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Vintage gloves are a small detail with a big effect. Supple leather gloves with a wool coat, or delicate gloves with a dress for an evening out: they complete an outfit. At Rumors Vintage & Design we choose gloves for their material, finishing and condition.
Vintage gloves come in many lengths. Short wrist-length gloves are the most versatile, long evening gloves reaching past the elbow belong to the eveningwear of the 1950s, and driving gloves with an open back or a button have a sporty feel. What's online right now is shown above; also browse our other vintage accessories.
Glove sizes are traditionally given in inches: the circumference of your hand around the knuckles, excluding the thumb. A size 7 therefore equals roughly 18 centimetres. Leather gives a little with wear, so a pair can feel snug at first. For every pair we list the length and width.
Good leather lasts a long time if you look after it. Store leather gloves dry and flat, and treat them now and then with a suitable leather conditioner to keep them supple.
Leather is the classic choice: supple, warm and strong. Wool gloves are ideal for cold days, and finer styles in lace or fabric suit a more festive outfit. With leather, look at the seams and fingertips; that is where you first see whether a pair has been worn a lot. We always describe this honestly.
An old rule of thumb still works: the shorter the sleeve, the longer the glove. Short gloves go with a coat or a three-quarter sleeve from women's vintage; leather gloves finish a winter coat from men's vintage. Add a vintage hat and the look is complete.
Sizes vary by brand and era. For every pair we list the measurements we took ourselves.
Yes. Every pair is hand-picked and checked; any signs of wear are described honestly.
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