3 Ways to Wear a 90cm Scarf as a Top
How to wear a scarf as a top
So it doesn’t look like you’re wearing a scarf as a top
A scarf can be much more than just a scarf when it’s tied correctly. It can be a bag, a jacket, a dress, a skirt, but also a top. And not just one top, many tops! So today let’s go through 3 of my favorite ways. Watch the tutorial above or scroll to learn more about the Hermes scarves.
Tutorials In Photos
About Look 1 Featuring “Brides de Gala Wash” Scarf
“Brides de Gala Wash” is By Hugo Grygkar and Rop Van Mierlo, which was first issued in 2020. I purchased this one new from the Hermes website in 2022 and loved the tie-dye effect, which is something not often seen from Hermes. I also love a “wash” scarf.
What is an Hermes “Wash” Scarf?
This is when the silk scarf has gone through a washing process and has more of a matte finish and is also much more malleable, giving it a more casual feel.
About the “Brides de Gala Wash” Scarf
“Rop van Mierlo, a young artist based in Amsterdam, is a newcomer to the world of scarves and uses ink, gouache and acrylic all at the same time. Here, he has fun with one of the house’s most famous designs, Brides de gala. His favorite subjects are animals and still lifes, which he interprets in a very personal way. The two famous bridles from the Émile Hermès collection that served as models for this scarf become a frothy monochrome. Their original sharpness gives way to a halo of soft contours.” - hermes.com
About Look 2 Featuring “Grand Theatre Nouveau” Scarf
“Grand Theatre Nouveau” is By Gianpaolo Pagni, which was first issued in 2021. I purchased this one new from the Hermes boutique in Washington, DC in 2021 and loved the different contrasting elements. Sometimes you see the checkerboard edges, other times you see animals, or the beautiful theater.
About the “Grand Theatre Nouveau” Scarf
You can see the influence above that Pagni’s work outside of Hermes had on the “Grand Theatre Nouveau” design. These photos are from his instagram account linked here.
“The Epinal imagery was founded in Vosges, France in 1796. For two centuries, this printing house distributed colored images throughout Europe, illustrating countless subjects: exotic fauna and flora, common trades, historical events, fables and legends, riddles, etc. Gianpaolo Pagni had the privilege of accessing the archives of this house and exploring its secrets. Inspired by the ancient engravings he discovered there, he composed this surprising theater scene that features wild animals as the protagonists. An ingenious combination of geometric patterns that evokes the characteristic work of his drawings created with stamps.”
About Look 3 Featuring “Le Mors à la Conetable” Scarf
“Le Mors à la Conetable” is by Henri d’Origny, which was first issued in 1970. I purchased this one new from the Neiman Marcus in Washington, DC (when they still had Hermes in-store boutiques) in 2013 and loved the color combination and intricate design.
About the “Le Mors à la Conetable” Scarf
“Le Mors à la Conetable’ silk scarf was first issued in 1970. This beautiful version is in a stunning yet neutral colorway of black, gold, and brown. The theme is equestrian, featuring the superb bit for which this carré is named: the mors à la conétable. Designer Henri d’Origny has surrounded it with scrolling leaves, ribbons and delicate, complex arabesques, creating a striking contrast between the unyielding metal and the reassuringly pliant foliage.”
About Look 3 Featuring “Cavalcadour” Scarf
“Cavalcadour” is by Henri d’Origny, which was first issued in 1982. I purchased this one new from the Neiman Marcus in King of Prussia (when they still had Hermes in-store boutiques) in 2012 and loved the color combination and intricate design.
About the “Cavacadour” Scarf
“Cavalcadour is a joyous cavalcade of reins which twist and turn like ribbons. Decorated with delicately worked fleur de lys buckles and the crown of France, they are inspired by the buckles worn by the horses of the Count of Chambord. He was the grandson of Charles X, son of the Duke of Berry and last in the line of the senior branch of the Bourbons. The designer borrowed these reins from the Emile Hermès collection and dreamt up bits and spurs while the cavalcadour equerry guided his hand.”