Question 1

How do I know my correct glove size ?

Accepted Answer

Please measure the circumference of your hand palm just below the knuckles with a closed hand.
Important to measure your dominent hand (right if you are right-handed, and the left if you are left-handed) and to exclude your thumb.
 
Refer the measurment in centimeters to the list below:
cm >> [ glove size ]
17.5 cm >> [ 6.5 ] 
19 cm >> [ 7 ]  
20 cm >> [ 7.5 ]  
21.5 cm >> [ 8 ] 
23 cm >> [ 8.5 ]   
24 cm >> [ 9 ]  
25.5 cm >> [ 9.5]  
27 cm >> [ 10 ]
 
Glove size is a measurement in French inches, based on the sizing caliber made by Xavier Jouvin in the 1830's in France.

Question 2

Could gloves be custom made ?

Accepted Answer

Yes of course! Please contact us directly at SALES to precice your wishes and we will look over the request and then come back with a proposal and price.
 
A request can be anything from changing finger lengths, special size measurements or more advanced design construction.
A custom order can be made for both private clients and for professionals.

Question 3

How do I care for my gloves?

Accepted Answer

The THOMASINE gloves are made of the finest lambskin from France and Italy. The quality of this material is to feel like a second skin on your hand - but it also means that you have to care for them as if it was.

• Always remember to keep your gloves stretched flat when not used, in normal indoor temperature and out of sunlight.
 
• It is always better to have several gloves to change between to make them stay beautiful for a life time, they will look more "loved" when only one pair is being used intensly for a whole season.

Question 4

How do I clean a stain on the gloves ?

Accepted Answer

If a small stain, please try to care for it as soon as possible.
• Stretch out the glove leather and try to work out the stain.
• Do not fully submerge them in water, nor put them in a washing machine.
• Possibly prepare a lukewarme solution of water and soap flakes and carefully wipe the stain on the leather with a cloth.
• Let them dry flat, without no source of heat. Try them on a few times in the drying process to restore their shape. 
• Any insecurity over the stain, please bring the gloves to a dry cleaner or lambskin speacialist for further advise.

Question 5

How to borrow THOMASINE gloves for a photo shoot?

Accepted Answer

In the Paris boutique and showroom there is a large press stock of gloves - please contact us at PRESS to present your shoot and we will let you know what is available.
The borrower will be responsible for transport both ways.

Question 6

I saw THOMASINE gloves in the press, how can I buy them?"

Accepted Answer

If you do not find the gloves in our webshop, then please contact us directly at SALES with a photo of the publication and we can advise if we are able to remake these gloves especially for you and how long it will take before delivery.

Question 7

Can a group visit be arranged in the THOMASINE boutique?

Accepted Answer

You are very welcome as a group, but please communicate this in advance with us at Rendez-Vous, so that we can decide for a day and an hour of privatization. There is also a possibility to book a special presentation with Thomasine Barnekow to know more about her work of creating a new design identity for gloves and to learn a little more of the history of glove making.

Question 8

Is it possible to apply for an internship?

Accepted Answer

There are sometimes openings for internships in the THOMASINE atelier.
Please send your cv and motivation letter to Rendez-Vous.
Qualities valued in the atelier are hand-sewing, patience and positivity.

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