Entitled 'Leather Laser Lace', the Riina O Spring/Summer 2014 accessory collection features a range of luxe and elegant glove designs.
Each of the designer's perforated accessories makes an effortlessly cool summer statement. These "statement gloves explore the possibilities available in mixing modern technology with traditional hand stitching."
Taking inspiration from Art Nouveau, 1920s fashions and the Japanese art of paper cutting, this collection is guaranteed to garner attention. Pieces from the line include fingertip styles, finger-less glove designs and even shoulder length accessories that are light enough for summer.
Riina O is based in London, United Kingdom and is a graduate of the Estonian Academy Of Arts. The designer uses high quality local materials to create her pieces that are made with the implementation of traditional leather hand crafting techniques along with modern laser-cutting practices.
Luxe Lasercut Gloves
The Riina O Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is inspired by Leather and Lace
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