journal
notes on gloves from paumier, on what the runways, red carpets and searches say about them this winter, how to wear a pair with everything you own, and how to make it last.
latest
fringe is the texture of autumn/winter 2026: how to wear it on your hands
the fringe trend for autumn winter 2026, from bottega veneta to burberry, and how to wear it at the wrist with handmade nappa leather gloves.
trends
what the runways, red carpets and searches say about gloves this winter.
- fringe is the texture of autumn/winter 2026: how to wear it on your handsthe fringe trend for autumn winter 2026, from bottega veneta to burberry, and how to wear it at the wrist with handmade nappa leather gloves., 3 minute read
- the glove is the finishing touch of autumn/winter 2026: what the runways showedthe leather gloves trend for 2026: max mara gloved all 45 looks, with balenciaga, khaite and boss close behind. what it means, with handmade nappa gloves., 3 minute read
- fringe, checks and stripes at london fashion week ss27london fashion week ss27 brought fringe, clashing checks and stripes, and pink opera gloves at roksanda. how it carries to handmade nappa leather gloves., 3 minute read
- gloves at paris fashion week ss27: orange, ornament and a quieter answerparis fashion week ss27 brought orange gloves at mugler and a return to ornament. how to read it for winter, with handmade nappa leather gloves., 3 minute read
- glove trends for winter 2026: the eight looks to knowthe glove trends for winter 2026, from opera lengths, colour and fringe to suede, python and dots, with the runways and red carpets behind each., 12 minute read
- are gloves in style in 2026? yes, and here’s the evidenceare gloves in style in 2026? the runways, red carpets and search data all say yes. why gloves went out of fashion in the 1960s, and why they’re back., 5 minute read
- celebrities in gloves: the red carpet moments of 2025 and 2026the key celebrity glove moments of 2025 and 2026, from anne hathaway’s valentino opera gloves at the oscars to rihanna and sabrina carpenter., 9 minute read
- the knot: tassel gloves in three colourstassel gloves in three colours: black nappa with a knotted fringe in black, tan and cream. how to wear them, how the three colours do the styling., 2 minute read
- fringe after dark: tassel gloves for eveningtassel gloves for evening: fringe as movement. what to wear with velvet, satin and sequins, and how to wear fringe gloves after dark in winter., 2 minute read
- colourful gloves: the case for plum, red and every shade but blackcolourful gloves are an easy winter 2026 trend to try. the shades to wear, from plum and red to cream, the runways behind them and how to style them., 5 minute read
- fringe gloves: how the boho revival reached your wristsfringe gloves are back with the boho revival. where the trend came from, from chloé to chanel and the met gala, and how to wear leather fringe gloves now., 5 minute read
- snake and python print gloves: how to wear the print this wintersnake and python print gloves: why snake was last autumn’s star animal print, how to wear python gloves as a neutral, and printed suede vs real snakeskin., 5 minute read
- spotted and polka dot gloves, and what calf hair actually ispolka dot and spotted gloves: the dot’s run from the 2025 met gala to fall 2026, how to wear spotted gloves, and what calf hair, or pony hair, actually is., 5 minute read
- checkerboard and striped gloves: graphic gloves for plain clothescheckerboard and striped gloves: why checks are a 2026 print to know, how to wear black and cream gloves with plain clothes, and how to mix patterns., 5 minute read
- three black lines: the cream striped glovescream striped gloves: three glossy black stripes across cream nappa leather. how to wear them with black, navy and camel coats. size 7., 2 minute read
- the oldest trick: cream gloves with a black coatcream gloves with a black coat: the oldest trick in quiet dressing. pale gloves draw the eye to the hands. striped cream nappa gloves, size 7., 2 minute read
- what is operawear? winter’s theatre, worn by daywhat is operawear? the winter 2026 mood that takes tassels, fringe, satin and evening gloves out of the opera house and into daylight, and how to wear it., 5 minute read
- the unexpected red theory, and why it workswhat the unexpected red theory is, where it began, why one red note that matches nothing works, and how to wear it this winter with red leather gloves., 6 minute read
- the cherry red trend in 2026, explainedthe cherry red trend in 2026, explained: how it rose, why aw26 runways drifted to tomato and burgundy, and why one cherry leather accessory still works., 5 minute read
- fall 2026 accessories trends: the runway editthe fall 2026 accessories trends worth your attention, from open bags and minaudières to second-skin boots and long gloves, read with a stylist’s eye., 6 minute read
- winter 2026 fashion trends for womenwinter 2026 fashion trends for women, edited down to what lasts: the new skirt suit, wrapped blazers, long leather gloves and the dark colours of aw26., 6 minute read
- winter coat trends 2026, and the gloves for eachwinter coat trends 2026 from the aw26 runways, from max mara camel to capes, faux fur and velvet, with the glove length and colour each coat needs., 5 minute read
how to wear
gloves with coats, knits, tailoring and jewellery.
