Historically the neckerchief has been with us for centuries, it was shown to best effect during the
\nearly nineteenth century as worn by George Bryan \u2018Beau\u2019 Brummell who was the premier dandy in
\nLondon at the time. He revolutionised menswear and favoured an artfully tied cravat that was the
\nperfect sartorial finishing touch to a high cut long-tailed coat and skin-tight breeches. So, from this
\ntime the silk neckerchief represented a certain refinement and status for men. From the fifties
\nonwards, women popularised this small silk scarf. Audrey Hepburn won many hearts by her
\neffortless fashion sense. She wore silk scarves as a headscarf or tied around her neck. In the '50s and
\n'60s, celebrities like Lauren Bacall, Bianca Jagger, and Jackie Kennedy adopted scarves in their
\nwardrobe and made them a symbol of glamour and femininity.<\/p>\n
Neckerchiefs are making a comeback especially due to the casualisation of men\u2019s tailoring, they offer
\nan alternative finishing touch that is less formal than a necktie. At Laslett England silk neckerchiefs
\nare designed to be unisex, it is simply up to the wearer to decide. The beauty of a smaller scarf is
\nthat you can wear one in multiple ways and with attitude! It is one of the most versatile accessories
\nfor him or for her.<\/p>\n
The neckerchief is typically square in shape and crafted from silk or cotton. A silk neckerchief can be
\nworn as a modern alternative to the traditional cravat. Women love their versatility and wear them
\nin numerous ways around the neck, tied to a handbag, as a bracelet around the wrist, a hairband or
\nheadscarf. A printed neckerchief adds colour and pattern, it simply elevates what you\u2019re wearing in a
\nflash. As Melanie of Laslett England says, \u201cThere is something about a little printed scarf that
\ntranscends fashion, an accessory to love and cherish and a great wardrobe fix when you don\u2019t know
\nwhat to wear\u201d. It might be a smaller, but it still packs a punch.<\/p>\n
There can be some confusion between a neckerchief and a bandana, the former tends to be larger
\nso there are more styling options. At Laslett England, Melanie creates the print design in conjunction
\nwith the size of the square. Sizes start from a 42 x 42cms up to a 57 x 57cms. They can be\u00a0made from
\na variety of fabrics, but silk twill is the most luxurious. All Laslett England patterns are original,
\nengineered into the canvas of a scarf and finished with hand-rolled edges. Patterns range from bold
\nto abstract, geometric, floral, and animal all with a hint of vintage. Everything is printed and finished
\nby specialist companies in the UK. Your neckerchief comes beautifully wrapped in a signature red gift
\nbox.<\/p>\n
When it comes to styling, think of a neckerchief as an opportunity to add some colour, pattern, and
\ncontrast to the rest of an outfit. Styling it couldn\u2019t be easier, just tie and go. It doesn\u2019t require as
\nmuch faffing as a larger silk square. Embrace a jaunty look, rock a little retro or update a favourite
\npiece in your wardrobe. Think of it like a piece of jewellery to suit both your complexion and
\ncharacter.<\/p>\n
How do you wear a neckerchief?
\nA silk neckerchief can be styled similarly for both men and women, there are no rules! A neckerchief
\nhas a chameleon quality, it can be Parisian chic one day and more nonchalant the next. The styles
\nbelow work for both him or her.<\/p>\n
The Cowboy Look
\nThis shows off a print beautifully. Fold the scarf into a triangle, with the point in the front let the
\nfabric drape naturally and knot at the back of the neck and adjust the folds. For a Guy, you can tuck
\nthis into a buttoned-down shirt to resemble a cravat.
\nAt a jaunty angle<\/p>\n
Lay the open square flat on a table or bed with the inside showing. Roll or fold the scarf in from both
\nsides until they meet in the middle to form a band. Alternatively, you can fold as a triangle, starting
\nat the point, roll up into band. At this stage you can put around your neck and tie it like a man\u2019s
\nnecktie so that it ends up with a flatter knot and the points hanging down. Or simply wrap around
\nyour neck, tie once and then again with a knot and twist it to the side, fifties style. If preferred it can
\nbe tucked inside a shirt collar or a great way to jazz up a plain T-shirt.
\nThe modern regency style<\/p>\n
This is very neat, sophisticated way to wear a neckerchief which also keeps the neck comfortable
\nand protected. Start with the square folded into a triangle with the large point at the front. Take the
\nends around the back of your neck, cross-over the ends and bring them back around the front of the
\nneck and make a simple knot. This works with a larger sized neckerchief of 55 x 55cms and larger.
\nTry it folded up as before to wear as a headband or as a hair scarf or wrapped around the wrist for a
\nbracelet effect.<\/p>\n
This is why wearing one brings so much personality to your outfit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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