Scarves are must-haves in every woman’s closet. They are eyed as excellent investment because they can be worn all-year round and you can mix and match them with any of your ensembles. Scarves are commonly used as fashion statements. For some time, scarves were associated with the elites since movies featuring powerful and wealthy women are accessorized with designer scarves. But unknown to many, the history of scarves can be traced to the men in Rome, who used scarves not as a fashion piece, but rather as a cleaning cloth to combat perspiration while he cleans.
Today, we get to recognize scarves not merely as a fashion statement, but also as a tool to keep the body warm especially during the cold or winter season. They are now made from different materials and come in various sizes, shape, and design. Some wear it around the neck or let it drape around the shoulders, while others like to use it as belt or to wrap around the straps of their bags, or use it as a head scarf. Knowing the versatility and function of scarves, here are top eight attractive designer scarves for women in 2018.
Best Designer Scarves
Dolce and Gabbana Floral Print Modal Cashmere-Blend Gauze Scarf
Price: US$545.00
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Scarves never really get out of style, and so are floral designed scarves. This 2018, you can parade your love for floral prints by sporting this gorgeous Dolce and Gabbana scarf. Cut from featherweight modal and cashmere-blend, this scarf features the beauty of pink and yellow wild roses that are framed by a border in fancy burgundy. The scarf is finished with soft fringes that complement the weight and feminine design of the scarf. Moreover, its size of 200mm x 144cm, makes it an ideal accessory to the beach as sarong or as a wrap to your outfit.
Chloe Metallic Fringed Crochet-Knit Scarf
Price: US$235.00
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This next one is a chic addition to your collection of scarves. If you are looking for a statement scarf that is oozing with sophistication and personality, you might want to check out this skinny metallic fringed scarf from Chloé. With its 304cm length, this accessory beautifully flows down from your neck. It is unlike any other because crochet-knit scarf is woven with metallic threads and has long tassels at the end. It comes in coral and so it is easy to match with your outfit, and perfect for summer and fall.
Gucci Striped Embroidered Wool, Cashmere Silk-Blend Scarf
Price: US$770.00
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If you are a big fan of Gucci, you will easily identify this scarf as such with the brand’s signature details on it. Crafted in Italy, this accessory comes in navy blue with the red striped webbing running through the center of the scarf. It is embroidered with gold stars and soft fringes at both ends. Made from a blend of wool, cashmere, and silk, this scarf is surely cozy and comfy during the cold season. It looks cool over a denim jacket or coat.
Etro Fringed Printed Silk Satin Scarf
Price: US$410.00
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There is not better way to color block your all-black outfit than wearing an attractive multicolored accessory like this one from Etro. It features eye-catching prints of florals, trapeze artists, gold coins, and palm trees. The ends are trimmed with fancy fringes that dance beautifully as you move. The scarf feels lightweight and soft. And with its length and skinny silhouette expect that this piece will bring another level of elegance to your look.
Valentino Lace Paneled Modal Cashmere-Blend Scarf
Price: US$1,010.00
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The Valentino Lace Scarf is screaming fashion with the piece’s exquisite styling. Made from Italy, this scarf is a blend of modal and cashmere and comes in elegant black. It features delicate lace panels with eyelash trims and scalloped edges. This delicate accessory is versatile to be worn in both day and night events. For daylight, you can wear it over your trench coat or casual wear for a contrasting effect. At night, you can wear it over your silk dress to keep you warm.
Burberry Soft Fringed Checked Cashmere Scarf
Price: US$435.00
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Burberry is popular for its iconic check and sure, this classic pattern outlasts every trend, making it a worthy investment to add to your collection. This scarf, in particular, is both fresh and stylish as it comes in millennial pink with the Burberry check in black and white. The cool vibe from the scar makes it an ideal piece to wear either with your casual or office looks. Moreover, the scarf has fancy soft fringing for added flair. Made from pure cashmere, this accessory is both soft and cozy.
Balenciaga Houndstooth Cashmere Wool-Blend Patterned Scarf
Price: US$995.00
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Perfect for the winter season, wrap yourself around this good-looking and fun-looking Balenciaga patterned scarf. Brighten up the gloomy day with this scarf in red, gray, and brown houndstooth check made from cashmere and wool blend. The scarf is lengthy that you can loop it around the neck twice, which is very advantageous to combat the cold. Moreover, it comes with en embroidered logo and fringes on both ends.
