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

Kermit Chair

Elakai Bocce Set

PACBAK Cooler

Montbell Tech Hoodie

CAST Beer Glass