# Elbow Wing Jackets Rick Owens Leather V-Front Crop Jacket for Fall 2009 By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-fall-2009-elbow-wing-jacket References: [kingdomofstyle.typepad](http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2009/07/the-wonder-of-wings.html) & [luisaviaroma](http://www.luisaviaroma.com/index.aspx#getData.aspx|CallType=ListOfProd&des=250&cat=&season=actual&gender=women&group=&style=) Rick Owens’ elbow wing [leather jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-spring-collection) is hotter than hot. A v-shaped, cropped front opens with an angled zipper and a funnel collar flap which can be closed or left hanging partially open. The highlight of the jacket, of course, are Rick Owens’ rocking [elbow wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-x-raxxy)! I’m sure they have no function other than to add an ultra-cool, [edgy, goth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic), wind-blown awesomeness to the jacket. Available in three faintly two-toned shade combinations, the gorgeous jacket is priced at €1,332.50 at Luisaviaroma. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elbow Wing Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to incorporate elbow wing designs into other apparel items. - **Cropped Jacket Style:** The cropped jacket style can be applied to other materials to create a new clothing trend. - **Edgy Apparel:** There is a demand for edgy and trendy apparel items that designers can take advantage of. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate elbow wing designs into their clothing lines. - **Leather Goods:** Leather goods manufacturers can create cropped jackets with unconventional elements such as elbow wings. - **Apparel Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for edgy apparel items by carrying items that feature unique and trendy designs such as elbow wings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-cassie-sb.md) - [Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocodile-leather-jacket.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Elevated Leather Blazer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-kendall.md) - [Fall-Ready Timeless Aviator Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aviator-jacket-1.md) - [Militant Suede Bomber Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-stitch-army-suede-bomber-jacket.md) - [Metal-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket.md) - [Superhero-inspired Stealthy Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman.md)