Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short, dense pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. Reference: Wikipedia. It can be synthetic or natural such as cotton or silk. Old silk velvet which dates to pre WWII often has a finer feel to it than modern fabric.
Below are some examples and price guides of velvet items including a Christian Dior jacket and a velvet and tulle flower gown from the 1950’s.
Christian Dior: a Blue Velvet Dress Coat
Autumn/Winter 2001
Condition Grade B+
Sold for €701.25 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023
A DARK PLUM SILK VELVET COLLARLESS GOLD AND PURPLE BUTTON CUFF PATCH POCKET CLUTCH JACKET
CHANEL, LATE 20TH/EARLY 21ST CENTURY
With padded shoulders and gold mesh and silver sequin braid trim
Sold for USD 6,300 at Christie’s in 2023
Four Chanel Silk, Velvet and Fabric Flower Pins
All signed Chanel, Made in France.
Sold for $157 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2023
Scotch & Soda Satin Trimmed Velvet Tuxedo Blazer Tuxedo Sakko Jacket 46
Style: Jacket
Vintage: No
Size Type: Normal Size
Features: with a removable pen lateral Slits back embellished is.
Theme: 80s 90s
Type: Blazer
Size: 46
Sold for US$280 at Bidhaus in 2023
Vintage 1950’s Will Steinman Tulle and Velvet Flower Gown
approx. 34 bust, 24 waist, good condition
Sold for US$150 at Denise Ryan Auctions in 2023
