The Return of the Driving Glove
A day-to-night silhouette offers modern UPF 50+ sun protection with a luxury look and style for miles.
A timeless accessory, reimagined for life in the sun.
There was a time when driving was as much about the ritual as the destination. Long before seat warmers and navigation systems, a pair of gloves was as essential to the journey as the car itself. Worn by everyone from racing drivers to royalty, driving gloves became a symbol of elegance, confidence, and effortless style. They belonged to the golden age of grand touring—winding coastal roads, polished convertibles, weekends on the French Riviera, and afternoons that stretched lazily into evening. Putting on a pair before slipping behind the wheel was part of the experience.
Those gloves were designed for another era. Traditionally crafted from soft leather, they improved grip, protected delicate materials from rings and perspiration, and added a finishing touch to an impeccably dressed driver. But they offered little defense against the threat modern drivers face most: ultraviolet radiation. Every commute, every road trip, every leisurely drive with the windows down exposes the hands to cumulative sun damage—one of the leading causes of premature aging and a risk factor for skin cancer.
Today's sun gloves solve that problem, but often at the expense of style. Built for cyclists, golfers, hikers, and runners, they're unmistakably athletic—technical accessories designed for performance over elegance. They belong on the trail, not pulling up to a hotel, lingering at a café terrace, or driving Pacific Coast Highway with the top down.
But what if protection could be chic again?
What if the driving glove returned as a modern luxury? One with exquisite fit, that preserves beauty and complements any outfit. One that protects your skin with UPF 50+ performance fabric while honoring the timeless ritual of slipping on a glove before taking the wheel.
An accessory not only for driving, but for living beautifully under the sun.
INTRODUCING
The Getaway Glove
For those who know when it's time to go
From freeway to poolside to French exits at the after-party. An elegantly engineered women’s luxury driving glove to protect the hands from the daylight and the limelight.
Designed to bring the timeless elegance of the driving glove into the modern age, The Getaway Glove is crafted from luxurious Italian UPF 50+ performance fabric that protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation while remaining lightweight, breathable, and refined enough to wear from morning errands to evening dinner reservations. Fingerless for dexterity and designed with a minimalist silhouette, it offers the confidence of an accessory that belongs as naturally behind the wheel as it does at a café terrace, hotel valet, or hiking trail.
Idle or not, hands remain immortally iconic.
Born in Hollywood
Developed with the Los Angeles atelier Gaspar Gloves, whose work has appeared on some of Hollywood's most iconic films and in the wardrobes of celebrities for decades. Every pair carries forward a tradition of glove making rooted in craftsmanship worthy of the silver screen.
A modern luxury driving glove
The timeless elegance of the classic driving glove, reimagined in luxurious Italian performance fabric with certified UPF 50+ sun protection. Lightweight and breathable, with a matte finish, it was designed for today's roads and a more intelligent approach to sun protection.
Day-to-night wearability
Unlike traditional sun gloves, The Getaway Glove is designed to stay on long after you've arrived. Equally at home behind the wheel, on a café terrace, or at dinner, it styles effortlessly with any look, transitioning seamlessly from functional garment to statement accessory.
HOW TO WEAR IT
From the Freeway To the After-party
Designed to move effortlessly from adventure to adventure, delivering elegant protection and miles of style, wherever the day leads
The Getaway Glove was designed to begin behind the wheel, but never end there. Unlike traditional driving gloves—or traditional UPF sun gloves—it belongs wherever the day takes you.
Wear it driving through Laurel Canyon with the windows down. Slip it on for a weekend road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway in a convertible. Leave it on while stopping for coffee, wandering a museum, checking into a hotel, or lingering over lunch on a shaded terrace.
Button and ruche it at the wrist for cocktails and dinner. Wear it to the after-party. Pair it with tailoring, denim, silk, linen, black tie, or a swimsuit and oversized sunglasses.
Because the most elegant accessories aren't reserved for functional use and special occasions.
They simply make any moment feel effortlessly cinematic.
Daytime
Coffee. The commute. Hotel pools. Window seats.
Evening
Dinner reservations. Rooftop cocktails. Outdoor concerts. After-parties.
Weekend
Road trips. Coastal adventures. Desert jaunts. Beach walks.
WHY HANDS MATTER
Skincare's Forgotten Frontier
As facial skincare continues to advance, our hands have become the last great giveaway
When we think about protecting our skin from photoaging, we almost always think about our face. Serums, sunscreens, lasers, peels. We invest extraordinary time and money preserving the complexion, while leaving one of the most visible parts of the body almost entirely unprotected.
