The Material Review

Issue 093: Sausage Rolls, Retro Motels, Speedo Summer, Alternative Devices, An American infiltration of European Soccer, Screensavers, Grandpas's Fishing Vest and Spotlight On: Ask The Ages.

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

Sausage Rolls, England’s Favorite Pastries, Are Better Than Ever

“We asked creative Londoners to share their favorite takes on the beloved snack around the city.” [NYT Mag]

When everything is ‘gray, gray, gray,’ he leans into the kitschy fun of retro motels

[LA Times]

Are Straight Guys Ready for Speedo Summer?

“After years of rising inseams, the revealing swimwear style finally feels poised for a breakout season among American men.” [GQ]

Why Are There So Many ‘Alternative Devices’ All of a Sudden?

“The dream of a phone without problems” [The Atlantic]

A League of Their Own

“The American infiltration of European soccer clubs goes far beyond Ted Lasso. Welcome to Copenhagen’s A.B. team” [Air Mail]

Recurring Screens

“The world’s first screen saver was not like a dream at all. It was a blank screen. It was called SCRNSAVE, and when it was released in 1983 it was very exciting to a niche audience. It was like John Cage’s 4’33″ but for computers—a score for meted-out doses of silence.” [The Paris Review]

Grandpa's Fishing Vest

[Vintage Trouts Journal]

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

Pinebury Merino Wool Cargo Bib Shorts

Mafia Bags Bay Tote

The Real McCoy's Climbers' Striped Rugby Shirt

Ship John Jerry Shirt

Ask The Ages

Incense Starter Kit

Vintage Hotel Londra Dish

Tokyo Kodo Transcendent Aromas

Incausa Fine Tibetan Incense

Zouz Aspara