Winter is harshest on the extremities.
While we coddle ourselves in all manner of fabulous coats, neglect toes, noses, ears and hands at your peril - leave them bare and you’ll soon find Jack Frost biting icily at them.
It’s the season to be covered from head to toe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your accessories. When it comes to gloves, there are thousands of styles to choose from, from cosy mittens to elegant faux leather that look pricier than they are.
In terms of sizing, you’re looking at pleasingly streamlined options: small, medium and large. If you, like us, can’t go ten minutes without checking something on your phone, look for options with special fingertips that allow you to scroll across your screen without the faff removing your hand protectors.
There’s not much more to say, aside from to reiterate the fact that the choices are endless. So we’ve taken the liberty of putting together an edit of the most stylish pairs of gloves available, for all budgets and tastes.
Give your winter wardrobe a helping hand, and shop the selection below.
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Coach Studded leather gloves
There’s little more frustrating than having to wrench your gloves on and off when you need to check your travel route on the commute, or want to see the latest headlines on your phone. Coach’s rather smart pair of gloves makes phone-based tasks all the easier as they’re touchscreen compatible, so you can keep them firmly on. Finished with stud embellishments and brand detailing on the cuffs, they’re made from pure sheep hide, with the interior lining crafted from 100 per cent wool.
Buy now £175.00, Harvey Nichols
Crew Clothing Leather Leopard Gloves, Black
If the flash of leopard print won’t lift you in grey winter days, the warmth of the design certainly will. A pair to go with practically every winter coat in your wardrobe, the timeless look will serve you well for many winters to come.
Buy now £39.00, John Lewis
Extreme Cashmere N°165 Nina striped cashmere-blend mittens
Stripes are a classic, and there’s no reason why this can’t extend to your winter accessory game too. They’re made from 89 per cent cashmere with the rest made up of nylon and a helpful spandex for stretch to give a glove-like fit. Pleasingly, these are machine washable.
Buy now £110.00, Harvey Nichols
M&S COLLECTION Faux Sheepskin Gloves
Great design at a decent price, these chic gloves showcase the best of M&S. Available in black and grey colourways as well as this cream and camel, they’re lined with cosy borg fabric and have a slight stretch to ensure a snug fit.
Buy now £19.50, M&S
Scotch & Soda Embellished Leather Gloves, 0008 - Black
It’s all in the details with this design, which sees tiny metal studs lined up along the fingers. Made with 100 per cent sheep leather, the gloves will keep your paws protected from the elements.
Buy now £100.00, John Lewis
RAINS Coated-panel folded-ribs woven gloves
Rains has become the go-to outerwear brand when rainy conditions strike - an all-too frequent occurrence in wintry London. Keep hands warm and dry whether you’re battling mist or a torrential downpour with these coated black slip-on gloves, which feature woven ribs on the palm side for added flexibility.
Buy now £45.00, Selfridges
Jacquemus Pink Les Gants Neve Fluffy Gloves
Want to add a splash of colour to your dark winter outerwear? Head to Browns to find this pink pair with a red trim from cult brand Jacquemus. The unbelievably soft pair are made from fluffy fabric, crafted in Italy. It’s a one-size only situation but there’s enough stretch in the mix to fit over any hands. Also available in all white and brown with a teal trim.
Buy now £127.00, Browns
Isabel Marant Orange Mulfi Shearling Mittens
There’s not a hope of a single wintry breeze making it through this pair of Isabel Marant mittens. The Paddington-approved marmalade orange design comes in small, medium and large sizes with beautifully soft shearling lining to keep your mitts nice and toasty.
Buy now £325.00, Browns
ASOS DESIGN vinyl gloves with borg turnover trim in lilac
A classic pair of leather-like gloves with a cosy borg lining to keep your hands warm. The lilac hue adds a streak of cheerful colour to the design. Available in S, M, L and XL sizes.
Buy now £15.00, ASOS
Ted Baker Arleo magnolia stud-embellished leather gloves
The colour of premium dark chocolate, slipping on this pair of 100 per cent leather gloves is luxury. The classic design features stud hardware on the cuffs and notched wrist to add flexibility and are fully lined.
Buy now £65.00, Selfridges
