On Style: Gloves...

This here is a short and sweet post with simple rules and a couple of recommendations.

Every gent should own at least two pairs of leather gloves – one in brown, one in black.

I recommend Rocha John Rocha of Debenhams for a nice mid-range pair. £28 buys you a fleece-lined pair of luscious mitt-warmers with tough stitching, good water treatment and nice, tri-line detailing on the back of the hand.

Other colours are available, but there are only really two I would consider. One, of course, is white. White kid-leather gloves are a lovely addition to formal evening wear, especially white tie dos, but they are expensive and easily damaged. If you do stain them, get a professional to clean them for you – it is worth the money for the peace of mind alone.

If you are lucky enough to inherit a pair that have gone a bit stiff (its only skin after all) you can revitalise most brands by using a non-greasy, clear moisturiser. Simple wear the gloves and get a rubbing!

In terms of fit, white gloves – as they intended for indoor use and rarely meet the elements – should be unlined and skin-hugging.

The final colour I would consider is…NAVY! I once went on a real navy kick; buying a navy strapped watch with silver bezel, a navy belt with silver buckle, a pair of Kurt Geiger navy slip-on winkle pickers and a pair of navy leather gloves. Worn with a pale grey suit, I created for myself a striking and unusual outfit.

I thought about red, but I’m not quite enough of a pimp. But far be it from me to judge my readers and their potentially pimpish tendencies.


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