Ines Gloves

Chapters of a life story

Ines was born and raised in an elegant time - a time that makes you reminisce of days when people always wore leather gloves in Le Métro de Paris, at the Royal Opera House in London or strolling around the Florentine Ponte Vecchio on Sunday afternoons...

Ines van den Born - Ines Gloves Amsterdam
1947-2022 ♰ Ines van den Born. Founder of Ines Gloves, leather gloves designer and equal rights activist.
A black and white photo of a multi-generational family posing outside in front of a large window. The group includes elderly men and women, middle-aged adults, and children. They are surrounded by numerous potted plants and flowers. Everyone is dressed formally, with the men in suits and women in dresses.
Around 18 years of age. Ines grew up as the youngest of 6 siblings in a posh Dutch family and chique surroundings in Wassenaar.
Black-and-white photograph of a street scene featuring a row of ornate, early 20th-century European buildings. The structures have intricate architectural details, large windows, and gabled roofs. Pedestrians and a few cars are visible on the cobblestone street in front of the buildings.
The Hague - 1950's | Each year luxurious department store Meddens opened by appointment for Ines and her family to get bespoke leather gloves.
Bygone elegant times.
A person with blonde hair sits at a desk in a workspace. The desk is filled with materials and the person appears to be sewing or working on gloves. The walls are adorned with numerous multicolored gloves hanging in neat rows. A large window on the left lets in natural light.
Amsterdam 1999 | A rare picture of Ines sewing a new prototype in her atelier.
Bob Borstlap from Ines Gloves in Amsterdam
Bob, owner. Raised between gloves as the son of Ines.
A woman in a black dress leans against a stone pillar, looking down, with her right hand on the pillar. She is wearing high heels and a necklace, with her hair tied back. The image is in black and white, with a blurred dark border, suggesting a thoughtful or contemplative mood.
Amsterdam, Vondelpark 2001 | One of the daughters modelling for Ines Gloves.
A family business, 3 generations in one picture.

Over the years

Collaborations, celebrities & highlights
Amsterdam 2019 | How to stand out from the crowd. Doutzen Kroes for Telegraph magazine by Paul Bellaart.
A person sits on a large tree branch wearing a red dress adorned with black stars and a big bow at the chest. They also wear red and black Minnie Mouse ears, white gloves, and red high heels. The background features a barren landscape and a clear blue sky. The individual has an open-mouthed smile.
Vogue Germany 2009 | Chanel Iman by Mark Seliger.
Victor & Rolf Mariage 2022 | image: Marijke Aerden
Vogue Italia, 2010 | Christy Turlington photographed by Steven Meisel
A woman with slicked-back hair walks confidently outdoors, dressed in a stylish brown suit. She accessorizes with elegant earrings and a large textured handbag. Her gloved hands, adorned in classic glacé leather gloves of extra length from Ines Gloves, and composed expression complement the formal outfit. The background features a stone building with evenly spaced windows.
Shot for Telegraph magazine 2019 | Doutzen Kroes wears Burberry and Ines Gloves. Styling: Jetteke van Lexmond. Photo: Paul Bellaart 
Amsterdam 2022 | Ronald van der Kemp Couture S/S 22. Shot by Ferry van der Nat.
Vogue Japan, 2017 | Cara Taylor wearing Ines Half Scoop Leather Gloves shot by Camilla Akrans.
Paris 2021 | Ronald van der Kemp haute couture autumn/winter 2021 collection.
Amsterdam 2016 | AFW - Blueblood x Ines.
Vogue Italia, 2009 | Lara Stone captured by Paolo Roversi styling by Edward Enninful.
USA Vogue, 1999 | Gisele Bündchen photographed by Steven Meisel.
Paris 2023 | Ronald van der Kemp
Vogue Arabia | 2019
Person crouching by a pool, wearing a black, one-shoulder, skin-tight outfit with large spiky embellishments. Their face is obscured by a silver mirror-tiled mask, and they have black, open-toed boots and metallic arm bracers, with wet skin reflecting light.
USA 2008 | Lady Gaga in the Poker Face video wearing the original Half Scoop Gloves.
First cover Vogue China | 2013
Gloves in Sex in the city by Ines
2008 | "When Patricia Field reached out to us, I was exciting to hear the Half Scoop gloves would be featured in Sex & The City the movie."
Utrecht 2019 | Hat designer Irene van Vught.
Vogue Italia 2017 | Cara Taylor wearing Elegant Long Leather Gloves.
Three models are standing side by side, each wearing a long white dress. The first model's dress has a deep V-neck, the second model's dress is strapless, and the third model's dress has a high neck with a delicate sheer overlay. All models are wearing long black gloves and have their hair styled simply.
USA 2009 | A little story behind our collaboration: "Vera Wang and I have got more in common: I was unable to find the gloves I liked and started to make them myself. Vera was unable to find a dress for her own marriage and sketched her own design."
A woman with short blonde hair sits on a cream-colored sofa. She is wearing a sleeveless, deep V-neck black dress that flares at the waist, long white gloves, and white high-heeled shoes. Her red lipstick and confident posture add to her elegant look. Pillows are visible in the background.
UK Vogue, 2015 | Sienna Miller wearing Ines Half Long Gloves, photographed by Mario Testino.
A vibrant poster for EuroPride Amsterdam 2016 features a person with long dark hair and a beard, dressed in a black outfit and gloves, with the word "JOIN" in large white letters. The background includes rainbow and star motifs, plus text encouraging self-acceptance and love.
Amsterdam 2016 | Conchita Wurst always looks amazing in gloves. Read about our collaboration here.
A black-and-white photo of a person posing dramatically. They wear a large, textured hat with a wide brim, which partially covers their eyes. They wear a single dark glove and have a rose on their shoulder. The person gazes upwards with a contemplative expression, touching their face.
Cashmere Lined Gloves by Ines - Winter elegance
2009 | Harper's BAZAAR.
Amsterdam 2016 | One of the first campaigns with Kim Kiona shot in the Vondelpark.
Two models pose in front of a horizontal corrugated metal backdrop. Both wear dark, sophisticated outfits with gloves. One model leans on the other with eyes closed, wearing a fur stole. The other looks off to the side with an intense gaze. The lighting casts soft shadows, enhancing the texture.
UK 2009 | Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn wearing Ines, styled by Edward Enninful for i-D magazine.
Vlisco & Ines - styled by one of our favorite stylists Maarten Spruyt.
A gift from a customer - illustration by Hilbrand Bos
Our beloved

