Propped up by a long and varied history, long gloves ultimately fell out of favour in the ‘90s, though not, of course, by the Queen. Now, entirely impractical in a smartphone age, they’re like the equivalent of a gastric band to digital over-indulgers. Fingerless and touch screen styles could solve the problem but of course we’re talking closed-fingered, fine materials; ultimate constriction.

Long gloves are about signifying everyday decadence with a cool, almost villainous edge. They’re worn with rolled-up sleeves rather than off-the-shoulder ballgowns. “Evening” or “opera” gloves reimagined for the office and the pub.

Street stylers and celebrities are paying heed to the trend, with Caroline Daur wearing them faithfully across all four fashion weeks and Sita Abellan, Caroline Vreeland and the Hadid sisters all working the look.

Why the opera glove revival just won't quit