Black Cat Vintage Accessories

Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and twice as delicate) it is one of the most exquisite we have ever seen. Entirely handmade, its subtle color, delicate workmanship recalls designs by Maison Lesage. *From the personal collection of Mme. Gilberte Garros, sister of French war aviator and French Open namesake Roland Garros.* Spanish mantilla...

Absolutely unlike any hat we’ve ever seen and guaranteed to be the standout in any collection, this incomparable turban features a 5 ½” silk train that erupts from the center of a pinwheel crown. Stylable in a multitude of ways, the train can trail in the back, be wrapped around the shoulders, or shrouded over the face. A hat for the 1002nd night. Semi-rigid turban with anatomically curved front and flat, Fez-style top. Covered in three shades of silk chiffon, each horizontally mushroom pleated...

In pristine, brand new condition, these gloves are the pinnacle of femininity thanks to their delicate thread-bound eyelets and scalloped edges. In hard-to-find bright white kidskin leather, their elbow length makes them perfect for black tie. White kidskin leather gauntlet-length dress gloves with fourchettes, eyelets at wrist tops and scalloped cuff edge; elasticated on underside of cuff. Unlined. fabric: kidskin leather noteworthy: clean and condition with leather cleaner alterations: none condition: new measurements: length: 15” from cuff to tip of middle finger...

In those faraway days before full hosiery the sirens wore thigh high stockings, which necessitated another sexy little number—the garter—to hold them up. We personally think it was ...

Indispensable accessories, neckcloths stretched the Edwardian woman’s wardrobe by changing the look of a dress and covering the décolletage. Though it is over a century old, this whi...

When flamboyance is required, look no further than an Afro turban of emerald and cobalt feathers. Constructed like an elastic shower cap, when stuffed it can reach a height of nearl...

When flamboyance is required, look no further than a turban of hot pink feathers. Constructed like an elastic shower cap, when stuffed it can reach a height of nearly a foot. Who k...

Never worn in its original box, this 70-year-old hat is still as modern, relevant and chic as it was when it was first made. Fashioned of ultra-lightweight, tightly-woven ivory straw, it features a traditional Panama crown with an extra wide, slightly downturned brim for added femininity. An elegant cross between a sophisticated sun hat and a natty menswear Panama. Perfect for all seasons. Ivory straw Panama hat with wide, downturned brim and ¼” self ribbon band and bow over right ear. Red grosgrain interior sweatband and ivory grosgrain shape band across crown diameter; unlined. material: lightweight straw, grosgrain noteworthy: remove surface soiling with baby toothbrush or compressed air; do not wet! repairs: none condition: new in original box measurements: crown diameter: 7” left to right, 7 ¼” front to back crown circumference: 22” (interior) brim circumference: 47” brim width: 3 ¾” at front and sides, 2 ¾” at back bow: 3 ¾” wide with 4 ½” tails each side crown height: 5 ½” label: Adolfo...

An easy upgrade for your weekend wardrobe, this is the accessory that makes all outfits suddenly cuter. Wearable anywhere, these hats had been men’s wardrobe staples since the 20s until Edie Sedgewick...

When you wish to shut the world out politely and elegantly, consider a 360-degree birdcage veil: not only does it scream “hauteur,” it acts as a transparent fence around the entire h...

This dramatic cloche combines a modern, neutral colorway with artisanal details like carved buttons and silk jersey pleating to create a hat pairable with anything from a cocktail dress to trousers. Silk jersey cloche with graduated brim slightly longer in front than in rear. Tricolor bands feature cocoa brim, pleated nude center and black velvet crown...

A dream accessory, this unbelievable Dior hat uses green silk and veiling to simulate a ground of grass, while articulated silk velvet gardenias and leaves cover its surface. Replete...

Appropriate for a multitude of occasions from mourning to tea to church to cocktails, this magnificent cartwheel hat gushes both propriety and drama thanks to its foot-long chenille ...

If a traditional wedding veil or cocktail hat is not your style, consider a floral coronet: slightly more bohemian in flavor, they remain ultra-feminine a...

A feminine take on a menswear classic, this unstructured fedora is completely pliable so it can be bent in a multitude of ways and still maintain its shape. Its narrower brim and sli...

A hat that would make Isabella Blow’s heart flutter, this magnificent fascinator sits atop the head via black velvet “petals” that fan from the crown of the head to the ears. A perfect pink satin rose sits at the top center beneath which a black veil spills to just below the nose. A work of art. Stiff velvet 5-petal fascinator with satin rose at top center; nose-length veil. Fascinator lined in cotton gabardine. material: cotton velvet, cotton gabardine, veiling, poly satin noteworthy: loosen dirt with baby toothbrush or compressed air repairs: replaced veiling condition: excellent measurements: fascinator: each “petal” approx. 4 ½” from crown...

In impossible-to-find dark navy, this extra wide brimmed sun hat would a holy grail even WITHOUT the ultra-chic diamond voids in the brim. With them,...

Looking glamorous and staying warm don't have to be mutually exclusive. Take a page from "Dr. Zhivago" and try a fur hat: you'll feel instantly chic and soften your features at the s...

