How the French do it

How do I tie a scarf? Let me count the ways.

If you, like me, have no idea what to do with a scarf except wrangle it around your neck for warmth, but have often admired Parisian women who seem so put together and chic with the thousand different ways they accessorise with scarves, then you're in for a treat!

I have heard of the legend that Hermes, the maker of the most coveted scarves in fashion, once drew up a manual showing the ways one could play around with their scarves. I heard it was an awesome manual, something to cherish if ever one was found. Well, today, I incidentally came across a series of illustrations from Hermes showing how to tie the scarves! I'm not sure if this is The Manual, but there is a lot to take away from these instructions. Now you can finally splurge on a square-cut silk scarf armed with the knowledge of how to make it 'work' without looking like an air hostess on the job.

For your education and enjoyment: (click on the images to get a better view of the illustrations)

 

 

 

 

 

Needless to say, it is definitely not necessary to buy a Hermes scarf to achieve these looks. Go to flee markets, local boutiques, even other designers, to find the perfect scarf for you. The above 8 ways are really just the basics. Play around with them to see if you can come up with your own looks. After all, one of the obsessions of French women is finding new ways to tie their scarves.