The Material Review
Issue 017: The Handcrafting Resurgence, A Yuppie Retrospective, Costco Travel Diary and Our Picks from the New Drake’s x St. JOHN Collaboration.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the entire internet.
In a World of Fast Fashion, They Take Pride in Taking Their Time
“Some younger people have become obsessed with learning old-fashioned hand crafts like leather-making, millinery and lacework.” [NYT]
When Yuppies Ruled
“Defining a social type is a way of defining an era. What can the time of the young urban professional tell us about our own?” [The New Yorker]
Motels Are Having a Moment
“What’s old is new again, and the humble roadside motel that an older generation might dismiss as outmoded is appealing to a new group of younger fans attracted to hit-the-road adventures.” [NYT]
All Airlines Are Now the Same
“Southwest’s open-seating policy will be sorely missed.” [The Atlantic]
Costco in Cancún
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Whitesville T-Shirt 2 Pack
One Ear Brand LOL Bean Bandana
Riki Alarm Clock
Our Legacy Checked Seersucker Shirt
Ichiko Ichie Incense
Drake’s x St. John Part II
Tobacco Cotton Games Blazer
Navy Moleskin Five-Pocket Chore Jacket
Olive Cotton Fatigue Trouser
Green Stripe Cotton Rugby Shirt
Navy Checked Baseball Cap