Ah, the dickey: a disappeared piece of fashion history that gave the appearance of layering without bulk. These ingenious accessories were an easy way to add variety to wardrobes and solve the perennial problem of how to preserve modesty under plunging jackets. This knit version features an on-trend funnel neckline and a matching bouclé knit cap to keep you perfectly polished but toasty warm this winter season. Bouclé knit winter hat of charcoal wool; lined in matching silk georgette. Matching diamond-weave funnel collar dickey; 4 snap closure at rear center. Dickey unlined. fabric: wool, silk georgette noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: replaced hat lining condition: very good with age-appropriate surface wear and light discoloration around snaps measurements: •hat• (please note silk lining prevents stretch) circumference: 23” diameter: 11 ½” height: 9” from center crown to edge •dickey• funnel neck: 4” tall x 10” in diameter or 22” circumference bib length: 8” from lowest point in front to neckline seam; 2 ¾” at shoulders; 2 ½” at back label: BH Wragge

Not for the faint of heart, this frothy cocktail hat will add inches to your height and ensure you leave a memorable impression. Dangling faceted beads around the bottom edge add sub...

A knockout accessory for New Years Eve or a black tie event, this cocktail hat is as petite as a fascinator but packs the punch of a wide brim. Both glitzy and understated, it balances a glittering sequin skull cap with an alluring cage veil for an unforgettably sophisticated look. Rigid oval calot cap with pavé black sequins; attached tulle birdcage veil...

Like Fedoras, bowler hats look particularly good on women because of their typically masculine association. This one takes androgyny a step further by combining an oversized crown, g...

Helmet hats: Mods went mad for them because their softness perfectly balanced their angular clothes, and they gave a silent middle finger to British "Bobbys" who wore them as part of...

Powdery loft and long, supersoft pelt are the qualities that elevate Toscana shearling above other sheepskins. Made exclusively of Toscana shearling,...

Worn during the Victorian lady’s two-year mourning period, this petite hat telegraphed propriety and solemnity without sacrificing style. Featuring a stiff skullcap adorned with silk velvet bows and gathers, it is accentuated by silk ribbon roses. Best of all, despite its small size it can be perched on the head without the use of hat pins thanks to its velvet bonnet ties. Stiff Victorian half hat...

From the famed San Antonio department store Joske’s, the first fully air conditioned store in Texas. Boasting over 550,000 square feet of space, Joske’s was like a city within a city...

With curled brims that lift the face and draw attention upward, Breton hats are like instant face lifts. In brown straw, this petite version recalls the seaside hats with which Coco ...

Started in 1868, the Bollman Hat Company is America's oldest hat maker and still provides luxury millinery products for brands like Helen Kaminski. Made...

A true transitional piece, this hat can take you from season to season thanks to its tight weave and dark color. The fixed scarf adds the bit of French flair for which the milliner was beloved. Straw basketweave sun hat with rolled brim trimmed in grosgrain ribbon; black and white scarf...

A combination of textures and searing color make this abbreviated cap the exclamation point on any outfit. Gentle rear pleats make the back as beautiful as the front. Absolutely, pos...

The weightlessness of a fascinator with all the pomp of a cocktail hat, this extraordinary hair piece forms an enormous flower via gathers of black tulle an...

From the estate of French heiress (and sister of WWI aviation hero and French Open namesake Roland Garros) Gilberte Garros, this magnificent saucer hat comb...

A hat with the regal bearing of a crown, this beret features a massive rhinestone center brooch and lends a royal touch to basic black formalwear. Pliable silk velvet beret with rol...

A hat worthy of Jean Shrimpton’s 1962 Vogue cover, this floral turban is a celebration of spring that can’t help but make you smile. A profusion of daisies, carnations and poppies ca...

A mainstay for both noblemen and commoners, the bowler was the chosen headwear of outlaws, bankers, Prime Ministers and vaudevillians because its low crown kept it from being knocked off the head in high winds and its rigidity withstood being misshapen when stomped. Made in Massachusetts, this one was likely worn with pinstripe trousers, a Crombie coat and a turned walking stick. Vintage bliss...

The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...

In the mood for a new twist on an old holiday theme? Try snowflakes in southeast Asia. We’re dreaming of a sunny Christmas. Filipino kitten heel mules of natural woven straw with ...

Herman Delman was the glitterati's preferred footwear designer in the 1940s and 50s, having made Queen Elizabeth II's coronation pumps in 1953. Synonymous with footwear innovation, t...

Vintage shoes, like vintage clothing, reveal how much quality has suffered with the passage of time. As sturdy as tanks, these beauties will take you from board room to dining room and remain as comfortable as slippers thanks to their full support, solid heel and wide toe box. Their Puritanical silhouette is right in step with fashion’s “new modesty.” Leather pump with wide, square toe and chunky block heel; 1” elastic gusset at center vamp. Fully lined in persimmon leather; leather sole and upper. Heels recently re-tapped. material: leather noteworthy: clean and polish with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good with enough wear to insole to almost completely remove brand stamp, and sole wear consistent with 5-10 wearings. Original owner placed heel pads beneath insole and heel lining is beginning to lift. Light “pricks” on both vamps consistent with the use of decorative shoe clips and extremely gentle scuffs on toe box of right shoe. measurements: length: 10 ½” from toe to heel, measured along insole width: 3 1/16” measured across widest part of sole vamp height: 3 ¾” heel: 2 1/8” label: Souliers Christian Dior...

