On the international runways, the scarf and its print make a confident return. At Celine, Tod’s, Marie Adam-Leenaert and Hermès, it appears as a statement. Worn as print, wrapped as a garment, layered over silhouettes or knotted as a sculptural accent. Also seen as headwear at Sandy Liang and Anna Sui. Beyond the catwalk, street style confirms the shift. Styled like a modern belt, draped half skirt-like over trousers or worn as a tie, it moves between function and expression. Each approach creates a distinct styling moment.
Colour and print take the lead, balanced by tactility. Satin, voile and silks soften the look. The new statement piece shifts between accessory and clothing, decoration and protection. The result feels expressive and modern. This season, it is everywhere.
Whenever I was shopping or sourcing for shoots, travelling or finding vintage pieces, I almost always came home with one for my mother. Preferably silk, always with a print. She loved them, wore them constantly and somehow managed to lose nearly every single one. Indoors and outdoors. For warmth, for style, for comfort. I remember her almost never without one.
I still do this whenever I can. These pieces stay with me as precious memory. Once, I found a beautiful vintage example from a French maison. I was genuinely thrilled. Later, I realised she had lost that one too. Whoever found it was lucky.
Some things are meant to travel on.
Curated by Im Fong Liu
Published in FD Persoonlijk
Photography runway images courtesy of the designers
