The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 226: Yvon Chouinard, Shetland Separatists, Menswear Kingmakers, Singer Sewing Machines, Roman Pyjamas, Dopamine Sites, Audiophilia and Spotlight On: Dark Nonfiction.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Sep 30, 2026
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Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

“If You Don’t Risk Your Neck, You Haven’t Made a Commitment.” Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard on Living with Intent.

“In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, filmmaker Jimmy Chin profiles Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, and takes a deep dive into Chouinard’s lifelong relationship with taking risks in the outdoors.” [Outside]

Shetland’s Most Wanted

Shetland’s Most Wanted

“A series of encounters with an unlikely band of separatists.” [The Fence]

The Buyers Will See You Now

“How a small group of kingmakers became the most watched people in menswear.” [wimpy]

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