Being that it’s Fashion Week in New York, and being that it’s also winter (not much of a coincidence there), the following comes to mind:

Adult mittens.

More to the point, do mittens belong on the hands of full-grown adults? To me, they come off as somewhat childish.

I’m sure that in, say, the polar regions, using mittens is entirely justified as extreme cold-weather protection. I just don’t see need to tuck in all your fingers here in New York, even with the harshest of windchills blowing. Gloves should do the job, with the built-in benefit of allowing digital dexterity.

I should point out that when I do see adult mittens in action, they’re always worn by women. I’ve yet to see a man wearing them. Maybe there’s a gender divide in this, where female fashion better accomodates a big-little-kid look.

I may have to consult with the couple of style-istas I know for further insight in this…