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A Curated Collection of Vintage Turbans
Modern men and women are privileged to have access to an infinite variety of hair products to manipulate sad tresses into any imaginable shape. But our brave predecessors had far fewer options. Back then, a bad hair day could ruin your week. Back then, fashion was the only cure for deadly hair. Hats, snoods, beanies, scarves, buckets (in a pinch), and yes…turbans.
We have for you this week an expertly curated collection of sensational vintage turbans, all available right now from various sellers on eBay and etsy. Click on each image below to see the actual listing.
And if you’re thinking, “there’s no way I could ever pull off a vintage turban!” you’re most likely correct. Only those who fully appreciate the exalted turban deserve to wear one. So march on, sister. March on.
Vintage 1960s two-tone chartreuse silk turban from pastique on etsy.
A pattern for a vintage 1930s crocheted fishnet turban from eStitches on etsy.
Vintage 1960s dramatic peacock turban from StelmaDesigns on etsy.
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior apple green pleated turban on eBay.
Glamorous vintage pink satin turban by Jeanne Lanvin Paris Castillo on eBay.
The Bacardi. A vintage 1960s sizzling silver turban from Luncheonettevintage on etsy.
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior pastel yarn cloud turban on eBay.
Vintage 1960s black and white pleated turban from AnaChronos on etsy.
Vintage Lily Dache pleated taffeta turban on eBay.
Vintage turban draped with feathers and sequined netting on eBay.
Vintage 1960s bold orange turban from RoadsLessTravelled2 on etsy.
Vintage Adolfo turban with pink polka dots from BoroughVintage on etsy.
Vintage 1950s to 1960s striking eggplant turban from RoadsLessTravelled2 on etsy.
Vintage 1960s mystere noir turban from MonDesirVintage on etsy.
Winter’s Veil
This Week’s Look is still on holiday but we couldn’t resist a quick post for our voracious readers. Anyway, fashion never really takes a vacation, now does it? Or perhaps it does. How else can you explain resort wear?
Now that we have washed our hands of all that holiday hullabaloo we can start getting serious about spring 2012. As we mentioned last year, pleats and pastels and lace will be everywhere come pollen season and I can barely contain the urge to dust off my canary yellow veiled fascinator for brunch. Oh I almost forgot! I now have one in lavender too! Still, we are sensitive to the fact that some of you have been too busy cramming turkey and egg nog down your gullet to shop for vintage accessories. That’s why we’re here, to help you out of the winter doldrums and into something bright and light for spring. To that end, we searched etsy this week to find you some of the prettiest spring-inspired vintage toppers around. Click on each image below to see the actual listing.
Pictured above: A veiled beanie from Jil Sander’s Spring 2012 collection.
Vintage 1960s white pillbox hat with bird cage veil from BasyaBerkman on etsy. $35.
Vintage 1950s veiled ostrich feather hat in peacock blue from hollywoodhats on etsy. $35.
Vintage red veil with flocked mesh from hipandvintage on etsy. $10.
Vintage 1950s blue velvet headband with flocked veil from Flashbax on etsy. $40.
Vintage pastel green winged bird cage veil from HeartlandVintageShop on etsy. $28.99.
Vintage 1960s pale pink pillbox hat with woven veil from BasyaBerkman on etsy. $35.
Vintage cobalt blue veil with velvet bows from musarraandcompany on etsy. $29.99.
Vintage silvery veiled ring hat from Schmoo1515 on etsy. $18.
Vintage 1950s mossy green velvet veiled pillbox hat from BingoBox on etsy. $19.
Vintage 1930s to 1940s baby blue veiled cocktail hat from kumareeboo on etsy. $60.
Flea Market Find
I saw this lovely number at the flea market today and it spoke to me. And to my wallet. It’s an aubergine, 100% wool, beret style cap adorned with a lilac, flocked veil and a purple satin bow embroidered with clear beads. $10.
Shake the Disease
Pastels and veiled hats are going to be very, very, very this spring; this veiled beanie from Jil Sander’s Spring 2012 collection is a stunning example. I am so excited about the coming season that I just acquired the lavender, veiled headband below for just $10 on eBay. I know, right? I have a disease.
Full Tilt
Vintage 1940s ruched tilt hat with black veil. Current bid on eBay $24.99. Click on the above images to see the full listing.
Beau Chapeau
If my head wasn’t so small I would be buying this enchanting hat instead of sharing it with you fine people. Vintage 1960s velvet cloche in midnight blue. Union made with grosgrain ribbon around the brim and midnight blue netting. $39.99 on eBay. Click on the above images to see the full listing.
Featured Seller: Nicholettes
I apologize for my lengthy fashion blogging absence, but things got kind of heavy. My beloved brother Sean passed away suddenly at age 38, which is far too soon for anyone to leave, especially someone as amazing as him. When I left for D.C., and we still had hope that he would recover, I packed just enough to get me through a few days. Those days stretched into two weeks and I eventually found myself shopping for a dress to wear to his funeral.
And a vintage hat of course.
I want to express enormous gratitude to Nicholette Alexander, a wonderful seller on etsy who expedited the veiled hat below to me in D.C. so that I could have it in time for Sean’s funeral.
That said, “Nicholettes” (as she is known on etsy) is my featured seller this week. Similar to the one I purchased from her, Nicholettes has a number of stunning vintage hats (among other great vintage finds) available in her etsy shop right now, many of which come with free hat boxes! Click on each image below to see the full listing.
Vintage cocoa brown birdcage hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $25.
Vintage velveteen feathered stovepipe from Nicholettes on etsy. $45.
Vintage satin-wrapped pillbox from Nicholettes on etsy. $39.
Vintage 1960s mod hat and hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.
Vintage 1960s “Jackie O” polka dot pillbox hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.95.
Black and red mini top hat with ostrich feathers from Nicholettes on etsy. $18.
Vintage veiled velvet pillbox hat from Nicholettes on etsy. $29.
Vintage mustard gold fedora with hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $39.
Vintage velvety pleated cloche with free hat box from Nicholettes on etsy. $42.
Vintage 1960s so mod faux leopard fez from Nicholettes on etsy. $21.
Vintage velour tilt cap with sateen bow from Nicholettes on etsy. $75.
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