The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 171: Houndstooth, Beating the Market, Cocktails, Roadtripping Vehicles, The Legasaurus Goodbye Giant Touchscreens Degenerate Gambling and Spotlight On: Spring Hiking Gear.

Michael Williams and The Material Review
Mar 18, 2026
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Houndstooth: The Fabric That Bites Deep

Houndstooth: The Fabric That Bites Deep

“Michael Hainey on discovering houndstooth, identity, and confidence in a $20 thrift-store jacket.” [Drake’s]

When buying clothes, can you beat the market?

“There are more than just financial considerations to take into account when buying vintage, quality basics and luxury items” [FT]

Cocktails, Always, Again

“The author of a 2008 Gourmet piece on the Palace hotel bars of Paris takes a dizzying spin through their new incarnations” [Gourmet]

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