On the catwalks is now customary to observe more and more technical accessories which are mixed to fashion garments; collection is nice and the picture works capturing the attention of fashion victims and cool hunter. Iconic accessories such as gloves are presented sometimes in more sporting declinations, classic driving model in leather, ideal to make any traditional outfit more gritty. A time the car glove was used to keep own hands clean and avoid contact with steering wheel which was often made of wood or ivory. Gloves were often made of soft leather, unlined with seams on the outside and inside without stitching, to give more sensitivity in the fingers on the steering wheel, nothing had interfere between the driver and the vehicle, he needed an excellent grip. The traditional model has knuckles and the back open, it has holes on the fingers and on the palms of the hands for greater freeedom, a button closes the back to guarantee the proper donning around the wrist. This type of glove can be halffinger, or for the winter version resembles a traditional model and has an inner lining, which is essential to keep hands warm during the colder season.
More and more companies leathers instruct external designers for the study of new prototypes, designers careful to new trends have to combine traditional processes with the use of cuttingedge machinery. Models are different and they satisfy different tastes of a niche clientele. Currently the main required functions are: comfort, grip, greater sense of street protection, but at the same time the accessory must be fashion. Ferrari, Porsche design, Bentley and Maserati have lent their names to dedicate gloves essentialy for drivers. They make articles not only for their exclusive clients who like to surround themselves with luxury accessories, but also for who can just dream those super cars; most of the times models are classic with the company logo or details that relate to the history of the brand. Made of soft leather or suede with lines and contrast stitching, these particular accessories are ready to give a sense of sportsmanship: first feature of the main automakers. Even a company like Trussardi, pride of Made in Italy and known since its inception for gloves production, devotes attention to detail to his driving models. The same care is evident in models of wellknown brand Sermoneta. Both companies that are specialized or car companies, the unique characteristics come together more and more with the need to adapt themselves to the trends. On the other hand, when gloves might be too anonymous,companies choose details that relate to the sports world. Once again we have contaminations that develop fascinating languages and strongly attractive to a market that proves to be ready to be outside the norms, the important is doing it with style.
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