The Material Review

Issue 057: Cowichan Sweaters, John Deere and The-Right-to-Repair Movement, Brioni's High Tailoring School, Coggins on the LA Fires and A Spotlight On: Items in Support of Fire Relief.

Michael Williams

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Taylor Stacey

Jan 18, 2025

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The Cowichan Sweater Is Canada's Warmest Style Export

“Long before the existence of central heating or poly-down fill, bone-chilled style gods swore by these beefy, rough-hewn knits.” [GQ]

The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair

“After years of complaints about “unlawful” repairability policies, the FTC is suing tractor manufacturer Deere & Company. Repairability advocates are calling it a milestone for consumer rights.” [Wired]

How Sleepy Bucks County Became a Rival to the Hamptons

“First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.” [NYT]

Brioni wants to train the next generation of tailors

“The Kering-owned label’s high tailoring school in Italy’s Penne has reopened after a five-year closure” [FT]

The History of the L.L. Bean Duck Boot

“From the muddy fields of Maine to global icon, the L.L. Bean boot is classic Americana.” [Footwear News]

A Kingdom of Dust

“Life Without Possessions” [The Contender]

The Material Review

Issue 057: Cowichan Sweaters, John Deere and The-Right-to-Repair Movement, Brioni's High Tailoring School, Coggins on the LA Fires and A Spotlight On: Items in Support of Fire Relief.

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

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Items to Support Fire Relief

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