The Material Review
Issue 005: Lennon's Missing Patek, A Magazine Revival, Speakerphone in Public, Cool Workout Stuff, Red Wing Postmans and More.
IN THE LOOP
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the entire internet.
The Strange Journey of John Lennon’s Stolen Patek Phillipe Watch
“For decades, Yoko Ono thought that the birthday gift was in her Dakota apartment. But it had been removed and sold—and now awaits a court ruling in Geneva. [The New Yorker]
In a Digital Age, High-End Outdoors Magazines Are Thriving in Print
“Titles like Adventure Journal, Mountain Gazette, Summit Journal and Ori are aimed at ‘people who just don’t want to be on their phones anymore.’” [NYT]
Jake Mueser Is the Tailor to Menswear’s Most Stylish Guys
“Mueser is a master tailor with a shop in New York’s West Village (J. Mueser) that’s become a mecca for if-you-know-you-know fans of tailoring. His deeply informed opinions of menswear are a master class in how to think about getting dressed, because, as he says, he aims to create clothes for his clients that feel iconic and stand the test of time.” [Esquire]
The Miniature Secrets of Championship Rings
“More diamonds isn’t enough. One jeweler is wowing sports teams with reversible faces and detachable compartments.” [NYT]
Living Out Loud, Headphones Nowhere to Be Found
“Welcome to their conversation. (Or YouTube video. Or baseball game.) For people bothered by the liberal use of speakerphones, the public sphere can be a circle of hell.” [NYT]
ACTION ITEMS
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
L.E.J. Come Up To The Studio Shirt
Orslow Summer Fatigue
Rose & Co A8 Sunglasses
Red Wing Postman Oxfords
Pet Sounds: Animals and Musicians on Record Sleeves Book
DEEP DIVE
Podcasts
Hidden Brain - Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You
Fashion People - Mickey Drexler & The Art of the Merchant
The Rest is History - “The Suit, Savile Row, and Smartly Dressed Men” feat. Anderson and Sheppard
99% Invisible - “The Power Broker #01: Robert Caro"
The Rewatchables - “The Firm”
SPOTLIGHT ON
Fitness