The Material Review

Issue 021: Amazon's Race to the Bottom, The Curse of Perfectionism, The Fine Art of Out of Office Messages and Spotlight On: Recycled Products.

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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

Left Field NYC Bio Washed Chocolate Duck Work Uniform Chino

Recycled Products

Forewind Golf Drawstring Pouch

Stern Lines Maine Lobster Rope Mat

Flowfold Recycled Sailcloth Craftsman Wallet

Suay Remade Flannel Potholder

Patagonia Baggies Shorts