Ethel Gloves knows the way to my heart. They’ve designed a chic functional black glove that even I will wear.  Unless I’m picking up garbage in the LA River I don’t wear gardening gloves. Most gloves resemble mittens; bulky, uncomfortable and fug.

Although not advertised, Ethel Gloves are vegan. They’re made of durable synthetic materials with a rubberized grip and reinforced fingertips. I’m constantly blocking and rolling. Hands deep in sopping soil, it takes a while before my hands actually feel wet. Awesome! I like to keep it cute but I can’t prance around in a white dress everyday. These black ‘Gala’ gloves make me want to simultaneously pogo and kick powdery mildew‘s ass.  

I don’t review products often but when I do I put them through the rigmarole. From guerrilla gardening to transplanting these gloves get the job done.