Handwear

/ˈhændˌwɛr/ noun

Definition

Items of clothing or accessories designed to be worn on the hands, such as gloves, mittens, or bracelets.

Etymology

Compound of 'hand' and 'wear' (clothing). This is a modern term grouping all wearable items designed specifically for hands.

Kelly Says

In fashion marketing, 'handwear' is a category that includes everything from expensive leather gloves to trendy fingerless mittens, and interestingly, it's one of the fastest-growing luxury accessory categories because people notice what's on your hands.

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