Styling Scarves the French Way

In-Store: Styling Scarves the French  Way Join us October 21st between 2 - 6 pm No winter wardrobe is complete without a scarf. Aside from providing warmth, this accessory is often our outfit's missing piece, adding interest, color, or even a fun print. However, there are numerous ways to tie and wear a scarf - each twist or knot has the ability to transform your look, taking it from meh to whoa.  This October 21st between 2:00 - 6:00 pm, PK invites you to join us in-store for a fun day filled with demonstrations on the various ways you can style a scarf! We can also help you find the perfect coat to match your scarf from our newest collection just yet - HEYER.  Whether it's silk, wool, or cotton - PK Fashion has it all!    A scarf (une écharpe in French) is the ultimate classic staple of the French wardrobe. Indeed, French women are famous for always wearing a scarf in all seasons. In France, scarves are not seen as a winter-only item, but they are worn year-round, and even during the summer season. Not even the hottest weather will stop French women from rocking a scarf!   In France, there are three different kinds of scarves women wear in different seasons: une écharpe, un foulard, une étole. And the difference between those scarves lies in the material, texture, thickness, size, and style. Une écharpe Une écharpe is usually made of heavy fabrics like wool, cashmere, or cotton. It’s one of the staples of the French winter capsule wardrobe and consists of a long narrow rectangle, with its width ranging rom 20 to 60 cm. Just hang your scarf around your neck with each end of the scarf flipped over the opposite shoulder. In some instances, only one end is flipped over the shoulder. The scarf should always look like you’ve carelessly thrown it over your shoulder as your run out of the house. Effortlessness is so very chic!   The French like to pair their scarves according to the color of their coats. And they always have as many scarves as different coats! Wearing a textured écharpe in a similar color grouping as your coat will add subtle visual interest to any outfit you sport. Pair our paisley fringe scarf (above) with our Micro Down Hooded Puffer Coat (right) and watch your look transform!    Un foulard Un foulard is a lightweight scarf typically made of silk, chiffon, viscose, or similar materials and can be square or rectangle. Since it is lighter and smaller than the écharpe and l’étole, it is worn in mid-season usually for style and fashion purposes as it does not protect much from the cold. In France, a brightly colored patterned scarf is exclusively for silk foulard, and can easily spruce up any winter outfit you throw on.  My favorite way to tie a silk scarf would have to be the classic French Knot. First,  fold up your scarf until it’s one thin band, then wrap it around your neck, crossing the two ends behind your neck. Bring the two ends to the front of your neck and tie a knot just under your chin. You can either keep the knot to the front or you can slightly turn the scarf so that the knot is on the side of your neck.  Knotting a patterned foulard around your neck becomes a statement in and of itself. I think it’s the perfect accessory to wear with our Everyday Boiled Wool Down Coat. When it rains, you can easily tuck your silk scarf inside your jacket and still make a statement!  Une étole  Une étole (stole) is a thin but warm scarf, usually made of wool, acrylic, and viscose. Une étole is a large piece of fabric, very long and very wide. Its size is approximately 70cm by 2m. An homage to Alain Baschung, designed alongside his wife, Chloé Mons. The words of his song “La nuit je mens” are intimately printed across our organic cotton stole in the singer’s own handwriting and bordered with gold and glitter. The Une étole can either be worn draped over the shoulders or if it's lightweight, it can also be worn as a scarf, tied at the front. Our love affair with scarves is unlikely to end anytime soon. We are enchanted with the endless possibilities of patterns, colours and the various ways to style them.   We hope to see you on October 21st for an unforgettable styling experience!  Copyright © 2022 Petra Karthaus - Cool Chic European Couture, All rights reserved.  You are receiving this email because you opted at our website or in store.  Our mailing address is:  Petra Karthaus - Cool Chic European Couture 55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada Toronto, ON M4W 1A5 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.