Pictures of nice gloves...?

[greenhouse]

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Am I alone in thinking those gloves are almost too fitted? They look wonderful, don't get me wrong. I would just expect you to have issues with movement and seam integrity. Not the case?

 

[PS86]

Am I alone in thinking those gloves are almost too fitted? They look wonderful, don't get me wrong. I would just expect you to have issues with movement and seam integrity. Not the case?

They stretch out pretty quickly. I prefer tighter gloves that form to the shape of my hands. They offer incredible dexterity actually. If you look at men's gloves around 1910s, they are quite tight and form-fitting.

 

[Jmm722]

They stretch out pretty quickly. I prefer tighter gloves that form to the shape of my hands. They offer incredible dexterity actually. If you look at men's gloves around 1910s, they are quite tight and form-fitting.

Brand?

 

[KotaB]

Sup you connoisseurs of hand garments, I have relatively small hands for a fella. Upon searching the web for a nice pair of 7 1/2 gloves I came upon a pair of pre owned womens Coach gloves which appear in decent shape for 50 bucks. Me being the manliest man to ever consider a pair of womens gloves I dont know much about Coach (other than they are quite popular. What do you guys think of the value of condition? Plus if i do purchase them i would swap those buttons, but what buttons would you guys recommend?

 

[Count de Monet]

Glovesmith Custom 1275 modified trapeze, closed back, extra stiff, full custom, tone on tone graphics, gray welting, natural rawhide laces. Red script signature.

For when off the rack simply won’t do.

 

[J o s h]

The rare southpaw model!

 

[rharlow]

Been looking into ordering a "real" pair of leather gloves rather than the **** you can find at the mall, and until I found this thread I was very much leaning towards CJ.
After seeing some of the comments in here though, it sounds like Hungant would be a better choice for my money, but alas both their ebay and etsy stores are down until the 5th, so it doesn't seem like there's any way to browse their selection. Because of that I figured I'd instead ask in here if anyone knows whether they also offer touchscreen-compatible leather, or if I should stick with CJ for that specific need and hope for the best?

I don't believe any of Hungant's gloves are touch screen capable. I know Fort Belvedere, at Gentlemen's Gazette, sells touchscreen capable gloves in lambskin and peccary. There are conflicting reviews regarding their responsiveness---I don't know if this is particular to Fort Belvedere's designs, or endemic to these kinds of gloves in general.

I just looked at some fine pairs in the Hermes store in Chicago with a small conductive disc (about 4mm) on pads of the index fingers. They looked reliable and well made, of course (the glove leather, lamb skin in these cases, was unbelievable). But they cost a pretty penny. I'm not sure what the word on the street is about CJ's touchscreen reliability, but I've read enough poor reviews and seen pictures that make me very wary of their general craftmanship. Hungant, at the very least, offers better craftmanship. Hungant's stitching has held up more reliably than Hestra's so far, with my pairs.

Anyway, you might try Fort Belvedere. I hear they're well made, probably better than CJ. Or, give up on the touchscreen capability and just go for quality.

 

[rharlow]

Sup you connoisseurs of hand garments, I have relatively small hands for a fella. Upon searching the web for a nice pair of 7 1/2 gloves I came upon a pair of pre owned womens Coach gloves which appear in decent shape for 50 bucks. Me being the manliest man to ever consider a pair of womens gloves I dont know much about Coach (other than they are quite popular. What do you guys think of the value of condition? Plus if i do purchase them i would swap those buttons, but what buttons would you guys recommend? View attachment 1093915 View attachment 1093916 View attachment 1093917 View attachment 1093918

That's an interesting find. However, judging by the deformities and wrinkles, they have either not been cared for or are of lower quality. Coach used to be known for high quality leather, but that was long ago. Now, their products vary dramatically. I don't have any first hand experience with their gloves, but these look like mediocre calf leather. I would pass for 50 bucks and spend a little more for real quality and long life.

I'd recommend kid skin or lamb skin if you want smooth, polished gloves. If you're looking for more luxurious textures, try peccary or carpincho. If you want something suitable for outdoors and snow, go with deer skin or shearling. Hanger Project currently has a bunch of very high end gloves by Lavabre Cadet in size 7.5, and they offer free returns if they don't fit. Fort Belvedere at Gentlemen's Gazette offer their gloves in smaller sizes as well. I'd also recommend Dents as they have smaller sizes and diverse materials, and usually offer outstanding sales this time of year. I snagged a great pair of Dents deerskin and Harris tweed, cashmere lined, last new years. Their cashmere is thicker and warmer than Hungant's. Hope this helps.

 

[rharlow]

Just received this pair of Lavabre Cadet sheepskin, shearling lined gloves. I was looking for something warm, really warm, for the coldest winter days. My cashmere lined pairs just don't cut it when it gets below 10 degrees F. Also, I wanted something rugged and able to withstand ice and snow. Normally, I find sheep skin too bulky for my taste, with thick seams and shearling lining poking through all around. Great for ranchers, but not suitable with a nice overcoat and life in the city. But these sheepskins by Lavabre Cadet are like no others. Look at how close the seems are hand stitched. No wasted space, no extra material.

