The Material Review
Issue 164: Bikepacking the Arctic North, Reserving the Bar, Industry, Ozempic Diaries, Corporate Thrillers, An Old West Duel, Kelty, Well-Made Furniture and Spotlight On: Norway.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
Darkest North
“Bikepacking 1,400km through the Arctic Night” [Sidetracked]
For the Love of God, Stop Reserving the Bar
“The reservation olympics must come to an end!!” [Walk-Ins Only]
On ‘Industry’ Being Bad Sure Looks Good
“The best dressed character on HBO’s “Industry” also happens to be its most morally compromised.” [NYT]
What Ozempic Taught Me About Style and Self-Worth
“I have always loved clothes. Gaining 100 pounds robbed me of my sense of style, but not my interest in fashion. Nine months on GLP-1s and a diary changed everything all over again.” [GQ]
“The guy you buy”: The Michael Clayton of it all.
“Daisy Alioto on corporate thrillers and why we love them.” [Dirt]
An Old West Duel Narrated by the Guy That Named the Ten-Gallon Hat
The Pack That Killed the Pack Mule
What Is Well-Made Furniture Actually Worth?
“Two vintage furniture dealers talk about identifying quality in designed objects.” [Untapped]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Le Tricoteur Port & Starboard Traditional Guernsey Jumper
Vans LX Authentic 44 V-Lug - Field Potting Soil
Manresa 207
imogene + willie hayes indigo stripe pearl snap
Alex Mill Straight Leg Pant In Vintage Wash Chino
Norway
Devold Archive Anorak
Dundas Gunnerside 42 “GS42”
Lofoten GORE-TEX PRO Jacket
Røros Tweed Kattefot
Devold Original Islender Wool Sweater