JM's Weekly Roundup #2 - 9-26-25 | Notes from the Field | La Matera

JM's Weekly Roundup #2 - 9-26-25

September 26, 2025By Jon-Mark Craddock

Happy Friday Amigos,

Welcome to the second edition of JM’s Weekly Roundup. A quick hit of what’s new at La Matera and a few things I’ve been stoked about lately.

TL;DR:

New Restock: The Pradera Polo Belt - this will be one of my Fall staples. Dress it up or put it to work, it’ll hold strong, I guarantee.
Substack I’ve been into: That Dusty Heat
Brand spotlight: Pecos Tables
Instagram feed worth a follow: @RedClaySoul
Secret Sneak Peak: Football Belts are coming in the next week or two. Your new tailgate essential.

1. This Week’s Big Restock — The Pradera Polo
Back from our artisans in Argentina, the Pradera Polo Belt has landed. This one’s going to be a Fall staple for me. The deep green embroidery set against faux carpincho leather makes it versatile enough to dress up or durable enough to put to work. Either way, it’ll hold strong. Guaranteed.
Check out the Pradera →

2. Substack I’ve Been Into — That Dusty Heat
I’ve been digging into That Dusty Heat, a Substack from photographer and writer Jamie Ferguson (you might know him as JKF Man). Jamie’s worked with heavy hitters like The Rake, Robb Report, WM Brown, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, MR PORTER, and more plus he’s authored a few style books alongside Simon Crompton of Permanent Style.

That Dusty Heat is his outlet for all the stuff that doesn’t always fit neatly into a brand brief: menswear, photography, food, music, sports, behind-the-scenes musings, and a whole lot more. It’s thoughtful, well-shot, and written from the perspective of an enthusiast just geeking out on the things he loves.

If you’re into menswear and culture with some personality baked in, it’s well worth a subscribe.
That Dusty Heat →

3. Brand Spotlight — Pecos Tables
The guys at Pecos Tables have been buddies of ours for a while and are doing incredible work. Handcrafted, rugged tables with real soul — designed to last and meant for gathering people around. If you appreciate heritage-quality, Made-In-America craftsmanship, this brand will resonate.
Pecos Tables →

4. Blog and Insta I’ve Been Following — @RedClaySoul
If you’re not already, give @RedClaySoul a follow. Great curation of Southern style, gear, and lifestyle — it’s one of those feeds you can scroll and always come away with a new idea. JRS at RedClaySoul has been a friend of the brand for pretty much a decade if not more and we just came out with a little RCS x LM collab that’s available on his site. Check out the belt and other great gear here: Goodness

5. Secret Sneak Peek — Football Belts
We’ve got a little something cooking… Football Belts are dropping in the next week or two. Consider them your new tailgate essential. We’ll let folks on our mailing list know first and foremost but if you want even earlier access SIGN UP HERE
and I’ll personally let you know.