The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 202: Anti-Amazon, Illusion of Culinary Precision, American T-Shirt Report, Menswear Buyers, Soccer Fans in the Suburbs, American Knife Maker in Australia, Spotlight On: Made in USA Chairs.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Jul 04, 2026
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The Anti-Amazon

“Costco’s model and the future of retail” [Phenomenal World]

The anxiety of the perfect loaf: the illusion of culinary precision

“The kitchen is a biological environment. Cooking is a deeply personal experience, and culinary precision is no replacement for intuition” [Josh Izaac]

I Went to America and All I Got Was This Shirt

“American ‘taste’ report” [Totally Recommend]

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