THE READING LIST — The Contender

Menswear 2.0 A Continuous Lean. Michael Williams is a good friend and the man who invented the internet in the back of a Ford Bronco. He’s back and he’s wiser and a little world weary, but sharp as ever. This piece is on the next phase of men’s clothing, but really about what meaning we’ll look for when he emerge from isolation, and it has the sense of moral indignation and self-awareness the moment needs.

Does the World Need Prune Anymore? New York Times Magazine. Gabrielle Hamilton offers a somber reflection on the shuttering of her beloved restaurant Prune. This is about what type of city New York will be and what type of businesses we want to patronize. It’s also about a terrific restaurant by a truly gifted writer.

Drake’s Lookbook. Not an article, but still worth your time. Our friends at Drake’s were in lockdown in London but they were in the Italian spirit and the clothes, setting and production are as easygoing and polished as you would expect.

Belgian Shoes Enter a New Era. W Magazine. The legendary and notoriously dusty store has received a facelift, though it hasn’t been able to open because of quarantine. No word yet if the staff will still be the least helpful in the city.