The Material Review
Issue 077: An Opening Day Read, The Boat & Tote Blues, Husbands Paris, Lady White Co. Turns 10, Autochrome Revolution and Spotlight On: In-Flight Essentials.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu
“Ted Williams’s last game at Fenway Park.” [The New Yorker]
The Boat & Tote Blues
“At first glance, L.L.Bean should be thriving—its boat and tote and field jackets connect with yet another generation of stylish, prep-adjacent shoppers. But revenue is flat, more layoffs are coming, and the company is no longer the trusted outfitter of yore. Can the iconic Maine retailer navigate these trouble waters?” [Puck]
‘When You Are in Husbands, You Are the Sexiest Guy in the Room’
“Fashion-world-favorite suiting brand Husbands, founded by Nicolas Gabard, has conquered Paris. Is New York next?” [GQ]
Lady White Co. Spent a Decade Proving That Less Is More
The colour revolution of the autochrome
“Early 20th-century photographs taken using the short-lived process reveal the luminosity, hue and texture of the clothes of that era” [FT]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
KAMA-ASA's Black Cutting Board
Wythe Rustic Plainweave Hunting Jacket - Natural Undyed
Zamberlan Free Blast GTX Hiking Shoes - Men's
Epperson Mountaineering Quilted Jacket
Hyperlite Mountain Gear G.O.A.T. Tote
In-Flight Essentials
Aer Travel Kit 2
Eartune Dream Custom-fit Sleep Ear Plugs
AirFly Pro 2
Monastery Universal Balm
Bowers & Wilkins PX8
Anker Laptop Power Bank
It’s already been hollowed out but it’s going to be such a bummer when LL Bean is just a front for some private equity ghouls to make a few bucks.
Every time I read “Hub Fans” it’s still just as good as the first time.