The humble scarf has come a long way from its functional origins. Today, it is becoming one of the kings of fashion accessories. This simple addition twirled, twisted, knotted or wrapped can take a simple outfit to another level. The scarf has almost become as iconic as a great bag or piece of statement fashion jewellery.
This winter 2012 will be big for scarves including the snoods, but scarves are now an all-year-round wardrobe accessory. From beautiful, colourful summer prints to neutral wraps, there is a vast array to choose from.
Many women talk about being bag or shoe fanatics, but there is now a growing number of scarf lovers who enjoy playing with the different ways to style and tie them around the neck, head or bag.
Scarves were first seen in Italy and originally carried to mop the brows of men working in the heat. They were called sudarium, which translates as sweat cloth. The transition into something more refined came in the 1800s when certain well know fashion houses took this rag and turned it into something of beauty, the best known being Hermes.
The next transition came when cheaper fabrics came onto the market, allowing scarves not just to be the preserve of the wealthy.
The scarf is a sign of the times reflecting social mood, so in the 1960s you had colourful prints, whereas in the war years the scarves were more understated.
Lots of new accessories are coming in weekly including
necklaces,
bracelets,
earrings,
shoes and
sandals and our collection of
scarves at
www.loveithaveit.com.
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| Darling Shadow Grey Trudy Scarf £29.00 |
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| Purple Jesse Scarf £9.50 |
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| Desigual Panu Scarf £29.00 |
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| Darling Nora Wrap Scarf £35.00 |
