The Material Review

Issue 049: The Right to Repair Movement, Rafa's Last Stand, A Legendary Auctioneer, Eli Zabar's EAT Turns 50 and a Montreal Travel Guide.

Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.

The Right to Repair Movement Will Keep On Fixin’

“There are many open questions regarding how the new Trump administration will handle economic policies. Some leaders of the repairability movement aren’t all that worried about it.” [Wired]

Rafael Nadal’s Last Stand

“Amid his impending retirement, the tennis champion leaves behind a legacy of courage.” [The New Yorker]

Amazon Haul Is an Omen

“Welcome to the slop era of online shopping.” [The Atlantic]

An Auctioneer as Rare as Any Antique

“For some, an even bigger draw than the silver, furniture and artwork at Michael Corcoran’s auctions is the 96-year-old auctioneer himself.” [NYT]

EAT has been a New York institution for 50 years. It only gets more delicious

“Eli Zabar’s ‘appetising store’ serves stars and citizens alike. Just don’t call it a deli” [FT]

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

Manastash Mt. Gorilla Jacket

Foret Row Oilskin Jacket

Sassafrass F.S. Cultivator Pants

J. Press Wool Tartan Tie

imogene + willie x american woolen camp blanket 03

Montreal

Stay: Hotel William Gray

Lunch: L’Express

Shop: Palmo Goods

Fun: Mount Royal Park

Dinner: Salle Climatisée

Drinks: Bar Le Sparrow

The AETHER + LEICA Reporter Jacket

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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💼 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. 

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🛒 Mohawk General Store Presents: markmart

This weekend. Nov. 22-24, 11AM-6PM, 4011-4017 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Discover the world of Mark McNairy’s Kitchen Stuff - vintage and midcentury housewares

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🥂 Nike x sacai Launch Event at Dover Street Market Los Angeles

Friday, Nov. 22. 4PM-6PM. 608 Imperial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021. RSVP Essential.

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