Valentino Printed Silk Twill Scarf
Price: US$245.00
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Sometimes, it is not about the big scarves. At times, what your outfit needs is a fancy detail that improves your look; hence, the twill scarves, which is perfect for your office wear or when you want to be extra stylish. This twill scarf from Valentino is made from silk and designed with various prints in lilac, burgundy, and turquoise. It likewise has pointed tips that complement its skinny silhouette. During summer season, just wrap it around the neck and look summer ready with your sundress and sandals.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Ribbon jacquard scarf
Price: US$385.00
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Get onboard the artistic train of Alexander McQueen even through their accessories. This gorgeous jacquard scarf gives you a sneak peek of a phletora of awesome stuff the label has, and if the cool fringes on this piece can’t convince you, we don’t know what will.
ACNE STUDIOS Canada fringed wool scarf
Price: US$180.00
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We love Acne Studios for their minimalist designs, and they continue to flourish in it. The proof: this ‘Canada’ wool scarf that seems like the comfiest scarf you could ever have. Not only that—its antique-rose color will let you be excited about matching it with your most adorable clothing pieces. Our personal favorite: leather skirt and sweaters for a chic appearance.
BOTTEGA VENETA Fringed cashmere scarf
Price: US$680.00
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Bottega Veneta keeps it simple with this solid black scarf made from soft and cozy cashmere. With only fringes as the added design, this piece lets you have a polished sleek look even without too much details. This piece is perfect for walking through the city streets wearing your semi-formal attire.
SAINT LAURENT Fringed velvet scarf
Price: US$1,085.00
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Nothing less that total luxury and sleek style is expected from the fashion giant, Yves Saint Laurent. This piece was carefully woven from silk and styled with long fringes at both ends with macramé design, making up for the slim silhouette of the piece. A perfect addition to your officewear during chilly days.
OFF-WHITE Cotton scarf
Price: US$205.00
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We love some blast of bright colors, and to exude a sunny and happy vibe, the perfect hue to use is yellow. This Off-White scarf reflects exactly that kind of mood, added with black branding and other interesting details. Wrap it once around your neck and let the ends just drape freely for the ultimate cool casual vibe.
MONCLER Chunky-knit scarf
Price: US$415.00
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Moncler sure knows how to marry style and comfort in a piece. This chunky-knit scarf proves that. Made from the combination of alpaca and wool, this scarf is one you’ll love to wear and even cuddle during cold days and nights. Aside from that, you’ll have no trouble finding an outfit that would match this piece—its ecru hue makes it utterly versatile.
RAG & BONE Fringed pinstriped wool scarf
Price: US$195.00
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A slightly longer scarf is what Rag & Bone gives you in this fringed pinstriped piece. Made from brown wool, this has a homey feel to it, besides looking so dashing with a gorgeous coat and maybe a fine-looking hat.
BURBERRY Checked cashmere scarf
Price: US$435.00
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Trust Burberry to never let you down in terms of design and comfort. This cashmere scarf features the brand’s signature check design as well as an added texture brought by the fringes on the edges. You won’t have to worry about feeling cold and looking drab, too!
WE11DONE Fringed plaid wool scarf
Price: US$350.00
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A cool combination of red, blue and white was done by the Korean brand We11Done in this scarf, resulting to a gorgeous and utterly fashionable style. Its a great way to add some interesting color and design to you usual getup and monochromatic looks.
Scarves We Love in 2018
GUCCI PRINTED MODAL AND SILK-BLEND SCARF
Price: US$420.00
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While this may not be completely ideal for extreme cold weather, if you live somewhere where winter means sunny and bright with a cold breeze, this is a perfect accessory to keep your fashion on point.
STELLA MCCARTNEY CASHMERE SCARF
Price: US$535.00
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This cashmere scarf would look divine over a fancy coat hanging loosely around your chest. The open knit detail of this piece brings some casual style into your outfit.
YVES SAINT LAURENT FRINGED VELVET SCARF
Price: US$1,302.00
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For a more sophisticated look, you can wear this Yves Saint Laurent scarf. The loose fringe details of this beauty gives a playful elegance to its style.
YVES SALOMON – METEO FUR INFINITY SCARF
Price: US$315.00
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This French brand is known for making the most luxurious fur fashion items. Transform your look for a more glamorous style with this infinity scarf.
BOTTEGA VENETA WOOL SCARF
Price: US$390.00
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Simplicity in elegance, this Bottega Veneta scarf in gradient effect color adds a touch of graceful beauty in your outfit. Neutral colors like this piece makes it easy to pair it with any clothes you choose to put on.
