As you might have noticed by now, we are big fans of Rapha. The fusion of classic looks with functional gear, targeted at the bike enthusiasts among you, is done with such perfection by the brand, unseen before. You get highly functional apparel, but at the same time it does not show it off – understated, elegant sportswear.

The Rapha Leather Town Gloves have just been released. “Handmade in England by luxury goods producer Burfield, these classically styled all-weather gloves are a limited edition. Cut from the finest Pittards goatskin leather, the gloves have full fingers, are highly durable and the leather will improve with age.”

They come in black and brown and are available now.

Detailed images follow after the jump.

If they’re good enough for the Queen of England, then they should be good enough for you. Dents UK has been making these fine leather gloves since 1777 and continues to produce them from fine wool and cashmere. Be sure to check their collaborative gloves with Rag & Bone as well. (via porhomme)

More views of Dents Leather Gloves for Fall 2008 after the jump.

Rapha has been setting new standards in the cycling world with their simple and performance based product line. The Rapha Grand Tour Glove is no exception.

Using East African Hair Sheep, the Rapha Grand Tour Glove is made of some of the softest, most durable, and thinnest leather available. As Rapha mentions on their site, “Why go to all this trouble? A road rider using gloves made of hair sheep gets the confidence and feel of riding bare handed, but with the protection and comfort of the highest quality glove on the market.”

A true velo classic which is even inviting this usual gloveless rider to indulge. Available in white or black and priced at £80.00/$147.00/€116.00.