We carefully select fashion accessories to maintain high-quality and authenticity standards. We’re looking for authentic, high-quality objects that appeal to serious collectors and buyers.

These guidelines explain which fashion accessories are most suitable for our auctions and how to prepare your submission. Please note that they are intended as guidance rather than an exhaustive list of rules. Our experts review every submission individually, and the final decision to accept or reject an object always remains with the expert team.

An object that meets these guidelines may still be declined, while an exceptional object outside the guidelines may be accepted if our experts consider it suitable for Catawiki and our audience.

Please also note that each lot is sold only with the accessories explicitly mentioned in the description and/or shown in the photographs. Any accessories that are not mentioned or pictured are not included in the sale.

What we accept

We’re looking for authentic, high-quality objects that appeal to serious collectors. To be accepted, your object must be:

• Vintage, up to the early 2000s, or modern, from the early 2000s to the present

• Pre-owned or new

• In excellent or very good condition

• Suitable for the current season, or iconic and collectable

• Have a minimum expected resale value of €75 and €100 for eyewear

📌 Note: We ask to remove the reserve price on items remaining unsold after two times (with the exception of Chanel, Hermès and items with the value above €600)

Accepted accessory types: 

• Fashion costume jewellery
• Sunglasses
• Small leather goods
• Hats, caps & gloves
• Scarves & foulards
• Lifestyle objects

Our acceptance criteria may differ depending on the accessory type.

Additional guidelines per auction type: 

Fashion lifestyle

What we accept:

• Sporting articles, such as Chanel Basketballs, Gucci Skateboards, etc
• Animal objects, such as Hermes dogleashes, Louis Vuitton pet carries, etc
• Interior items, such as Dior table refineries or Versace porcelain 
• Big perfume displays 
• VIP collectables (please bare in mind that beauty items are not part of this)
• Office or work materials such as Hermes cigar cases, or Louis Vuitton writing trunks
• Other lifestyle objects which could fit the auction 

Fashion costume jewellery

Accepted brands:

♛ Only big bold pieces as single lot or please combine an additional item in the lot

♛♛ At least 2 items in one lot

♛♛♛ At least 3 items in one lot

📌 Note: Some brands are only accepted for specific types of items or as part of a combined lot:

• Kenneth Jay Lane (KJL): only special bracelets, excluding snake or crocodile designs, necklaces, or combined lots with earrings, brooches or other items.

• Heidi Daus: only rare and special necklaces and bracelets, including reliable provenance.

• Monet: higher-value items are accepted. Brooches, simple necklaces and bracelets are only accepted as part of a combined lot.

• Coro, Corocraft, Trifari, Weiss, Napier, Kramer and Leritz: mostly accepted as part of a combined lot of at least 2 items.

What increases your chances of approval?

• Top-tier luxury brands such as:

Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Hermès, Prada, Fendi, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Cartier, Goyard, Versace , Berluti, Céline , Bottega Veneta, etc

• Rare, iconic, or limited-edition pieces, including artist collaborations or archive items
• Complete sets including original boxes, dust bags, tags, invoices, and authenticity cards
• In-demand categories: e.g. Hermès scarves, Chanel bijoux, Cartier eyewear, LV leather goods
  
  

📌 Examples of accepted objects:

What we do not accept

To keep our auctions high-quality and trustworthy, we do not accept:

• Unbranded items or brands that are not available for selection on the lot submission page. Unbranded jewellery should be submitted to the Jewellery category.
• Perfumes or liquids that have evaporated. Large display bottles may be accepted in Fashion Lifestyle.
• Beauty products, unless they are unopened recent collectables by Dior, Chanel, Hermès or Louis Vuitton.
• Phone and iPad cases.
• Unbranded costume jewellery, non-fashion-brand jewellery such as Tiffany, or jewellery made from gold and precious stones. Please submit these to the Jewellery category.
• Watches of any type or brand. Please submit these to the Watches category.
• Unbranded fur accessories. Please submit these to Fur Coats; no reserve price applies.
• Exotic leather accessories from unknown brands.
• Ties from brands other than Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Marinella.
• Items in poor or very used condition.
• Uniform items.
• Snow globes outside the relevant season. VIP snow globes are only accepted from November to mid-December.
• Lifestyle items from creators with copyright infringement.
• Unbranded or generic souvenirs, including novelty items, custom-made boxes or vintage metalware without clear luxury brand markings. Generic patterns or illustrations alone are not sufficient.

