The Material Review
Issue 167: The Best Island Store, Iceboating, Rolex U, Unfiltered Bald Joy, Ensh*ttificators, Billionaires in Fashion, Vintage Ralph and Spotlight On: Kamakura Jackets & Coats.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
Is Bert’s the Best Island Store in the South?
“Making the case for the high-vibration one-stop shop in Folly Beach, South Carolina” [Garden & Gun]
Move Over, Olympics—Iceboating Is the Hottest Sport
“This winter was finally cold enough for the legendary race along the Navesink River. But who brought home the trophy?” [The New Yorker]
The hardest school to get into is Rolex University
“The US has fewer than 2,000 professional watchmakers. Rolex opened a school in Texas to fix that – and competition for a place is on a par with Harvard” [GQ]
Unfiltered bald joy in the most uplifting corner of the internet
“R/bald, a community that offers solidarity and encouragement to men losing their hair, is a bright spot in the increasingly dark online ecosystem of looksmaxxers.” [okay zoomer]
A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
Is fashion just for billionaires now?
[CNN]
Why Everyone Wants Vintage Ralph Lauren Right Now
“The American designer’s archival wares have never been more in demand.” [Robb Report]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
John McPhee: Encounters in Wild America
imogene + willie wilkison trouser
Patagonia Caped Merganzer Hat
OMTC N°107 Western Shirt
XTRATUF + Finisterre Ankle Deck Boot
Original Peet Boot Dryer
Kamakura Jackets & Coats
Marine Parka
Light weight Jacket Airfly Denim
UNSTRUCTURED IVY JACKET HARRIS TWEED
ONE PIECE SLEEVE BALMACAAN COAT DONEGAL TWEED
Unstructured IVY JACKET CRAZY DARK MADRAS
Classifieds
Welcome to our weekly “Classifieds” section of the newsletter. The idea is to find an easy way to promote things happening in our ecosystem. Think of this space to promote your eBay shop, event, newsletter, app, book, tool or your personal brand (if you must). Drop us a line at if you’re interested in buying an item in an upcoming issue. Price: $200 for four ads. Maximum 280 character per ad.
🛒 J. Mueser Sale
Up to 30% Off. In-Store Only.
Making room for Spring deliveries! Our in-store sale continues, with up to 30% off past season product. Stop by our storefront at 19 Christopher St. to shop the sale and hold tight for fresh Spring product!
🛒 Ben Silver Online Warehouse Sale
The Ben Silver Warehouse Sale features the high quality Ben Silver products you are used to at outlet store prices. These items are either overstock or limited size remainders from previous collections.