Into the mood for gloves

Length matters

On the length of gloves, connoisseurs advise you in unison: the shorter the sleeve, the longer the glove. Indeed, gloves are basically made to extend the sleeve length. The most famous long ones are the opera gloves. Covering the elbow and usually made of silk or satin, they're perfect for accessorizing sleeveless or short-sleeved evening gowns－and they're sexy as hell when worn with a strapless dress. Have fun and play it like Rita Hayworth in Gilda while you glamorously peel one off...

If you want to go further, there are even longer gloves."The longest ones come up to the armpit and are called the 18 buttons," explains Causse."It refers to the number of buttons sewn along the glove, which was used as a unit of measure－18 was the maximum possible length." You may want to note, however, that these gloves are heavily embedded in the world and probably not suitable for the first encounter with your future mother-in-law.

Gloves 2.0

You've probably noticed that you need to remove your rings when you wear gloves. But there's a solution for those who really want to show off their gems: fingerless gloves. Despite their casual modern look, they actually have ancient origins. Close your eyes and imagine that you're back in ancient Greece as a young athlete takes a break between fights. He wraps his hands with leather strips, thus wearing the oldest form of fingerless gloves. Since those times, they have been worn for ages, from the Renaissance to the 19th century.

"Fingerless gloves are among our bestsellers," says Causse. "They're everyday go-to gloves that women love to wear when they want to add a hint of sophistication to their look. They come in different lengths, fabrics and styles, from rock 'n' roll leather to the most refined lace." The funny thing is that the fad for smartphones probably contributes to this success－because fingerless gloves are really helpful when it comes to sending text messages.

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