The Material Review
Issue 039: The Anti-Status Watch, More Army Fashion, The Loss of an Iconic Hiking Brand, and A Spotlight On Sports.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
How the Century-Old Cartier Tank Became a Contemporary Icon
“Everything you need to know about Hollywood’s favorite watch—and how to buy one today.” [Cool Material]
Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment
“Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book ‘Fashion Army.’” [NYT]
An Iconic Hiking Brand Is Being Shuttered, and That’s a Damn Shame
“After 60 years of making outdoor footwear, Red Wing Shoes has decided to sunset its struggling hiking-focused footwear brand.” [Gear Patrol]
The Anti-Status Watch: Why Men in Finance Love Cheap, Cheesy Watches
The ultimate trading-floor flex? A Snoopy Swatch. Or a Casio calculator. Why lots of money men (still) favor novelty watches. [WSJ]
There Is No Crying in Baseball (Except Over This Hat)
“Mets and Yankees fans seem to agree: Mayor Eric Adams’s both-sides baseball cap struck out.” [NYT]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Howlin Revenge of The Beanie
Wallace & Barnes canvas work jacket
Rolling Square InCharge XS
AYR Two-a-Days
Crockett & Jones Shell Cordovan Pembroke
Sports
Dehen 1920 Varsity Jacket
Oxford Pennant New York Rangers
Ebbets Field Baby Ruth Hoodie
Homage x Starter Eagles Satin Jacket
LArry David Hat in Dodger Blue
Not a finance bro, but a tech bro, and honestly I kept telling myself I would eventually get a higher end watch after X years in the business. fast forward I am still rocking my 500 dollar Lorier Falcon 2 which I get asked about all the time.
Also, eric adams and his hat both suck!
I’ve never heard of Vasque. When looking for a hiking boot, the obvious Danner was everywhere. All my searching didn’t bring me to Vasque. That’s a shame, they look pretty cool.