Johnny Deadlifts
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Hey folks, asking a seemingly simple question; why a leather jacket? It's a question I've been asking myself a lot lately( my wife, family and friends are asking as well). I'm asking as a relative newby who's been feeling the effects of the perilous journey towards the ultimate leather jacket; the jacket with a fit, look and feel that will finally satisfy this primal, obsessive, almost maddening urge.
The learning curve is surprisingly huge and so multifaceted. The vastness of styles, eras, hides and colors are overwhelming at times. The financial risk involved especially with online purchases can be unnerving. Determining fit and style can be an obsessive marathon of staring in every mirror in the house hoping for a definitive "yes" from that part of your brain that is happy with what it sees. The constant hunt; the daily ritual of combing through eBay, classifieds and forums for the next big winner can be a daunting task.
All this and I'm still at it. For me I think it's from my childhood. My older brothers had motorcycles and I thought they were the coolest dudes in their old school leather jackets, boots and jeans. I also enjoy the history and story of the jackets and the life they led. Leather jackets for me are a vintage restoration hobby that's more affordable than say classic cars or bikes. Also there's something primal about wearing the "skin" of another animal; the same way eating meat around the fire with others(barbeque) feels.
So what is it for you? Why a leather jacket? Thanks in advance for playing along.
The learning curve is surprisingly huge and so multifaceted. The vastness of styles, eras, hides and colors are overwhelming at times. The financial risk involved especially with online purchases can be unnerving. Determining fit and style can be an obsessive marathon of staring in every mirror in the house hoping for a definitive "yes" from that part of your brain that is happy with what it sees. The constant hunt; the daily ritual of combing through eBay, classifieds and forums for the next big winner can be a daunting task.
All this and I'm still at it. For me I think it's from my childhood. My older brothers had motorcycles and I thought they were the coolest dudes in their old school leather jackets, boots and jeans. I also enjoy the history and story of the jackets and the life they led. Leather jackets for me are a vintage restoration hobby that's more affordable than say classic cars or bikes. Also there's something primal about wearing the "skin" of another animal; the same way eating meat around the fire with others(barbeque) feels.
So what is it for you? Why a leather jacket? Thanks in advance for playing along.