In Popular Culture and Fiction
Countless fictional characters have worn leather gloves as either part of their dress or for specific reasons. In film, television, and other media, villains and others who are attempting to conceal their fingerprints are often depicted as wearing leather gloves.
Screenwriters and directors often use the image of a man or woman slipping on a pair of leather gloves as to allude the audience into knowing that a crime is happening. It is a common cliche in film for the hero to hold on to a person's glove, the person to slip out of the glove, and then to fall to their death. This can be seen in Batman and Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade
Michael Jackson is famous for his single jeweled glove, which helped develop his signature look. It has been the object of several auctions.BangShowbiz: Duncan, JJ; Bustillo, Deena; Robberson, Joe; Thomas, Darrick; Wenger, Adam; Newlin, John (June 28, 2010). "Michael Jackson's Jeweled Glove Sells for $190K". Zimbio. http://www.zimbio.com/Michael+Jackson/articles/C9k3arJVqPC/Michael+Jackson+Jeweled+Glove+Sells+190K. Retrieved December 23, 2012."Michael Jackson Jeweled Glove Sold for $350,000". Funky Downtown. November 25, 2009. http://funkydowntown.com/michael-jackson-jeweled-glove-sold-for-350000/. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
In the television show Bonanza, Joe Cartwright famously wore black leather gloves.
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