The Material Review

Issue 034: Steven Alan is Back, Oakland Sports are Gone, The End of the iPhone Upgrade and a Spotlight on Ties.

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

A King of Cool Casual’s Next Act

“With a new store, Steven Alan is trying to reconjure the magic of the boutique that put him on the fashion map.” [NYT]

How Pro Golfer Jason Day and Malbon Golf Turned Golf Style on Its Head

“This year, Day teamed up with the upstart brand and delivered a season's worth of viral sweater vests and baggy pants. Here's how it all happened.” [GQ]

It Was the Pro Sports Capital of America. Now It’s Been Wiped Off the Map.

“Oakland was titletown in the 1970s, as the A’s, Raiders and Warriors delivered championships in five straight years. Now, in the same span of time, all three have abandoned the city they once called home.” [WSJ]

The End of the iPhone Upgrade?

“I do not need an iPhone 16, which is a testament not so much to the device’s failure as to its resounding success.” [The New Yorker]

The Tumult that Transformed Racquet, the Tennis Magazine

The indie magazine Racquet aims to become a major player in the business of tennis — after a messy dispute between its two founders. [NYT]

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

Rivay Utility Overshirt

RRL Rugby Shirt

De Bonne Facture Balloon Cotton-Drill Trousers

Frank Leder Overshirt

Imogene + Willie x Save Khaki United Chino

Ties

Hermès Sporty Chic Tie

The Cary Collection Chipp Munk w/ Yellow Tennis Racquet on Green Tie

O'Connell's 36oz. Silk Necktie

Junior’s Green Grenadine Piccolo Tie

Bigi Brown tie in pure cashmere, navy and grey stripes

Chipp F*** Y** Tie