Alexander McQueen Scarves
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Tasseled printed silk crepe de chine scarf
Price: US$395.00
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Wearing something a little too plain and want to easily spice up your look? This silk crepe de chine-made scarf will help you with that. Adorned with butterflies, birds, and foliage, this scarf’s unique feature is probably the playful tassels. Have yours wrapped around your neck for that fancy look.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Buried Garden Silk Scarf
Price: US$460.00
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Spring is coming and what better way to dress for the season is to wear its colors! This scarf made from Italian silk with colorful prints of skull, butterfly, crown, and flowers, arranged in a bordered pattern will be perfect for any outfit ideas you have in the next coming months. Works well with pretty dresses or white shirts and jeans.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN rose print scarf
Price: US$365.00
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Time to highlight some attitude with this scarf that leans on the more gothic side. Embellished with striking pops of red rose and birds prints, wearing this ivory scarf that’s made from wool will be perfect when you want to make a statement. Style yours with leather tops or bottoms for that strong look.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fringed organza and jacquard scarf
Price: US$365.00
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If you’re the kind of person who simply gravitates toward anything that’s black, then it’s all the more appropriate for you to get this vibrant scarf that’s not only marked with contrasting colors and prints but also bold lines and sexy fringes. Featuring skulls, scarabs, and spiders, this red, black, and gray scarf that’s made from organza and jacquard might just be your next favorite accessory.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ‘Skull’ Chiffon Scarf
Price: US$295.00
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Perhaps you are not only new to scarves but also new to the Alexander McQueen brand? By this time, you might have already figured out that the fashion house has very loud and sometimes peculiar (read: very original) designs. Take this scarf as part of your starter pack because this silk-chiffon beauty only has its signature skulls prints for that subtle edgy vibe.
Alexander McQueen Ivory Garden Scarf
Price: US$365.00
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Made from wool-blend fabric, this scarf is the epitome of delicately combining prints that you wouldn’t think of. Hard skulls with soft garden-inspired patterns? Well, that exactly what makes this cool and unique. Coming in ivory and fringed edges, style this scarf with your monochrome ensemble for that added shade and volume.
Alexander McQueen Birds Sketch Reversible Wool Cape
Price: US$785.00
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Who doesn’t like getting two things for the price of one? This scarf not only comes in two reversible designs but also multiple options to wear which you can play around with. Marked with bird patterns and bold black and white contrasts, your plain ensemble will instantly transform with this wool-made scarf.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Printed silk-chiffon scarf
Price: US$325.00
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From fashionable jackets to lazy plain shirts, donning this black scarf with pastel pink butterflies and skulls draped around your neck will effortlessly make you look like you made an effort to dress up. Crafted from silk-chiffon, this printed scarf can also embellish your bag for that added dimension.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Wool scarf with botanical print
Price: US$425.00
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Take a break with typical colors and get this pastel, wool blend scarf that’s marked with a variety of prints from skulls to insects combined with a completely distressed overall vibe—and somehow, they all work together. This one is slightly sheer so it’s totally great for layering.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Dagger Hearts Silk Bandana
Price: US$185.00
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Sprinkle a little punk rock-inspired pattern into your closet for days when you feel like wanting to express some angst. Crafted from rippling silk, this Italian-made scarf features black and red hearts and daggers that are aesthetically placed for that still trendy effect.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Frayed printed modal and wool-blend scarf
Price: US$365.00
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With its color, it looks soft and dainty but with its print, it comes with an attitude. This modal and wool blend scarf is the perfect pop of color and breadth to your otherwise simple everyday outfit. The frayed edges, along with its creative mix of butterflies, flowers, and skeleton prints make this beauty very interesting—and you as the wearer, too.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Printed wool and silk-blend scarf
Price: US$455.00
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A little different from your typical black and white accessory is adding pops of navy blue for that extra layer and originality. This wool and silk-made scarf is marked with the luxury brand’s signature skull design and muted roses upon closer inspection. Pretty sure you will bust this out one too many times.
Alexander McQueen Skull & Roses Patchwork Silk Shawl
Price: US$365.00
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Get the warm feeling of home with this patchwork-designed, silk-made shawl. You will love not only the soft feeling against your skin, but also the imaginative patterns in roses and skulls that this shawl offers. Perfect for days when you’re stuck in a rut and still want to look put together.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Tasseled printed silk crepe de chine scarf
Price: US$365.00
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Wearing an all-black outfit can definitely be boring but it’s also most people’s go-to because it’s easy and yet chic. Prevent looking too plain by adding a pop of color to have some break from the sea of black fabrics. This scarf adorned with sweet rose petals and fancy phrases will be perfect for that purpose. Aside from the red color, the tassels are honestly wonderful.
