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DaytimeCouture

Est 1946

Our story

When Cornelia James arrived in England in 1939 as a refugee from Nazi occupied Vienna, she brought with her nothing but a suitcase and a steely determination to succeed. In 1947 the couturier Norman Hartnell asked her to make gloves to accessorise the Princess's going away outfit and in 1979 she became glovemaker ‘by appointment’ to Her Majesty the Queen.

Three generations later, the family business is still making gloves by hand in Sussex, England. Experience is measured in years, but success is marked in moments made special by great gloves.

Daytime

Spring / Summer
Hera | Swiss Cotton Dress GloveHera | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
Hera | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
£135

2 colors available

Isla | Swiss Cotton Dress GloveIsla | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
Isla | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
£135

2 colors available

Emma | Swiss Cotton Dress GloveLifestyle
Emma | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
£135

2 colors available

Daisy | Swiss Cotton Dress GloveDaisy | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
Daisy | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
£125

2 colors available

Georgia | Swiss Cotton Dress GloveLifestyle
Georgia | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
£125

2 colors available

Annabel | Swiss Cotton Dress GloveAnnabel | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
Annabel | Swiss Cotton Dress Glove
£135

2 colors available

Collection

Our glovemaking

We put a lot into a pair of our gloves. Not least, 96 inches of stitching, each one executed with care and precision to make a glove fit to stand the test of time. One glovemaker fashions the glove from start to finish and - when it's done - they put their name to it. It's personal.

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Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina
Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina

Cressida | Pure Cashmere Pashmina

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You shall go to the ball

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Long Leather Gloves: This Year’s Fashion Essential

Long Leather Gloves: This Year’s Fashion Essential

Leather: uniting motorcyclists, punks, musketeers (more on that later) and fashion aficionados since the very dawn of time. The textile equivalent to a sparkling A-list celebrity, not a decade has passed without the emergence of a trademark leather piece – from the 1960’s and its rocker motorcycle jackets, to the ‘70s and its patent platform Mary Janes. And, with those in the know nodding towards a new kid (skin) on the block, this year’s darling of the fashion world is one that’s very close to our heart – a classic pair of long leather gloves. 
What are the best gloves for summer?
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What are the best gloves for summer?

Introducing: the Cornelia James summer guide to styling the biggest accessory of 2022. Whether you’re looking for elegant gloves for sun protection or a fabulous formal pair for endless balmy evenings, our Swiss and sueded cotton gloves will ensure your dearly begloved stays on hand throughout. So, without further ado, here’s how to bring your very favourite accessory from the depths of winter and out into the sunshine.
Cornelia James’ Most Iconic Moments

Cornelia James’ Most Iconic Moments

Throughout our journey, we've managed to catch the eye of many an A-lister, with a dazzling selection of names such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Zoe Kravitz, Ariana Grande and Joan Collins all appearing in CJ styles. We’ve also been an intrinsic part of some prestigious high fashion editorials across the globe, from the many territories of Vogue (rather fabulously including one September cover), and titles like W, Love, ELLE and i-D magazine. Of course royalty have also had their hand in our finery, with both the Duchess of Cambridge and HRH The Queen appearing in pieces from our collection. Here's some of our favourite moments to date.

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Timeline

Company is born

“Design student flees Nazi scourge, arrives in England with suitcase full of fabrics, finds fame and fortune as glove maker to the Queen”.

Cornelia had studied art and design in Vienna and arrived in England as a refugee in 1939. After the war, in a world made drab by rationing, the leather gloves that she made in a huge range of colours became fashion essentials. Vogue magazine profiled her as “the colour Queen of England” and Cornelia quickly established a thriving business supplying gloves to couturiers and leading stores.

Press & Features

Walkabout In Mauritius | 1972
Royal Family

Walkabout In Mauritius | 1972

In a stunning all white outfit during a walkabout in the Mauritius as part of her Silver wedding anniversary celebrations.
The Kennedy's Visit HM The Queen | 1961
Royal Family

The Kennedy's Visit HM The Queen | 1961

In June 1961, President John F Kennedy and his wife Jackie visited Buckingham Palace. 
HM The Queen | Australian Royal Tour | 1977
Royal Family

HM The Queen | Australian Royal Tour | 1977

On a walkabout in Australia in 1977, the year of the silver Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II wears a cream cape over a sky blue pleated skirt. The slit sleeves were designed specifically to allow HM to wave and shake hands (and show off her CJ gloves of course) without creasing the outfit. 

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