The Material Review
Issue 004: International Sans WiFi, Good Canvas Sneakers, Big Shorts, Low Handicapers in High Demand, Killer Beer Glasses and Quality T-Shirts.
IN THE LOOP
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the entire internet.
Why 2024 Is the Year Guys Learned to Love Big Shorts (Again)
“Wider legs, higher rises, and even pleats are a common sight on shorts this summer—and that’s a good thing.” [Robb Report]
Why Have T-Shirts Gotten So Heavy?
“The sold-out thick tees worn by Jeremy Allen White in hit TV show ‘The Bear’ embody current fashion trends.” [The Washington Post]
Paul Newman's Hamburger Philosophy
“Chuck, baby, chuck” [The Melt]
How 10 Hours With No Wi-Fi Drove Me Crazy, Then Set Me Free
“GQ columnist Chris Black finds himself on a plane without Wi-Fi and begins to reconsider his long-term relationship with the internet. How extremely online do we really need to be?” [GQ]
A Killer Golf Swing Is a Hot Job Skill Now
“Companies are eager to hire strong players who use hybrid work schedules to schmooze clients on the course” [WSJ]
ACTION ITEMS
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
S.E.H Kelly Field Shirt in Linen Burlap
Lady White Co. Our T-Shirt 2-Pack
Sid Mashburn Quint Sneaker
Madewell x William Ellery Shorts
How Directors Dress
TRUST US SCREENSHOT TRAVEL GUIDE
Charleston, SC
Stay: The Dewberry
Lunch: Chez Nous
Shop: Ben Silver
Fun: Charleston RiverDogs
Dinner: Vern’s
Drinks: Little Jack’s Tavern
SPOTLIGHT ON
Summer
Ordered a few shirts from Independence from the WaPo piece. Was it an impulse buy, or was I wise to try a few articles before making my way to Chicago next month? Hoping it’s the latter!
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