Opera length, leather with mousquetaire. Leather opera gloves are part of the iconography of showbiz and are absolutely of the flavour of the season right now. You might not wear them to pop out to the pub but there could be a moment in everybody’s life when there is a need for long leather gloves. If you’ve got a Big Occasion in the offing, this is the glove. Be prepared.

Made From
Ethiopian Hair Sheep Leather - unlined

Dimensions
Opera Length, 16 BL. This glove measures 16 inches from where the thumb seam meets the wrist to the hem at the top of the glove.

Here is how you convert from centimetres to inches:

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

How fast will my gloves arrive?

Most of our gloves are made ‘to order’ but we work swiftly. Our 'time to make' gloves ranges from roughly one to three days, depending on our backlog. If your order is time critical, we offer a 'rush' priority service - you can select this at checkout. Please see checkout options for an accurate total (glovemaking + shipping) delivery time.

Can I return/exchange?

Yes - there is a 60 day window.

Will they fit?

Yes - they will fit like a glove ought to fit. Please take care with the sizing info and, if you have any doubts or concerns, do not hesitate to get in touch. We are here to help and we really want your gloves to fit perfectly.

I'm buying gloves for someone, how can I guess their glove size?

You can make a guess at someone's glove size if you know how tall they are. See our guide here.

One glove or two?

Some people do ask this question! You will receive a pair of gloves.

Not sure about fabric and style - can I speak to a real person?

Of course! Contact us via phone, email, WhatsApp or Instagram during UK business hours.  And, of course, via our new video consultation service.

Can I have a personal message included?

Yes - we send a handwritten note with all orders. Let us know if we should write something special.

What gloves will work best with my dress?

Send us a photo and we will get back to you. We also offer video link style consultations. You can book a slot here. We can send fabric swatches to make your choice of gloves easier.

Can I order a selection and send some back?

Yes, you can.

Can I order a bespoke length?

Yes. This may make the purchase non refundable.

Can I order a bespoke colour?

Yes, we work with a very good dyeing house.

Can I wear my engagement ring over my gloves?

You can - gloves made from Tulle or Silk are fine enough for rings - but it is traditional for engagement and wedding rings to be worn next to the skin.

Where are the gloves made?

All our fabric gloves are made right here in our atelier in Sussex, England. Our leather gloves are made by our partners in Naples, Italy.

Do you have a shop?

No - but you are welcome to visit us in Sussex. Be sure to call first. We are about 90 minutes by car from London. Alternatively, if you are visiting the UK and short of time, we can usually deliver to your hotel/UK address 'next day'.

This glove features the traditional mousquetaire opening. The mousquetaire is a buttoned opening on the inside of the wrist of a long glove. Its purpose is to allow the wearer to remove the hand from the glove whilst keeping the sleeve of the glove on the arm. The empty ‘hand’ of the glove is then neatly tucked up inside the sleeve. At a very formal banquet or dinner, it is ‘incorrect’ to wield knife and fork in a gloved hand and the mousquetaire opening offers a way around this social hurdle. It is also most helpful when a ring finger needs to be made available at a wedding.