The Pianix women's fingerless mitts pay tribute to the designer's two companions, Piana and Phénix, both Cavalier King Charles spaniels. On the back of the hand, their heads are drawn in appliquéd leather: ears in short-haired calfskin, a muzzle in smooth lambskin and two bright eyes that give the gaze all its tenderness. Crafted from beautifully soft suede, they leave the fingers completely free while warming the hand and wrist, so you keep full dexterity throughout the day. A smooth leather trim edges the mitts for a clean finish. Designed by Maison Agnelle, French glovemaker since 1937.
Pianix is a little piece of home that I carry with me. Piana and Phénix follow me everywhere, from the workshop to our walks, and I wanted to find them at my fingertips. These mitts leave the fingers free to write, hold a coffee or stroke a dog, as it happens, while keeping the wrist warm. I wear them with a chunky sweater and a long coat, and they always bring a smile.
The Agnelle ateliers were founded in 1937 in Saint-Junien, France’s “City of the Leather Glove”. The same craftsmanship continues to this day there, inscribing and galvanizing the Agnelle name in its time. For three generations, three visionary and determined women have transmitted the same savoir-faire for the production of the world’s most beautiful glove collections.
Agnelle remains to this day a discreet partner to the greatest fashion labels. In 2006, Agnelle was recognized as a “Living Heritage Enterprise" and since 2011, Agnelle is registered in UNESCO’s “Métiers d’Arts Rares.”
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