Collection: Scarves

Discover our carefully curated selection of pre-owned scarves: silk twill squares, cashmere and wool wraps, printed stoles, archive collector scarves and rare pieces from the world's most celebrated houses. Every piece is hand-evaluated by our team on avenue Louise and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Because a great scarf is not simply a cold-weather accessory — it is one of fashion's most versatile, most collectible and most personally expressive objects.

Pre-owned scarves: the most versatile object in the accessories wardrobe

No accessory offers the versatility, the collectibility and the sheer breadth of design possibility of the scarf. It can be worn around the neck, tied as a headscarf, wrapped as a belt, knotted to a bag handle, draped over the shoulders as a stole, or simply folded and displayed. It is the one accessory that works equally well across every season, every dress code and every cultural context. And in the hands of the great houses — Hermès above all, but also Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel and the specialist producers of Lyon's silk industry — it has been the vehicle for some of the most ambitious and most technically sophisticated print design in the history of luxury fashion.

The Hermès carré — the 90 × 90 cm silk twill square that has been produced since 1937 in prints designed by commissioned artists and printed in up to 45 colours by screen-printing specialists in Lyon — is the definitive luxury scarf and one of the most actively collected objects in the entire pre-owned luxury market. Each print tells a story: equestrian, botanical, mythological, navigational, cultural. Each colourway is produced in limited runs and discontinued, making early or rare colourways of beloved designs among the most keenly traded objects in the category. But the Hermès carré is only the most celebrated example of a category that encompasses the magnificent silk squares of Louis Vuitton and Dior, the cashmere and wool wraps of Acne Studios and Lemaire, the mohair stoles of Chanel and the archive printed scarves of Pucci, Leonard and the great Italian silk houses.

Our scarves categories

Hermès silk scarves and carrés

The Hermès 90 × 90 cm carré in silk twill — hand-rolled and screen-printed, signed within the design — is the most sought-after and most consistently collected scarf in the world. Archive designs by the great Hermès artists (Robert Dallet, Philippe Ledoux, Caty Latham), rare colourways of beloved prints, and the giant stoles (140 × 140 cm) and pochettes (45 × 45 cm) complete the Hermès family in our selection.

Fashion house printed silk scarves

Louis Vuitton's Monogram and archive print silk squares, Dior's archive silk prints, Chanel's interlocking CC and camellia-printed silk squares, and the printed silk stoles of Gucci and Saint Laurent represent the fashion house tier of our silk scarf selection — each house's design vocabulary translated into the most portable and versatile of formats.

Cashmere and wool wraps and stoles

Acne Studios's oversized mohair and wool scarves (among the most recognisable and most actively traded accessories of the 2010s), the considered cashmere stoles of Lemaire and The Row, and the archive cashmere wraps of the great Scottish mills represent the most practically luxurious tier of our scarf selection — pieces that combine exceptional natural fibre quality with genuine warmth.

Archive and collector scarves

Emilio Pucci's psychedelic silk prints from the 1960s–1970s, Leonard Paris's botanical silk squares, and the rare archive prints of the specialist Italian and French silk houses represent the most historically significant and most collectible tier of our scarf selection — pieces whose value is as much art-historical as it is practical.

How to evaluate a pre-owned scarf

Evaluating a pre-owned scarf requires attention to several combined criteria. Here are the 7 checkpoints we systematically verify in our atelier on avenue Louise.

1. The signature and attribution

Every signed scarf carries the house name printed within the design or woven into the selvedge. For Hermès scarves, the signature is printed within the design itself and the artist's name is also typically included. We verify signatures against our database of confirmed authentic examples.

2. The silk or fabric quality

Hermès silk twill has a distinctive weight (approximately 65g/m²) and a specific, slightly stiff drape that distinguishes it from lighter or cheaper silk alternatives. We assess the weight, drape and hand of every silk scarf, as fabric quality is a primary authentication indicator.

3. The print quality and registration

For screen-printed silk scarves, print quality — sharpness of detail, accuracy of colour registration and the depth and evenness of colour across the surface — is a primary quality indicator. Blurred prints, misregistered colours or uneven coverage all indicate lower quality or counterfeit production.

4. The hand-rolled hem (for Hermès)

The Hermès carré's hand-rolled hem — the edge of the silk rolled by hand between the artisan's thumb and forefinger and sewn with silk thread in a matching colour — is the definitive authentication marker for Hermès scarves. It should be slightly irregular (confirming handwork), approximately 5 mm wide and stitched with thread that exactly matches the hem's dominant colour. A machine-rolled hem is flat, perfectly regular and indicates either a non-Hermès scarf or a significant counterfeit.

