Brunello Cucinelli Gloves and Cashmere Socks: The Guide

Brunello Cucinelli gloves and socks are made in Italy and sold in letter sizes, and the new delivery at Coveti includes 100% cashmere knit gloves and mittens with monili, nappa and suede gloves in short and long lengths, a Mountain glove from the ski capsule and cashmere socks. Browse every pair in our designer gloves edit.

Why buy Brunello Cucinelli gloves?

Gloves are the last thing you put on and the first thing people notice when you shake hands. Brunello Cucinelli, which began in 1978 with women’s knitwear in coloured cashmere, makes them in the same fibres as its sweaters and in the soft leathers it uses for its bags and shoes. The palette stays with browns, greys and beige, so a pair works with every coat in the house.

The new delivery covers three moods. Cashmere knit gloves and mittens for everyday warmth. Leather gloves for the city, in nappa and suede. And the Mountain gloves for the slopes, part of the house’s SKI SELECTION, covered in our Brunello Cucinelli ski collection guide. Pair your gloves with a matching beanie from our Brunello Cucinelli hats guide and a scarf from Brunello Cucinelli scarves.

The gloves and socks in this delivery

Compositions and size runs are from the product labels.

Cashmere knit gloves and mittens

For warmth without bulk, cashmere is the answer. The Cashmere knit gloves with monili in Lignite Grey are 100% cashmere with the house’s bead chains as the one bright detail. They also come in Brown. Because they are knitted, they let you move your fingers freely, which leather does not until it softens.

Mittens are warmer still, since the fingers share the heat. The Knit mittens with monili in Panama are cashmere in a pale warm neutral, and the Knit mittens with monili in Lead match the Lead cashmere knit scarf and beanie if you want a set. I would keep a pair of mittens for the weekend and leather for the week.

Nappa and suede gloves

Leather gloves are the most polished choice for the city. The Nappa leather gloves in Brown are the classic wrist-length pair, soft and smooth. The Suede gloves with monili in Beige are softer and warmer in tone, finished with the bead chains. For a full guide to the category, our piece on women’s leather gloves covers fit and care across brands.

The long gloves are the statement. The Nappa long gloves in White reach up the forearm and look striking with a short-sleeved coat, a cape and an evening dress. The Nappa long gloves in Rust Brown are easier for daytime, and the Suede long gloves in Origano bring the same length in suede. Wear long gloves with a coat with three-quarter sleeves, so the leather fills the gap.

Texture: flannel, lace and the Mountain gloves

The Checked flannel and leather gloves in Brown combine a wool check with leather, and they look most at home with tweed and corduroy. The Lace flowers long gloves in Buff echo the lace flower knits in the house’s collection and suit an evening look.

The Mountain gloves in Cool Beige are virgin wool and belong to the SKI SELECTION capsule, alongside the Mountain jackets and trousers. They also make sense for a cold walk in town. Gloves are an easy gift too, and our Brunello Cucinelli gift guide has more.

How to choose your glove size

Brunello Cucinelli sells gloves in letter sizes, XS to XXL on most styles and XXS to 3XL on the knit mittens and lace gloves. To choose:

• Measure your hand. Wrap a soft tape around the widest part of your hand, below the knuckles, excluding the thumb. Use your writing hand.
• Leather should be snug. Nappa and suede soften and give a little with wear, so a close fit at first is right.
• Knits stretch. If you are between sizes in cashmere, the smaller size keeps its shape longer.
• Long gloves need room at the forearm. If you have a fuller forearm, take the larger size in long gloves.

For clothing sizes, see the Brunello Cucinelli size guide.

Brunello Cucinelli cashmere socks

Socks are the most underrated piece in the delivery. The Cashmere knit socks in Lignite Grey are 90% cashmere, with a little polyester in the blend. The Rib knit socks in Lignite Grey have the same blend in a rib that holds the ankle. For a softer, lighter option, the Cashmere knit socks in Beige blend cashmere with viscose. And the Sparkling knit socks in Lead add silk and a fine shine, which is the house’s way of turning a sock into a detail.

Socks come in letter sizes XS to XXL. If you sit between two letters, take the larger one so the heel sits in the right place. For a wider guide to the category, read our piece on cashmere socks.

How to wear cashmere socks

The trick is to let them show. Grey cashmere socks with brown loafers, like the Riding calfskin penny loafers in Cocoa, and cropped trousers is the classic. The Sparkling socks look sharp with black Chelsea boots, such as the Leather Chelsea boots in Black, when a flash of ankle shows. Browse all the house’s shoes in our designer shoes edit.

Caring for cashmere gloves and socks

Follow the care label. Cashmere gloves and socks prefer a cool hand wash with a wool wash, a gentle press in a towel and drying flat. Never put them on a radiator. Leather and suede gloves should not get soaked; if they do, let them dry slowly at room temperature, then flex them back into shape. Our guide on how to wash cashmere has the full method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Brunello Cucinelli gloves made of?

The gloves we stock come in 100% cashmere, nappa leather, suede, virgin wool and a lace knit blend. Several styles carry monili, the house bead chains.

Are Brunello Cucinelli cashmere gloves warm?

Yes. Cashmere is light and warm, and the knit mittens are the warmest choice because the fingers share the heat.

What size gloves should I buy in Brunello Cucinelli?

Measure around the widest part of your hand below the knuckles. Leather gloves should fit snugly since they soften with wear, and knits stretch, so take the smaller size if you are between two.

Are Brunello Cucinelli socks cashmere?

Yes. The cashmere knit socks we stock are 90% cashmere, and other styles blend cashmere with viscose and with silk.

What are the Brunello Cucinelli Mountain gloves?

The Mountain gloves are part of the SKI SELECTION, the brand’s mountain capsule. The pair we stock is virgin wool in Cool Beige.