- how to style leather gloves: 25 outfit ideas for winter25 ways to style leather gloves this winter, with coats, knitwear, tailoring, jeans and evening clothes, plus how to wear colour, fringe and print., 9 minute read
- how to wear opera gloves and long gloves now, by day and at nighthow to wear opera gloves and long gloves in 2026, by day and at night: lengths, sleeves, jewellery and etiquette, and the runways behind them., 6 minute read
- rings over gloves: how to wear jewellery with glovescan you wear rings over gloves? yes, and odessa a’zion did at the 2026 golden globes. how to choose rings, bracelets and cuffs to wear over leather gloves., 5 minute read
- what colour gloves to wear with a black, camel, grey or navy coatwhat colour gloves go with a black, camel, grey, navy, brown or cream coat, with combinations that match, contrast or add colour, coat by coat., 5 minute read
- black leather gloves: the winter classic, and how to make it yoursblack leather gloves, the winter classic: how to wear them with every coat, the red carpet looks behind them, and how to make black feel new., 5 minute read
- what to wear to the opera in winterwhat to wear to the opera in winter: dress codes at covent garden and the met, outfits for the journey, the seat and the interval, plus gloves and coats., 6 minute read
- evening gloves for black tie and party seasonevening gloves for black tie and party season: which length suits which dress, matching or contrasting colour, and when to take them off, per debrett’s., 5 minute read
- glove wardrobe: build a glove rainbow slowlyhow to build a glove wardrobe one pair at a time: a foundation neutral, a first colour, a texture piece and a true bright, and how to keep it well., 5 minute read
- leather gloves for a minimalist wardrobeleather gloves for a minimalist wardrobe: why one well-chosen colour or texture at the hand works, how to pick it, and five spare, precise winter outfits., 5 minute read
- red leather gloves outfit ideas for winterred leather gloves outfit ideas for winter: six precise looks from saturday denim to black velvet, with the coats, knits and shoes that let the red lead., 6 minute read
- red gloves with a black, camel or grey coatred gloves with a black coat, a camel coat or a grey one: which red suits each, what to wear beneath, and why your coat should choose the glove., 6 minute read
- how to wear red accessories for christmashow to wear red accessories for christmas so they look chosen, not seasonal: how much red, which shades and textures, and the clichés to skip., 5 minute read
- red gloves for a christmas party outfithow to build a red gloves christmas party outfit for the office do, drinks, dinner and black tie, and the etiquette of taking gloves off as you arrive., 5 minute read
- the colour pop outfit: one bright piecea colour pop outfit guide drawn from albers and mondrian: how to build the quiet base, choose one saturated colour, size it and place it so the eye lands., 6 minute read
- should red lipstick match red accessories?should red lipstick match red accessories like gloves and nails? when to match exactly, when to share an undertone, when to let the gloves stand alone., 5 minute read
- red gloves in winter photos: keep the red truehow to take red gloves winter photos for instagram: the light, backgrounds, hand gestures and gentle edits that keep red leather rich, not orange or flat., 5 minute read
- autumn capsule wardrobe 2026: ten piecesan autumn capsule wardrobe for 2026 built on ten quiet pieces and a single colour accent, with the reasoning behind each choice and how to wear them., 6 minute read
- what to wear when it’s cold and windywhat to wear when it’s cold and windy, with wind chill explained simply and the coats, collars and leather gloves that actually keep the wind out., 6 minute read
- what to wear to a winter wedding as a guestwhat to wear to a winter wedding as a guest in the uk or us: dress codes decoded, colours to choose and avoid, and the coat and gloves for a cold church., 6 minute read
- transitional outfits for october to novembertransitional outfits for october to november: how to layer shirt, knit, jacket and coat for changeable weeks, and when leather gloves should come out., 6 minute read
- how to dress warm and still look chichow to dress warm and still look chic: which fibres hold heat, how to layer thinly under tailoring, and why warm hands change the whole look in winter., 6 minute read
- what to wear in paris in decemberwhat to wear in paris in december: the real weather, a coat that works all day, gloves for the christmas lights, and outfits for galleries and dinners., 6 minute read
- how to dress for winter in your 40s and 50show to dress for winter in your 40s and 50s: the coat to own, tailoring that moves, colour near the face and the gloves that finish it all., 6 minute read
- brown leather gloves: how to wear them this winterchocolate, tan or cognac: which brown leather gloves go with which coat, how brown compares with black, and caring for brown suede., 2 minute read
guides
leathers, fit, length and the words glovemakers use.
