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Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove - Black

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Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove - Black

Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove - Black

737.00 SAR
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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
Temporarily sold out
Size
Elbow Fit

For our 12 inch gloves, we take a measurement for your elbow fit to ensure your gloves have the correct and flattering fit on your arm. This measurement is the circumference of your arm, where the glove ends.

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 elbow fit?

Measure from where the thumb crease meets the wrist.

Tape measure held at the crease where the thumb meets the wrist

Keeping your arm relaxed, measure up the arm until you reach 12 inches. This is where the glove ends.

Tape measure running along the forearm up to the 12 inch mark

Measure the circumference of your arm at this point.

Tape measure wrapped around the arm at the point where the glove ends

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

Close-up of the tape measure around the arm showing the elbow fit reading

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

My measurement is below 8.5 or above 15 inches, what should I do?

We will still be able to work to your specification, but please contact us before ordering.
Elbow 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+ 31.00 SR

Lilac kraft paper, satin ribbon and a handwritten note.

SA - order within 20 hours 57 minutes for delivery as soon as October 12, 2026.
Shipping & Delivery

Where do you ship to?

We make our products in Sussex, England, and we ship to most countries in the world. Our services to USA, Canada and Western Europe are typically 2-3 days.

How fast will my order be shipped?

We offer a rush service and a standard service to all countries.

  • With our rush service
    • If your order is placed before 12 noon, England time, your order will be made and shipped the same day
    • If your order is placed after 12 noon, England time, your order will be made and shipped the next working day
  • With our standard service we should have your order made and on its way within 3 working days. Please be aware this time can increase during busy times such as in the lead up to Christmas - but when you review the shipping options at checkout, any delays we have will be reflected in the time estimate you are given.

When you get to checkout, you will see the estimated number of days it will take (in total, inclusive of making and shipping time) for you to receive your order. While this is not a guarantee, it is correct 95% of the time.

How fast are the shipping services?

  • For the United Kingdom, next working day
  • For the United States, Canada & Western Europe, 2-3 working days.
  • For the rest of the world, 2 - 6 working days.

If you require a Saturday delivery, we can normally arrange this (additional carrier cost - please reach out to us)

Do you offer free shipping?

  • For international orders, we offer free shipping on orders above £250, on services up to £20
  • For United Kingdom orders, we offer free shipping on orders above £250

To apply free shipping, enter the code FreeShip at checkout.

Can I ship to a PO Box address?

UPS and DHL can't ship to a PO Box address, as they require a proof of delivery, so please don't set a PO Box as your delivery address.

Will I have to pay import duty or tax?

The price you see on the product page includes all duty and tax. No further charges are added at checkout and you will have nothing further to pay on receiving your order. At checkout, you will see a breakdown representing duty and tax, if it was relevant for your order. Please note, in the instance of a return for non United Kingdom orders, duty or tax paid is not refundable, as it isn't possible for us to recover this from the customs agency in the country you shipped to.

Do you offer returns?

Yes, we offer a 60 day return window on all items. You can either return your items for a refund, or for instant store credit. See our returns page for more information.
Slightly shorter than the classic 'opera' glove, Henrietta is the glove of choice when you don't want the traditional 'opera' style. Cut to finish just above the elbow, Henrietta is perfect for dresses which have a touch of sleeve.
Glove Length: 12 inches

Elbow Length. This is a 12 inch glove. This is measured from where the thumb seam meets the wrist, to the opening of the glove.
Material: Pure Supima Cotton

Our Supima Cotton is grown in the San Joaquin Valley of California and knitted into pure Cotton Jersey in Fehraltorf, Switzerland. Lightweight and comfortable, it has remained the simple day glove material of choice for good reason. The cotton is rated UPF 50, offering the highest level of protection against the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Care Guide

Swiss cotton is tailored restraint — crisp, breathable, and beautifully structured. It’s not delicate, but it is precise. A glove made from Swiss cotton holds its shape naturally, so long as you don’t crowd it or rush the wash.

Think of it as a lightweight classic that thrives with quiet discipline.

Let It Flow

Let it breathe. Place your gloves inside a mesh bag and wash with a small load. Avoid wringing or spinning too hard. Once clean, lay them flat, and take a moment to adjust the edges and trims before they dry.

Care Method

Machine wash cold in a mesh delicates bag on a gentle cycle. Dry flat. Reshape as needed. Avoid tumble drying and excessive friction.

For Precise Structure and Finish

For gloves with embroidery, scalloped edges or shape retention issues, a specialist in cotton tailoring can restore sharpness without compromising structure.
Handmade in Sussex, England
Handmade in Sussex, England
Handmade in Sussex, England
Pure Supima cotton yarn

Swiss Cotton

Our Supima Cotton is grown in the San Joaquin Valley of California and knitted into pure Cotton Jersey in Fehraltorf, Switzerland. Lightweight and comfortable, it has remained the everyday glove material of choice for good reason.

Sueded Cotton

Our sueded, Supima Cotton is grown in the San Joaquin Valley of California, knitted into cotton jersey in Derbyshire, England, then expertly brushed to provide that lovely, sueded feeling. Our cotton is also rated 50+ for ultraviolet protection.
Pure Supima cotton yarn
Sun Protection UPF 50+

The cotton for these gloves is Ultraviolet Protection Factor 50+, the highest level of protection against the effects of the Sun's UV rays. Our cotton is effective at blocking both UVA and UVB.

About 5 percent of UV rays are UVB. They have higher energy levels than UVA rays, and typically damage the outermost layers of your skin, causing sunburn. These rays directly damage DNA and are the cause of most skin cancers. The other 95 percent are UVA rays - these can pass through glass (such as a car windscreen) and penetrate your skin more deeply, causing your skin cells to age.

Our cotton blocks both UVA and UVB to the highest measured standard (UPF50+), making these gloves effective at providing all round protection against the sun.
Sun Protection UPF 50+

Henrietta in the wild

The Snow Queen | British Vogue-Cornelia James
The Snow Queen | British Vogue
Featured in British Vogue’s “The Snow Queen” (March 2009), the Henrietta cotton gloves in Swiss cotton bring a precise, sculptural line to an all–white story. Cut to an elongating elbow...

The Snow Queen | British Vogue

The Snow Queen | British Vogue-Cornelia James

Featured in British Vogue’s “The Snow Queen” (March 2009), the Henrietta cotton gloves in Swiss cotton bring a precise, sculptural line to an all–white story. Cut to an elongating elbow length, they frame the wrist and forearm with clean, uninterrupted simplicity.

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