Focus on: long gloves

Timelessly elegant, the long gloves are one of the most beautiful accessories for Fall/Winter 2009/10. The multitude of colours, from classic black and tan to autumn tones of olive green and ruby and a choice of soft leather, suede, cashmere or fabric allow you to find something very special. Personally, I'd love to get the black pair in a buttery soft leather with silk lining because it would look good now and 10 years later and yes, with the right care it will last, too. Tan is also a wonderful choice, especially, if it goes well with clothes and accessories in your autumn/winter wardrobe. Suede is stunning, but can be high maintenance. As for cashmere... I would be very tempted... because it's like giving yourself a big soft warm hug whenever you feel like it. However, cashmere does require a lot of TLC, so be prepared to look after your treasure.

Giambattista Valli / Jean Paul Gaultier

Vogue Nippon 2005

Bottega Veneta / Hermès

Vogue Italy 2009 / Vogue UK 2009

Vogue Paris 2009

Oscar de la Renta / Giorgio Armani

Vogue Italy 2008 / Vogue US

Marni / Bibhu Mohapatra

Lanvin / Elie Saab

ELLE 2009

Derek Lam / Stella McCartney

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Lanvin Long leather gloves
Elbow length cashmere gloves
Burberry Prorsum Elongated knitted gloves
Stella McCartney Perforated long gloves
Leather opera gloves
Peter Jensen A2181 grey wool gloves -
Phi Long quilted leather gloves
Women's Silk Lined Black Italian Leather Long Gloves - Forzieri
Nina Peter Long studded leather gloves
Roberto Cavalli Studded long leather gloves