FW26’s Most Glamorous Accessory: The Opera Glove

Of all FW26’s accessories, few feel as unexpectedly glamorous as the opera glove.

Richard Quinn FW26

Elbow-length styles appeared at Michael Kors, MaxMara and Zimmermann.

That unexpected styling is what makes them feel modern.

Rather than treating long gloves as something reserved for black-tie occasions, designers used them almost as an alternative to jewellery, a sleek finishing touch capable of transforming clothes.

Pull a pair beneath the sleeves of a chunky knit or tailored coat, and suddenly an otherwise straightforward outfit looks considerably more considered.

Tonal gloves can be even more sophisticated.