The Material Review
Issue 109: Cone Mills, Notes on Lunch, Paris Travelogue, The Poetry of Found Lists, Rugged Saunas, Ambient Landscapes and Spotlight On: Hickory Stripes.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
Inside the Final Days of America’s Last Selvedge Denim Factory
“Photographer Matt Sharkey’s new book, American Denim, documents the closure of the legendary Cone Mills White Oak plant—and puts a spotlight on the passionate denimheads who are keeping its legacy alive.” [GQ]
The Case for Lunch
“Notes on an underappreciated meal.” [New Yorker]
VOYAGES 003: Paris, France
“The city is an atmosphere, not a list of locations to check off.” [The Sailing Board]
Eight Limes, No More: The Accidental Poetry of Found Lists
“A found list is a rare analog window into someone else’s needs—an accidental autobiography, a blank space to be filled with one’s imagination.” [Longreads]
Saunas, Cold Plunges, and Cows
“These brothers build saunas to endure rugged conditions.” [Cabin Porn]
Need an Escape? Tune Into Noah Kalina’s Ambient Landscapes Where Almost Nothing Happens
[Colossal]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Ghiaia Espresso Tazzina Trezza
Seiko Prospex 'Alpinist'
Original Stork Club Ashtray
Third Way Seberg Polo Sweatshirt
Middle Distance Pitcher Tote
Hickory Stripes
AYR Houseplant in Hickory Stripe
Rivay Palmer Indigo Stripe Workshirt
Quaker Marine Supply Ventura Short
Ben Davis Short Sleeve Striped 1/2 Zip Shirt - Hickory
Classifieds
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🛒 Drake’s x Clementina Pop-Up in the Hamptons
Thursday, July 24th - Saturday July 26th, 10am-6pm. Sabah Amagansett. 137 Main Street, Amagansett, NY 11930.
Drake’s x Clementina capsule collection launches next week in the Hamptons. Limited edition linen over shirts, evening shirts and silk scarves will be available alongside a special men’s beach edit.
🎉 Understory Shop 4 Year Anniversary Party
Sunday, July 27th. 2PM-6PM. 484 49th St., Oakland CA.
Music* Friends* Fun* Food* Refreshments