Elton John trudged through the rain and the foot traffic in Beverly Hills Wednesday -- all in the name of fine linen pants.
Several fans approached Elton while they was inside -- & they happily took photos. But we are told security had to usher the singer back to his automobile when the fans became a small overwhelming.
TMZ has learned Elton spent $12,000 at the Ralph Lauren store in BH -- picking up linen pants in yellow, green, white & navy. We are also told John bought several "bright colored knit shirts in a variety of colors."
Elton & his linen emerged unharmed.
