LUXE TO LESS

Want a quick and easy way to elevate an outfit or add a little extra oomph to your everyday aesthetic? A patterned scarf is an essential wardrobe addition this season, brought into the fashion limelight by the likes of Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Hermes.

Wrap or knot around your neck, drape over shoulders, wear as a hair wrap or around a ponytail, as a belt or even to personalise your handbag.

For the ultimate in (locally designed) luxury, BESS is a recent addition to the accessories scene. Created by founder Nicole Sykes, BESS scarves are printed on the highest quality silk twill and silk crêpe de chine and hand-finished using traditional methods.

Deadly Ponies has long been renowned for its opulent and striking silk scarves – the latest comes from their ridiculously cool collaboration with My Little Pony, in a beautiful spectrum of mood-enhancing summer-ready colours.

I’m also in love with the vintageinspired floral number from the much-coveted Erdem X H&M collection, and as his mainline silk scarves go for closer to $300 it’s also a pretty good price for a piece by the celebrated London designer.

1. BESS Tetra Love scarf, $320

2. Erdem X H&M Rory scarf, $80, from November 2

3. Karen Walker Unicorn scarf, $89

4. Andrea Moore Lilywood scarf,

$189

5. Deadly Ponies Rainbow scarf,

$230