More often than not, elbow patches look and feel unavoidably stodgy, which makes sense. Before they were aesthetic add-ons to brand new clothing, they were used primarily as a way to repair and ...

We’re all about geezer style for the young guy and if the recent Fall 2013 fashion shows proved one thing, it’s that the old man aesthetic isn’t going anywhere. One geezer style detail, the elbow ...

Q. I am wondering about leather patches on blazers and sport jackets. Are they really appropriate for business settings, or do they just show that I'm wearing worn-out clothes? Are there some blazers ...

No longer the preserve of the 1970s Geography teacher, elbow patches are making a comeback. This tutorial shows you how to make elbow patches for your own piece of knitwear, as inspired by cardigan at ...

A prolific design detail, elbow patches were not restricted to jackets, featuring on fine-gauge knits and cardigans. A unisex trend, elbow patches are designed to give knitwear a sartorial twist, as ...

Good God, look at those elbows of yours. Completely unprotected and unadorned. Utterly exposed to the harsh elements and nefarious funny-bone attackers of the universe. Two things: first, let no one ...

A real resurgence in elbow patches was seen across the Copenhagen shows at both men’s and women’s brands. The most interesting aspect was the shapes, which tended to switch from the standard ovals to ...