Originally a pocket handkerchief, the silk carré scarf has been modernized over the years and centuries to become the versatile and original fashion accessory we know today. Tie it in a thousand ways and twist it to modernize it and add your personal touch.
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The silk carré scarf : an emblem of the aristocracy.
At the court of Louis XVI appeared the ancestor of the silk scarf: a silk handkerchief with a square shape. Over the years, this small piece of fabric became a luxury item and was worn more and more around the necks of European queens. The latter wore them during their public appearances and in particular during equestrian shows, which led a large French company specialized in equestrian equipment to create its first silk carré scarves in 1937. The company was inspired by the military environment where, at the end of the 19th century, the square-shaped "illustrated handkerchiefs" taught young illiterate men called up to serve in the army, actions and procedures, from handling weapons to first aid. Thus, this accessory is associated with the elegance and morals of high society. The Montpensier knot, where the sides of the carré scarf meet in a knot in front, is associated with it.
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During the twentieth century, the greatest fashion designers of the 1950s seized the silk square and make this object a fashion accessory in its own right. In the manner of a canvas, they play on the patterns and colors. Legend has it that Grace Kelly wore a Hermès silk scarf to support her arm following a bill!
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A reinvented and modernized object
Today, the silk scarf has evolved to become a trendy and original accessory worn by everyone. Small or large, the silk carré scarf lends itself to a thousand experiments, as many ways to wear it as styles and individuals!
For cooler days, tie your silk scarf around your neck. If it is small, layer your scarves to avoid the cold. For a bohemian style, wear your silk scarf in your hair. Your hair will be protected from wind and weather. You can also tie it around your ponytail, wrap it around your waist, tie it around your wrist or wear it as a scarf, shawl or stole. For more originality, tie your silk scarf to your bag, place it around the collar of your trench coat or wear it on the belt of your coat or jeans. This accessory will always be the bright, elegant and original touch to your outfit!
Have fun and divert it from its primary use for a modern and personal look.
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Which silk carré scarf will you choose to spice up your look?