Forzieri Driving Gloves

THE ASKMEN TAKE

This item appears in our Fall Fashion Preview 2009.

Rock out this fall by adding some badass accessories like a pair of leather driving gloves to your outerwear. Hardly your run-of-the-mill black gloves, Forzieri’s driving gloves feature intricate stitching, perforated detailing across the fingers and knuckles, and a snap closure at the wrist. Together, these elements combine to bring an unexpected edge to any cold weather gear you pair with them. Debonair enough to team with your dressiest coat yet sufficiently rugged to wear with your worn-in leather jacket, these gloves represent everything we like about rugged accessories -- and they manage to maintain an upscale feel.

UNIQUENESS

If you live in a climate that gets anywhere close to 32F during the fall or winter, gloves are more of a necessity than a fashionable afterthought, so you probably already own at least one pair. What’s less likely, however, is that you’ve gone beyond plain black or brown woolen or leather gloves. Think of Forzieri’s driving gloves as your ticket out of a fall style rut. While others will continue slipping on their boring basics, you’ll be taking a subtle but thrilling risk, leaving everyone wondering how even in thrifty times you manage to look so damn good.

DURABILITY

Made of high-quality Italian leather, these gloves were built to last: Expect to own them for 10 years or more and you'll never need to fear that they’ll go out of style. At first, $120 will seem like too much to spend on an accessory, but consider that these are a luxury item and you may change your mind. For the same price, you’d never get a brand new designer coat, but you’ll certainly get a solid pair of gloves. In the end, despite the fact that you won’t be able to show them off  year-round, you’ll wear these gloves enough to get your money’s worth; so, they’re a great way to invest in a sumptuous item without wreaking havoc on your bank account.