"HERMES" 90’s-00’s art deco gauntlet leather gloves

From Hermes, which has cultivated an aesthetic eye for materials through its saddle-making workshop and has presented craftsmanship as luxury through precise handwork, we introduce a craft item that quietly elevates the elegance of your hands.

This exquisite piece features a switch with a radiating pattern of black suede on camel leather, creating a dignified rhythm within the outfit.

In terms of shape, it is gauntlet-style with a flared cuff, which beautifully showcases the line from the wrist to the forearm and naturally blends into the cuffs of coats and jackets.

Moreover, the greatest charm lies in the patchwork made by cutting long strips of black suede and arranging them radiantly, stitched individually, creating shadows through material differences rather than just color coordination, causing the expression to change with each hand movement and giving it an accessory-like presence.

The stitching at the fingertips is three-dimensionally constructed, suppressing excess common in flat gloves, and follows the movement smoothly, providing a very high-quality wearing experience.

Additionally, the gauntlet edge is finished with ultra-thin piping that is almost cut flush, creating a silhouette without adding thickness, reflecting the minimalist aesthetic characteristic of Marge's Hermes period.

The inner stamp confirms an elliptical frame and the placement of MADE IN FRANCE, and since the current models do not have sewn-in white quality tags, it aligns well with the historical background.

Furthermore, the radiating switch design evokes the classic design seen in gloves from the Art Deco period of the 1920s to 30s, and the overlap with Marge's method of replacing past masterpieces with modern contours deepens the significance of this piece.

The suggested period is from the late 1990s to around 2003, based on the elliptical stamp format and font arrangement, which match the specifications used in the glove division during that period, as well as the simplified quality label structure common to high-end gloves of older eras, and the design context of minimal reinterpretation of Art Deco motifs aligning with Marge's direction during her tenure, ensuring credibility.

While avoiding definitive statements as a specific runway piece, it can be said that the level of completion suggests the possibility of Hermes at the time presenting craftsmanship itself as a value, reflecting a high degree of mastery.

These exquisite items are especially recommended for those who want to incorporate them as an expression of beauty rather than just functional cold protection, those who want to gather elegance at their fingertips, and those who want to differentiate through materials and structure while keeping a low profile in their fashion. They seamlessly accompany from everyday outings to more formal occasions.

Styling-wise, pairing it with a neat outfit centered around a coat or jacket makes the outline of the gauntlet stand out, creating a quiet tension at the fingertips.

As another idea, by pairing it with a simple knit or shirt that narrows down the elements to the upper body, the radiating pattern derived from Art Deco stands out as the main feature, leading to a genderless and highly refined presence.

Definitely take this opportunity.