Use Hermes Scarves On Sale For An Instant Wardrobe Update

By Katrina Wheeler


Fashion changes all the time and it can be very difficult to stay on trend if you have to buy new outfits every season. However, you don't have to wreck your budget to look good. With a few wardrobe basics you only need to change your accessories to create a whole new look. If you can find some Hermes scarves on sale, it's even easier to be stylish since these items are so versatile.

Hermes is one of the most famous and oldest names in fashion. The company was started in the early 19th century and originally made bridles, harnesses and saddles for the elite. Just after World War I the company produced its first leather garment and in the 1920s it introduced handbags. Women's couture followed in 1929 and in 1937, the first of the iconic Hermes scarves hit the shelves.

While there are also luxurious blends of cashmere and silk available, most of the famous squares of fabric are made of pure silk. Each scarf usually measures just a little less than a square meter. What really set the items apart are the intricate designs that are printed on them.

The scarves had hardly been released or they became a fashion icon. Film stars and royalty alike have been seen sporting the squares of fabric. Princess Grace of Monaco, once an Oscar-winning actress named Grace Kelly, even used one as a sling when she broke her arm. Some people have their scarves framed or made into cushions and every 25 seconds, someone somewhere in the world buys a Hermes scarf.

The company makes use of freelance artists to come up with the colorful designs and it can take as much as a year to come up with a new one. When the design is finalized, it's sent to the workshop where for the next six months or so, all the separate colors in the design are determined. On average a scarf has 27 colors. Individual screens are then prepared and each color is printed separately. The final touch is to hand-stitch the edges.

There is no right or wrong way to tie or knot the scarf. It's so versatile that you can do almost anything with it. For example, fold it into a triangle and then tie this like a neckerchief. Otherwise, fold the triangle into a long, narrow strip and tie it in a bow or let the ends hang loose.

What makes a Hermes scarf such an invaluable fashion item is that there is so much more that can be done with it. It can be turned into a bag, a turban or a gypsy-style headscarf. With one scarf you can create a summer top and with two you can make a tunic. If you want to give someone a very special gift, wrap it in a scarf instead of paper. For ideas and tutorials, look online or get the company's own Silk Knots app.

The best way to find Hermes scarves on sale is to wait for the January or end-of-season sales and then browse any boutique or upmarket department store that stocks these versatile items. You may also find ones online. Some auction sites may even have vintage designs available. You won't regret making the investment since it's an instant way to update your wardrobe and add a little glamour.




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