The Material Review
Issue 115: Doodlemania, The Cost of Made in USA, Sherpas, Thai Silk, Joe Pilates, Everyone Hates Quince and Spotlight On: Niwaki.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
Doodlemania
“Goldendoodles, labradoodles and bernedoodles are everywhere. They’re now also a high-stakes, billion-dollar industry.” [Bloomberg]
How much would clothes cost if they were made in the U.S.?
“We broke down what a shirt, jacket and pair of jeans should cost if the designers are using quality material and paying their workers fair wages.” [Marketplace]
Can this Sherpa change mountain climbing forever?
“Last year, at age 18, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit the world’s 14 tallest peaks. His next challenge is even trickier: Overturning old ideas about the roles Sherpas play—and how pro climbers are anointed.” [National Geographic]
An Introduction to Thai Silk
Bodies by Joe
“With his strange machines and an uncanny, intuitive understanding of muscles, Joseph Pilates created a new technique for improving strength and movement.” [New York Review]
Quince’s Imitation Games
“Everyone in fashion hates Quince, but the luxury knockoff brand reportedly generates around $700 million a year in revenue—thanks, partly, to the ultra-wealthy striving to appear budget-conscious.” [Puck]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
DSPTCH Utility Tote
The Grateful Dead by Jim Marshall: Photos and Stories from the Formative Years, 1966-1977
Pilgrim Surf + Supply Layer Longbill Cap
Viberg Uplands - Black Alpine Calf
Six Moon Designs Zip Pouches
Niwaki
Engei Garden Trousers
Negishi Copper Watering Can
Mainichi Kitchen Scissors
Hori Hori Pro
Golden Spade
Classifieds
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🍷 Yes Society Lonely Bottle Sale
Thursday, August 14th. 10AM. Yes-society.com
The Yes Society cellar is full of the last few bottles from tastings, nearly sold out gems and beloved producers we make a point of buying in bulk. Now were on a mission to find the perfect home for these bottles and help you stock your cellar. Sign up for a Yes Society membership and access the 150+ available wines, from Bizot to Bernstein, Selosse, Pétrus, Benjamin Leroux, and many more.
🛒 Adsum Archive Sale
Thursday, August 14th at 11AM EST. Adsumnyc.com
One of One’s, Limited Items, Samples.
🎟️ Far West Austin: Extra Ticket Release
Friday, August 15th. 10AM PST. Thefarwestshow.com
An extra 250 tickets for Saturday’s event will go on sale this Friday.
Those prices for the American made version of popular clothes seem pretty spot on to me. Especially the jeans like my favorites from Imogene + Willie.