The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 196: Mossy Oak’s Fox Haas, Vacuum-Form Signage, Vintage Shops, David Hockney, Better Ballparks, Japan's Last Porsche Police Car, Deep Dive: Newsletters and Spotlight On: Best Made Co.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Jun 13, 2026
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Remembering Mossy Oak’s Fox Haas

“A Mississippi camouflage empire says goodbye to a family hero” [Garden & Gun]

The History Behind the Signs Lighting Up Our Daily Lives: Vacuum-Form Signage and Human Connection

“Branding Main Street America and a rabbit hole into the history behind the vacuum-formed signage found in our daily lives” [Beth Mathews Design]

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Vintage Clothes Are Great. Vintage Shopping Keeps Getting Worse

“From appointment-only showrooms to calling every garment a “piece,” the pretense around vintage has skyrocketed along with the prices. Just put the vintage Levis in the bag, bro, writes GQ columnist Chris Black.” [GQ]

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