New Year Resolution about leather jackets hobby

[Canuck Panda]

My goal for 2024 is to, 1) learn to replace lining by myself, 2) learn to replace wool knits by my self, 3) learn to replace zipper by myself. Actually I had these same goals last year too but didn't realize them. I feel this is the year...

What are your new year resolution / goals for your jacket hobby?

 

[theeprimitivesound]

To sell some that ive slimmed out of, and get at least a grizzly sometime this year!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

No resolution. Don't believe in new year's resolutions. That said, I'm probably going to acquire more vintage jackets and not buy any non-vintage ones.

 

[Marc mndt]

I told @Kenan this morning about my new years resolution, to stop buying any more jackets. But then I saw a really nice '70s Schott trucker on Vinted lol.

 

[Yamahana]

I told @Kenan this morning about my new years resolution, to stop buying any more jackets. But then I saw a really nice '70s Schott trucker on Vinted lol.

Excellent resolution. Then with your fine sleuthing skills you can tip me to the vintage 44s and I’ll make a New Year’s resolution not to be intimidated by my wife or closet space in regards to vintage jackets.

 

[ton312]

Mine is to not rush shit out the door. Not constantly chase the next hit. I’m less and less moved by this stuff these days. My resolution is to pursue outerwear that keeps me interested in the hobby (which will likely be appalling to this forum).

 

[handymike]

I would like to spend more time with friends.

 

[Tunaygur]

Mine is to actually start wearing my collection every day

 

[TartuWolf]

Mine is to get rid of the 5*. And once I get the 2nd Vanson Model B then get rid of the one I like less. Then I'm happily back to actually having only 2 leather jackets, one black and one brown.

 

[semolina_pilchard]

Less buying, more wearing!

Or finding a way to regularly use the forum without being tempted into buying another, and another (probably impossible ).

 

[Monitor]

To go all out with the style I want to wear, to look the way I want, to not hold back and to enjoy and trust the process.

Also to never buy stuff I'm not 110% sure of or clothes that isn't better ot more spectacular than what I already have, regardless of the cost.

I don't expect to ever find something to settle for for life but I also promised myself to have a single thing belonging to each style. One cross-zip, one leather blazer, etc.

 

[jacketjunkie]

My plan for this spring is to break in the JL horween petrol steerhide jacket you passed on to me. It was too cold for leather the past months but temperatures are milder now, I already started wearing it at home, first creases on the sleeves are appearing.. but this may be the toughest to break in leather to date, it‘s the most intriguing color but also incredibly thick.

 

[Canuck Panda]

My plan for this spring is to break in the JL horween petrol steerhide jacket you passed on to me. It was too cold for leather the past months but temperatures are milder now, I already started wearing it at home, first creases on the sleeves are appearing.. but this may be the toughest to break in leather to date, it‘s the most intriguing color but also incredibly thick.

Haha, that leather was a monster hide. Close to 2.2mm in reality, and CXL. Beautiful Horween finishing. They have a gift on the dye booths. The CHP pattern base and the steerhide nature made it tolerable for me, it's a monster of a jacket for sure. Look forward to seeing broken in pics!

 

[Tunaygur]

Less buying, more wearing!

Or finding a way to regularly use the forum without being tempted into buying another, and another (probably impossible ).

I've been actually following the forum since last year, I think the system thought I'm a spam bot and banned my first account so I wasn't able to post anything. Now I understand what a blessing it was because I wasn't able to buy anything . I recently created this new account, bought ton of new leather and I'm already getting divorce threats

 

[Al 916]

Have less, wear more. (wind, sun and rain)

 

[Jiantle]

This surely is a rabbit hole that I have found myself in. But mine is to experience the different leathers and styles (even some I never thought I'd like) available out there (may my wallet survive)

 

[Drzdave58]

Same as some of u guys. Escape the rabbit hole if possible. I have more boots and jackets than I need. I have one pair of MTO boots on the way that I ordered last October. That should be it for new boots this year. Of course selling or trading is still possible. GOOD LUCK TO ALL.

 

[Drzdave58]

 

[Madhouse27]

I think this is the year that I introduce the color brown into my leather repertoire.

 

[tmitchell59]

My goal for 2024 is to, 1) learn to replace lining by myself, 2) learn to replace wool knits by my self, 3) learn to replace zipper by myself. Actually I had these same goals last year too but didn't realize them. I feel this is the year...

What are your new year resolution / goals for your jacket hobby?

Thanks, this thread is what I need to get going!

I have the same resolution as you. I have made this resolution for several years too. I have two recent jackets to do some work on. This thread has really put me on the spot, at least to me!

Fur collars are another focus. I have accumulated several styles of fur collars to be used as models. There is much information on the making of collars on this forum.

1. Sell, sell, sell! This will be big. I've just got too many jackets.

2. Buy, buy, buy

I'm also looking to create a website to post sale jackets and have other content on vintage leather. With Instagram there appears to be a hunger for vintage. I have messages every day asking about jackets for sale. Some on instagram are members here, but seems most are not?

So I will be putting a price on many jackets I have never offered publicly. I've sold many jackets this last year with no public advertisement, just people asking.

I have several book ideas I hope to be taking action on this year.

Thanks for putting me on the Spot!