Amsterdam

The city where everyone can be free and inspired Ines so much. With its charming buildings and canals, it is a stage for many of our shoots. It's our home.

A historic European building stands prominently, featuring a brick facade with large white-framed windows. Each window is adorned with red flower boxes. The entrance has wooden double doors, and a tree is planted on the sidewalk in front of the building.
Ines Head office | Canals of Amsterdam.
Black and white image of a tall, ornate streetlamp located on a bridge. The lamp post has two lanterns protruding from either side and a decorative star-shaped finial atop. Power lines run horizontally in the background against the sky, which transitions from light to dark.
Custom Peccary Leather Driving gloves
Black and white image of a woman with long hair sitting on a stone ledge. She is wearing a lace dress, gloves, and high-heeled sandals, looking thoughtfully into the distance. The background includes a parked bicycle, a large stone structure, and several buildings. Trees partially obscure the buildings.
A man with a beard stands outdoors in a black-and-white photo, wearing a textured overcoat over a buttoned shirt. He looks ahead with a serious expression, one hand grasping his lapel and the other holding the edge of his coat. Blurred buildings and trees are visible in the background.
Over the years

Designs

From the first fingerless gloves to the longest leather gloves.

Amsterdam around 1996 | Ines' first design - "I just bought a pair of gloves and cut off the fingers."
Short Fingerless Leather Fashion Gloves in Brown Leather by Ines
Ines took her first design back to the drawing table. A real classic, redefined by Ines.
Peru, 2015 | Prototype of the men's peccary driving gloves. One of the first designs from Bob.
A close-up image of a bright yellow glove made of soft, smooth leather. The glove appears to be on someone's hand, with the thumb, index finger, and part of the middle finger visible. The stitching is clearly seen, emphasizing the exquisite craftsmanship of the glove.
Sex and the City Leather Gloves by Ines
The illustrious half scoop design worn by Lady Gaga and Sex and Sarah Jessica Parker.
The longest gloves possible made out of one piece of hide.
Close-up photo of leather gloves in various colors arranged in a fan pattern. The gloves, in shades of red, pink, blue, white, and gray, feature small perforations for breathability and are shown in overlapping layers on a white background.
Back in the 2000's Ines was famous for the driving gloves in lots of vibrant colors.
Special soft stretch leather became one of Ines' bestsellers.
A pair of black leather gloves is presented in an open black box lined with beige paper featuring a floral pattern. The box lid, positioned to the right, displays a white "I" logo and the website "imagegloves.com.
Ines vintage leather gloves
A collection of leather gloves is displayed on a white background. Some gloves are brown with perforated designs, while others are black. A pair with fingerless sections is prominently visible at the front. The assortment is casually layered atop one another.
For men's gloves, Ines chose to use impeccable peccary leather.