MANILA, Philippines - The classic silk scarf has been pulled out from the 80s closet to and brought back to life as one of this year’s must have pieces.
It has its roots in Baroque fashion, which became popular in the 1980s when Gianni Versace added a wild pop art twist to the Italian artistic tradition of Baroque design; replacing the cherubs and angels of Italian frescoes with contemporary bold chains, Medusa heads, and leopard prints in his bold collections.
Today, scarf prints are rocking the runways: in Etro’s beach halter dresses; Derek Lam’s magnified scarf prints with bright colors and a western twist; Donatella Versace’s dreamy pastels; and D&G’s sporty spectacle of gold, sapphire, and emerald.
It has also been a big hit at retailer racks with the Versace for H&M Stampa range featuring the designer’s signature prints leading the way.
And at SM, scarf prints are all over blouses, dresses, pants, and skirts - there are also many ways to wear it! Inspired by classic chain print silk scarves, these pieces ahave a luxe fashion forward feel.
Heady prints of chains, swirls, flowers, and animal skins in rich colors of yellow gold, fuchsia pink and white stand bold against stark black. These modern versions look polished and pretty paired with minimalist silhouettes, dark denims, and solid monochrome pieces. Such a visual feast will surely make an outfit look effortlessly fun and fabulous.
The Scarf Print collection is available at the Ladies’ Fashion of the SM Store.