Hi all,
I’m Avi, and I’m relatively new to the IH forums. I’m not sure if there’s a thread out there about this already, but I thought I’d kick one off regardless.

I, like many of us, love beautiful things. Well made Japanese denim that fades uniquely with time, beautiful leather goods, jackets and boots that form to the body with each wear.

In the decade or so that I’ve collected the objects that I love, I’ve refined my tastes, though the feeling that I’m missing something or that my next purchase with finally be the thing that completes me has persisted. I’m appropriating Standard and Strange’s motto for the title of this thread, “Own Fewer, Better Things.” It’s quite funny, as if everyone that shopped at the store followed this model, they’d likely not see much business.

Which leads me to why I’m writing this. While I love beautiful things, I’m tired of falling victim to purchasing things I don’t need, or not appreciating the things that I have already. I truly believe in S&S’s motto, and I’d like to think that I don’t really need more than the lovely things I already have. I’ve wondered if anyone else has felt similarly to me, and what approaches they’ve taken to truly appreciate and feel satisfied with the things that they already have. If you’re on the IH forums, I anticipate you’re someone that has an appreciation for quality products, and I’m wondering if you might relate to the dissatisfaction I feel. Perhaps we can use this thread to share the “better things” that we love so much.

Thanks for reading,
Avi

Here’s a picture of the IH Horsehide Jacket I’ve loved and have been breaking in for a year or so:

My Visvim T.W.O-Folk boots in Italian veg tan horsehide. Absolutely love the way the leather transitions with this cracking effect.

@Memphisakers Really came through with these beautiful black Lofgrens in Shinki Horsehide for me. Processed via PayPal f&f, 10/10 would transact again.

@Memphisakers Really came through with these beautiful black Lofgrens in Shinki Horsehide for me. Processed via PayPal f&f, 10/10 would transact again.

My Visvim T.W.O-Folk boots in Italian veg tan horsehide. Absolutely love the way the leather transitions with this cracking effect.

Hi all,
I’m Avi, and I’m relatively new to the IH forums. I’m not sure if there’s a thread out there about this already, but I thought I’d kick one off regardless.

I, like many of us, love beautiful things. Well made Japanese denim that fades uniquely with time, beautiful leather goods, jackets and boots that form to the body with each wear.

In the decade or so that I’ve collected the objects that I love, I’ve refined my tastes, though the feeling that I’m missing something or that my next purchase with finally be the thing that completes me has persisted. I’m appropriating Standard and Strange’s motto for the title of this thread, “Own Fewer, Better Things.” It’s quite funny, as if everyone that shopped at the store followed this model, they’d likely not see much business.

Which leads me to why I’m writing this. While I love beautiful things, I’m tired of falling victim to purchasing things I don’t need, or not appreciating the things that I have already. I truly believe in S&S’s motto, and I’d like to think that I don’t really need more than the lovely things I already have. I’ve wondered if anyone else has felt similarly to me, and what approaches they’ve taken to truly appreciate and feel satisfied with the things that they already have. If you’re on the IH forums, I anticipate you’re someone that has an appreciation for quality products, and I’m wondering if you might relate to the dissatisfaction I feel. Perhaps we can use this thread to share the “better things” that we love so much.

Thanks for reading,
Avi

Here’s a picture of the IH Horsehide Jacket I’ve loved and have been breaking in for a year or so: