THEORY SERIES: SCARF
It’s been weeks since I’ve had ideas speeding around my head about what this year is going to lean toward in terms of content and direction. Mostly because I tend to need to challenge myself with new ideas before the ones already done become too predictable and no longer interesting to me.
That led me to think that I’d like this year to be a form of self education, where knowledge is gained, analyzed, and understood, without losing the fun of it.
Theory series will explore items, trends, personalities, and creative journeys from the inside. Last year I decided to create scarves, an accessory that is versatile, stylish, and playful, with endless possibilities. But even though I was immersed in the creative process I was developing, I never really took the time to investigate the accessory itself, its origin, evolution, and meaning.
Scarves have never really been just an accessory. They’ve always carried something else with them. Throughout history, they’ve been linked to power, elegance, belonging, and at times even resistance. The colors chosen, the prints, or simply the way a scarf is worn can say a lot about their purpose.
What makes them interesting is that their meaning is never fixed. It changes depending on who wears them, how they’re styled, and in what moment.
What started as a practical object slowly became part of refined dressing, especially within upper-class wardrobes. Over time, they found their place in fashion history not as something seasonal, but as something constant.
Fashion houses elevated them through craftsmanship and storytelling, turning them into collectible pieces. Still, scarves never lost their everyday nature.
For me, the real strength of a scarf lies in its versatility. It doesn’t belong to one function or one way of wearing. It adapts to the outfit, the moment. A scarf can be wrapped, tied, layered, or used beyond clothing altogether.
The little elements of composition are part of what really passions me within experimentation, while keeping it truthful to myself. Wintertime makes it trickier, though. I’m mostly wearing the exact same outfit every day just to stay warm, and it tends to make me less playful when it comes to getting dressed.
That’s also one of the main reasons why I needed to get back to expressing myself here. It allows me to be creative within a reason and simply enjoy the fun of it for a while.
