The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 228: Eton School Dress, Om Malik, Last Zodiac Lunch, $30k Sheepdogs, Theaster Gates’ Fine China, Joan Didion’s Chair, Joel Meyerowitz’s Hat, Babe Ruth Truthers and Spotlight on Weekend Bags.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Oct 07, 2026
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Decoding Eton’s Hierarchy of “School Dress”

Decoding Eton’s Hierarchy of “School Dress”

“School uniforms were widely introduced back in the 19th century, when schools like Eton and Harrow needed to rein in the rowdy sons of the elite. But as fundamental to British school life as the uniform itself is the tradition of resisting it.” [Vanity Fair]

Om Malik, last humanist

Om Malik, last humanist

“Today would have been Om Malik’s 60th birthday.” [Lo Gran Mar]

The Last Zodiac Lunch at Downtown Neiman’s

The Last Zodiac Lunch at Downtown Neiman’s

“Scenes from a dying Dallas landmark.” [D Magazine]

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