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United States31 March 2025
Excellent Suede Glove with Leather Trim Black
Well made and beautiful appearance for church and special occasion's.
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Esmée | Suede Glove with Leather Trim – Black 8½
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Sometimes you can't improve on a classic and Esmée is the living proof. A short glove in suede with three points on the back of the hand, fourchettes and welt in leather to provide a dash of contrast. Fashion is for the moment, true style is forever. Lined in pure silk.
Wrist Length. 2 inch glove. This is measured from where the thumb seam meets the wrist, to the opening of the glove.
Ethiopian Cabretta Suede is the rarest of leathers — drawn from hair sheep raised in the highlands, where thin air and open pasture produce hides of exceptional fineness. Light yet resilient, its nap is velvety, its grain invisible, its touch unmistakable. A material that bends, never breaks; that remembers the shape of the hand that wears it. In Cabretta Suede, luxury is not loud — it is felt.
Suede doesn’t need to shine to stand out. It’s subtle by nature — soft, matte, and quietly confident. That same softness, though, means it’s more exposed to marks and moisture. It doesn’t resist the world so much as it absorbs it. But with calm, consistent care, suede holds its texture and charm for years. The key is to treat it like something living: never rushed, never rubbed, always coaxed back into form.
The nap of suede is what gives it that signature feel — and that’s exactly what needs protecting. Avoid moisture whenever possible. When surface marks appear, use a suede brush to gently lift the fibres and even out the texture. Don’t rub or scrub. If the glove gets damp, reshape it gently and allow it to dry at room temperature — never under heat.
Brush lightly with a suede brush to lift marks and restore texture. If wet, blot gently with a clean cloth, reshape, and air dry in a shaded, ventilated space. Never expose to direct heat or store compressed.
If the nap becomes flattened or stained, or the glove loses its structure, a professional suede specialist can safely revive the surface without damaging the finish.
Handmade in Naples, Italy
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.
Esmée | Suede Glove with Leather Trim – Black
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United States31 March 2025
Well made and beautiful appearance for church and special occasion's.
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Esmée | Suede Glove with Leather Trim – Black 8½
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Zhanna
Houston, United States19 April 2023
Simply the most perfect pair of gloves I’ve ever seen. You just want to keep them on. Impeccable quality!
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LORRAINE
Wellington, United Kingdom26 December 2022
The gloves are exquisite, true to size, quality excellent and "fitted like a glove". The packaging is sublime and service second to none.
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Esmée | Suede Glove with Leather Trim – Black 8½
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Susan
Newmarket, Canada27 October 2022
This is the first pair of gloves I have purchased from Cornelia James. The gloves are of excellent construction and beautiful materials. The service was superb. They arrived quickly in luxurious wrapping, with good follow-up to ensure I was happy with the product.
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Ronnie
Arlington, United States26 June 2022
A perfect finishing touch to a ladies wardrobe. The leather trim elevates the design and takes basic to lovely.
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