The Material Review

Issue 032: London's Best Shops, Death of the Minivan, High-End Cameras, Excellent New Boots and a Spotlight on T-Shirts.

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

Finding London’s Most Distinctive Shops

“Sure, you can hit Harrods. But the British capital also has small specialized shops, some centuries old and still crafting items by hand. Here, a selection of singular shopping experiences.” [NYT]

The Death of the Minivan

“It was a perfect vehicle.” [The Atlantic]

A rare Bjorn Borg interview

“Saying goodbye to Laver Cup, retiring at 26 and watching his son Leo” [The Athletic]

Tupperware (the Brand) May Fail. Tupperware (the Word) Will Survive.

“The company behind the resealable containers filed for bankruptcy, but the term outgrew its origins decades ago.” [NYT]

Demand for high-end cameras is soaring

“The ubiquity of smartphones has helped” [The Economist]

A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.

Adsum Flat Hem Workshirt

Jhakx Mesh Hat

Vetra Chore Coat

Viberg x David Coggins Outsider II

The Brick

T-Shirts

Sunspel Sea Island Cotton T-Shirt

Vintage GAP MiUSA Singe Stitch T-Shirt

Lady White Co. Our T-Shirt Grindle

Tezamoya Loop Wheel Organic Cotton T-shirt

MUJI Washed Heavy Weight T-Shirt

AYR Original T