If you want to buy jeans, buy a leather jacket.

I don’t know when it started, but “cattle raising” became a common topic in the fashion field. Open some or open the forum post bar, and you can always find many posts and answers in this regard. It seems that jeans are something that should be kept. If you buy it but don’t keep it, then you are not fashionable enough.

But should jeans really be worn? In other words, are jeans the most important piece of clothing? I'm afraid not necessarily.

The method of "growing" is closely related to the retro trend and individual expression, and the process itself is also very interesting. But Hu Hu still believes that although jeans are most often mentioned as "maintenance", jeans actually have many inherent disadvantages in this regard, and leather jackets are far more suitable for "maintenance" than jeans. Why? Let me start from the beginning.

As we all know, jeans were originally a kind of work wear. Canvas was originally used for tarpaulins and tents. In the 19th century, North American miners and cowboys made canvas into clothes because of its durability. Jeans spread throughout North America as these people pioneered and plundered, and over time, they became a style of clothing.

The origins of leather jackets are even older. From the time of ancient humans who drank fur and drank blood, animal skins have been an important part of clothing. It can be said that without those unlucky animals that were unfortunately caught by the ancestors, there would be no subsequent human civilization. To this day, many people still wear this "original style" fur coat.

The modern leather jacket began in the early 20th century, and its logo is the famous A1 flight jacket.

But whether it is the primitive fur sweater of ancient humans, the leather armor of the classical era, or the military flight jacket during World War II, they all have distinct practical attributes. Although leather has been used in luxury occasions since ancient times, leather workwear, including leather jackets, has always been a major use for animal skins.

For those who work, taking a good bath and washing clothes is often a luxury. Jeans and leather jackets that have been worn for a long time will naturally experience various wear and color changes. These inadvertent "cultivation" often have a distinct personal imprint. With their distinctive personality and long history, it’s only natural that raised jeans and leather jackets can become important elements of the retro trend.

As mentioned earlier, jeans and leather jackets have a long history for modern people. Because the history is so long, by the early 20th century, jeans had become a symbol of retro style at that time. The rise of western movies also played a key role in the promotion of jeans.

Leather jackets are no less impressive. Although leather jackets in the modern sense are a product of the 20th century, the image of pilots from various countries wearing leather jackets during the two world wars is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Even before the war ended, many people who did not fly airplanes were already imitating their attire.

After the war, leather jackets and jeans became two enduring symbols in the field of fashion because of their practicality and cultural value. Later Hollywood movies, hippies, motorcycles, and rock/metal culture gave more connotations to the two. Today, many stars and art forms from different regions and styles will lead you to them.

Even for some areas, leather jackets and jeans have been "bound" with it and become inseparable elements. Just like motorcycles:

Because they are so common, if you want to wear jeans and leather jackets with distinctive features, it involves how to add your own unique mark on them. This is the source of the trendy people’s “cow raising” and leather jackets. But in fact, some characteristics of jeans determine that they are not very suitable for in-depth "cultivation".

One of the primary issues in "raising cattle" is... hygiene. To "nurture", you cannot avoid controlling the frequency of washing. Many times, keeping jeans is like wearing a string of bracelets, which involves leaving some of the person's "stuff" on them.

If you dig deeper, this is actually quite disgusting, especially for the female friends around you.

And there is almost no way to avoid this problem by buying jeans, because jeans are worn close to the body most of the time. On the one hand, the close-fitting property will allow some things on people to stay on it, and on the other hand, it will also make it easy for the dirt attached to it to affect the human body. A hard-core "cattle breeder" may not only receive cold looks from others around him, but may also cast a shadow on his own skin health.

Another problem with keeping jeans is the wear and tear of the pants. It is true that canvas is a very strong material, but it is still cotton thread after all, and it will wear out over time, which is why the holes in ripped jeans tend to be in areas where there is more wear. But what if you don’t want holes, or your style isn’t compatible with holes? Then it needs to be repaired. Whether it is patches or stitches, while adding individual elements, it also affects the comfort of the pants themselves. After all, stitches also need to be in contact with the skin.

These problems are solved precisely in leather jackets.

As a clothing material, leather has many excellent properties, such as windproof, warm, hydrophobic, skin-friendly, and good breathability. And...very stylish. This is a perfect match for gameplay such as riding a motorcycle.

But for the need for "maintenance", leather jackets have several very key advantages over jeans.

First of all, a leather jacket is not a close-fitting piece. Although there are indeed macho men who wear leather jackets naked, in most cases, there must be at least a T-shirt underneath the leather jacket, which isolates sweat and oil from the torso. If there are no large-area stains, most of the time, the leather jacket does not need to be washed at all. It only needs to be wiped and maintained with leather cleaner. There will be no hygienic problems or inexplicable odors, and the "cultivating" process is still going on as usual.

Another advantage is that, except for the thinnest and softest leathers such as sheepskin and calfskin, most jackets made of leather are extremely strong. Unless you stumble all day long or scratch it with a wallpaper knife for no reason, the durability of a leather jacket in daily use is almost infinite.

I once saw an interview with a high-end customized leather jacket designer. She said that a leather jacket will only reach its best condition after you wear it for ten years - it is true that many manufacturers and tailors now Distressing is possible, but whether it’s jeans or a leather jacket, we don’t recommend distressing. Because distressing is the effect created by the master, and "nurturing" is your own mark. The essence of the "cultivation" method is not only to produce a personalized appearance, but also to enjoy the process of cultivation. A leather jacket or jeans that you wear naturally is a kind of record, it will remind you of many previous experiences, which is an experience that artificial distressing naturally lacks.

When it comes to "adopting" an item that carries your experience, Huzi believes that a leather jacket is a better choice than jeans. The advantages of leather jacket's sturdiness and maintainability make it more suitable for raising children. As for jeans, a better choice may be to let things happen - don't deliberately "raise cows", just wear them normally and wash them normally, and you may have unexpected effects in the end.

Of course, you can also say, "I want them all"!