HAUTE COUTURE GLOVES
As Ines says: Always wear gloves!
Gloves leather is a very special material.
We trace the very best A grade quality from around the world.
Our leather is extremely thin and supple, and it’s traditionally worked and gently stretched by hand by glove masters before it’s cut into shape ready to become your favourite garments.
- Lady Gaga wearing Ines Gloves in her Pokerface video -
QUALITY, QUALITY, QUALITY
All Ines gloves are made of the finest leather from the wildlands of Ethiopia and vegetable tanned in the EU.
There are several different methods of tanning, producing leather with distinctive characteristics.
When the skins reach the leather yard, they are cleansed by soaking in water and then de-haired.
The majority of dress gloves are made from lambskins and sheepskins, and the characteristics of these will vary according to the part of the world the animal lives.
Other skins of animals used include the antelope, buck, calf, deer, goat, peccary, and reindeer.
The tanner, when he turns these skins into leather, must preserve their natural run and stretch to ensure the glove or other items of clothing remain close fitting and flexible.
Leather is ideal for gloves because of this, and also because it is smart and attractive, so strong and wears well, so soft and pliable.
LEATHER USAGE
Leather manufacture has been there a long time: it began in around 3000 B.C., when the Egyptians discovered it could be used as body armour, household furniture and tents.
Much later, in Spain, during the 15th century, leather began to be used to create sofas, armchairs and as a wall covering material.
In the 16th century, leather hats and tunics became popular throughout England during the romantic era of Shakespeare.
And ever since that time, leather has been one of the most popular materials used in fashion.
Today there are limitless leather apparel and accessory options.
Leather is versatile, practical, prestigious and, admittedly, both sexes look great wearing it.
Also, leather comes in many colors and textures, so it always has a trendy, exciting appearance and is extremely versatile.
Accessories made from leather stand the test of time and look fashionable anywhere you go.
Gloves, shoes, hats, belts, boots and handbags made from leather are not only attractive, but a great investment because of their durability.
Leather is easy to maintain, too.
Smooth leather can be wiped with a damp cloth.
Suede and nubuck should be brushed.
If you get leather wet, let it dry naturally because heat will damage its natural oils. Finally, if your garment gets soiled or worn, bring it to a professional leather cleaner to extend the life of the item.
When it comes to fashion, leather is better!
A GUIDE TO LEATHER KINDS
Cabretta: A thin, fine leather made from the skin of Brazilian hair sheep.
Cape or Capeskin: A superior thin leather made from the skin of South African hair sheep.
Carpincho: The water rodent of Brazil. The leather has excellent stretch, is soft but hard wearing. A distinguishing feature is the hair-holes which are in groups of 3 to 7.
Chamois: Originally made from the skins of the Alpine Antelope or Chamois, but now made from sheep or lambskins from which the grain is split off and the lower or flesh layer is oil dressed. A washable, supple leather, creamy yellow in color. Doeskin: Originally made from the female deer, but now from sheep or lambskins where the grain is split off, and the lower or flesh layer is tanned with formaldehyde. A light-weight washable leather often produced in white, but takes light colors readily.
Grain: The side of the leather that had the hair, i.e. the outside.
Full Grain has the original surface, whereas corrected grain has been abraded to make the leather smoother and more uniform.
Grain Finish: This is produced on the hair side of the skin giving a shiny glossy surface. The term -
Glacé - is sometimes used. It is not correct to use the term 'Kid' that is often loosely applied to any light weight grain finish glove leather.
Kidskin: Leather from a young milk-fed goat, mostly of European origin. A fine tight grain skin, light in weight and durable.
Lambskin Curley: The skins of lambs dressed with the wool on, and according to the source of supply, maybe of curly wool or straight wool type. Care has to be taken in the dyeing to see that the wool is left white and the skin dyed to the required colour. This leather makes very warm and comfortable gloves for winter wear.
Peccary: A pig-like animal of Mexico and South America. The leather is smooth, firm and supple and very durable and can easily be recognised by the hair-holes which are in groups of three. It makes a very smart glove for casual, sporty and chic wear. Peccary leather is very expensive.Ines gloves has a very special collection of peccary leather gloves. Shearlings: The skins of domestic sheep from a number of different countries, dressed with the wool on, which is combed and shorn to give a standard length of wool. The finished leather is heavier and firmer than the Lambskin and is ideal for Mitts. Suede: Any glove leather may be sueded on either the grain or the flesh side by running the leather against an emery wheel, but the process is generally applied to the flesh side. Where the finish is applied to the grain, which is removed, then this is sometimes called 'Buffed' leather.
LEATHER GLOVES AND FASHION
All the European designer runways 2019-2020 showed it – it is all about the finishing touch.
Simple designed coats, leather skirts and pants, silk and chiffon blouses and luscious long leather gloves dominate the scene.
Not only for women, also for men.
Lovely.
Shapely legs with stiletto pumps, boots,wedges, sneakers.
Skirts fall just over the knees revealing the right amount of leg with gossamer see-through fabrics and alluring lace.
THE VINTAGE TOUCH
Old Paris, Berlin and Hollywood is back and vintage is vogue.
No naked thighs or bare bellies but a sexy, mysterious elegance that say fabulous, much like the legendary Coco Chanel and Marlene Dietrich.
Accessories
Classy and classic are essential elements in every lady's and men's wardrobe.
Leather handbags are a normal or small size.
Clutches are in vogue also for the day.
Classic necklaces feature delicate and bold combinations of gold, pearl and silver.
For men silver and leather necklaces and bracelets.
Long leather gloves are timeless pieces, truly reflect the finishing touch.
Colors
The colors are chic and sophisticated tones of black, gray, blue and cork that are outstanding on everyone.
No matter what your figure type or colorings, these shades make the most of what you've got.
Accessories are featured in bright colors and shiny patent leather to offset the neutral fashion tones.
Leather gloves are more expressive in color and length for a dramatic flair to flatter every outfit.
In a rainbow of colors to match or offset what you wear, gloves are must-have items to show off how classy you are.
Don't forget black gloves are always elegant.