The Material Review

Issue 119: Being A Regular, OG Beach Bums, The South Side, Moby Dick In A Day, Embracing Baldness, Brilliance in Spades, J.Crew x A.I. and Spotlight On: Slip-Ons.

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

The Art of Being a Regular

“At your local cafe or out of town restaurant, being a regular is the goal.” [Riley Harper]

The South Side

[Drake’s]

Surf, Sand and Sun: LIFE’s Ode to Beach Bums, 1950

With A Boat And Some Help, You Can Read Moby Dick In A Day

'All my means are sane, my motive and my object mad' [Aftermath]

The Hair Up There

“Embracing baldness, sort of.” [A Small & Simple Thing]

The Best It's Ever Been

“Brilliance in Spades” [Clementina]

J.Crew used A.I. to counterfeit their own vibes

“Why? An Exclusive Spyplane Investigation” [Blackbird Spyplane]

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

Tracksmith UV Long Sleeve

Marcellin Pizza Axe

Beringia Hawl Bag

Kamakura Vintage Ivy Band Collar Dungaree

Sid Mashburn Ghost Blazer in Chocolate/Oat Glen Plaid Brushed Hopsack

Slip-Ons

Purple Mountain Observatory Calyx Camping Shoe

Arc'teryx Kragg Shoe

Ludwig Reiter Haferl Shoe

Norda 003

Muji Slip On Sneakers

Classifieds

Welcome to our weekly “Classifieds” section of the newsletter. The idea is to find an easy way to promote things happening in our ecosystem. Think of this space to promote your eBay shop, event, newsletter, app, book, tool or your personal brand (if you must). Drop us a line at if you’re interested in buying an item in an upcoming issue. Price: $200 for four ads. Maximum 280 character per ad.

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🎉 Amateurs Magazine Issue 3 Release Party @ Pilgrim Surf + Supply

Thursday, August 28th. 6pm-9pm. 33 Grand St Brooklyn, NYC.

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🛒 The York Manor Market

Sunday, August 31st. 11AM-5PM. The York Manor Highland Park. 4908 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Shop small and support over 40 amazing businesses at one LA’s best all day markets.

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🛒 Redo Vintage & Maker’s Market

Friday, September 12th & Saturday, September 13th. Orange County Fair Grounds.

Redo Market is coming back to the OC Fairgrounds this fall to take over 3 buildings with the best shopping in Southern California. Stroll, Sip, and shop some of the best vendors bringing vintage clothing, home goods, jewelry, surf, and more.