The Material Review
Issue 149: Sea Ranch, Sumo Topknots, Tiny Cars, Hamm’s Signs, Carloway Mill, The Queen of Ween and Spotlight On: O’Connell’s NOS.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
Commune Design Helps a Creative Couple Manifest Their Dream of California Coastal Bliss
“At iconic Sea Ranch, a rugged stretch of the Pacific becomes the backdrop for a thoughtful resto-vation” [AD]
The secret life of the sumo topknot
“Nothing gets between a wrestler and his hairstylist” [FT]
Tiny Cars: ‘AMAZING!!!’
“Donald Trump has fallen in love with Japan’s adorable micro-cars. Do Americans actually want them?” [The Atlantic]
Cool Enchantment
“…a return to Eden in the shape of a light box.” [Public Books]
A Bleak Island, a Struggling Mill and a Very Distinctive Fabric
“Carloway Mill, one of only three producers of Harris Tweed, turned itself into a charity organization to stay in business.” [NYT]
The Queen of Ween
“In the heart of New Hope, PA, is a mighty little punk rock store called God Save the Qweens, an unofficial shrine to the beloved hometown band that is fighting for its right to stay weird.” [Ssense]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Brown Buffalo Duffalo
SIGMA BF
Lisette Model: The Jazz Pictures
AYR The Slacker
Foris Olive packable waxed canvas long bill
O’Connell’s New Old Stock
Vintage Sero Long Sleeve Cotton Chamois Shirt
Rugby Shirt by Kenneth Gordon - ‘Regimental Stripe’ - Inns of Court
Original Duckheads Pleated Cotton Twill Trousers - Olive
O’Connell’s Chunky British Wool Ribbed Sweater
Troy Guild Sea Island cotton shirt
Gaeltarra of Ireland Ribbed Crewneck
O’Connell’s Vintage Club Tie - Orange Sail Boat - Brown
O’Connell’s Baby Alpaca Cable Knit Crewneck