No one better than Hermès knows the sartorial power of accessories. Case in point: its signature Carré silk scarf. Dawn Koh takes the silk road and shows us how to work the maison’s most iconic accessory
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Above Dawn wears the Hermès Lettres et Pois maxi-twilly cut in silk twill

Take A Bow 

Wear your silk scarf like you would regularly, but tie the scarf with an elaborate bow to bring everyone's attention to the carré. 

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Above Dawn wears Lettres au carré scarf 90 in silk twill, Entre Ciel et Mer twilly in silk twill, Chaîne d’ancre punk necklace in rose gold and diamond, Ever Chaîne d’ancre bracelet in silver

Going Bandanas 

If your style is more rock chick than bohemian Parisian, try a different look by wearing the scarves in your hair instead. That said, think more Axl Rose or than Erykah Badu.

(Related: 4 Things To Know About Hermès Spring/Summer 2018 Collection)

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Tie The Knot 

For those with luscious locks, gather your hair into a ponytail and use the carré to tie up your hair. In fact, be daring and experiment—use more than one to add texture and layers.

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Lip Service 

Another important tip when knotting the scarf is not to do it like your Girl Guide days; wear it loose and knot it mid-way in an almost insouciant manner. Use your favourite band as a scarf ring to knot it.

Celebrate this silk accessory at the Hermès Carré Club, which runs from October 19 to 21, 11am to 8pm daily.  Admission is free but for priority access, please register in advance. For those who are driving, you can head directly to 3 Lady Hill Road, but please note that parking facilities will not be available on site.

(Related: Not So Square: The Hermès Carré Club Invites You To Discover Silk Like Never Before)

Credits

Photography  

Shawn Paul Tan

Fashion Direction  

Cheryl Chan

Make-Up  

Keith Bryant Lee, using Yves Saint Laurent Beauté

Hair  

Sean Ang/Fac3inc, using Kevin.Murphy

Photographer's Assistant  

Melvin Leong and Kat Midori

Stylist's Assistant  

Nicholas Chan

Location  

The Great Madras

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