The Material Review
Issue 053: Shopping Shouldn't Be Instantaneous, The Lie of Timeless Style, Why You Can't Pack A Bag, Chinese Watches and A Spotlight On Snow Gear.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
Shopping Shouldn’t Be Instantaneous
“A bit of inconvenience can be useful.” [The Atlantic]
Timeless Style is A Lie
“It will keep you confused on how to look cool.” [Blackbird Spyplane]
No One Has to Settle for Bad Pizza Anymore
“With a bit of practice, you can make restaurant-quality pies in your own yard. And you should.” [The Atlantic]
Why Can’t You Pack a Bag?
Our overstuffed suitcases burden us more than we realize. [The New Yorker]
Is the Classic ‘Chunky’ Sweater Dead? Today’s Men Want Less Sweltering Alternatives
“Big, thick, Hemingway knits are handsome but—for many guys—too stuffy in 2024. We seek out designs that retain the charm, but not the heat, of that burly style.” [WSJ]
The Chinese Watch Edition
“On horological branding, national pride, and underdogs.” [WITI]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
100 Hands Yak Wool Winter Shirt
A Kind of Guise Candido Cardigan
Samurai 15oz Selvedge Chino
VRNCLR Solar Shirt
Works and Days Working Jacket
Snow Gear
Senchi Designs A90 Half-Zip Hoodie
Hestra Heli Gloves
Mammut Stoney Jacket
Patagonia Untracked Bibs
Schnee Extreme Boots
Rocky Mountain Featherbed x Buck Mason
Christy Jacket
Christy Vest
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.
💼 Huckberry is hiring a new Marketing leader!
As Huckberry's Director of Marketing, you'll drive product marketing and campaign strategy for the brand. Must be passionate about menswear. Aiming to hire by December 2024. Hybrid role based out of Huckberry headquarters in Austin, TX; relocation support will be provided to a remote hire.
🎉 Throwing Fits Holiday Party @ Colbo NYC
This Thursday. Dec. 19th. 6PM-9PM. 51 Orchard St., New York, New York 10002
👕 Massive Sunspel Winter Sale at 40% Off