- women’s leather gloves: how to choose a pair you’ll wear for yearshow to choose women’s leather gloves: nappa, suede or calf hair, length, colour, details, construction and fit, and what a good pair is worth., 9 minute read
- nappa vs suede vs calf hair: which glove leather is right for you?nappa vs suede vs calf hair gloves compared: how each leather looks, feels, wears and copes with rain, how to care for it, and which suits your winter., 5 minute read
- how should leather gloves fit, and what does size 7 mean?how leather gloves should fit: snug through the palm and fingers, with room to make a fist, how leather softens with wear, and what a size 7 glove means., 5 minute read
- suede gloves: why suede is back this winter, and how to wear itsuede gloves are back with 2026’s suede trend. what suede is, whether suede gloves can get wet, how to wear them, and how to look after them., 5 minute read
- touchscreen leather gloves: how they work and what to expecthow touchscreen leather gloves work, why ordinary gloves don’t work on a phone screen, what to expect from a touchscreen fingertip, and how to care for it., 5 minute read
- a gift that is worn every day: handmade leather gloves for christmas 2026a leather gloves gift for christmas 2026: leather gloves made by hand in the uk by paumier, size 7, with 008 in stock. order by thu 17 dec in the uk., 3 minute read
- gloves as a gift: why they make the perfect christmas presentwhy leather gloves make a good christmas gift, how to choose a pair for someone else, what giving gloves has meant over the centuries, and when to order., 5 minute read
- the glove glossary: fourchettes, quirks, points and other words worth knowinga glossary of glove terms, from trank, fourchette and quirk to points, button length, mousquetaire, opera, nappa, suede and calf hair, in plain english., 5 minute read
- opera gloves vs short gloves: which length?opera gloves vs short gloves: how sleeve, neckline and occasion decide the length, what button lengths mean, and why most winters belong to short gloves., 6 minute read
- glove etiquette: taking gloves off gracefullymodern glove etiquette: when to take gloves off for handshakes, dinner and indoors, how to remove short and long gloves gracefully, and where to put them., 5 minute read
- types of leather gloves, from driving to operathe types of leather gloves explained: dress, driving, touchscreen, gauntlet, opera-length, fringed and shearling, and what each is built for., 6 minute read
- unisex leather gloves: men’s vs women’s sizesunisex leather gloves and the real differences between men’s and women’s pairs: size ranges, cut, finger length and colour, and how to choose by hand., 5 minute read
- red vs burgundy vs oxblood: which suits youred vs burgundy vs oxblood: how the three shades differ, where their names come from, which suits warm, cool or neutral skin, and how to test a red glove., 5 minute read
- leather glove brands in the uk, compareddents, cornelia james, hestra, mabel sheppard, sermoneta, toteme and paumier: what each leather glove brand is known for, what it costs and where to buy it., 3 minute read
- designer-look leather gloves under £100: khaite and toteme alternativeskhaite’s remo gloves are $780 and toteme’s from £280. what makes designer gloves look expensive, and the pairs that get the look for under £100., 2 minute read
- where to buy leather gloves in londonselfridges, harrods, sermoneta in burlington arcade, or online: where to try on and buy women’s leather gloves in london, with the brands each one stocks., 2 minute read
- hestra, dents or barbour: women’s leather gloves comparedthe three most-searched glove brands in the uk, compared for women: prices, linings and which to choose, plus what to buy for a statement pair., 2 minute read
- cashmere-lined or silk-lined leather gloves: which to choosecashmere-lined leather gloves are warmer and softer; silk-lined ones are thinner and fit closer. which suits your winter, and which paumier pairs have each., 1 minute read
- how much are burberry gloves? prices, and check-print alternatives under £100what burberry women’s gloves cost in the uk, what you get for the money, and design-led leather gloves with a check or stripe for under £100., 1 minute read
- how much are gucci gloves? prices, and bold alternatives under £100what gucci women’s gloves cost in the uk, from the gg suede to embossed leather, and bold, print-led leather gloves for under £100., 1 minute read
