The Material Boy #104

Hermès Vintage Silk Twill Scarf

I was browsing thru my latest issue of the local fashion magazine, Style and found this pic under the men style section. Immediately, I was captivated by the styling of the model. You might be asking, what is so interesting about the styling? It's just a mix of jeans, a simple white short sleeve shirt and a messenger bag...nothing extraordinary. Well, if you look closely, what makes the difference is the beautiful black and white scarf tied onto the model's neck! This hand rolled, 70 x 70 cm, Silk Twill Scarf by Hermès is absolutely chic and fabulous! It transforms the plain outfit into that of a rich, dandy, french riveria playboy look. Very sophisticated and charming:-)

I love the graphic prints of the scarf. Sort of like different letter 'H' radiating out from the center and creating a starburst. Ingenious! Apparently, it is vintage inspired too! Hermès is great for prints of scarfs. I am drooling. I wonder if I can pull off the scarf look. (Of course, not in Singapore unless I want to die of heat stroke) I just have an impulse to want to own the scarf even if I am not into wrapping things around my neck. And it's Hermès! What more can you ask:-)

On a last note, I was also inspired by the very suave Stefano Pilati (creative director of YSL), who dresses so well all the time. How did he managed that?:-) Here is a pic of his neck scarf during YSL's funeral. He look sophisticated and not over flashy for a solemn occassion like that.

(Oh BTW, that's a gorgeous Hermès messenger bag the model is carrying. I am sure it carries a huge price tag. But so beautiful. I saw the bag at the window display in Hermès Takashimaya. Makes me drool.)

Model pic from Style Magazine

Retail price: UK 155 pounds. Where to buy: www.hermes.com