The Joys of a New Leather Jacket
J.L. Rocha Collections
The Joys of a New Leather Jacket
On the benefits and joys of a new leather jacket
George Lucas once gave a speech on his story of success, wherein remarked on the definition of happiness:
“Happiness is pleasure and happiness is joy."…”Pleasure is short lived. It lasts an hour, it lasts a minute, it lasts a month, it peaks and it goes down.”…”On the other hand is joy and joy is the thing that doesn't go as high as pleasure, in terms of your emotional reaction. But it stays with you.”
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It is in the interest of that joy: the longterm catharsis of compassion and investment that fuels our mission at J.L. Rocha Collections. We believe in the joy of luxury, and the luxury of knowledge: because those with the financial luxury to scrutinize quality should revel in the joy that comes with the pride of a well made item. The joy that we receive from improving our artisans conditions and livelihoods is a massive source of happiness in our lives, in the spirit of passing on that happiness, we created this brief list outlining a few of the joys of a new leather jacket.
Let’s begin.
The joys of a new leather jacket.
More than just the look and feel.
Number 1: Leather Jackets are Versatile
“A simple leather jacket has gotten me through cocktail parties in New York and cold nights in Afghanistan.” - Ronan Farrow
Versatility comes with reporting, but whether your career focuses on chasing the stories of the world or your stories take you to unique places it is always a joy to know you are covered. The strength and nature of leather jackets make them uniquely designed to be taken many places. They can provide much needed protection from the elements and when made with quality can be pliable for easy travel. A new leather jacket can be worn through years of travel, it can be worn for work or play, and can take you from a party to a brunch effortlessly. Thus making the first joy of a new leather jacket: the endless possibilities of styling and experience that come with it.
Our pick for the most versatile leather jacket: The Bravo Moto Jacket in Midnight Blue
Number 2: Leather Jackets are Timeless
“Even at summer time, I’m still jacket shopping. I’ve always found that if you find a really nice leather jacket you kind of just go with it because they’re timeless.” - Shaun White
Three time olympic gold medalist, snowboarder, skateboarder, and musician Shaun White knows that in a fast paced world timelessness is still relevant. Leather jackets may have risen to fame in the early 1900s as military attire, then made fashionable by Irving Schott, (source) but since the stone age there is evidence of humans hunting cave lions for their pelts for ritualistic and practical purposes. (source). This history and hearkening to our ancestors shows the kinship between the timeless nature of conquest against the elements and the use of a leather jacket. Today, though we face different and unique challenges, there is still a unique joy in wearing your favorite leather jacket broken in through your stories for your unique look.
Our pick for the most timeless leather jacket: The Gaspar Leather Lumber Jacket
Number 3: Leather Jackets are Smart
Long hair minimizes the need for barbers; socks can be done without; one leather jacket solves the coat problem for many years; suspenders are superfluous. - Albert Einstein
Renowned physicist Albert Einstein is iconic not only for his contributions to science and the study of quantum mechanics, but also for his signature look that continues to be an influence across culture. This signature look also donned a brown leather jacket made by Levi Strauss that sold for £110,500 in 2016 through Christie’s Valuable Books and Manuscripts which Einstein is said to have worn throughout his life starting in 1933 (source) The jacket was a favorite for the physicist, so much that nearly 60 years later - it still bears his legacy. While contention exists about Einsteins personality, none can disagree with his intelligence, and while we may not invent the next ground-breaking theory - we can still take joy in knowing that when we get a new leather jacket made with quality, it is a smart investment that will take you years into the future, lasting longer than your lifetime.
Our. pick for the smartest leather jacket: The Aventura Leather Field Jacket in Black
Closing Notes:
Men of substance throughout the ages have adorned themselves in leather, we are drawn to it almost ancestrally; and once worn can feel a new essence infused with our own. Leather jackets can make a statement, they can be a staple, or they can simply be functional. Yet just as no one person is the same as another, no two leather jackets are ever the same. It is our luxury to create high quality leather goods through proper practices, ethical means, and fair wages - but it is a luxury that infuses joy into everything we do. Our hope is that when you receive, open, and wear your new leather jacket: it’s not just the look, the scent, or the style that fills you with joy - but also the knowledge of the story behind the garment, what it stands for, and what memories you will create with it.
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