Opera gloves are the new It fashion accessory: ‘The Great Glove Affair’

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glove.Opera gloves, the classic Victorian accessory once considered mandatory for proper etiquette, are no longer reserved for galas and ritzy society events.

A-listers are now embracing the ladylike, elegant formal accessory in a variety of fabrics for drama on the red carpets, outings and social media.Fit for a princess, Kate Middleton looked regal in Alexander McQueen, a recycled gown she wore to the same event in 2019, and black gloves extending up to her bicep at the BAFTAs on Sunday.But the trend isn’t limited to royalty, Jane Austen films and “Bridgerton.” Last week, Anne Hathaway wore long leather gloves with a Valentino gown for the Berlinale opening of her film “She Came To Me.” And Jennifer Coolidge channeled old Hollywood glamour by pairing black gloves with diamonds à la Marilyn Monroe at the Critics’ Choice Awards last month.“I have been in the glove industry for the last 33 years, and it’s certainly the biggest revival since the ’50s,” Deborah Moore, CEO of Dents of England, a purveyor of gloves since 1777, told The Post. “Now is the time for the ‘Great Glove Affair.'”Moore said sales of opera-length gloves have “increased substantially in the last twelve months” because “now you can wear anything for any occasion.”Katie Sue Nicklos, CEO of Wing & Weft Gloves, NYC’s last specialized glove maker in the Garment District, told The Post that gloves “are always en vogue,” but she has also recently seen a spike in interest.“We’ve seen a steady rising demand in gloves over the past two years,” Nicklos said. “Adding a pair of gloves to your wardrobe can make you the star of the party.”Formerly known as LaCrasia Gloves, the shop has been open since the ’70s and is a go-to for stylists dressing celebrities..