The new year has started with a bang, thanks to the return of the popular BBC show The Traitors. The third series premiered on New Year’s Day and has already sparked numerous theories on social media.
Alongside the tension and excitement, the show also showcases Claudia Winkleman’s unique winter wardrobe. From tweed to capes and cosy knits, she knows how to dress stylishly in the castle, with her signature accessory being her famous fingerless gloves.
While they may seem an unusual choice for a presenter, they serve a practical purpose. Discussing her fashion choices on BBC Radio 2, Claudia said: “I want a fingerless glove and I want eye make-up that looks like I’ve slept in the skip. I tell you what I’ve always wanted to look like and, once I worked it out, I was like ‘I’m going with this’.”
“I wanted to look like a male, mature French student. It’s true. Let’s call him Jean, right? ” The video has since been viewed over 200,000 times, with many fans praising the presenter, dubbing her an “icon”.
They love her personality and how it is reflected in her clothing. However, if you’ve ever wondered why someone would choose to wear fingerless gloves while filming in the Scottish Highlands, there may be a smart reason, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The accessories are not just for show as they serve a function. Fingerless gloves are actually designed to protect the hands and wrists, while allowing the fingers to be open for use.
Essentially, they are designed to keep the hands warm without restricting finger movement. This means you can also type or use a phone while wearing them.
Perhaps they keep Claudia’s hands cosy while also enabling her to work around the castle. Of course, they can just be used as a fashion accessory, but it’s normal to wonder what the purpose of fingerless gloves actually is when they’re meant to keep your hands warm.
It turns out, they simply free your fingers up a bit more.