
The Snow Queen | British Vogue
Featured in British Vogue’s “The Snow Queen” (March 2009), the Henrietta cotton gloves in Swiss cotton bring a precise, sculptural line to an all–white story. Cut to an elongating elbow…
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Slightly shorter than the classic 'opera' glove, Henrietta is the glove of choice when you don't want the traditional 'opera' style. Cut to finish just above the elbow, Henrietta is perfect for dresses which have a touch of sleeve.
Elbow Length. This is a 12 inch glove. This is measured from where the thumb seam meets the wrist, to the opening of the glove.
Our Supima Cotton is grown in the San Joaquin Valley of California and knitted into pure Cotton Jersey in Fehraltorf, Switzerland. Lightweight and comfortable, it has remained the simple day glove material of choice for good reason. The cotton is rated UPF 50, offering the highest level of protection against the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Swiss cotton is tailored restraint — crisp, breathable, and beautifully structured. It’s not delicate, but it is precise. A glove made from Swiss cotton holds its shape naturally, so long as you don’t crowd it or rush the wash.
Think of it as a lightweight classic that thrives with quiet discipline.
Let it breathe. Place your gloves inside a mesh bag and wash with a small load. Avoid wringing or spinning too hard. Once clean, lay them flat, and take a moment to adjust the edges and trims before they dry.
Machine wash cold in a mesh delicates bag on a gentle cycle. Dry flat. Reshape as needed. Avoid tumble drying and excessive friction.
For gloves with embroidery, scalloped edges or shape retention issues, a specialist in cotton tailoring can restore sharpness without compromising structure.
Handmade in Sussex, England
The Finishing Touch
Every pair of gloves is delivered with care. Wrapped within our premium gift box, accompanied by a complimentary dust bag and handwritten note. It doesn’t get more personal than that.
Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove – White
"Mary"
NEW YORK, United States12 September 2026
Stunning. Perfect fit. Rapid delivery. Quality is beyond what I expected. I love the slight sheen of the cotton fabric. Perfect level of elegance for black tie wedding.
Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Margaret
Rocky Ridge, United States15 October 2024
Excited to wear these this year. Holiday season will be a dash more elegant this year!
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Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Jennifer
, United States30 October 2022
Love the length just to the elbow (i have long arms) they were comfortable and elegant
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Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Emily
United States, United States28 March 2022
Wonderful experience overall! The gloves are comfortable and fit just right. Ordering on line was simple and measuring was not a problem. I live in the USA and received the gloves in just a few days.
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Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Marianne
Madison, United States12 January 2022
The entire experience was wonderful.
Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Te
Dallas, United States28 October 2021
Great as always!
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Henrietta | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½

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