Tie me up…

by Rosanna Carlucci
The station is crowded. The smell of cheap cologne and cigarettes fills every corner and hallway, making it impossible to breathe. He leans casually against the wall, like a man just minding his business, waiting.

And then like a bolt of lighting, he sees her. She makes her way through the crowd, their eyes meet and they both nod to acknowledge each other. As she gets closer the air slowly fills with the scent of lilac and roses. The setting sun filters through the station windows and seems to cast a warm glow across her face.

They finally meet and embrace. As they linger in each other’s arms, the exchange is made. Two briefcases set on the floor, one meant for the other. It is understood that it is just business, but he cannot help but hold on a little longer. As she pulls away, she can feel his disappointment. She slowly turns to walk away; her mission is complete. But before she can take her first step, she unties the scarf around her neck and gently places it in his hand. “A souvenir”, she says, and quickly disappears into the crowd…

Whether tied around the neck, head or handbag, the scarf is making an appearance. Quickly becoming the perfect accessory for day or night, the mass appeal of the scarf seems to lie in its versatility.

Back in the fifties, the scarf served many purposes, as both fashion accessory and protector. Many women would tie a scarf around their heads to protect their hair from getting messy during a windy car ride. In addition many celebrities would use the scarf to cover up a bad hair day or go incognito.

Today, the scarf has regained that popularity and continues to be a classic staple in any woman’s wardrobe. From fabulous Queen Street vintage shops to retailers such as Zara, the scarf is available in a variety of fabrics, prints, and sizes and can be tied in many different ways.

Proving that the scarf is the accessory for Fall, designers Dolce and Gabbana had virtually every model wearing a scarf around their neck or head for their Fall ’08 runway shows.