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An enduring classic of the ballroom scene, our Harriet glove is the glove for dancing until dawn. A long evening glove in cool, calm and collected Swiss cotton jersey.
Opera Length. This is a 16 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
W Magazine’s “Stranger Than Paradise” features Tilda Swinton wearing the Harriet opera-length gloves in Swiss cotton. The clean, architectural line of the gloves brings structure to the shoot’s surreal styling,…
Harriet opera-length cotton gloves in Swiss cotton appear in Vogue Italia, June 2019, bringing a sharp, graphic finish to a sculptural silhouette. Sleek and elongated in matte black, they frame…
Harriet Swiss cotton opera gloves featured in the October 2018 issue of British Vogue, photographed in stark monochrome to highlight their clean, graphic line and quietly modern profile.
Harriet opera-length cotton gloves in Swiss cotton appear throughout a monochrome story in the October 2018 issue of British Vogue, photographed by Karim Sadli. Worn with crisp shirting, precise tailoring…
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.
Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White
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Dawn
Purcellville, United States25 April 2025
Love these gloves! Great product, great experience, excellent customer service
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Jacquelin
Antioch, United States22 January 2025
Great evening gloves
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Mike
United Kingdom28 December 2024
to follow when she has received her present
Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
""2 September 2024
Les gants sont conformes à la description et très agréables à porter. Le paquet soigné a aussi été apprécié.
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Sylvia
London, United Kingdom6 April 2024
A bit of stretch with good coverage
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
Stirling, United Kingdom9 October 2023
Perfect for purpose.
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Karl
Glashuetten, Switzerland5 October 2022
Perfect product; highlyrecommended
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Anonymous
Exeter, United Kingdom31 August 2022
Lovely soft cotton gloves for a white tie event. Perfect fit didn’t fall down. Beautifully presented in the packaging too.
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Anonymous
Houston, United States22 August 2022
Great quality and fit! Perfect for the white-tie wedding I am attending.
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Judith
Washington, United States12 January 2022
Timeless and perfectly made. Another gem from Cornelia James.
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Laura
Praha, United Kingdom6 September 2021
I needed a pair of gloves in a hurry for a weekend event. Ordered them on a Thursday morning, paid the expedited 2 day shipping, and when I called to confirm about their Saturday delivery, the Cornelia James representative was such a dear about making sure they got posted. And they arrived the very next day!!!
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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Heather
Portland, United States14 August 2021
My only hesitation in purchasing a pair was because I am tall and hence, I have long fingers. I ordered these believing that the fingers would be long enough - just because the gloves are made from knit fabric. SURPRISE!!! How did they know to fit me perfectly? Cornelia James definitely knows what they are doing. The measurements they required for the order obviously told them how to adjust the pattern perfectly. I am extremely pleased with my purchase.
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Harriet | Cotton Opera Glove – White 8½
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