November 21st, 2011
Elbow me
Remember when elbow patches were the provenance of fusty professors? These days, patches in tweed, leather or corduroy on your cardi are hipper than the square you were in school.
Lauren Waters takes your prof’s sweaters and gives them a decidedly modern twist. Launched last month, her line Valentine K consists of luxurious cashmere sweaters featuring patches in metallic leathers, animal prints, and bright coloured suede.
Just in time for the holidays, I’ve got my sights on this festive sweater ($365 pictured) embellished with shimmery black sequins. Take a peek at her long, hooded cardis ($495) too; they’re super for all of us with a long haul home. —Athena Tsavliris
See website for Toronto stockists, www.valentinekdesigns.com