Alexander McQueen Serpent Garden Shawl
Price: US$545.00
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A quick disruption from all the skulls and skeleton prints is this scarf that has bold designs, coming in red and pink flowers against the soft, black silk shawl. Aside from that, it has lined patterns, adding more structure. Style this multiple ways with a dress or chiffon top and trousers.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Tasseled silk-blend jacquard scarf
Price: US$575.00
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Taking tassels to a whole new level is this scarf, crafted from silk-blend jacquard and elaborated with decorative skulls. On top of its bold black color with striking designs, this scarf has a triangular silhouette, making it an easy accessory for your neck to wear.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN skull, dagger and heart print scarf
Price: US$325.00
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Crafted from silk blend, this scarf with the fashion brand’s iconic skulls, daggers, and hearts design will be a perfect new member of your daily fashion items club for its quick, fuss-free sophistication that you can effortlessly style with whatever you’re wearing—from blazers and denims, to shirts and chinos. It works!
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Printed silk and wool-blend scarf
Price: US$1,145.00
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You will get an instant transformation to your ensemble with this eye-catching red and black scarf that’s marked with lively flowers and skull patterns. Made from silk and wool, you will love the soft touch of a slightly distressed finishing and how you can wear it around your neck or draped over your shoulders.
Alexander McQueen Silk Skull & Petal Scarf
Price: US$425.00
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Elevate your everyday essentials with a scarf that flawlessly make you look like you didn’t spend mere minutes to dress up. For drama-free mornings, get this orange, pink, and black silk scarf with framed edges that you can quickly put on over anything you’re donning.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Fringed printed silk crepe de chine scarf
Price: US$385.00
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Channel some Scandinavian fashion and try wearing muted colors in the same spectrum. Finish up the look with this ivory, silk crepe de chine scarf that’s shyly adorned with small prints of skulls, lighting, stars, and bouncy tassels. You’ll look effortlessly unique and amazing!
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Printed silk-chiffon scarf
Price: US$385.00
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Give your work outfit a little spin and add this fashionable but still office appropriate scarf that’s printed with leaves, eagles, and dragonflies. Crafted from silk-chiffon material, this blue and white, watercolor-inspired scarf will go a long way as an added accessory around your neck or bag.
Alexander McQueen Black Treasure Skull Scarf
Price: US$365.00
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Make this scarf work as a headgear to fight off the harsh sunlight, or simply as a regular wrapped around protection for your neck and shoulders against the brutal winter air. Adorned with garden-inspired graphic prints, this wool-blend scarf with fringed edges will flawlessly make you stand out from the crowd.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Witchcraft fil coupé silk-blend chiffon scarf
Price: US$495.00
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Wearing your favorite lazy outfit consisting of a t-shirt and skinny jeans just got better, thanks to the added “umf” this silk-blend, ivory scarf will deliver. Detailed with signature skulls and mythological creatures, you can further up your lazy outfit with a leather jacket and you’ll be shocked how awesome you’ll look and feel.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Printed dégradé chiffon scarf
Price: US$485.00
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If you’re going for that chic and refined look, then you will love this chiffon scarf that is surprisingly different from the rest of the scarves in this collection—nope, it still has the skulls print of course, but they are placed very faintly that you wouldn’t recognize from afar. Instead, it has bold rose patterns and color blocked gray and beige design that you will instantly fall in love with.
Balenciaga Scarves
BALENCIAGA Macro intarsia cashmere and wool-blend scarf
Price: US$635.00
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If you’re anything like us, you love anything that’s adorned with the fashion house’s flashy logo. It becomes the item’s focal point of allure and extravagance. Let’s all give Net-a-Porter our gratitude for being an avenue for this scarf to come to existence. In this cashmere and wool-blend scarf, you’ll feel like a Barbie come to life because of the precise hot pink color. Wrap it around to showcase the brand’s moniker proudly.
BALENCIAGA Intarsia shearling scarf
Price: US$2,795.00
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How many of us dreamed of being a beauty queen of some sort? With this Macro Scarf, it’s possible for it to become a reality. Made to look like a sash, it’s like you’re modeling in the real world for Balenciaga. It’s made with shearling with a leather lining so it’s sure to be attached on your shoulder the whole time.
BALENCIAGA Striped silk scarf
Price: US$250.00
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If you’ve ever searched how to wear a scarf, then you’ve experienced being overwhelmed at the number of ways to fold and wrap this way and that with all the information packed in a 3-minute video. But if you ever wanted to wear one in your hair without remembering a series of folds, this silk scarf is the one you’d want to have. Its narrow cut and generous length will cover the longest of hairstyles. With the white, black, and red stripes and the logo on the slanted ends, it’s an appropriate warmer on top of a professional blazer.
