Claudia Winkleman’s fingerless gloves in The Traitors sparked a big trend earlier this year – shop her exact ones and similar styles ahead of the new season
Since the second season of The Traitors earlier this year, Claudia Winkleman’s on-screen wardrobe has been the talk of the town. Swapping her sequins and dancing shoes for more practical attire suitable for the rugged Scottish highlands, Claudia sparked a ‘traitorcore’ trend.
As the third series returns, we’re eager to see what iconic style moments Claudia will bring. Working with her stylist of 18 years, Sinead Mckeefry, they created a media frenzy with her weather-appropriate wear, cleverly blending British heritage with a goth-punk aesthetic.
However, one unusual accessory caused quite a stir among viewers – her red leather fingerless gloves, which Claudia admits she doesn’t even like. These gloves have ignited an 80s revival, with fans scrambling to get their hands on a pair, reports OK!.
You might be surprised by the price tag. Despite Claudia’s wardrobe featuring some high-end designer pieces with hefty price tags, the exact pair she wore on the series was a £24.99 Amazon faux leather find, making it one of the more affordable trends from the show. We’ve also found a similar version you can shop for less than £10 here.
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British Vogue spilled the beans in an interview this year with Claudia’s stylist, revealing that the pair actually despise the red gloves that have become synonymous with her ‘traitorcore’ ensembles. It turns out Mckeefry didn’t even choose the now-iconic accessory.
According to Vogue, “McKeefry had to bow to Studio Lambert’s camp costuming requests after she received the brief – featuring a lookbook of US host Alan Cumming’s Scottish regalia – and flat-out refused to put her client in so much tartan. A compromise was reached and by season two, currently airing to dramatic effect, McKeefry was left alone to dream up Claudia’s punk take on Countryfile chic. There was one catch: the pantomime gloves had to stay.”
The presenter has also been seen rocking some stylish knitted cashmere versions, reportedly a blend of Brora and Johnstons Of Elgin designs.
If you’re looking to emulate Claudia’s style, we’ve scouted some fingerless glove options for you to snap up:.
Fingerless leather driving gloves
Dents, £69 – BUY HERE.
The demand for these leather driving gloves is through the roof. Is it the ‘Claudia effect’ causing the renowned accessory brand Dents to see a surge in sales?
For those who fancy a subtler winter wardrobe, these gloves come in nine shades, ranging from vibrant lime to understated grey.
Beige fingerless gloves
H&M, £5.99 – BUY HERE.
Cashmere can be expensive, so if you don’t have a celebrity-sized bank balance, look to the high street for alternatives. We’ve discovered this knitted pair at H&M for a style steal at only £5.99.
They also come in black if you want to emulate Claudia’s signature traitor-goth look. Pair with plenty of black eyeliner for a cool
Vibrant pink fingerless gloves
CHINTI & PARKER, £40 – BUY HERE.
If you’re going to adopt the trend, make it fashionable!
We can’t get enough of these Barbie pink ones from Chinti and Parker. The wool-rich gloves feature a cashmere blend, making them feel soft and luxurious on the hands.
The vibrant colour adds a real statement to any look.
Stripe fingerless gloves
Accessorize, £5 – BUY HERE.
Bargain hunters rejoice as you can enjoy the trend from as little as £5 at Accessorize. The fun stripe will add a pop of colour to any winter look and certainly up your glove game.
Who knew the iconic 80s trend would make such a big comeback, whatever next….
