Celebrating stylish Canadians in Hollywood: Avril Lavigne

Singer Avril Lavigne is certainly one of Canada's most rocker chic women! Over the years, she has had mega hits, with sings such as Complicated and Girlfriend, both of which have become anthems for girl power and being yourself.

Avril also indulges in leather fashion from time to time, wearing everything from cashmere-lined extra long leather gloves to spunky half scoop gloves!

Congratulations to Avril Lavigne for being another stylish Canadian in leather gloves!

Preparing for winter...

Whether we in Canada like it or not, winter is coming, and this year's prediction is that it will be an early start. Well, all we can really do is prepare as best we can, and that includes brightening our dreary season for our men of leather with a beautiful pair of alpaca-lined peccary leather gloves!

These gloves are both rugged and elegant, providing a warmth like no other, designed just for cold, harsh, Canadian winters.

Enjoy a little warmth this winter with Ines Gloves...

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian Friends of Elegance!

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!

Celebrating stylish Canadians in leather: Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey is a Canadian comedic icon, who has made his success not only here in Canada, but around the world. He has shared his unique brand of comedy via television, movies, and on stage...

But what about his fashion sense? That is certainly no laughing matter! Jim Carrey proudly wears his my man special glace gloves as he frolics in the Canadian snow this past winter... he is the original funny-man, and he deserves the best for his hands.

And saving the best for last...

Personally, I cannot be more excited about my favourite fashion trend this spring in Canada... leather!!! Perhaps the most versatile material ever discovered, leather is practical, yet fashionable and oh-so-much fun.

This spring, Canadian designers are using leather in more subtle ways. Though jackets and pants will ensure forever, we are seeing more leather gloves a la Ines...

Two spring trends come together in a single ensemble, with florals and my sensual shoulder high gloves combining forces to create a beautiful spring outfit. So very feminine and elegant...

Though black is timeless, don't be timid when it comes to using colour this spring. My short every day glace gloves are available in so many happy colours, that it should be easy to enhance your elegance and chose a colour to match your personality.

Explore all of the styles trending in Canada this spring, and visit the Ines Gloves' gloveshop to make leather gloves part of it all!

Spring in Canada... bride-to-be white!

If you and the man of your dreams are planning on betting married in Canada this year, you are in luck! Both the fashion runways in Toronto and in Paris were filled with beautiful white dresses, perfect for your special day.

The best part of this latest trend in Canada, however, is that these dresses can be worn both when walking down the aisle or to a dinner party! Pairing a beautiful, white dress with a pair of my sensual shoulder high gloves takes your ensemble from bridal white to pure elegance in an instant!

Canadian streets will be filled with white dresses of all kinds... from trendy mini dresses to Victorian-style gowns with modern updates. All you really need this spring is to choose the leather gloves, and match them to the dress of your choice.

Whether it's walking down the aisle, or doing a day of shopping with the girls, white is this season's go-to colour in Canada. And what better way to celebrate than with a matching pair of my sensual almost elbow-high gloves?

Happy New Year from Ines Gloves Canada!

Happy New Year to all of our Canadian Friends of Elegance! We wish you and yours happiness and prosperity in 2015, and are here to make all of your leather glove wishes come true!

Leather reveals its softer side...

Quite often, the messages of years ago carry over into the present day. The same holds true for so many fashion trends... including leather gloves!

Back in winter 2004, Fashion Canada featured model Rachel Blais wearing a delightful pair of my sensual glossy shoulder high gloves. The theme was the "softer" side of leather, referring to the fact that leather wear is not necessarily limited to bikers and rugged outdoorsmen. Rather, leather has an elegant side...  almost angelic.

The search for the perfect Ines Glove...

After a delightfully eventful weekend spent in Muncie, Indiana, US, this is one Canadian girl who is officially off the market!

You got it... my boyfriend of 4.5 years proposed while we were attending a radio-controlled helicopter event in Indiana. It was a surprise to be sure, but a very welcome one.

Now, the search begins... for the elusive, most desirable Ines leather glove available.

I invite you to join me on my wedding quest, and feel free to provide any insight you may have. Please send any comments to erin@inesgloves.com. Come follow me as I consider my possibilities with leather gloves, wedding dresses, and wine.

See you soon!

For Ines Gloves, size DOES matter!!

While iconic actress Faye Dunaway rocked this year's red carpet at the Oscars wearing a unique pair of yellow leather gloves, she may have overlooked one of the cardinal rules of leather fashion: size DOES matter!

I applaud Faye's self-confidence in wearing such a bold accessory, and her choice of a bright yellow to offset her mostly black ensemble was a very smart choice! However, when choosing gloves for glamor, it's important to follow these rules:

1. Know your hides - leather gloves are available from Ines in a variety of hide choices. Lambskin is ultra-soft, very delicate, and thin. Calfskin is slightly thick, with a rougher texture. Peccary leather has strength, durability, and is washable. Hide choices vary depending on your fashion trend. Also, gloves may be unlined or lined with wool, silk, or fur.

2. Choose a perfect fit - Ines Gloves are known for feeling like a second skin... oh so fabulous! If you can't try on your own gloves, a good tip for sizing involves measuring around your knuckles at the base of your fingers (essentially, the widest part of your hand). If you're still not sure, Ines offers a series of stretchy leather gloves that feel like a second skin while catering to a variety of sizes.

The best fit is a glove in which your fingers reach to the tips of the glove fingers. You should be able to comfortably wiggle your fingers.

3. Opt for divine quality -  Ines prides herself on timeless elegance and superior quality. Most of her gloves are stitched with an inseam so as not to be visible from the outside. This adds strength, durability, and quality to all of her gloves.

Never be afraid to try some bold leather gloves this season. Experiment with different styles and colors to see what works best for you. I promise that if you follow my simple tips for choosing leather gloves, you are guaranteed to be red carpet-ready!

Ines Gloves' glove of the week

This week's glove of the week is devoted to our faithful, furry friends. They willfully bring us our slippers, snuggle on our laps, and keep our toes warm at night...

Introducing My Ines doggy glove! Show your favorite canines just how elegant they can be by wrapping them in a delightful Ines glove. Made of carefully selected kidskin leather and lined in brilliant red, your playful pal will be the talk of the neighborhood!

Being a huge animal lover, I invite our blog followers to send me pictures of their own faithful pups and kitties wearing their Ines doggy glove at erin@inesgloves.com! This glove is suitable for any small dog, and will likely fit a medium-sized cat.