Seen on Kate Moss, Kate Hudson, Katie Holmes and countless other fashion illuminati, these eye-catching stilettos are the stuff of legend. Said to combine...

As only Marc Jacobs can, these Mary Janes include all the hallmarks of the classic shoe with a “left of center” slant. Featuring an extra-long pointed toe and rounded--almost-spheric...

If you love McQueen’s statement-making lobster claw heels but don’t want to risk the broken ankle, opt for Prada’s more practical side zip bootie. The 4” height offers the same silhouette as the designer’s infamous “armadillo” heel...

An immaculate pair of vintage gold sandals in a wearable modern size? With a Persian toe?! Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Gold leather fla...

As if to prove mid-century gals were unafraid of color, these sculpted stilettos mitigate their neutral bone ground with a fully-articulated leather peony in shades of pink and green on each vamp. Moreover, they hail from legendary Phoenix department store "Hanny's," now an über-cool cocktail bar that kept the old dressing rooms and display windows. Stiletto heel slingback sandal of bone leather; adjustable buckle strap continues around ankle and attaches to vamp embellished with a handmade leather peony. (Stunning details include five individually hand-stitched petals raised off the surface of the shoe, hand-cut leaves and stitched "veins".) Leather insole, covered last and covered heel. Metal tap attached to sole of shoe at toe. fabric: leather noteworthy: wipe clean with damp rag and soften with leather conditioner repairs: none condition: very good in vintage shoe box...

A pump worthy of Peggy Guggenheim, these stilettos celebrate the abstract expressionist style of Jackson Pollock and were created during the height of his fame and creativity. Like the artist's work, these shoes vibrate with color and movement, and would be the perfect conversation piece at a gallery opening or museum exhibit. Leather pointed toe pump with “drip technique” color pattern and square cut vamp; covered stiletto heel. Leather insole and suede-lined heel cup; metal taps each toe. material: leather noteworthy: wipe clean with damp cloth repairs: none condition: new/unworn in vintage shoe box...

The most walkable (and sculptural) of Louboutin’s heels, the Clare is a dead ringer for a 1950s Roger Vivier hourglass stiletto. And though its more practical heel easily sells the s...

Louboutin has always been associated with sky-high heels, among the tallest being the 120 mm. While these boots share the vertiginous height of other 120 mm styles like the So Kate a...

Hard to find a pump dainty enough to wear with a dress but substantial enough to pass as a loafer. These block heels fit the bill and feature a signed silver buckle that catches the ...

An ode to the Victorian jet ropes worn in the 1800s, this beautiful and multi-functional late Edwardian accessory supplies the same glamour without the hefty price tag. Its over 5-foot length allows it to be worn as a long rope belt, as a waist cincher if doubled, as a lariat necklace, a choker, or simply draped backwards around the neck as a fetching scarf. Black twisted silk rope belt...

Guaranteed to be the focal point of any outfit, this belt is a hybrid of a traditional wide belt and a waist cincher thanks to its oversized scrolling gold buckle. Featuring two gold...

The perfect accompaniment to a breezy summer ensemble, this seashell motif belt adds a bit of bohemian whimsy to a bathing suit, pareo, kaftan or tunic. Just add sand. Wide black-br...

A luxurious promise, this chain belt is reminiscent of Chanel's uber-rare lock and key belts from the 80s--except that it pre-dates them by a cool 20 years. Set with multicolored cab...

Silver leather belts are a modern neutral that--when paired with silver shoes--can make a monochrome outfit sing. This Escada model takes the idea a step further with snakeskin embossing and a unique Modernist buckle...

Jacques Fath’s infamous playful side radiates from this cheerful summer scarf, featuring bursts of intense color and machine washable cotton lawn. Single-ply lightweight cotton scar...

As big as a beach towel, this luscious silk twill scarf can be worn as a headscarf, bandeau, waist sash, shoulder wrap or pareo. Exquisite quality and a neutral colorway make this sc...

Fur shoulder cowls are as timeless as a set of pearls; supremely ladylike, tasteful and essential with strapless dresses, they will never go out of style. The narrow design permits styling as scarf or belt, and the quilted satin lining is a subtle ode to Chanel: a slice of luxury heaven! Black mink skinny scarf...

In delicate Gucci rose, this luxe silk scarf features a variety of patterns—including the infamous vintage “flora” print, signature interlocking Gs...

A fitting observation of the Queen’s passing, Philippe Ledoux’s Springs scarf features an array of gold royal carriages, wheels and crests against a navy...

With just enough pop to catch the eye, this otherwise neutral signature scarf pairs with almost any colorway and is large enough to wear around the neck, on the head or on a purse ha...

When no self-respecting woman left the house with mismatched accessories comes this matching scarf and evening clutch set, which would look devastating with our gold lamé and black s...