Vintage scarves have been a hot collectible item for the past few seasons and they continue to increases in value.

Scarves that were made by big name designers from the 1940’s through the 1980’s for the wealthy and affluent are in demand by collectors, and if you know where to look, you can often snag a few at bargain prices.

Vintage scarves made by Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent and Hermes are hot collectibles that can fetch up to $350 if they are is pristine condition with hand-rolled stitched edges and the maker’s signature.

Vintage scarves not only make the hot collectible list because they are a vintage item, but also due in part to the scarves being pretty and versatile.

A vintage scarf can be worn in a variety of different ways, mounted and framed as wall art, draped over lamp shades or sewn into pillow covers.

If you are in the market for these hot collectible vintage scarves, scour the flea market, yard sales, thrift stores and consignment shops in your area. There are online shops that specialize in the sale of vintage clothing that may turn up some of these vintage scarves also.