Vintage Clothing & Textiles

Fashion –  a fun, colourful and eclectic part of life – inspires a powerful market. Consequently,  the Vintage Clothing & Textiles Auctions at Hansons Auctioneers are awash with stylish sales results.

From catwalk designer outfits, to 1940s vintage or Victorian period drama, this sector appeals to thousands of buyers. And Hansons can bring your items to a worldwide market.

Period fashion and designer handbags, shoes or scarves are in hot demand. Auctions provide an affordable way to own designer must-haves. Think Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermes or Armani. It’s also an eco-conscious way to buy quality pre-loved items.

And this market is as adaptable as it is eclectic. We sell everything from Chanel designer handbags to Queen Victoria’s boots and bloomers.

Wardrobes Awash With Opportunity

The Vintage Clothing & Textiles Auctions at Hansons Auctioneers attract worldwide bidders seeking originality and inspiration. They desire quality garments and inspiring textiles. They want clothing that’s stood the test of time. So why not open the wardrobe door to fashionable opportunities?

Clothes found languishing in wardrobes have sold for thousands at Hansons. We make international headlines with our finds, too, such as Queen Victoria’s bloomers. A skirt, bodice, bloomers and boots owned by Queen Victoria sold for more than £16,000. They had been in a wardrobe for 100 years.

Textiles are in hot demand too. They demonstrate creativity and admirable skills. For example, miles of thread and a whole team of seamstresses made a unique 19th century embroidery in the manner of William Morris. It achieved £4,800 at Hansons. And a 1980s Vivienne Westwood jacket, given the seal of approval by pop group Bros in the 1980s, sold for £1,200.

Style Through The Ages

From Edwardian corsetry and 1920s flapper dresses to vintage furs and 1970s platform shoes, this department has its finger on the pulse of style through the ages. Whether you have an historical item or designer handbag, Hansons’ Vintage Clothing & Textiles Auctions offer tailor-made opportunities. 

Our expertise is second to none, too, thanks to our consultant valuer Notty Hornblower. 

To arrange a free valuation, please email: [email protected]