The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 207: Wythe, Convertibles, The Last Great Roadhouse, Japan's Shorts Shake-Up, American Architecture, French Workwear Collab and Spotlight On: Made in Maine Accessories.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Jul 22, 2026
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The Wythe and Wherefores

“How an Americana brand grounded in craftsmanship and a distinctly Western sensibility came to be” [Air Mail*]

Ode to the convertible

“Sales are plummeting, but there’s still nothing sexier than an open-top adventure” [FT*]

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