Men's gloves are back
Good news for the British gloving industry was that gloves were, once again, out in force during Milan Fashion Week (Autumn 06). This time back in business in the menswear shows and used liberally as the salt and pepper accessory to add a little corporate glamour to the slimline suits and skinny ties.
Black leather gloves were used to complement Versace's double and single breasted suits in muted checks and plain greys and Jasper Conran's neat, slimline leather jackets. Prada used gloves to accessorise simple black and grey slimline suits in single and double breasted styles.
Creative director Christopher Bailey for Burberry Prorsum elected to accessorise trench coats, elegant suits and fitted motorcycle jackes with a selection of tan, brown and cream leather gloves.
With plenty of commercial styles, this Autumn will bring something to suit the average business man who was never going to feel comfortable stepping out in sandals, floral shirts and baggy linen suits.
Although grey dominated the catwalks, there will be no place for corporate fat cats this Autumn. Only slimline shapes were on show - mainly in greys, blacks and muted tones. Simple lines and luxurious fabrics including sheepskin and leather, were everywhere.
Forearmed is forewarned. Now you can now be ahead of the game by buying essential accessories for Autumn at good prices while they are still on the shelves. Look out for:
- Men's black leather gloves with cotton fleece linings. £20.00.
- Men's soft black leather gloves with a luxurious 100% cashmere lining. Made in Italy. £45.00 . Both from a selection at John Lewis www.johnlewis.com.
However, the bad news is that if “snug” and “fitting” are the watchwords for menswear this Autumn now is the time to start thinking about how to get our men folk back into shape with the World Cup around the corner.
Editor's Note:
About the British Glove Association www.gloveassociation.org.
The British Glove Association (BGA) was formed in 1998 to represent every area of the glove industry as a single voice.
The aim of the Association is to be the principal representative for every business within the glove trade with government departments, national and international organisations and representatives of related trades.
