The Material Review
Issue 120: The Future of Books, Giorgio Armani, The OG Viral Cabin, Ordering Less, Wave Pools, Band Tees, Spotlight On: Watches and Khakis + Adsum Collab.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
The Glorious Future of the Book
“It's still the best data center of them all” [The Honest Broker]
The king of fashion: Giorgio Armani on his 50-year reign
“In an exclusive interview, the designer looks back at five decades in business, while friends including Richard Gere, Donatella Versace and Renée Zellweger pay tribute” [FT]
A Pilgrimage to the Original Viral Cabin: Dick Proenneke’s Alaska Home
“The late naturalist’s remote lifestyle has captivated Americans—myself included—for decades. Would a visit to his off-grid wilderness shack live up to its beloved image?” [Dwell]
Let People Order Less
“The case against minimum spends, and for actual hospitality.” [Notes on a Napkin]
Will Wave Pools Turn Surfing Into the Next Golf?
“They were once considered the antithesis of surf culture. Now even old-guard surfers are calling them the future of the sport.” [Bloomberg]
'Indie sleaze' tees are now investment pieces...
“I interviewed vintage band t-shirt dealers about market trends, tips on spotting fakes, Thailand, and more” [Fast & Loose]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Patagonia ReCrafted Wader Tote Bag
King Kennedy x Allens Boots - King Cowboy
andafterthat The “DJ SCREW” Tee
Hender Scheme Wallet
Western Hydronamic Research Barnacle Pin
gnuhr Power Hoodie
Watches
Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat
Unimatic Prodiver
Omega Moonwatch Snoopy via 1916 Watch Company
Seiko Alpinist SPB121
Nomos Club Sport neomatik 42 date blue
Khakis + Adsum
Chore Jacket - Indigo Check
S/S Tee - Blue
Trucker Plaid Shirt - Navy
HBT Pants - Navy