Although gloves started their existence merely as a protection for the hand, they have graduated to first place in the accessories to fashion. Of course, there are still protective gloves for gardening, driving, golfing or washing-up, for instance, and heavy lined gloves to protect hands from cold weather. Fashion, however, uses gloves to heighten the effect and flatter the appearance of our clothes throughout the day, morning, afternoon and evening.

Every woman who wants to look well dressed will want to pay attention to her gloves; the simplest and most expensive dress can be enhanced and enriched if accessorised with beautiful gloves. And, after all, it is with her hands that she emphasises her conversation and expresses her personality.

Gloves, together with other accessories, are bursting back into the limelight as this season's major fashion statement. Gloves are doing more than just accompanying the outfit, they are making the outfit. Whatever the occasion, gloves are a must; whether it be for shopping or a luncheon appointment, for sport or a garden party, for cocktail or evening wear, for winter or summer.

This season is all about texture and lends itself to the knitted part of the assortment and skins. Very soft fabrics, suede, skins, fine knits, cashmere, angora blends and brushed fabrics. Fake fur is very strong.