If you choose to wear leather garments, this is the time of year to get them out, clean them up, and condition them for the winter weather to come. Respect the source of your clothes and help them last your lifetime.
I understand and appreciate the ethical issues with wearing leather. However, I've worn the same jacket for 25 years and the same boots for 6 years. There's nothing else I'm aware of that will last so long if well maintained.
Because asked, this is said 25 year old leather jacket. At this point it's flexible and soft as a glove. I have no doubt it’ll last longer than me.
While I'm on the subject of taking care of your stuff, please learn to repair your clothes or find a good local tailor. I ripped the inner liner before, and the nice lady around the block fixed it right up for me. Buy shoes you can re-sole. Get quality clothes you can mend. These things are more expensive once, but then you can keep them for years.
@worldsendless Give it a shot! What's the worst outcome? You can't get it back on right and have to cut it off to start over? No harm done!