The Material Review

Issue 042: What's Next for Arc’teryx, Kmart in Guam, Learning to Love Layovers, Vintage Space Photography and A Spotlight On Vinyl Records.

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

Arc’teryx became an unexpected fashion icon. What’s next?

“Post IPO, maintaining growth is key. At the brand’s Vancouver HQ, CEO Stuart Haselden discusses how a tight technical focus and DTC double-down is winning brand fans.” [Vogue Business]

Meet You at Kmart

“On Guam, the struggling retail giant is the place to be.” [The Dial]

Not Just Any Old Warehouse

“Ricky Choi, a co-founder of Nice Laundry, was frustrated by how fulfillment centers handled his brand’s socks and underwear. So he started a new kind of packaging firm for chic labels.” [NYT]

How I Learned To Love a Layover

“Due to a deranged travel schedule, GQ columnist Chris Black spent his birthday in the air and at the airport—and he’s not complaining. Let him explain.” [GQ]

Vintage space photography is blasting off

“Images of the universe are in hot demand. Could the prices go astronomical?” [FT]

A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.

Hamilton x Engineered Garments Khaki Field Titanium

Battenwear Canyon Shirt Jacket

The North Face Paralta Jacket

Never Cursed Simple Pant

Lone Rambler Half Moon Jacket

Vinyl

MF DOOM - Mm..Food (20th Anniversary Edition)

Alice Coltrane - Journey in Satchidananda

Marijata - This is Marijata

Talk Talk - Spirit of Eden

Prince - Sign O’ The Times