5. The colour and dye stability

We assess colour depth and stability — whether the colours remain vivid and clean or have faded unevenly, bled into each other or been affected by washing. Any colour issues are assessed and disclosed.

6. The condition — staining, snags and wear

We assess every scarf for staining (light staining can sometimes be professionally cleaned; severe staining is irreversible and requires full disclosure), any snags or pulled threads in the silk, any fraying at the hem, and any other condition factors that affect the scarf's appearance or wearability.

7. The overall condition grading

We grade every scarf for condition on our consistent scale, with particular attention to any condition factors that are visible when the scarf is worn. Minor condition issues in less visible areas of the design are graded and disclosed differently from issues at the scarf's centre or most visible panels.

Our method: at Les Enfants d'Édouard, every scarf undergoes a three-stage examination — visual inspection, technical verification (signature, silk quality, print quality, hem) and condition assessment. Every authenticated piece comes with our certificate of authenticity.

Hermès scarf size guide

Hermès scarf sizes and formats

Format	Dimensions	Best for
Pochette	45 × 45 cm	Hair / neck / bag decoration
Carré 90	90 × 90 cm	The classic — neck, head, shoulder
Carré 140 (Stole)	140 × 140 cm	Shoulder stole / wrap
Mousseline 90	90 × 90 cm	Lighter silk — neck and head
Twill 140	140 × 140 cm	Full wrap / large stole

Styling notes

The Hermès carré 90 can be worn in over 100 documented configurations — from the classic neck fold to the Bias knot, the Ascot, the Broadway and the Plissé — making it one of the most versatile single accessories in the wardrobe. Our team is happy to demonstrate styling options for any scarf in our selection during a boutique visit or private appointment.

Why invest in pre-owned scarves

Pre-owned scarves, and the Hermès carré in particular, represent one of the most reliably appreciating categories in the luxury accessories secondary market. Rare colourways of beloved Hermès designs — particularly those by celebrated artists Robert Dallet (safari and wildlife prints) and Philippe Ledoux (Amazonie, Brides de Gala) — trade at significant premiums over current retail for equivalent new production, and their value continues to grow as these designs are periodically reissued in different colourways, making original colourways increasingly scarce. Acne Studios mohair scarves in discontinued colourways follow a similar logic at a more accessible price point.

For those wishing to sell pre-owned scarves, we offer an expert consignment service.

Our scarves selection in Brussels, avenue Louise

Our boutique Les Enfants d'Édouard, 175 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, carries a curated selection of pre-owned scarves. We welcome you Tuesday to Saturday and offer private appointments outside regular opening hours.

Care and maintenance of pre-owned scarves

For silk scarves, hand wash in cold water with a specialist silk detergent, gently supporting the weight of the wet fabric without wringing or twisting. Roll in a clean towel to remove excess water, then dry flat away from direct sunlight. Iron on the lowest setting on the reverse of the fabric, or under a pressing cloth. Store flat or loosely rolled — never folded at the same point repeatedly, which creates permanent crease marks.

For cashmere and wool scarves, hand wash in cold water with a specialist cashmere or wool detergent, or dry clean. Lay flat to dry, never hang. Store folded in breathable cotton storage with natural moth repellents.

For any staining, act immediately — the longer a stain sets in silk, the more difficult it becomes to remove. Blot (never rub) the stain gently with cold water. For significant staining, consult a specialist dry cleaner experienced with silk before attempting home treatment.

Frequently asked questions about pre-owned scarves

Which pre-owned scarves are most sought-after?

Hermès carrés in rare or discontinued colourways by celebrated designers (Robert Dallet, Philippe Ledoux, Caty Latham, Julia Abadie), the Hermès giant stole 140 in classic designs, Acne Studios mohair and wool scarves in discontinued colourways, Emilio Pucci psychedelic silk squares from the 1960s–1970s, and Louis Vuitton Monogram silk squares in archive prints.

How can I tell if a Hermès scarf is authentic?

An authentic Hermès carré is identified by: a hand-rolled hem of approximately 5 mm that is slightly irregular (confirming handwork), with silk thread exactly matching the dominant border colour; the "Hermès Paris" signature printed within the design, typically at the bottom of the image; the artist's name or initials also within the design; a silk twill of distinctive weight and slight stiffness; and print quality with sharp registration and deep, stable colour. Our team has authenticated hundreds of Hermès scarves and can identify authentic pieces with certainty.

What warranty do you offer on pre-owned scarves?

Every piece sold by Les Enfants d'Édouard is guaranteed as described, with a certificate of authenticity for signed pieces and 14 days to return (return shipping costs excluded).

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