- how much are prada gloves? prices, and minimal black alternatives under £100what prada women’s gloves cost on prada’s uk site, from nappa to suede, and sleek black leather gloves with one strong detail for under £100., 1 minute read
- how much are chanel gloves? prices, and two-tone alternatives under £100what chanel gloves and mittens cost on chanel’s uk site, and two-tone cream and black leather gloves in the same spirit for under £100., 1 minute read
- how much are bottega veneta gloves? prices, and textured alternatives under £100what bottega veneta’s intrecciato leather gloves cost in the uk, and leather gloves with a woven, knotted or graphic detail for under £100., 1 minute read
- how much are hermès gloves? prices, and polished alternatives under £100what hermès women’s leather gloves cost on hermès’ uk site, from the dechaine to the hommage, and polished leather gloves for under £100., 1 minute read
- how much are ralph lauren gloves? prices, and calf hair and print alternativeswhat ralph lauren women’s leather gloves cost in the uk, from lauren tech gloves to polo haircalf, and calf hair and print gloves under £100., 1 minute read
- how much are mulberry gloves? prices, and cashmere-lined alternatives under £100what mulberry women’s leather gloves cost, from the darley to the chain driving gloves, and cashmere-lined leather gloves for under £100., 1 minute read
- saint laurent, celine, loewe and miu miu gloves: prices and alternativeswhat saint laurent, celine, loewe and miu miu women’s gloves cost in the uk this winter, and leather gloves with the same edge for under £100., 1 minute read
- what designer gloves cost in the uk: 13 luxury houses comparedwhat women’s gloves from ralph lauren, max mara, mulberry, burberry, gucci, prada, hermès and more cost in the uk, and design-led pairs under £100., 2 minute read
care
keeping leather, suede and calf hair at their best.
gifts
gift ideas for christmas and winter, by person and by style. see the gift guide
- christmas gifts for mum she'll wear every day of winterchristmas gifts for mum she'll wear every day: handmade leather gloves chosen by how she dresses, how to check size 7, and the last day to order., 2 minute read
- gifts under £150: what real quality looks like at this priceluxury gifts under £150: how to judge leather and finish at this price, and why one handmade pair of gloves beats three average gifts., 2 minute read
- gifts for her under £100: handmade leather glovesgifts for her under £100: handmade leather, suede and calf hair gloves at £84 a pair, size 7, free uk and eu delivery. which pair to choose., 2 minute read
- secret santa, done well: a gift for a bigger budgetluxury secret santa gifts for a bigger budget: handmade leather gloves in neutral colours for a colleague you only know a little. size 7., 2 minute read
- last-minute christmas gifts: the last order date and what to chooselast-minute christmas gifts uk: the last day to order is thu 17 dec for in-stock pairs. why the in-stock 008 fringe gloves suit a late gift., 2 minute read
- gifts for fashion lovers: the accessory the runways agreed ongifts for fashion lovers: fringe gloves, the aw26 runway detail at the wrist, styled three ways. handmade nappa leather, size 7., 2 minute read
- quiet gifts: the material does the talkingquiet luxury gifts with no logo: handmade leather and suede gloves where the material does the talking, and when to go louder., 2 minute read
- a bold gift: one accessory that changes a whole outfitstatement accessory gifts: the plain coat test, and how fringe, print or spots on handmade gloves change a whole outfit., 2 minute read
- a gift for the woman who has everything: the pair she doesn't havegifts for the woman who has everything: she has gloves, but not these. unusual handmade fringe, spot and python-print suede gloves., 2 minute read
- gifts for your mother-in-law: safe, considered, quietly impressivegifts for your mother-in-law: safe, considered and quietly impressive. handmade gloves in neutral colours, and how to give them., 2 minute read
- gifts for your sister, the one who borrows your clothesgifts for your sister: the pair she'd take from your drawer anyway. spotted calf hair, checkerboard suede, fringe gloves, chosen by what she borrows., 2 minute read
