Opera gloves seem to be making a fashion comeback. The accessory was a sign of wealth prior to World War 1 and their history goes back to the 18th century. The sexy gloves are defined as those which reach just above or just shy of the elbow.
During the New York Fashion Week for Fall 2009 many fashion design houses have embraced this polished trend including Jean Paul Gautier, Anna Sui, Charlotte Ronson, Oscar de la Renta and Phi. Designers from couture classics to cutting edge have included opera, or evening gloves in their collections.
The images here showing the opera glove trend in all their stylish elegance are:
1. & 6. Charlotte Ronson
2. L’Wren Scott
3. Jean Paul Gautier
4. Anna Sui
5. Y3
7. G Star
8. Phi
9. DKNY
10. Oscar de la Renta
Opera Gloves
Elbow-Length Evening Gloves are Hot for Fall 2009
Trend Themes
1. Fashion Comeback of Opera Gloves - The resurgence of opera gloves in fashion presents an opportunity for designers to incorporate this elegant accessory in their collections and meet the demand for a classic trend.
2. Polished Trend of Elbow-length Gloves - The popularity of elbow-length gloves in the fashion industry opens up opportunities for manufacturers to create a variety of stylish options to cater to consumer preferences.
3. Inclusion of Gloves in Fashion Collections - The increasing number of fashion design houses embracing the trend of opera gloves provides an opportunity for glove manufacturers to collaborate with renowned designers and gain visibility in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - The resurgence of opera gloves in fashion creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to explore new creative possibilities within their collections.
2. Glove Manufacturing - The growing demand for elbow-length gloves presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for glove manufacturers to develop innovative materials and designs that provide both style and functionality.
3. Fashion Retail - The inclusion of opera gloves in fashion collections opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion retailers to offer a wide range of glove options and attract customers seeking to embrace this trend.