The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 212: Churchwell Bros, Oliver Church, Steak and Sauerkraut Diet, Icelandic Turf Houses, Mount Penteli, Cucinelli, More Books and Our Picks from Patagonia's Fall Collection.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Aug 08, 2026
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Meet Your Favorite Menswear Expert’s Favorite Menswear Experts

“The Churchwell brothers are accomplished doctors, not TikTokers. But for a certain type of style fan, they’re also a perfect example of blending traditional tailoring know-how with just the right amount of self-expression.” [Esquire]

Meet the Parisian Designer Making Clothes Out of 200-Year-Old Fabric

“Oliver Church’s handmade shirts and jackets have earned him the respect of menswear fanatics around the world.” [GQ]

The Most Powerful Men in America Are Eating Only Steak and Sauerkraut. Could I?

“I ate like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a week. The results were fascinating.” [NYT*]

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