Paula Rowan, an Irish based glove obsessive who makes them traditionally, in Italy, says demand has never been higher. Working with the softest leathers, Rowan’s turning gloves into an art form, or at the very least, the new bag – with ruching, cuffs, pleats and leather rose swirls. She made all the gloves in House of Gucci and is becoming a celebrity go-to, with Lady Gaga leading the race.  Cornelia James (the Brits are good at gloves it seems, although James was born in Austria) also makes  lusciously luxurious long gloves, corenliahames.com. The Queen, who knows a thing or two about these things, is a customer. 

In real life, elbow-length gloves and beyond are quite a look, but they’re catching on – and why not? They add old school elegance and since they’re no impediment to holding a glass of fizz or a canape, what’s not to like? (Also,  they’re excellent in an overzealously air conditioned auditorium). If you do go the glove route, either matching (see Beyonce, who recently wore gloves and a cape dress  in daffodil yellow) or clashing long gloves, make sure they’re not too tight, otherwise any spare flesh will spill out, a la Spanx, and ensure the length ends at the slimmest part of your arm.