John Philp Thompson, a Chicago-based photographer

Who are you, John? I’m John Philp Thompson, a Chicago-based photographer, model, list-maker, risk-taker and menswear blogger. Originally from Texas, I’ve been in Chicago for 4 years now. I have a twin sister and am pretty dang close to my family, who are back home in Dallas. I love live music, cooking and identify as a bourbon drinker. How did you land on your current profession and (notably awesome) lifestyle? What were the most important steps that got you to where you are? I definitely didn’t aim to be doing what I’m doing now when I graduated college. It was...

OA Team Jan 18, 2017

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7 holiday cocktails from these top tastemakers on Instagram

Unlike many other deodorants, our products don’t contain any alcohol, which is known to dry out your skin. However, we sure do enjoy a boozy drink this time of year! To get in the “spirit,” we tapped our favorite Instagrammers for their go-to holiday drinks. Here’s what they stirred up: John Philp Thompson Gin & Tonic with rosemary + cranberry garnish - John’s cocktail and garnish pairing is a perfect reflection of his character: fun to party with and always classy! If you want to get as creative as John, try infusing the gin with cranberries and the tonic syrup...

OA Team Dec 14, 2016

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An interview with Rich Alapack of we all live here

Who are you, Rich? I started we all live here. We are artists and citizens of the world that seek to include all who want to participate in our work. My background is in internet monetization via digital advertising, with pioneering stints at Careerbuilder, Crave Online, Kiip, and Tumblr. Prior to starting we all live here, I was the first Creative Director of the Chicago based startup Popular Pays. And I came to the States from Canada to play baseball What do you care about most? I founded we all live here as a way to remind people to get...

Oars + Alps Nov 07, 2016

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