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A long evening glove in satin, finishing above the elbow and trimmed with ostrich feathers. An exercise in pure glamour for the big event. There is really nothing quite like Ostrich feathers when you need to conjure up a sense of occasion.
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 Duchess Satin is a medium weight satin which brims with confidence. It has the glimmer of a fabric which knows how to capture moonbeams. It holds the promise, the allure of enchanted evenings and is guaranteed to unlock the mysteries of romance. We promise. And with just a touch of stretch for added comfort and wearability.
If you'd like to see a swatch of this material in this colour before you decide, you can order one here.
Satin is a surface. It doesn’t just clothe — it reflects, glides, and catches light with grace. But that sheen is also its vulnerability. Satin doesn’t take well to stress. It doesn’t like twisting, cramming or high heat. What it wants is space, softness, and time.
Handle it like you would something already perfect — because in its best state, it is.
Always turn satin inside out before washing, and use a mesh delicates bag. Keep the cycle short and slow. After the wash, lay the gloves flat and reshape while damp. If pulls appear, don’t panic — they often respond to a light scratch from the reverse side to reset the weave.
Wash cold on a gentle cycle with gloves inside out in a mesh bag. Lay flat to dry. Gently realign fibres from the reverse if any pulls occur. Do not tumble dry or press directly.
For gloves with sheen loss, persistent creases or decorative trims, we recommend a professional who works with eveningwear textiles to restore both polish and 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.
Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Pale Ivory
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Sandra
Blanca, Spain14 October 2024
I'm super excited, the gloves are beautiful just as I imagined. I bought the "Ariadne" model with a feather for my wedding, and they fit perfectly. At Cornelia James they take care of every detail, a 10/10 experience.
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – White 8½
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Anonymous
United States13 February 2024
Classy and elegant.
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
John
Crystal Lake, United States8 February 2024
This is Mary Koss, not my husband reviewing! Cornelia James has THE best customer service I've ever experienced along with excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail!! What can I say? They exceeded my expectations and the final outcome: "fit like a glove!!" 🥰❤️🙏👍
Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Meta
Denver, United States20 May 2023
Glamor at another level!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Anonymous
Vienna, Austria26 January 2023
so beautiful , so quickly delivered, fitting perfectly,SO HAPPY
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Ann
Dunkirk, United States22 November 2022
The gloves are beautiful and a perfect fit!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Katie
, United States17 August 2022
Absolutely the most beautiful accessory I’ve ever owned, I can’t wait to wear them for years to come, and I can’t wait for my daughter to one day do the same
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Rue
Renton, United States3 August 2022
I debated for about a month whether or not I needed these for my wedding and I’m so happy I jumped in and bought them! These gloves are everything! So perfect! As a first time glove purchase, the price shocked me but once I saw them in person the price is understandable. Nothing compares to the quality or the fit. I’ve looked at other gloves and these are without question the best of the best. My dry cleaner ruined some of the feathers so please choose a cleaner who specializes in this kind of quality!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Anonymous
Chino Hills, United States26 May 2022
I loved the gloves. They were beautiful and the fit was great. The fabric was soft and I love how they gloves stay up. I will be using them for a night out in Paris.
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Elizabeth
Toronto, Canada10 March 2022
These are better than I even imagined!! I purchased for my wedding and thought I was insane spending so much for a pair of gloves but they feel so luxurious and glam and well made I know they are something I am going to pass on to my kids one day. Customer service was also amazing sending fabric swatches so I could make sure the colour was just right with my dress, will be purchasing more gloves (maybe more practical ones) from them in the future!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Cimara
Memphis, United States28 February 2022
I loved the gloves!!!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Megan
Sacramento, United States12 January 2022
From purchase to when they arrived at my door, it truly was a royal experience ordering these gloves. The customer service was unlike anything else I’ve experienced with real humans reaching out to me to keep me updated along the way. The experience continued to wow when the gloves arrived quickly, in beautiful packaging, and with a handwritten note. They are beautiful, and I can’t wait to wear them to my wedding in April!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Megan
Sacramento, United States12 January 2022
From purchase to when they arrived at my door, it truly was a royal experience ordering these gloves. The customer service was unlike anything else I’ve experienced with real humans reaching out to me to keep me updated along the way. The experience continued to wow when the gloves arrived quickly, in beautiful packaging, and with a handwritten note. They are beautiful, and I can’t wait to wear them to my wedding in April!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Lee
Claverack, United States2 October 2021
These exquisite gloves are exactly what I am looking for. Now I’ll pick my outfit!!
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Black 8½
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Nanda
Jacksonville, United States17 May 2021
I purchased these gloves for my wedding day and they are absolutely stunning! They are truly one of a kind and I am looking forward to wearing these showstoppers.
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Ariadne | Satin Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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