How to Display Vintage Hats & Gloves

Display vintage hats on head forms.

When showing off accessories in a shop, it’s important to create an eye-catching display to get the attention of the shopper. Vintage hats and gloves can be placed along with other vintage items to create a complete vintage display, plus this has the added benefit of enticing the customer to buy more items.

Things You'll Need

• Head forms
• Shoe/glove rack
• Other vintage accessories
• Lamp

Instructions

1. Choose an area where sunlight will not shine directly on the items, as this can cause them to fade, particularly older accessories.

2. Select a background that will not clash with the items you are displaying.

3. Place hats on head forms. Make sure they are not too high, so that everyone will be able to reach them.

4. Add vintage pieces such as scarves and pearl necklaces to complete the vintage look, but make sure they complement the hat.

5. Hang gloves from a rack and intersperse them with vintage silk scarves, vintage leather or snakeskin belts, and costume jewelry such as brooches and drip clip-on earrings. You can also hang gloves from the same rack as shoes and handbags, but make sure there is a matching theme — for instance pear-black crocodile skin gloves with shoes and/or handbags made from the same material.

6. Position a lamp so that it shines over the items, making them stand out.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure there is a large mirror near the hats so that customers can try them on. As people are likely to try them on and leave them in the wrong place, make a point of keeping the hats tidy throughout the day.

References

• Robert H Ham: Milinery Displays
• Hats UK: Hat Displays