A statement scarf can be a wardrobe's best friend, so don't do scarves by halves cautions Kate Rose Morris.
For years it was handbags and shoes that held the prestigious position of status symbol, but now the humble scarf seems to have taken on the role.
It started with Victoria Beckham, who realised early on that she could hide her face from the papparrazzi while simultaneously asserting her status with a coveted Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse leopard print scarf. Kate Moss and the Olsen twins quickly caught on with a more rock-chick style, draping Alexander McQueen skull-print chiffon scarves over their leather jackets.
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In the daily life of us mere mortals, scarves now play a much bigger part than just something to stop you catching a chill. This is an accessory that has grown so much in status that Liberty has devoted an entire room to them in all their forms, whether silk, jersey or wool.
A tonal outfit in grey or black can be lifted and enlivened with a large cotton scarf in a popping colour. Can't afford a Jonathan Saunders dress? Dip a toe into the brand instead with an oversized scarf in one of his season's unmistakeable prints. Or if you're worried about your outfit looking a touch too trendy, soften it by layering a Marks & Spencer plain jersey scarf over the look. Indeed, a scarf is your wardrobe's best friend.
BY KATE ROSE MORRIS | 26 JANUARY 2012
http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9038533/From-the-fashion-cupboard-statement-scarves.html
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