Collectors are always on the lookout for the hottest trends.  Today's post is all about what's hot in vintage acquisitions and the Antiques of Tomorrow - 

LADIES' ACCESSORIES

Until the 1960's, ladies did not leave the house without a hat and gloves.
Vintage hats are more collectible than ever and are still very affordable. 



How cute is this cheeky fuchsia velvet and satin 'fascinator' from the 1950's?

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Priced at under $10, it would be a great
choice for anyone starting a hat collection.


Some of the best collecting bargains can be found
online - like this 'lot' of vintage hats and boxes:

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What makes this such a great find is not only the
price ($20!) but the original boxes are included.


This darling little fascinator is priced at under $6:

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Probably from the 1950's, this perky chapeau is constructed
from actual bird feathers and a velvet bow:

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The more exotic the materials, the more collectible the hat.


A Failsworth of England black bowler hat from the 1930's
can usually be purchased in the $60-$70 range.

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This isn't just any hat - it's a wedding
hat and veil from the 1940's:

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Priced at only $14, it's quite an affordable collectible.

So, how did ladies keep their hats in place?  With hat pins:

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This lot of 3 beautiful antique hat pins is
priced at only $25 which includes shipping.


A stunning lot of 7 vintage hat pins priced at $40:

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Hat pins were manufactured as cosmetic
jewelry but wealthier ladies chose finer pieces:

An Edwardian 10K gold hat pin with a peridot gem stone - $110


Hat boxes are also hot collectibles, especially European hat boxes.

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This leather French hat box from the 1940's is priced at
$118 and sure to increase in value over the next few years.



If a lady didn't leave the house without her hat, she
certainly wouldn't go anywhere without her gloves.

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This lot of 3 pairs of vintage gloves is priced at $11 which includes shipping.


This pair of kid skin Italian gloves from the
1950's is priced under $9 which includes shipping:

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So sophisticated!


Here are a pair of men's wedding gloves from 1888:

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At $13, they'd make a great addition to any glove collection.


I've got my eye on these lace beauties:

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Embroidered vintage leather Sagil gloves from France:

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Oooh LaLa!


If you're hesitant to purchase online, the BEST source for
finding vintage hats and gloves in your area is at estate sales.

But, remember - condition is everything when purchasing
antique accessories.  Even if the hat or gloves were created by a well
known designer, they aren't worth anything if they're falling apart.

As always, Happy Hunting!