The Material Review

Issue 002: Central Coast Travel Guide, Evan Kinori, Matt Hranek's Style Strategies and a Spotlight on Golf.

Taylor Stacey

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Michael Williams

Jun 08, 2024

IN THE LOOP

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the entire internet.

The designer who wants to change the way you think about clothes

“How Evan Kinori built a cult following for his considerately designed menswear.” [The Washington Post]

Why Is Everyone on Steroids Now?

“Across the internet and in gyms everywhere, body-modifying drug use has become ubiquitous, effective and... normal. Can this really be a good thing?” [GQ]

The Holdout

“What’s lost when an indie restaurant expands, according to one man who refuses to do so.” [Eater]

Style Strategies: Matt Hranek

“The Man About Town on Buying Quality Goods, but Never Overpaying for Hype.” [Valet]

The Decades-Long Romance of Las Vegas and Hawaii

“The city is home to a great number of transplants from the islands—and to dozens of restaurants serving plate lunches and poke.” [The New Yorker]

This Is the Real Reason T-Shirts Have a Pocket

“The evolution of the modern fashion staple is a windier tale than you think. It’s also a reminder of how much times have changed.” [Gear Patrol]

ACTION ITEMS

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

SPOTLIGHT ON

The 2024 U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pinehurst (No. 2). On the verge of the public major we share some recent inspiring finds. So basically — how to look like a normal person on a golf course.