Unlined Peccary Gloves in British Racing Green with Olive Green Contrast - Fort Belvedere

Beautifully cut, colorful gloves were once a defining mark of a gentleman, and at Fort Belvedere, you can revive this stylish sartorial tradition with insulating gloves to keep your hands warm, sophisticated formal gloves for fancy occasions, and even dashing driving gloves!

Explore our extensive selection of handmade dress gloves in classic, elegant colors that range from refined grey to exuberant red. Our lamb nappa is sourced from Italy, and our peccary leather comes directly from Peru and is tanned in Germany before being assembled by artisanal Hungarian glove makers who have been perfecting their craft for centuries. 

To help you find your glove size, we have created an in-depth video that shows exactly how to measure your hand and employ our size chart to determine your perfect fit every time.

As implied by the expression “to fit like a glove,” dress gloves were traditionally worn with a relatively tight fit to appear as trim and elegant as possible. Because these gloves are unlined, these gloves will fit more loosely than lined gloves in the same size. Therefore, sizing down a half size if you are unsure of your size is usually the best course of action with these gloves.

1. Made from the King of Glove Leathers. Peccary leather has long been praised as the best leather for gloves due to its extraordinary characteristics: it is durable and tough while also being soft and supple. In fact, peccary leather is so tough that it can be resewn again and again without destroying the leather under normal use conditions. But, peccary leather is also unbelievably soft, and as you wear these gloves, they will only grow softer and more supple with age.

a. Sustainably Harvested. Peccaries, distant cousins of the pig family, thrive in the Americas, but the best peccary skins come from Peru. Fort Belvedere sources our peccary leather from this nation, ensuring that it is harvested according to the ethical and sustainable standards of The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES. Peccary leather is easily identified by its characteristic 3-prong pores, and wild peccary is characterized by the scuffs and marks that the animal naturally acquired in life. These unique identifiers should not be viewed as defects but as hallmarks of the leather’s quality and wild origin.

b. Artisanal Tanning. After harvesting, these gloves were tanned by a family-owned company of German craftsmen who have been tanning exceptional leather with over a century’s worth of experience. The leather for these gloves was drum-dyed in order to retain the material’s natural softness, look, and feel, with proprietary additives to make the leather as exceptional as possible.

c. Hand-Cut One-Piece Construction. Because peccary skins are harvested from the wild, they can only be properly handled by master cutters who have the knowledge and skill to maximize yields from skins that naturally have holes and scars that the peccary acquired in life. We are proud to work with Hungarian master cutters with almost 40 years of experience in hand-cutting quality gloves.

In this artisanal process, which is truly a dying art, the skins are first carefully dampened and then powdered so that they are more pliable and easier to stretch. The master cutter then examines the skin and devises a plan of action to cut the skin for the best possible yield: one piece gloves require additional leather to account for losses due to blemishes.  

Because Fort Belvedere sources only the highest-grade peccary leather, the cutters are able to assemble the pieces from a single piece of peccary skin, minimizing the number of seams required. This attentive process gives Fort Belvedere gloves exceptional stretch and an unparalleled fit, all thanks to the skill and ability of our gifted cutters.

2. Stately Shades of Green. Green is a notoriously underutilized color in menswear, so for these gloves, we employed two of its most versatile shades. The British racing green has an almost iridescent sheen that radiates class and sophistication. Its brighter tones are emphasized by the lighter oliver green used as a contrast detail. This color pairing allows for incredible versatility, and these gloves appear as elegant with a leather bomber jacket as they do with a cashmere overcoat.     

3. Gorgeous Tonal Detailing. Drab gloves did not suffice during the Golden Age of Menswear, so in that spirit we added tasteful visual interest wherever we could. The tonally similar greens in these gloves produce a nuanced but still noticeable effect that draws attention but also integrates the glove into your entire ensemble.    

a. Elegant Tonal Stitching. Distinct stitching emphasizes the classic lines of the gloves and highlights the artisanal craftsmanship that produced these fine stitches that were all sewn by hand. The refined tonal effect between the British racing green and the olive green of these gloves helps both colors to shine, creating a dynamic but subtle effect.    

b. Functional and Beautiful Leather Inserts. The interdigital space, or area between your fingers, requires flexibility to be comfortable and reinforcement of the leather to prevent excess wear. We have achieved both with all-leather, never synthetic, inserts that allow a full range of motion so your fingers can move freely even when encased in gloves. Quirks, in the groin between the digits, ensure even greater comfort and are a beautiful dark forest green.  

c. Distinctive Decorative Points. Points, the raised vertical lines that appear on the back of the hand, are the most classic decoration for men’s gloves. We have ornamented our points with tonal stitching and a dignified undulating pattern.

4. Button Closure. To ensure a good seal at the throat and a close fit overall, gloves historically featured a button closure at the wrist. As a cost-saving measure, this functionality has practically disappeared, but at Fort Belvedere, we are proud to reintroduce this important feature. Wrapped in leather, our button closure ensures that the glove sits tightly on the wrist so it lies neatly under your sleeve. For a dash of sprezzatura charm, however, you can leave your gloves nonchalantly unbuttoned for a more rakish appearance.

5. Elegantly Unlined. For the slimmest fit possible, these gloves are unlined. Not only does this make the gloves appear more refined and formal, it also ensures that you can wear them year-round without worrying about your hands becoming hot or stuffy. Historically, gentlemen wore day gloves in complete comfort whenever they went outside, even in warm weather, and thanks to these unlined gloves, now you can, too!  

All of our leathers have been carefully sourced and tanned for longevity and durability, but there are simple steps that you can take to keep your gloves looking their best and feeling as
comfortable as possible for years to come.

After wearing your gloves, store them flat with the fingers stretched out. Never leave your gloves balled up or crumpled.

If a portion of your gloves gets wet, it may develop water stains. If an area of your gloves is darker than the rest after getting wet and then drying, wet the entire glove with clean water and then allow it to air dry for several days. The gloves will then be returned to their uniform appearance.

In most cases, your gloves can be washed with just clean water. If you want to use a cleanser, we suggest a dedicated glove-leather cleaner or a very mild product like baby soap or shampoo. Never use artificial cleaners.

Never wring your gloves dry. Instead, lay the gloves flat with the fingers extended on a towel and layer another towel on top to remove excess water. Then, air dry the gloves for a few days, keeping them clear of artificial heat sources like a radiator, hair dryers, and the like, because they could discolor or damage the leather.

Note that after cleaning, your gloves may feel slightly stiff. Simply wear them regularly to break them back in and they shall return to their previous softness.