📌 Examples of rejected objects:

What is considered an unacceptable condition? 

We do not accept items that show one or more of the following signs of damage, wear or alteration.

Scarves & foulards

We do not accept scarves or foulards with:

• Major stains or spots across the scarf, including make-up, oil, skin grease, insects, mould, food, ink or perfume
• Major tears, or many loose threads or rubs across the item
• Discolouration such as colour bleeding, severe colour changes caused by the sun, or the use of non-original dye that changes the authentic design
• Any holes, including moth holes or cigarette burns
• Missing tassels or messy, unravelled hems
• Major pilling caused by use
• Heavy odours

Fashion costume jewellery

We do not accept fashion costume jewellery with:

• Major scratches, or extensive scratching across the materials used, including metal, fabric, rhinestones or enamel
• Broken or deformed materials or closures, such as chipped enamel or bent metal
• Severe discolouration, such as heavy loss of gold plating or heavily chipped paint on fake pearls, except for Chanel
• Stains caused by perfume, grease or oxidation
• Missing elements, such as bracelet charms or rhinestones
• Marriages, such as buttons that have been made into earrings
• Promotional material

Eyewear

We do not accept eyewear with:

• Major scratches or extensive scratching across the materials used, except for scratched lenses on vintage eyewear
• Broken or deformed materials or hinges, such as bite marks on tips or bent bridges or temples
• Severe discolouration, such as heavy loss of gold plating, severe oxidation or yellowing caused by age
• Engravings that have been lost through wear
• Missing parts
• Optical glasses, except for Cartier, Fred and certain specific vintage brands such as Casanova
• Modern eyewear in any condition other than very good, except for Cartier

Small leather goods

We do not accept small leather goods with:

• Major scratches and/or extensive rubs across the leather
• Tears or holes in the materials used, such as leather or canvas
• Broken or deformed materials or closures, such as broken zippers, worn corners or heavily damaged lining
• Severe discolouration or stains, including skin grease, ink, oxidation, water damage or missing gold plating
• Missing elements, such as zippers or lining
• Marriages, such as chains attached to wallets that disrupt the original design
• Significant missing stitching
• Strong odours

📌 Note: We only accept small vintage leather goods in very good or excellent condition without a reserve price, with the exception of Hermès, Chanel or rare objects at the discretion of the expert.

Fashion Lifestyle

We do not accept Fashion Lifestyle items with:

• Heavy signs of wear or ageing, such as tarnished metal parts, faded leather edges, odours, dirty surfaces or peeling materials
• Loose stitching, worn leather edges or loose threads
• Low-quality metal parts. Clasps, buttons and zippers should feel solid, shine brightly and feature deeply engraved brand names
• Damaged or poor-quality boxes and dust bags
• Used perfume bottles or other beauty products

Getting your submission ready

1. Fill in all the details and write a clear description

When you submit your object, make sure you provide all the relevant details, including:

• Brand
• Type of item
• Style code or name
• Colour
• Material
• Condition, including any blemishes
• Era: vintage or modern
• Serial number, if present
• Size
• Measurements in cm: width × height × depth; for eyewear, provide the eye size × temple size × bridge size

The fields you complete help present your object in a way that is clear and easy for bidders to understand.

Tip: The more detail you provide, the easier it is for bidders to understand the value of your object – and the more likely it is to sell. Find here more tips on how to write a clear, accurate description. 

📌 Examples of a well-written description:

The Hermès Carré 90 "Bateau à Vapeur de Jouffroy d’Abbans 1784" in beige celebrates maritime history with regal flair. Crafted from luxurious silk, this scarf showcases nautical instruments, ship elements, and ornate details for a vintage-inspired, elegant look.

