Fingerless lace gloves, popularized by Madonna in the 1980s, have made a comeback in fashion since the early 2000s. They come in various colors and styles, including bridal gloves made from quality fabric. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Rihanna have been seen wearing them.
Fingerless lace gloves are half gloves or “mitts” made of lace that may cover part of the fingers or none at all. Fingerless lace gloves became popular in the mid-1980s as a signature accessory in pop and punk fashion. Another variation on this style of glove is the fingerless mesh or “fishnet” glove, which can be worn individually as a fashion statement or as a pair. Fingerless lace gloves experienced a comeback in fashion at the turn of the new millennium alongside other 1980s accessories such as low belts, off-the-shoulder tops, crucifixes, animal prints and jelly bracelets.
Lace fingerless gloves were a major component on Madonna’s first major tour, “The Virgin Tour” of 1983-84. She wore them alongside lace-up bridal boots, giant hair bows, mesh tops, and other accessories to complete her overall “boys toy” brand. The singer’s signature style inspired legions of fans to copy her look at the moment, later dubbed “Madonna-bes.” Madonna’s 1980s counterpart Cyndi Lauper was also known for wearing lace fingerless gloves.
The first sign that fingerless lace gloves were making a comeback came in the early 2000s, when they began appearing on the fashion runways in Europe. Since then, lace fingerless gloves have been seen on celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Lady Gaga, Rhianna, and Paris Hilton. Although most common in black or white, lace fingerless gloves are available in a wide variety of colors, including neon blue, yellow, and pink. They can be cropped at the wrist or extended to the elbow, and some styles also include ruffles, embroidery, appliqués, or bows.
Sometimes brides also wear a less modern version of lace fingerless gloves. Fingerless bridal gloves generally cover the area from the elbow to the palm of the hand, and are attached to the middle finger with a fabric lacing. Unlike the faux lace fingerless gloves typically found in fashion clothing and accessory stores, bridal lace gloves are often made from quality fabric like Battenberg lace, and feature stretch satin in certain glove parts. They can also feature intricate floral patterns or come with a matching lace veil.
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