Claudia Winkleman’s on-screen wardrobe has been the talk of the town since the second season of The Traitors started earlier this year. Claudia sparked a “traitorcore” trend by swapping out her sequins and dancing shoes for more practical clothing suitable for the rugged Scottish highlands.
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. Fans are frantically trying to get their hands on a pair of these gloves, reports OK!, which have sparked an 80s revival.
The price tag might surprise you. The exact pair of shoes Claudia wore on the show was a £24.99 faux leather find, making it one of the show’s more affordable trends. However, Claudia’s wardrobe includes some expensive designer pieces with high prices. Similar items can be purchased here for less than £10, as well.
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In an interview with Claudia’s stylist this year, British Vogue revealed that the pair actually despise the red gloves that have become a part of her “travestcore” ensembles. It turns out Mckeefry didn’t even choose the now-iconic accessory.
After receiving the brief, which included a lookbook of US host Alan Cumming’s Scottish regalia, McCkeefry “absolutely refused to put her client in so much tartan,” according to Vogue. By the time season two, which is currently aireing dramatic effects, McKeefry was left to imagine Claudia’s punk take on Countryfile chic. There was one catch: the pantomime gloves had to stay”.
Additionally, the presenter has reportedly wore a mix of Brora and Johnstons of Elgin designs in some chic knitted cashmere sweaters.
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.
These leather driving gloves are in a high demand. Is the “Clara effect” causing a rise in sales for the well-known accessory brand Dents?
These gloves come in nine different hues, from vibrant lime to understated grey, for those who prefer a subtler winter wardrobe.
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. For a cool pair, pair with plenty of black eyeliner.
Vibrant pink fingerless gloves
CHINTI &, PARKER, £40 – BUY HERE.
If you’re going to adopt the trend, make it fashionable!
These pink Barbie dolls from Chinti and Parker are inexplicably popular. The handfeel of the wool-rich gloves is soft and luxurious thanks to the cashmere blend used.
Any outfit can be truly made up of the vibrant color.
Stripe fingerless gloves
Accessorize, £5 – BUY HERE.
You can get creative with Accessorize’s affordable prices starting at just £5. Any winter outfit will pop with the fun stripe, and you can definitely up your glove collection.
Who knew the iconic 80s trend would make such a big comeback, whatever next….
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