Typically when one thinks of elbow patches on men’s sports jackets we think: college professor, pipe smoking, the English countryside, and horse back riding. Well, Wardrobe Wire predicts soon it will make you all think of fine young fashion forward gentleman. We’re already seeing it here on the streets of New York.
Elbow patches are often on suede, wool, or tweed jackets that may come in prints like: houndstooth, settle plaids, tweed and corduroy. Also, don’t be surprised to see elbow patches on cardigan sweaters (shop Barneys New York). You will be looking so elite when sporting this look. Ralph Lauren happens to agree with us! You may not be able to find this trend in stores until next year because Wardrobe Wire is way ahead of its time!