Condition Details: Gently worn - some minor pulls - please see photos for details. 

Comes With: Box, packaging material and purchase invoice

2. Great photos matter

Photos are the first thing bidders see – so make them count! We recommend including at least 6 high-quality images that clearly show the condition and details of your object. This helps bidders make informed decisions and increases your chances of a successful sale.

For all submissions

Make sure your photos:

• Show the entire item straight, centred and fully within the frame, especially for scarves
• Show the item from all angles
• Are taken in daylight against a neutral, preferably white background
• Are original photos of the item, not screenshots or images from the internet
• Do not show self-portraits, bare hands or the item being worn by yourself or another person: use a dummy mannequin for worn pictures where relevant
• Use white gloves or tweezers when highlighting details
• Use suitable display forms for fashion jewellery, such as busts or plastic hands

For Scarves & Foulards

Required:

• The entire scarf, photographed straight and fully within the picture frame
• The logo
• The designer’s signature
• The copyright sign for Hermès scarves with designs from 1967 onwards
• The care label
• The rolled hem

Additional photos if applicable:

• Any condition irregularities
• A close-up of the design title
• Details of the pattern
• Original packaging, such as a box or dust bag, tags and invoice
• The scarf draped around a mannequin

For Fashion Costume Jewellery

Required:

• The front
• The back
• The logo stamp or hallmark
• Details of metal engravings, rhinestones and other materials used
• The closure, such as clasps, buckles or snap buttons
• The item open

Additional photos if applicable:

• The serial number
• Any condition irregularities, such as missing stones
• Original packaging, such as a box or dust bag, tags and invoice. For new items, this is mandatory.

For Eyewear

Required:

• The front
• The side or sides
• The logo
• Printed or engraved measurements, serial number and/or other details on the temple or bridge
• Close-ups of the lenses
• Photos of the nose pads
• Original packaging, such as a case or dust bag, and accessories such as an authenticity card, where applicable
• Any condition irregularities, where applicable

For Belts

Required:

• The entire belt from the front
• The back, with the entire belt displayed flat
• The corners
• The logo
• The size and authenticity code, if applicable
• The buckle, including the front, back, pin and engravings

Additional photos if applicable:

• Any condition irregularities
• Details of the materials used
• Original packaging, such as a box or dust bag, tags and invoice. For new items, this is mandatory.

For Wallets

Required:

• The front
• The back
• The corners
• The inside
• The logo
• The authenticity code, if applicable
• The closure, such as a zipper or press button

Additional photos if applicable:

• Any condition irregularities
• Details of the materials used
• Original packaging, such as a box or dust bag, tags and invoice. For new items, this is mandatory.
• The brand and size of the zipper, e.g. Riri, Lampo or YKK

For Fashion Lifestyle

Required:

• Photo from the front
• Close-ups of codes or labels, where applicable
• Close-ups of the relevant details
• Boxes and dust bags

3. Additional proof of authenticity

Clear photographs and accurate details help our experts assess the authenticity and value of your fashion accessories.

Depending on the item, make sure you provide clear photographs of relevant authenticity details, such as:

• Logo stamps or hallmarks
• Serial numbers and authenticity codes
• Printed or engraved brand details
• Authenticity cards, where applicable
• Original invoices, where available
• Original boxes, dust bags, tags and other accompanying documentation

📌 Note: For some specific items, additional provenance or documentation may be required. For example, rare and special Heidi Daus necklaces and bracelets should include reliable provenance.

4. Other requirements

Please keep the following in mind when submitting your fashion accessories:

• Lots that remain unsold after two auction attempts are generally expected to be reoffered without a reserve price. Exceptions apply to Chanel, Hermès and items valued above €600.
• We advise sellers to set shipping costs below €25 within the EU and below €50 for transport outside the EU. Minor exceptions may apply depending on the seller’s country, and the size and value of the object.
• Each lot includes only the accessories explicitly mentioned in the description and/or shown in the photographs. Any accessories that are not mentioned or pictured are not included in the sale.

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Follow these guidelines to maximise your chances of success.

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