Zoe | Lace Opera Glove - Black

Zoe | Lace Opera Glove - Black

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HK$1,587.00 HKD
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Zoe | Lace Opera Glove - Black

Zoe | Lace Opera Glove - Black

HK$1,587.00 HKD
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Measuring Guide
Glove Measuring Guide

Not sure what size of gloves you need? Please watch our video measuring guide and refer to the size chart below. This will help you capture the most accurate measurements. Most of our gloves are made to measure, so we want to ensure a perfect fit.

Illustration of a tape measure wrapped around the widest part of a hand, excluding the thumb, to find your glove size in inches

We make our gloves in hand sizes from 6 to 8½. To find your glove size, pass a tape measure around the widest part of your hand - usually over your knuckles, excluding the thumb. The result, in inches, is your glove size. If you are between two sizes, round down to the lower.

Here is how you convert from centimetres to inches:

Glove size Inches Centimetres
6 6 15.2
6½
6½
16.5
7 7 17.8
7½
7½
19
8 8 20.3
8½
8½
21.6

How To Measure Hand Size & Index Finger

How To Measure For An Opera Glove (16")

How To Measure For An Elbow Length Glove (12")

How do I guess someone's glove size?

If you are buying gloves for someone and don't know their glove size (and don't want to ruin the surprise), their height can indicate their most likely glove size. Please note, this is statistically most likely but won't be correct 100% of the time.

Applies to women only

Height Most likely glove size
Under 5'1" 6½
5'1" to 5'6" 7
5'7" to 5'8" 7½
5'9" to 5'11" 8
Above 6' 8½
ColourBlack
Size
Upper Arm Fit

For our Opera length gloves, we take a measurement for your upper arm fit to ensure the glove has a correct and flattering fit all the way up your arm. To be clear, the measurement we need is the circumference around your arm at the point where the glove ends - either your bicep or just above the elbow depending on the style of glove.

Please take care with this measurement and give it to us accurately. We really want your gloves to look perfect, and not be too loose or too tight. With your help we can get them just right!

How do I measure my Upper Arm?

Measure from where the thumb crease meets the wrist.

A tape measure held at the wrist crease, ready to measure up the arm

Keeping your arm relaxed, measure up the arm until you reach 16 inches. This is where the glove ends.

A tape measure laid along the forearm from the wrist up to 16 inches

Measure the circumference of your arm at this point.

A tape measure wrapped around the upper arm

The exact result in inches is your Upper Arm Fit for an Opera Glove. Please round to the nearest 0.25 inches.

Close-up of the tape measure meeting itself around the upper arm to give the measurement

To convert centimetres to inches, divide by 2.54 - e.g. 23cm = 9 inches

My measurement is below 8.5 or above 15.5 inches, what should I do?

We will still be able to work to your specification, but please contact us before ordering.

Upper Arm Fit
Index Finger Fit
Line drawing of a hand with the index finger length measurement marked in green
This optional measurement allows us to account for your finger length, if you suspect they are unusually long or short in relation to your hand width. Please provide the length of your Index finger in inches, starting from where it meets your middle finger. This measurement is usually between 2.25 and 3.5 inches.
Do I need to provide this?
No, this is a totally optional measurement. Please only worry about it if you suspect you have unusually long or short fingers in relation to your hand. Our standard fit is excellent for 90% of people.
Index Finger Fit
Optional AdditionsPriced per pair
Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapped in purple paper with gold ribbon on a windowsill with tulips and a family photo.

Every glove we make goes out in a beautiful, built to keep gift box but, if you want to go the extra mile and gift wrapping is not your thing, we can gift wrap for you. We use old school kraft paper in Lilac, satin ribbon and an (optional) handwritten gift note. All you have to do is choose the words.

Gift Wrapping+ $64.00

Lilac kraft paper, satin ribbon and a handwritten note.

If a lace design can be sharp, then this it. Sharp new fresh design embodied in a long lace glove. Perfect for summer days and evenings. Lace by Sophie Hallette and gloves by us, of course. Available in Black and Ivory.
Glove Length: 16 inches

Opera Length. This is a 16 inch glove. This is measured from where the thumb seam meets the wrist, to the opening of the glove.

Material: Fine Lace

Our beautiful lace comes from France and Austria: two houses who have, like us, remained steadfast in their commitment to traditional methods of craftsmanship. The use of nineteenth century looms gives it that extra fine detail we hold so dear to our hearts.

Care Guide

Lace is more than decoration — it’s memory. A lace glove feels almost weightless on the hand, but never invisible. It’s feminine, intricate, and timelessly formal. Still, despite its delicacy, lace can be remarkably resilient when treated with a light touch.

It doesn’t need special treatment — just thoughtful handling and space to move.

Let It Unfold

Machine washing is possible, but only on the gentlest cycle and always within a delicates bag. Give lace the space it needs. Don’t crowd the drum, and don’t rush the drying. Once clean, lay the gloves flat and let them breathe. Trims and bows may need a moment of reshaping by hand — nothing more.

Care Method

Wash cold on a delicate cycle inside a mesh bag. Dry flat. Reshape by hand. Avoid friction, heat, or spin cycles that may damage trims.

When Detail Needs Preserving

For lace gloves with vintage embroidery, beading or fragile structure, a professional cleaner familiar with bridal or formal accessories can refresh them safely and beautifully.

Handmade in Sussex, England
Handmade in Sussex, England
Handmade in Sussex, England
Glove Style Consultation
Glove Style Consultation

Find your perfect pair, together, over a call.

Enjoy a personalised touch with a style consultation led by Genevieve James, our Design Director and daughter of Cornelia. As part of our family business, Genevieve brings a wealth of expertise and passion, offering a truly bespoke service to help you find the perfect gloves.

Ready when you are.

Choose a time that suits you and Genevieve will take care of the rest. There is no charge, and no obligation to buy.

Book a time with Genevieve

Complimentary · 30 minutes on Google Meet · Monday to Friday, 10:30–16:00 London time. Times are shown in your own time zone when you book.

How it works

  1. Choose a time. Pick a half-hour slot from Genevieve's calendar and tell us a little about the occasion and the gloves you have in mind.
  2. Meet on video. You will receive a confirmation with a Google Meet link, and a reminder the day before. A tape measure to hand is helpful but not essential.
  3. Order with confidence. Genevieve notes the style, colour, size and fit you settle on, so when you order, your gloves are made exactly as you discussed.

“They are beautifully made. I highly recommend scheduling a video call to ensure that the measurements are correct, which Genevieve was able to determine together with me.”
Ida V.

Read more about the consultation

Glove Style Consultation
Additional Alterations Available

Alterations

If you would like to have the length of your gloves adjusted, we can typically accommodate that. Please just contact us to confirm before ordering.

Swatches

If you would like to see cuttings of our materials & colours before ordering your gloves, we can arrange that. The amount you spend on swatches and shipping is refunded to you as store credit straightaway, which you can use against your eventual order.

Dyeing

Depending on the material of glove you are choosing, we can normally offer a dyeing service to achieve a very close match with the rest of your outfit. It adds a small amount to the turnaround time - normally 7 working days to be safe. The cost for this service is around £130. Just contact us if this is of interest.

Additional Alterations Available

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