Balenciaga Red Silk ‘BB’ Scarf
Price: US$350.00
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Balenciaga’s double B logo is one that’s recognizable everywhere. It’s designed with a clever color blocking in the middle of this square scarf and enclosed in a red trim on the sides bearing their moniker. This can be used when you need an edgy accessory through its androgynous colors, or it can be a fashionable way to hide your face together with big sunglasses if you’re going incognito the way Parisians do it.
BALENCIAGA Printed modal and silk-blend voile scarf
Price: US$350.00
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When you see these chains print, it’s notably a Balenciaga signature. This is adapted from their jewelry pieces, made macabre-looking with the monochromatic tones of black and gray. Exclusively for Net-a-Porter, this scarf includes the bold logo in neon green lettering, as with the rectangular stoles in the same exclusive collection. That and the neon pink square framing the scarf peeks through when you wrap it around your neck.
BALENCIAGA MULTICOLOR PRINTED SCARF
Price: US$125.00
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Raw-edge scarves had been a signature detail since the original era of the brand under Cristobal. True to its vintage look, this square scarf is decorated with nature-inspired sketches in antique-looking fall colors juxtaposed with a white background. To make it more modern, the edges are lined with a hot pink color that adds a flirty and youthful touch.
BALENCIAGA Square scarf
Price: US$229.00
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Galaxy prints once dominated all the spaces of the world wide web and until now, we see remnants of that obsession in the archives. This scarf, though printed with slightly worldly images such as houses, is weaved using silk and cotton threads in galaxy colors. Wrapped purposely, it will show a blend of blue and purple resembling an ethereal twilight complete with a starred black sky surrounding your neck.
BALENCIAGA Printed silk scarf
Price: US$395.00
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Nothing attracts money like more money, and with this cheeky printed scarf with lifelike images of 20€ bills, it’ll be a good tool to manifest more while you get a fashionable piece in the process. With pointed ends and a narrow width, it’s a lot different than your usual scarf, even the ones made to be longer than the more common square. A blue background is contrasted by the red bold logo down its length. Wrap it around your Classic City bag to make it truly yours.
Balenciaga Color Block Silk Twill Square
Price: US$375.00
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There’s no scarcity of silk twill scarves in the current fashion scene, in high fashion as in street style. But we’re always looking for something that goes beyond the usual patterns, prints, and appliqués. It’s possible to be in awe at new collections and pieces but being surprised with something new is quite a rare experience now. This scarf may be an exception, though. Colorful but unpretentious blocks are scattered throughout the 32-inch square scarf, showing different pops of color when worn around the neck. It’s finished or rather left with raw, unhemmed edges like the originals from years ago.
Balenciaga Beige Shearling Logo Scarf
Price: US$2,795.00
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Like the Macro, this scarf bears a jacquard Balenciaga logo on its shearling surface. With a width of about 14 inches, it’s almost wide enough to be a top of its own, but treat it as a sash like so and it will look as intended. Because of its thickness, it’ll be enough to cover you up from cold winds coming your way especially in this weather.
BALENCIAGA Printed cotton-blend voile scarf
Price: US$350.00
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Made with thin and light cotton-blend voile, this neon green scarf is as summer-ready as we all are. Like most of the other Net-a-Porter exclusive scarves, this one comes with a black logo running diagonally across the square scarf. As if that’s not enough, double B logos discreetly feign pink polka dots all over. Coming in a large size, this can do almost everything that those how-to videos tell you to do with a scarf.
BALENCIAGA Scarves
Price: US$189.00
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Given the popularity of florals, we already expected to come across a scarf with the infamous print, but we didn’t think to find this kind of floral scarf with unusual color choices dominating the length of it. Balenciaga, being the game-changing brand that it is, replaced the more common pinks and reds with brown, green, and orange to bring us this more realistic image.
BALENCIAGA Printed silk scarf
Price: US$250.00
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We’d like to think we have enough skills on our own to be able to create outstanding outfits that get compliments from friends and strangers, but more so makes us feel confident. But everybody needs to be assisted sometimes, and this striped silk scarf with France’s flag colors is the best companion to boost our confidence in our personal style. It’s emblazoned with Balenciaga’s logo in black, and has pointed ends for when you wrap it around or wear it like a tie.
BALENCIAGA Boa scarf
Price: US$228.00
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Winter’s not over yet and while it’s still here, we have to take advantage of being able to wear feathers and fur. The Boa is a bright pink scarf made of marabou feathers and with its fluffy texture and long length, it’s like a thing out of our California dreams where we’re in a convertible riding through the edge of the sea and the wind sends this scarf floating through the air. If you’re in an extremely snowy region of the world and can’t make it happen yet, this scarf will give you the proper Hollywood treatment by making you feel like a superstar instead.
