Best neckerchiefs and silk scarves for an effortlessly high-end aesthetic

When we think of silk neckerchiefs, we think of vintage convertibles speeding across the French Riviera, carrying a blur of silk chiffon, brightly hued polka dots and florals which, when witnessed at a red light, appear to form a delicate headscarf. Beneath said headscarf is the it-woman. Not a girl, but an easy, breezy, flirtatious vixen born for the summer sun and a cool ocean breeze.

She has a Hepburn-style fringe, big cat-eye sunglasses and a bold red lip no matter the weather. Perhaps she’s wearing pearls from one of her many admirers, or a glistening diamond tennis bracelet which catches the light just right. When she steps out of her convertible and reaches for one of the countless helping hands ready to guide her into a beachside restaurant, she removes the headscarf from her head to reveal perfectly intact, coiffed curls.



She ties the silk number around her neck like a Boy Scout billionaire, and her matching linen button-down shirt and shorts are instantly elevated. All of this is to say that, since the 1950s, silk neckerchiefs and headscarves have been symbols of effortless style and opulence. The vintage accessory is witnessing quite a resurgence in popular fashion as of late, with the widespread sartorial desire to embody ‘quiet luxury’ showing no signs of slowing down.

The humble accessory also serves as a simple way to tie in your personal colour scheme no matter the ensemble you’re sporting – should you be the type of individual who has had their colours analysed. Whether you’re a cool autumn or a warm summer, you can instantly accentuate and uplift any neutral outfit with a silky soft scarf that incorporates your most flattering hues. In the words of Hepburn herself, “When I wear a silk scarf, I never feel so definitely like a woman, a beautiful woman!” We’ve curated a luxurious edit of the best vintage neckerchiefs and scarves to wear through the spring and summer months.

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