- gifts for your best friend: one pair for her, one for yougifts for your best friend: buy two pairs of the same style in two colours, one for her and one for you. plum and brown python-print gloves, size 7., 2 minute read
- christmas gifts for your girlfriend that aren't jewellerychristmas gifts for your girlfriend that aren't jewellery: something she wears on her hands every day, chosen by reading her coat. handmade gloves., 2 minute read
- handmade gifts, and how to tell what's really made by handhandmade gifts: buyer's guide to judging handmade claims. what the word should mean, what to look for in fringe, seams and wrist finishing., 2 minute read
- a party-season gift: gloves that move when you doa party-season gift: fringe gloves that move when you do. what to wear with velvet and sequins, arriving and leaving in winter evening outfits., 2 minute read
- the trending gifts of 2026, for someone who follows fashiontrending gifts 2026: this winter's runway detail was fringe, kept quiet. handmade fringe gloves, spotted calf hair, python-print suede gloves., 2 minute read
- gifts over £100 for her that aren’t jewellerygifts over £100 for her that aren’t jewellery: the case for little luxuries she touches daily, from fine leather gloves to cashmere, and how to judge them., 6 minute read
- a first christmas together gift for herhow to choose a first christmas together gift for her that is personal without saying too much: the register, the card, and why gloves strike the balance., 5 minute read
- how to wrap gloves as a gift, flat and boxedhow to wrap gloves as a gift: lay them flat in tissue and a shallow box, protect fringe and leather, avoid scent, and write a card that makes the moment., 6 minute read
- leather gloves as a valentine’s or birthday giftwhy leather gloves as a valentine’s gift work in february: the elizabethan custom behind it, pepys’s own valentine gloves, and how to choose her pair., 5 minute read
- christmas gifts for your wife: the pair she wouldn't buy herselfchristmas gifts for your wife she'll use every cold day: handmade leather and suede gloves, chosen by the coat she wears most. size 7, and when to order., 3 minute read
- leather for the third anniversary: a gift for her she'll wearthe third wedding anniversary is traditionally leather. a leather gift for her that she'll wear every winter: handmade nappa and suede gloves, size 7., 3 minute read
- gifts for your girlfriend: something she'll wear every cold daygift ideas for your girlfriend that aren't flowers or jewellery: handmade leather gloves she'll wear every cold day, chosen by her coat. size 7., 3 minute read
- a birthday gift for your girlfriend, if her birthday falls in wintera birthday gift for your girlfriend with a winter birthday: handmade leather gloves she can wear the same evening, chosen by her coat. size 7., 2 minute read
- a birthday gift for your wife with a winter birthdaya birthday gift for your wife with a winter birthday: handmade leather and suede gloves she'll use every cold day, chosen by her coat. size 7., 2 minute read
- gifts for your daughter that she'll actually wearchristmas and winter gifts for your daughter: handmade leather gloves in fringe, spots and checks that look like something she chose herself. size 7., 2 minute read
- gifts for your grandma: a good pair of gloves, for oncechristmas gifts for your grandma she'll use every day: handmade nappa and suede gloves in quiet colours, soft from the first wear. size 7., 2 minute read
- gifts for someone who is always cold, starting with her handsgifts for someone who is always cold: why leather gloves beat knit in the wind, how a close fit helps, and a touchscreen tip so they stay on. size 7., 2 minute read
stories
where gloves, and our name, come from.
- a short history of gloves in fashion, from tutankhamun to the met galathe history of gloves in fashion, from tutankhamun’s linen gloves to elizabethan perfumed gloves, 1950s etiquette, the 1960s decline and the 2026 revival., 6 minute read
- paumier: the game of the palm behind our namewhy our glove label is called paumier (poh-mee-ay): before tennis there was jeu de paume, the game of the palm, and the paumiers kept its courts and made its rackets., 4 minute read
- history of fringe in fashion: clay to runwaythe history of fringe in fashion: mesopotamian signatures, plains leatherwork, silver-gilt gloves, flappers, 1970 and the controlled fringe of autumn 2026., 6 minute read