The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London

Cabinet of Curiosities - The 2027 Student Glove Competition

Written by: Past Master John Spanner | The Annual Student Glove Design Competition

The Glovers' Company is delighted to announce that the Annual Student Glove Design Competition is now launched for 2027, with the theme of Cabinet of Curiosities!

Before public museums existed, wealthy collectors displayed unusual and beautiful objects from around the world in what became known as Cabinets of Curiosities. These collections could include anything from shells, fossils and insects, to scientific instruments, precious stones, works of art and exotic treasures. Every cabinet reflected the interests and personality of its owner.

Your challenge is to design a fashion glove inspired by a Cabinet of Curiosities. You might choose a single object that fascinates you, a group of related objects, or create a cabinet of your own. Your inspiration could come from nature, science, history, travel, art or mythology. The aim is to create a glove that celebrates curiosity, craftsmanship and your own unique interpretation of the theme.

This prestigious competition is to encourage practical and innovative glove design and seeks to work within each college’s fashion design curriculum.

  • The first prize winner will receive £1,000,
  • The runner-up will receive£500
  • The winner of the third prize will receive £250. 

Dents Prize

All entries will also be considered for the Dents Prize, for the most commercial, creative and innovative design, the winner of which will receive £500, a framed certificate and lunch at the prize giving ceremony.  The winner's tutor will also be invited to lunch

 Details of the competition are below, and the closing date is Friday 12 March 2027.

Silver Salter

The Silver Salter will be awarded to the college judged to have contributed the best designs fromthe final selection of 50 designs.

Full details and Terms and Conditions are available below

Prize Giving

All prize winners will also receive a certificate, and lunch for themselves and a friend at the prizegiving ceremony at a formal lunch in a City Livery Hall in July 2027. The first prize winner’s tutor, and the tutor of the Dents prize winner will also be invited to the lunch.

How to Enter

Please download the information and entry forms below 

  • The brief and rules are HERE
  • The student entry form is HERE
  • The tutor form (to accompany the entries) is HERE
Contact

Alistair Rogers
Cornerstone Cottage,
Ludwell,
Nr Shaftesbury,
SP7 9ND

clerk@thegloverscompany.org

The Worshipful Company of Glovers (incorporated by Royal Charter on 10-Sep 1638) is a Livery Company of the City of London, 62nd in order of precedence.

The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London Charitable Trust (charity number 269091). The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London Charitable Endowment (charity number 1142506).