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From the moment it was introduced to the world in 1937, the Hermès carré has exemplified the House’s motto of craftsmanship and innovation, while injecting an exuberance and joie de vivre into fashion. Known for her fearless sense of style, It Girl Mae Tan incorporates the silk scarves into her ensembles and proves there’s no limit to the carré. By Gerald Tan.

Like a bold brushstroke painted across a blank canvas, an Hermès silk scarf is a striking sartorial statement.Whether you wrap a carré—French for “square” —around the waist like a graphic belt, or work a Twilly into your hair, it is an essential that pulls every outfit into focus with a sophisticated charm.Vibrant and impactful all at once, such is the profound appeal of the scarf that in the eight decades since its inception, it has been embraced by women of all ages. The French Maison hasn’t rested on its laurels too, reimagining an eclectic mix every season, from skinny variations that double up creatively as ties, or super-soft interpretations that boast a washed patina.

The sheer variety of designs available means there’s something to suit any mood. Just ask Mae Tan, who rocks the scarves in ways that play up her individuality.Why not follow the lead of this style chameleon and layer the scarves over an oversized jacket for some masculinemeets-feminine charisma? Or turn the accessory into a cape for a touch of whimsy? Just let your imagination take over— the possibilities are endless. From top: Loop earring in silver; Entre Ciel et Mer Bandana Twilly

(tied around earring); Astrologie a Pois Twilly (tied around purse); Hermès. Sweater; jeans; sling purse; Constance bag, Tan’s own. Galon scarf 90 (worn around the neck), A Travers Champs and Baobab Cat Twillons (worn as ties); Entre Ciel et Mer Bandana Twilly (tied around sleeve), Hermès. Jacket; shirt; earrings; necklace, Tan’s own OPPOSITE: Lettres au Carré scarf 90 (worn as a cape) with Baobab

Cat Twillon and Rocabar Twilly;

Entre Ciel et Mer Bandana Twilly, Astrologie a Pois Twilly and Jaguar Quetzal Twilly (worn in hair); A Travers Champs Twillon (worn as a bracelet); Parade bracelet in silver, Hermès. T-shirt; skirt, Tan’s own

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Makeup and hair: Marc Teng/ Atelier using NARS and Sebastian Professional