The Material Review
Issue 066: Tailoring Suits In the Ozempic age, The Right Denim Jacket, Girly Watches, The Aperol Explosion, The Man Who Remade Golf, All-American Hi-Fi and Spotlight On Sunglasses.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
You’ve Dropped the Weight. Is It Worth Tailoring Your Suits?
“In the age of Ozempic and rapid physical change, it’s time to consider what a newly svelte body means for a closet full of bespoke clothing—and when it’s worth starting over.” [Robb Report]
You're Wearing the Wrong Denim Jacket
“If Kendrick's knockout Grammys fit is any indication, the Type II trucker is about to enjoy a long-deserved moment.” [GQ]
Real men wear girly watches
“If tiny, bejewelled timepieces are good enough for Paul Mescal, they’re good enough for anyone” [FT]
Our Cups Runneth Over
“The popularity of Aperol, the alluringly colored aperitif, has exploded far beyond the cocktail bars of Venice. Who’s to blame?” [Air Mail]
The Game Changer: How Ely Callaway Remade Golf
“Twenty-four years after the death of the man who gave the world the Big Bertha driver, his memoir is being published.” [Bloomberg]
The Best Hi-Fi Headphones and Speakers, All American Made
“Makers of some of the most beautiful speakers and headphones on the planet.” [Gear Patrol]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Paynter Casentino Blanket Vest
Rototo Merino Lamb Wool Room Sock
Corridor Wavy Linen SS
Paraboot Malibu
Sunglasses
THISTLES The Jack
Rose & Co - T3
Serengeti Arthur
District Vision Keita Summit Ti Midnight
Buck Mason The Monk Sunglasses