The Material Review
Issue 047: Keens Steakhouse, Tylorean Fashion, Using Your Pockets, The Amazing Johnny Carson, LA's Lowriding Scene and a Spotlight On Frans Boone.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
The New York Steakhouse That’s Served Everyone From Theodore Roosevelt to Liza Minnelli
“Keens, a fixture in midtown Manhattan since 1885, is a shrine to a bygone city.” [NYT]
Fashion is Having a Tylorean Moment
[Magasin]
The Rules and How to Break Them: Don’t Use Your Pockets
The Amazing, Disappearing Johnny Carson
“Carson pioneered a new style of late-night hosting—relaxed, improvisatory, risk-averse, and inscrutable.” [The New Yorker]
Hydraulic Revolution
“Photographs of Los Angeles’s lowriding scene” [The Atlantic]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Viberg Bristol Loafer
Dubbleware Brockton Work Shirt
Alex Mill Travel Tote
Patagonia Reclaimed Fleece Hoody
Seuvas Herringbone 2Tuck Pants
Frans Boone
Laurence J. Smith Super Soft Seamless Crewneck
Orslow x Frans Boone French Work Pants
Finamore x Frans Boone Shacket Herringbone Brown
Frans Boone Merino Wool Socks
Tory Leather x Frans Boone Western Bridle Leather Belt
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.
🏨 Hiring! Head Men’s Buyer for Luxury Hotel Group
Recruiting a head men’s buyer for collection of incredible properties including: Four Seasons Maui, Hualalai, Vail and Naples Beach Club, among others. Setting a new standard for curation and collaborations in hotel retail.
🥂 & Son 1 Year Anniversary Event
Saturday, Nov. 16th. Coffee: 11AM-4PM, Liquor: 4PM-6PM. 138 Sullivan St. New York, NY 10012
🏷️ Dehen 1920 Online Factory Sale
Thursday, Nov. 14th-Friday, Nov. 15th. Dehen1920.com
🛒 Battenwear Topanga Market
Saturday, Nov. 16th, 10AM-4PM. 1111 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA 90290
🥂 Throwing Fits at Mohawk General Store
Thursday, Nov. 14th. 6PM-9PM. 4017 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90029