It's Cozy Szn—15 Designer Scarves Worth the Investment for Fall


It's a story as old as time: You spot a designer item but soon realize it's beyond your budget. No longer is the tale one of love at sight but merely heartbreak. While it's true that you can save up over time to secure the season's hottest shoes, it's not the only way to get your hands on a luxury good. In fact, there's one other accessory that's far more attainable: designer scarves.
As far as designer purchases go, I'd say a scarf is the ultimate first luxury buy. You get all the excitement of shopping for a luxury brand without the devastatingly high price of a handbag. Although it might not seem as exciting, the truth is that designer scarves are as collectible (if not more so) as any other luxury accessory. Each fashion house has its signature designs that have become must-haves among the style set—there's everything from small silk scarves with artfully drawn prints to oversize monogrammed mohair scarves.
But it's not just the different types of designer scarves that make this accessory an excellent investment, but their innate versatility. Unlike a suede handbag or a pair of thigh-high boots, designer scarves have far more styling possibilities (sorry, not sorry). With some creativity, you can wear a scarf as a necktie, swaddle, belt, headband, kerchief, bag charm—should I keep going? Basically, they're one of the best accessories you can buy. But if you're still not sold on why you should spend money on a designer scarf, let me convince you.
Ahead, I've created a comprehensive guide to the best designer scarves you can buy based on reviews, quality, versatility, and popularity. Plus, I've included a few examples of how the style set is wearing designer scarves to show you how to wear a scarf in the fall, winter, spring, and even the summer. Keep scrolling to see which designer scarves are worth the investment.
Best Designer Scarves
1. Hermès Grand Apparat Twilly
2. Acne Studios Vally Plaid Scarf
3. Dior Oblique Diortwin 70 Square Scarf
4. Loewe Appliquéd Fringed Mohair-Blend Scarf
5. Gucci GG Silk Neck Bow
6. Toteme Embroidered Wool-Blend Scarf
If you can recall, last fall we saw coats with built-in scarves become the outerwear trend of the season, thanks in part to Toteme. While the brand's outerwear is still worth shopping for this fall, if you can't spend too much on a coat, start with its equally popular whipstitch scarf.
7. Pucci Printed Silk-Twill Scarf
8. Saint Laurent Fringed Embroidered Cashmere Scarf
If you prefer to invest in a scarf that's not covered in prints, logos, or bright colors, then consider shopping Saint Laurent's offering. The brand's fringed cashmere scarf can be styled easily with all your staples but still has the more luxurious elements you'd want from a designer piece.
9. Versace La Coupe Des Dieux Silk Scarf
Versace's printed scarves are a must-shop for those who want an easily distinguishable designer item. Personally, I love the brand's La Coupe Des Dieux print as its features nod to the house's history but has a more muted color palette, making it easy to style.
10. Jil Sander Plain Scarf
11. Burberry Giant Icon Check Cashmere Scarf
12. Max Mara Fringe Cashmere Scarf
13. Jacquemus Fringed Wool Scarf
14. Fendi FF Foulard
15. Ganni Fringed Wool Scarf
How to Style Designer Scarves
Styles Notes: When in doubt, you can't go wrong with classically styling a designer scarf. Try draping it scarf over your shoulders.
Style Notes: Embrace your inner babushka by styling your silk scarf as a headscarf. It will transition this warm-weather accessory into the winter seamlessly.
Style Notes: You can also style a designer silk scarf as a hair accessory by tying it in the back rather than under the chin to create a kerchief.
Styles Notes: If you're having trouble deciding how to wear an oversize scarf, consider swaddling it over your shoulders for a sophisticated cold-weather look.
Style Notes: Here, a silk scarf creates an interesting back detail.
Style Notes: Another creative way to style a silk scarf is to tie it around the waist.
Style Notes: Make your skinny printed skirt pop by pairing it with a contrasting leather coat.
Style Notes: Don't be afraid to drape a smaller silk scarf in a similar way to larger ones, as it's a surefire way to make the accessory stand out.
Style Notes: Use a printed silk scarf as a way to spice up your everyday button-down shirt.
Style Notes: Tying a designer silk scarf around your wrist is a simple way to add an exciting element to your ensemble.
Style Notes: Add a small scarf to the handle of your handbag to give it the Jane Birkin treatment.
Style Notes: Wearing a colorful striped scarf is a simple way to dress up an all-black outfit.
Style Notes: Nothing's chicer than styling a designer scarf with separates in the same neutral shade.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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