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Is Amazon Turning Into Temu?
“The e-commerce platforms are converging on the same plan: a race to the ultracheap brandless bottom.” [NY Mag]
The Curse of Perfectionism
“Perfectionists find themselves trying to be the best, even at things for which the concept is inapplicable.” [The Atlantic]
This Sandwich Is So Corporate Chain, but So Good
“A simple French dip sandwich from the Hillstone restaurant group represents a certain kind of nice dining.” [NYT]
The Goldilocks Theory of Out-of-Office Messages
“Many vacation out-of-office emails tell me much more than I wish to know.” [The Atlantic]
Pebble Beach revs up to sell the world’s greatest cars
“200 classics, including Andy Warhol’s Ferrari, go under the hammer ahead of this weekend’s Concours d’Elegance in California” [FT]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
A Kind of Guise Alvaro Atelier Shirt
Battenwear Light Shell Parka
Orslow Standard Denim Shirt
EasyMoc Whipstitch Handlace TaborMoc
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Recycled Products
Forewind Golf Drawstring Pouch
Stern Lines Maine Lobster Rope Mat
Flowfold Recycled Sailcloth Craftsman Wallet
Suay Remade Flannel Potholder
Patagonia Baggies Shorts
