The Material Review
Issue 075: Facebook Marketplace, A Massive Guitar Collection, Turnover at Top Fashion Houses, A Legendary Cape Boutique, Irish Pubs, The Criterion Closet and Spotlight On: Swimwear.
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The One Place on Social Media That Still Feels Human
“You could call Facebook Marketplace a digital thrift shop. But that underplays how unique and bizarre the platform is.” [NYT]
1 Man. 12 Strings. 300 Guitars.
“The artist Larry Bell has amassed a vast collection of acoustic instruments, carefully stored in a climate-controlled room.” [T Mag]
What Happens to a Multibillion-Dollar Luxury Brand When the Boss Leaves
“In an era of extraordinary turnover at top fashion houses, brands often lean into their classics—from Gucci’s bamboo-handle bags to Chanel’s tweed suits” [WSJ]
Capas Seseña: the shop where Jeff Bezos buys his capes
“The Madrid boutique has been robing leaders and legends for more than a century” [FT]
How Japan's 800-year-old indigo dyeing process is still standing
How the Irish Pub Became One of the Emerald Isle’s Greatest Exports
“The Dublin-based Irish Pub Company has designed upwards of 2,000 pubs in more than 100 countries around the globe” [Smithsonian Mag]
The Supply Closet That Film Geeks Love
“A trip to the Criterion Closet is a dream for directors, actors, and their cinephile fans.” [The Atlantic]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Yuketen + Chamula Punta Mita
Kaptain Sunshine Belted Riviera Pantalon
Lady White Co. Mini Hoodie Pigment Chalk
AFTCO Original Fishing Shorts
Viberg Regent
Swimwear
Bather Midnight Crescendo Swim Trunk
Outerknown APEX Evolution Trunk
Birdwell 300 Boardshorts
Frescobol Carioca Micro Jacquard Rio Tailored Swim Shorts
OAS Resort Swim Short