
Ivy et Izzy Getty dans Cornelia James
Ivy Getty porte nos gants de soie Desdemona au Festival de Cannes 2021. Izzy, à ses côtés, choisit notre Giselle courte, avec son double nœud.Tous les regards se tournent vers…
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"In her eyes I see something more beautiful than the stars". Desdemona is the classic, full length opera glove in pure silk jersey. Silk jersey is a perfect fabric for gloves. It is 100% silk but has a natural elasticity which means that it clings like a glove should cling, feels marvellous on the arm and has a quiet lustre that speaks volumes.
Longueur de l'opéra. Il s'agit d'une 16 pouces gant. Elle est mesurée à partir de l'endroit où la couture du pouce rejoint le poignet, jusqu'à l'ouverture du gant.
Pendant des siècles, la soie est restée un matériau important pour la fabrication des gants. La beauté de son toucher et de son aspect lui a valu une grande réputation depuis l'époque des rois et des reines. Notre jersey de soie pure et douce perpétue la tradition et continue d'être porté par la royauté aujourd'hui.
If you'd like to see a swatch of this material in this colour before you decide, you can order one here.
La soie ne crie pas, elle chuchote. Les gants de soie dégagent une confiance calme et discrète : ils sont frais au toucher, subtilement lumineux, infiniment raffinés. Mais raffinement ne signifie pas fragilité. Ce dont la soie a besoin, c'est de douceur - dans l'eau, dans le mouvement et dans le temps.
Manipulée correctement, la soie vous récompense par sa longévité et son élégance à parts égales.
Lorsqu'il s'agit de soie, moins c'est plus c'est important. Lavez à froid, en douceur, et ne vous pressez jamais. Un sac à linge délicat ajoute une couche supplémentaire de soin. Ensuite, laissez sécher les gants à plat et remodelez-les doucement avec vos mains. La vapeur peut être utile, mais seulement à distance.
Mettez les gants à l'envers et lavez-les dans un sac en filet sur un cycle froid et délicat. Faites-les sécher à plat. Évitez de les essorer ou de les repasser directement. Ne jamais les mettre au sèche-linge.
Pour les soies froissées, ternies ou décolorées, nous vous recommandons de faire appel à un professionnel du textile expérimenté dans le domaine des fibres naturelles délicates. Il restaurera la finition du gant sans en affaiblir la trame.
Fabriqué à la main dans le Sussex, Angleterre


La touche finale
Chaque paire de gants est livrée avec le plus grand soin. Elle est emballée dans notre coffret cadeau haut de gamme, accompagnée d'une pochette de protection offerte et d'un petit mot écrit à la main. On ne peut pas faire plus personnel que cela.
Desdémone | Gants d'opéra en soie - Ivoire
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Laura
New York City, US26 May 2026
The product is as describe, very top quality and awesome fit.
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Desdemona | Silk Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Kathleen
Bothell, US1 May 2026
The gloves feel perfect to wear, so comfortable. They keep my arms warm when it's cool and cool when it's warm, and add a perfect flair to my look while doing it. The most functional accessory I've bought in a long time. Unfortunately I apparently had a hard time measuring my arm diameter, so the gloves fall down constantly. I intend to see if they can be altered to fit slightly better. But this is not Cornelia James' fault; they have excellent directions on how to measure your dimensions. I just fell between two sizes and guessed wrong on which to order.
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Desdemona | Silk Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Elodie
Mielec, PL23 February 2026
These gloves are very simple, yet very elegant. They gave my hands the value that I wanted at my wedding. They made my look really intemporal!
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Mercedes
Toronto, CA2 July 2025
Very good quality, elegant and beautiful
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Katie
Church Stretton, United Kingdom22 April 2025
The customer service on the phone was wonderful and the product is outstanding! The unboxing was as much fun as wearing them! I loved every little detail. I'm so grateful ad we had a lovely time at the White-tie event and everyone loved my gloves as they were particlarly sepcial ones I felt too. Beautiful!
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Desdemona | Silk Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Anonymous
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These are perfect for our gala. They fit well, and the mousquetaire is really thoughtfully places, making removing my hands easy.
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Yekaterina
Englishtown, United States10 January 2025
Beauty & Grace, made to fit perfectly
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Hillary
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Thrilled. Had a video call to receive styling advice and help selecting a glove for my wedding. The woman was so helpful. I received my gloves very quickly and they're perfect! I am so happy to have purchased these for this special occasion. They fit perfectly and the silk looks elegant and timeless. I considered satin but a glad I got silk. The ring window will also be such during the ceremony. I'm also glad I ordered swatches ahead of time.
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Mackenzie
United States20 June 2024
These gloves were perfect. I wore them for my wedding so I really wanted gloves that were high quality and looked elegant. I tried multiple gloves from other vendors and none of them even came close to the fit and quality of the Cornelia James gloves. They are comfortable and fit really well. I will definitely be wearing them again. I got the ring window which was PERFECT--such a great idea. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting top quality, investment gloves.
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Rita
Lansdowne, United States31 December 2023
They were stunning and perfect! These gloves were the perfect accessory for our formal wedding. I was so excited to have them as part of my bridal outfit for the whole day.
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Desdemona | Silk Opera Glove – Ivory 8½
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Maggie
Philadelphia, United States28 October 2023
Cornelia James' customer service is exceptional. They reached out as soon as I placed my order to make sure if there was anything I needed specifically and were so quick to ship my order. The quality of their gloves is unparalleled and truly elevates the fashion game!!
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Anonymous
Sheffield, United Kingdom7 October 2023
After a misstep ordering a different pair of gloves that did not match my outfit, I scheduled a video call with the Cornelia James team to discuss options. They advised me beautifully and exchanged the gloves for a pair that looked truly beautiful. The new gloves were with me in 24 hours. I wore ivory silk (Phoebe) opera gloves, and when I saw photos of the wedding later, they looked even more beautiful than I had realized while wearing them. I wore them while dancing -- the ivory color glove stood out when I had my hand against my dance partner's dark jacket! I recommend Cornelia James without hesitation and am looking for excuses to buy more gloves! Thank you to the Cornelia James team!
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Michelle
Weston, United States18 August 2023
Just gorgeous and feminine.
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Anonymous
Riga, Latvia24 May 2023
Beautiful gloves.
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Jasmine
Mayfield Heights, United States23 January 2023
Fits like a glove, perfect for my wedding look. It's amazing seeing the construction differences between these gloves and one-size-fits-most gloves
Desdemona | Silk Opera Glove – Ivory 8½

Notre lettre d'information
Quelques remarques sur l'artisanat, les couleurs et les occasions, issues de notre atelier du Sussex — ainsi qu'un premier aperçu des nouvelles collections.