Ines' spotlight on Canadian designers - Matthew Gallagher

Young designer Matthew Gallagher originally caught my eye not because of his elegant collection of classic garments, but because we share the same hometown province of Nova Scotia, Canada!

It's not very often that a young person from a small province follows his dream to the fashion schools of Milan... and now Matthew has debuted his newest collection at Toronto Fashion Week fall 2013.

Matthew knew at an early age that he had an interest in fashion. He continues to sketch all of his ideas by hand, and has used the films of Alfred Hitchcock to inspire his newest collection. Clean, classic looks for chic women... and incredibly designed by this talented person in a single month!

Seamless sophistication is evident in this runway look... the long sleeves of this ensemble are ideal for a cute pair of my fashion scoop half gloves. Try them in my haze to keep with the idea of classic cinema or break away from tradition in a bright pair in my candy (fushcia)!

A timeless design to show a sleek silhouette... the elegance of Matthew's designs perfectly complements the elegance of Ines gloves. A sleeveless dress can quickly be made suitable for the evening by adding a pair of long gloves: perhaps my sensual round top shoulder-high gloves in my nude to match the nude-colored back of the dress pictured above? Just an indulgent thought for the elegant person...

 Congratulations to Matthew Gallagher on a fabulous collection! I look forward to seeing what his brilliant mind will design next!

Blake Lively brings a touch of leather to Vancouver, Canada

Actress Blake Lively braved the cold of our Canadian winter this past March to show off her glovey style in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She was in town with her co-star, preparing for filming and looking stylish in a pair of my every day glace leather gloves!

Timeless elegance in the Canadian skies...

We all agree that leather glove fashion is timeless, but I have finally found the proof...

In a recent fashion show in Canada, models showed vintage flight attendant uniforms for Air Canada. The 1966 ensemble is shown above, complete with a pair of my short every day glace gloves in my cloud white. From this, it is clear that even though the uniforms are vintage, their elegance continues to apply today!  

Ines' lovely leather appears in Elle Canada!

The Netherlands-born Ines Gloves' concept goes international with an appearance in Elle Canada!

Use my sensual shoulder high gloves to inspire the perfectly polished styles of the 40s. This article carried an Alfred Hitchcock-inspired theme and used leather gloves reminiscent of Ines' designs to bring a vintage look into the contemporary era.

Browse the Ines Gloves' gloveshop to create your own personal style!

Belt it this summer with Ines!

Belt out your love of summer in Canada with a beautiful leather belt. No need for belt loops any longer! Add a leather belt to any dress or long blouse to create a tapered look and an elegant silhouette. For the finishing touch? Add a pair of my classy peccary gloves for a beautiful way to keep your hands encased in sensual, luxurious leather...

Toronto's urban vogue in leather shoes

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a constant hub of fashion excitement all year long, but none so much as during the summer months, when the scarves are put away and the sun dresses are taken out to play. Indulge in summer weather leather in Canada with your favourite pair of leather stilettos or sandals and a pair of my fingerless opera gloves! These unlined gloves allow for a delightfully elegant summer look, perfect for a stroll along Bloor Street!  

Canadian-made leather handbags for summer... with a touch of Ines

Xixo Apparel located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, recently began filling their shelves with Cuadra leather products, a Mexican designer of unique leather products. Cuadra handbags are perfectly paired with Ines Gloves to make a winning combination of summer weather leather.

My sensual stretch leather shoulder high gloves are an elegant way to add a touch of leather and grace to your summer ensemble.

Summer leather trends in Canada: apply the polish!

One of the latest, greatest, and most inexpensive way to indulge in the summer leather trends in Canada is to pick up a bottle of leather nail polish! This is a unique nail polish that gives the illusion of leather on your finger nails... a high fashion textured finish.

This nail polish goes on glossy, but quickly dries to give a chic leather look without the need for a top coat. And if you want to combine this trend with your Ines Gloves, use my fingerless half scoop leather gloves to indulge in leather gloves and show of those polished tips!

Summer leather in Canada

One of the most common misconceptions about leather fashion in Canada is that this fabric is strictly worn by bikers and rock stars. Think again! Leather is oh-so-versatile and can be worn all year long, and in any season. And right now, leather is perhaps one of the favourite trends for summer in Canada!

Canadians are very creative, and I have done some research in my native land to find some new and unique ways to incorporate leather into our daily lives. The leather feather necklace is very unique, feminine, and elegant, all of which are qualities found in an Ines Glove.

Summer leather weather in Canada

With every new season, the fashion runways seem to flood our senses with the latest and greatest micro-trends, which can make it very difficult for women to prepare their wardrobes to last the season. The most important thing to consider when revamping your closet is whether or not each new trend is worth it.

One piece of advice that I would like to share with all of our Friends of Elegance is that the leather trend is not only here to stay, but that investing in several staple leather pieces will keep your wardrobe fresh season after season.

I've searched the racks in Canadian leather retailers to find the most basic, flattering, and fun leather pieces in which to invest.

Jumpsuits have made a splash on the runways again, so why not combine 2 trends into 1? The leather jumpsuit will make for a cool look in summer, but can be recycled in winter with a long-sleeved shirt or blouse underneath. Throw in a unique pair of my fashion scoop half gloves and you have a summer look fit for the runway!

Whether you choose leather shorts, skirts, or blazers, an investment in leather is an investment in your own personal style...

Happy 4th of July from Ines!

The 4th of July in the United States is a time to celebrate the independence of a country... a nation... a people. Celebrate YOUR own independence with a colorful pair of Ines Gloves. A wide variety of glovey styles are available to match your personality and show your emotion.

Have fun this holiday weekend... and be fashionable only with Ines.

Happy Canada Day from Ines Gloves!

Happy Canada Day to all of our Canadian Friends of Elegance!

Bonne fete du Canada a tous mes amis d'elegance Canadiens!

The day of July 1 marks a commemoration of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North America Act, uniting Canada as a sovereign country of 4 provinces. Since then, 6 other provinces and 3 territories have entered Confederation to form the country we now know as Canada.

So, don your festive red my fashion scoop half gloves and join the celebration!