Gloves

Over time, shifts in production methods and patterns of consumption in relation to gloves have been paralleled by a shift in their primary role.

Today, gloves may broadly be considered as a form of protective hand covering for use in cold weather. Within the context of fashion, gloves belong to the family of small accessories that includes fans, scarves, and hats. They are closely related to the mitten and muff.

For several centuries gloves were highly symbolic garments, often worn for reasons other than protection.

This changing conception illustrates the varied roles gloves have played within the discourse of fashion.

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