White Gloves
There's a certain level of class or mystique that white gloves provide with a character design. Note that they range from the formal and elegant silk gloves of high-society characters to the more casual cotton gloves of the tactical hero or magical girl types. The design also makes use of the gloves to accentuate the character's hand gestures or provide a dramatic contrast with the darker texture of the clothes.
The design itself is characterized by crisp lines and subtle shading to give the gloves and fingers definition. Fans also adore the design because it looks great with the close-up detail shots, especially with the polished and elegant feel that the gloves provide. Of course, there's also the fact that there's something inherently cool with the character putting on their gloves before an intense scene.
