

Let’s make the world a little more elegantĭifferent types of gloves inspire their own personality.Įnchanted evenings are characterised by long opera gloves while garden parties bring to mind shorter gloves. Long gloves can be worn crunched down following the natural movement of leather, be creative.Black long leather gloves can look amazing combined with a white wedding gown.

Think about colors, combinations and contrast.When you sit down to dine, if you remove your opera gloves then you should take them off in a seductive and elegant way."Whatever the occasion, always, always wear gloves".We believe elegance is timeless and next to quality of the leather and its craft the essence lies in the personality, style and flair of every individual. Times are changing, wearing gloves has become more of a fashion attribute in European modern times. INES' GLOVE ETIQUETTE WITH A MODERN TWIST Perfect occasions to wear gloves include: The mother of the bride should never wear white long gloves.Unless it is an informal summer wedding, long gloves are a signature accessory for brides.Gloves should remain on during greetings.The traditional bridal glove is white and the length is 25.6" (65cm.).Formal events require gloves that are at least past elbow length.Short gloves should not be worn to a “white-tie” event, court presentation or gala ball.At informal occasions gloves should be removed upon arrival and left with the coats at the cloakroom.Short gloves are appropriate and elegant for cocktail parties.Gloves should be worn rather than carried.Gloves should never be worn when drinking, smoking, playing cards or putting on make-up.Ines has her own idea of glove etiquette as you can read below, but in case you would like to follow classic indication, here's some: Today there is still a glove etiquette to keep in mind.


Slapping with a glove was an insult, paying homage was done on a bent knee with the offer of a glove and tossing a glove at the foot of the enemy was a challenge. We all have heard of the famous white glove test for cleanliness Ī lady in waiting had to remove her gloves in the presence of the Queen and those lower in position would need to remove their gloves for her. In any and every historical times gloves made their own unique statement.
