That could be the case, the incorrect/buggy white gloves and boots I saw was also on a High Elf, and I have yet to see a another race with the equipment.
Also the Velium Encrusted Gauntlets showed up as brown on my Erudite, and are suppose to have a black plate appearance. I am uncertain if this is the same issue or not.
http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/item.html?item=6496