglas Elliman’s ‘Rookies of the Year’, in recognition of his swift rise within the brokerage.

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New Romance
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New Romance

Today, almost 40 years on, this proclivity for exuberant style in menswear has returned — albeit perhaps with a little less gusto this time around. From chunky jewelry to brooches that make a statement, ribbon ties to commando-sole footwear, Ac Magazine looks at some of the key pieces that epitomize this popular trend in men’s accessories.

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Feelgood Factor
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Feelgood Factor

A recent survey by insights specialists Gartner revealed that for the first time ever CEOs have named sustainability among their top ten goals. So, with the dawn of another year — and a renewed focus on sustainability — there has never been a better time to look at some of those brands in the men’s accessories space that are helping to shape the conversation about the long-term wellbeing of the planet — and its people.

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