Patches on leather jackets signifies cultural identity and self expression all at once. Usually this style is taken on by Schott NYC and other Western brands, whereas Parisian designers use African wax print patches, Tokyo streetwear dons Japanese sashiko stitching, and global brands incorporate regional elements that signify a country’s identity. The creativity is in these patches being able to be removable (Velcro patches) for seasonal updates or stitched on for heritage appeal, letting them cater to a wider range of global consumers.
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