The hands tell a different story
Constantly exposed to the sun while driving, walking, dining outdoors, or simply going about everyday life, they're among the first places to reveal the cumulative effects of ultraviolet radiation. Fine lines, uneven pigmentation, loss of elasticity, and age spots often appear on the hands long before we're ready for them.
Perhaps surprisingly, your daily commute may be one of the biggest culprits. While most modern windshields block UVB rays, they allow a significant amount of UVA radiation to pass through—the wavelength responsible for premature skin aging and a contributor to skin cancer. It's why many dermatologists recommend sunscreen for every drive, even on cloudy days.
But sunscreen isn't always enough
It wears away. It transfers to steering wheels, handbags, and clothing. It requires precise and frequent reapplication. A thoughtfully designed luxury glove offers something different—consistent, effortless protection that's simply part of getting dressed.
Because protecting your hands should feel as natural—and as elegant—as slipping on a beautiful pair of luxury driving gloves before taking the wheel.
The Search For an Elegant UPF Glove
Finding sun protection was easy. Finding gloves you'd actually want to wear was another story
You remember the sunscreen. Most days.
It lives in your handbag, your bathroom cabinet, your center console. But somewhere between the driveway and your destination, you glance down at your hands on the steering wheel and realize they're completely exposed.
You could pull over and reapply. Or fumble through your bag at the next red light, hoping you don't end up with sunscreen on the steering wheel, your clothes, or your hair. You tell yourself you'll do it later. Usually, later never comes.
You know your hands deserve the same protection as the rest of your skin, so you start looking for UPF driving gloves.
The options are surprisingly limited. Outdoor gloves designed for hiking and cycling. Compression gloves. Golf gloves. UV gloves that look unmistakably athletic—or clinical. They promise protection, but very few belong anywhere beyond the trailhead or tennis court.
What if you simply wanted a beautiful driving glove that protects your hands?
One elegant enough to wear from the freeway to lunch. From a weekend road trip to dinner. One that felt like a luxury accessory first and a sun-protection garment second.
That glove didn’t exist. It does now.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Getaway Glove Files
What makes The Getaway Glove different from other UPF gloves?
Most UPF gloves are designed for sport or medical function. The Getaway Glove was designed as a luxury accessory first—one you would genuinely want to wear long after you've parked the car. Italian UPF 50+ fabric, Hollywood glove craftsmanship, and a timeless silhouette make it as elegant as it is protective.
How is The Getaway Glove different from classic driving gloves?
Traditional driving gloves were designed to improve grip and protect fine leather steering wheels from perspiration and rings. They're typically made from leather, often with knuckle vents, perforations, and a wrist snap, leaving much of the back of the hand and wrist exposed and making them ill-suited for modern sun protection.
The Getaway Glove reimagines the classic driving glove for life in the sun. Crafted from breathable Italian UPF 50+ performance fabric, it provides consistent UV protection across the back of the hand and wrist while remaining lightweight enough for everyday wear. It preserves the timeless elegance of the driving glove while solving a problem the original design was never intended to address.
Why is it fingerless?
Hands receive significant UV exposure while driving, but fingertips are rarely exposed for long enough to require the same protection. A fingerless design keeps everyday tasks like unlocking your phone and paying for coffee unencumbered. You never feel like you need to take your gloves off to complete a task.
Will it actually protect my hands from the sun?
Yes. The Getaway Glove is made from certified UPF 50+ Italian performance fabric, which blocks at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays in covered areas. It's designed specifically for everyday exposure, including driving, but also offers adequate protection for outdoor activities like hiking and beach days.
How do I care for the Getaway Glove?
Unlike traditional evening gloves, the Getaway Glove was designed for everyday wear. Its Italian performance fabric is durable, breathable, and made to accompany you through daily life—not just special occasions. To preserve its shape and details, we recommend hand washing in cool water with a gentle detergent and laying it flat to dry.
When will it be available?
The Getaway Glove will launch in a limited first production run in early 2027. Join the waitlist to be among the first to know when reservations open.
Can I wear it beyond driving?
Absolutely. The Getaway Glove was designed to move effortlessly from the driver's seat to the rest of your day. Wear it for outdoor lunches, travel, walking between destinations, sitting by the pool, or hiking a favorite trail. Wherever the day takes you, it delivers breathable UPF 50+ protection with the elegance of a luxury accessory rather than the look of technical sportswear.
What size should I order?
The Getaway Glove is offered in one thoughtfully developed size. The stretch performance fabric and tailored construction comfortably accommodate most women's hands while maintaining a sleek, close fit.
COMING SOON
The Getaway Glove
Hollywood craftsmanship. Italian UPF 50+ fabric. Designed for life in the sun. The first edition of the Getaway Glove is arriving soon. Be among the first to experience it.