Leather Gloves

[RWS]

My father has a pair of light grey kid gloves that he purchased from Hermes in the 60's which are the most beautiful gloves I have ever seen . . . .

We'd love to see photographs, mtc!

Robb Storm

[AnthonyJordan]

Kidskin gloves are worn by men for formal affairs. Much like chamois gloves are as well.

After rereading this topic -hoping to find a more extensive answer to my question- I must ask you gentlemen:

What gloves are worn by gentlemen for which occasions? (I.e. what gloves would go with tails, morning coat, dinner jacket, a city suit, a country suit etc.?)


Mark

Since no-one has yet taken up the challenge, I would posit the following [very tentatively in the case of the materials]:

White tie - white kid [with e.g. slate grey as a possible alternative]
Black tie - The above, plus other colours/materials such as yellow chamois/grey doeskin
Morning coat [black] - yellow chamois [grey as second choice]
Morning coat [grey] - grey doeskin
City suit - yellow, grey, brown [with a blue or brown suit, to match shoes[/belt if worn]]
Country suit - brown to match shoes [ideally]

Plus I understand from Apparel Arts that a 1930s continental variation would allow white pigskin gloves with town suits, although I would be dubious about trying it myself, even though I do still wear yellow chamois and grey doeskin when out and about.

Incidentally, since pictures of formal day gloves seem hard to come by, I thought I might provide pictures:

http://uk.geocities.com/anthony_hugh_jo ... loves.html

[Lookingtoimprove]

Since no-one has yet taken up the challenge, I would posit the following [very tentatively in the case of the materials]:

Thank you. The gauntlet no longer lies on the floor... . Now the search begins...

Mark

[TVD]

Natural coloured (undied, nearly of a parchment colour) peccary is rather good in town and much more luxurious and comfortable than pigskin.

[rjman]

Is anyone acqainted with the gloves of Helion, 22 rue Tronchet in Paris? Bresch?

[pemazel]

Last saturday I saw a beautiful pair of gloves at Sir Max in Amsterdam. I saw them before on the web, but - Alzheimer?- I forgot the brand by now. It was something like Semontane, but I can't find anything with that name. Does it ring a bell, gentlemen?

Paul

[manicturncoat]

I think you are referring to Sermonta gloves.

http://www.sermonetagloves.com/en/

[pemazel]

I think you are referring to Sermonta gloves.

http://www.sermonetagloves.com/en/

Thank you so much!

Paul

[Dorian271]

I'm thinking about to order a pair of gloves by Chester Jefferies. Received the catalogue.
Any more experience with this company here on the board?

Thanks a lot.

[rjman]

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[rjman]

The price is good, they're patient and the quality is decent -- just about as good as any gloves you would get in Britain. They don't compare to Hermes in terms of the quality of leather, lining or make, but their price is about a quarter that of Hermes. I didn't think either of their pairs of bespoke gloves they made me were particularly well-fitting -- one in fact is an atrocious fit. They have access to many leathers although not to real kid, and their capeskin is a nice attempt but not quite as soft as kid.

My gloves began coming apart and I need to send them in for repair.

[Dorian271]

The price is good, they're patient and the quality is decent -- just about as good as any gloves you would get in Britain. They don't compare to Hermes in terms of the quality of leather, lining or make, but their price is about a quarter that of Hermes. I didn't think either of their pairs of bespoke gloves they made me were particularly well-fitting -- one in fact is an atrocious fit. They have access to many leathers although not to real kid, and their capeskin is a nice attempt but not quite as soft as kid.

My gloves began coming apart and I need to send them in for repair.

thanks a lot rjman!

[Cantabrigian]

After RJ man helped me discover CJ - among some other glove makers - I ordered two pairs.

I think they are excellent.

Two suggestions - state explicitly that you want the gloves hand-stitched (at least on the vents).

The snap (or 'dome') closure is much better than the button-type. Easier to use and doesn't lead to the gloves' being stretched out.

Peter Kelly is very attentive and responds quickly to e-mails.

The fit was okay on my first pair. I then asked for a couple of changes on the second, those were made and the second pair fit well.

[jasstoltz]

I have yet to order a pair for myself from Chester Jeffries, but the glovesI have ordered from Chester Jeffries as gifts have been very well received. One pair was for a woman with very small hands, such that she can't wear any RTW gloves.

The pair I bought for my wife were very nice as well. The fit was not perfect, but much better than RTW. They haven't held up particularly well, but gloves are delicate and I don't think they're meant to last forever. Chester Jeffries will repair them, but they are cheap enough that she'll probably just replace them with a better fitting second pair.

[Dorian271]

I have yet to order a pair for myself from Chester Jeffries, but the glovesI have ordered from Chester Jeffries as gifts have been very well received. One pair was for a woman with very small hands, such that she can't wear any RTW gloves.

The pair I bought for my wife were very nice as well. The fit was not perfect, but much better than RTW. They haven't held up particularly well, but gloves are delicate and I don't think they're meant to last forever. Chester Jeffries will repair them, but they are cheap enough that she'll probably just replace them with a better fitting second pair.

how long do you was waiting for your gloves?