The shearling inside is the highest quality, leaving a couple mm of fuzzy space around each finger, air pockets to trap body heat. Plus they are made from one piece, front and back, with no seam along the index finger, keeping as sleek a profile as possible for sheepskin gloves. The deep burgundy hue is rare (I know it looks brown in the photos, you'll have to take my word for it). They also have full quirks between each finger, helping with range of motion. I've never seen quirks in any other sheepskin gloves.

Lavabre Cadet is known as the best glove maker in the world (along with Saint Junien at Hermes), so I had absolute confidence they would be impeccable. No other makers offer such high stitch count and can hand stitch so close to the edge. The sheep skin suede is unbelievably soft and the fit is perfect. It compliments just about every possible coat color. Highly recommended for those looking for top quality, but practical and warm winter gloves! Lavabre Cadet gloves can be hard to come by apart from a trip to Paris, but you can find some at Hanger Project and the Camille Fournet websites.

 

[KotaB]

That's an interesting find. However, judging by the deformities and wrinkles, they have either not been cared for or are of lower quality. Coach used to be known for high quality leather, but that was long ago. Now, their products vary dramatically. I don't have any first hand experience with their gloves, but these look like mediocre calf leather. I would pass for 50 bucks and spend a little more for real quality and long life.

I'd recommend kid skin or lamb skin if you want smooth, polished gloves. If you're looking for more luxurious textures, try peccary or carpincho. If you want something suitable for outdoors and snow, go with deer skin or shearling. Hanger Project currently has a bunch of very high end gloves by Lavabre Cadet in size 7.5, and they offer free returns if they don't fit. Fort Belvedere at Gentlemen's Gazette offer their gloves in smaller sizes as well. I'd also recommend Dents as they have smaller sizes and diverse materials, and usually offer outstanding sales this time of year. I snagged a great pair of Dents deerskin and Harris tweed, cashmere lined, last new years. Their cashmere is thicker and warmer than Hungant's. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the information, will definitely check out your recommendations, when I "pull the trigger" on a glove purchase I will share pics of the leather that wraps the finger

 

[Kaplan]

I think all the ones I've gotten for the last decade have been unlined, so it was time for some insulated ones:

Swedish elk with cashmere lining from Hestra's handsewn Table Cut line.

 

[Metrosey]

Can I ask, in terms of durability, is it better to just get an unlined glove, as I’ve seen a lot of people say about the lining disintegrating whereas the globe itself is fine. Perhaps unlined or silk?

This is for temperatures above 0c at like 2-12c (UK)

Thanks

 

[rharlow]

Can I ask, in terms of durability, is it better to just get an unlined glove, as I’ve seen a lot of people say about the lining disintegrating whereas the globe itself is fine. Perhaps unlined or silk?

This is for temperatures above 0c at like 2-12c (UK)

Thanks

In my experience, as long as the glove is well made, durability is not an issue, lined or unlined. The lining in fine gloves, be it silk or cashmere, is sewn as an entirely separate glove in and of itself. Then, it is inserted into the leather outer glove and stitched to the inside at the wrist seam, finger tips, and a few other strategic places. This way, the lining flexes and moves with the hand, eliminating excess friction and stretch that would occur if the lining were adhered to the inside of the leather. Cheaper glove makers simply glue the lining into the glove, and these are the stories you hear about with the lining disintegrating. The number one thing you can do when looking for gloves is find a quality glove maker. Sometimes it takes some work, and your best resource is online. For example, I don't think there is a single store in my entire midwestern state that sells quality gloves (same for shoes). Look for gloves from companies do quality work, including having a fully stitched and separate lining.

 

[Metrosey]

In my experience, as long as the glove is well made, durability is not an issue, lined or unlined. The lining in fine gloves, be it silk or cashmere, is sewn as an entirely separate glove in and of itself. Then, it is inserted into the leather outer glove and stitched to the inside at the wrist seam, finger tips, and a few other strategic places. This way, the lining flexes and moves with the hand, eliminating excess friction and stretch that would occur if the lining were adhered to the inside of the leather. Cheaper glove makers simply glue the lining into the glove, and these are the stories you hear about with the lining disintegrating. The number one thing you can do when looking for gloves is find a quality glove maker. Sometimes it takes some work, and your best resource is online. For example, I don't think there is a single store in my entire midwestern state that sells quality gloves (same for shoes). Look for gloves from companies do quality work, including having a fully stitched and separate lining.

I’ve found one business that’s been promoted on here and that’s the “leather4u” place on Etsy, I guess they stitch it as another layer to the glove, it doesn’t say anything on the website, however I guess they do it

 

[Lorenzodm]