LaPointe Accessories: Feather Cuffs, Veils and Gloves

LaPointe accessories are not a side project. They are the fastest way into the house, and several of them exist to solve a specific problem: how do you get a LaPointe signature onto clothes you already own.

The collection is small and it is deliberate. Here is what it contains and what each piece is actually for.

What accessories does LaPointe make?

Six things, broadly. Feather cuffs, tulle veils, gloves, sunglasses, a clear tote, an ear cuff. There is also a hosiery collaboration and a shearling collar.

Browse them together in accessories.

What are LaPointe feather cuffs and how do you wear them?

They are the single cleverest thing in the collection. A pair of ostrich plume cuffs on an elastic band with an adjustable interior button, worn over the sleeve of something plain.

Put them over a black merino turtleneck and you have the LaPointe feather look for a fraction of the price of a feather jacket. Take them off at dinner when they are in the way of the cutlery. They come in black, cream, off white, oat, ink, marine, mulberry and fuchsia, and in a larger size for more drama.

They are also the best travel accessory the house makes, because they pack flat and transform a plain dress you already packed. See them in cuffs.

Does LaPointe make bridal veils?

Yes. A plain tulle veil in cream, white and a pale cloud shade, and a version trimmed with feathers. There is also a shorter embroidered veil.

A veil bought from the same house as the gown keeps the ivory tone consistent, which is harder than it sounds: cream, ecru and off white are genuinely different shades and they show against each other in photographs. Our LaPointe bridal guide covers the full approach. The veils sit in hair accessories.

What about the gloves and sunglasses?

The gloves are long, in a stretch snake mesh and a velvet leopard. These are evening gloves in the old sense, worn with a sleeveless gown, and they are the piece most likely to read as costume if the rest of the outfit is busy. Wear them with something plain.

The sunglasses are a single flat-top shield style in black. It is a strong frame and it suits a wide face better than a small one.

Is the clear tote practical?

It is a fuchsia PVC tote with the logo, and it is more useful than it looks. A clear bag is now required at a lot of stadium and arena events, and most compliant bags are ugly. This one is not. See it in totes and top-handle bags.

What is the LaPointe ear cuff?

A gold cuff worn on the ear rim rather than through a piercing, so it works on pierced and unpierced ears alike. It is the quietest piece the house makes and it pairs well with the louder clothes. It sits in earrings.

How do you care for LaPointe accessories?

The feather pieces follow the feather rules: never wash them, never steam them directly, store them hanging with space around them. Our feather care guide covers it in full.

Tulle veils should be stored flat in tissue rather than hung, because a long hang stretches the net at the comb. The gloves and the tote need nothing beyond a dry cloth.

Where to buy

Coveti stocks the LaPointe accessories collection alongside the ready-to-wear. Browse the LaPointe edit and see who LaPointe is. Everything is authenticated before it ships.

Frequently asked questions

What accessories does LaPointe make?

Feather cuffs, tulle veils, long evening gloves, a flat-top shield sunglass, a clear PVC tote, a gold ear cuff, a shearling collar and a hosiery collaboration.

How do you wear LaPointe feather cuffs?

Slide them over the sleeve of something plain, such as a black merino turtleneck. They sit on an elastic band with an adjustable interior button and come off easily at dinner, which makes them a practical way to carry the feather signature.

Do LaPointe feather cuffs come in different sizes?

Yes. There is a standard cuff and a larger version with more plume, and both have an adjustable interior button so the width can be expanded.

Can you wear a LaPointe ear cuff without a piercing?

Yes. The ear cuff sits on the rim of the ear rather than through a piercing, so it works on unpierced ears.

How should a tulle veil be stored?

Flat, in tissue, rather than on a hanger. Hanging a veil for a long period stretches the net where it meets the comb.

Read next

• LaPointe feather dresses
• What to wear to a gala
• LaPointe bridal

Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.