Between 2004 and 2007, a peculiar fashion trend emerged, capturing the collective imagination: the skinny scarf. These delicate, knee-length fabric strips were draped nonchalantly around the neck, signaling an effortless, almost careless attitude towards style. Designers showcased this trend during their spring and summer collections, most notably at Chloé in Spring/Summer 2005, Marc by Marc Jacobs in Spring/Summer 2004, and Hedi Slimane in Autumn/Winter 2005.
Well one of the trend’s most notable advocates was Kate Moss, whose image flooded Getty archives, showcasing her in various stylish ensembles around London. With silk scarves casually tied at the chest, she embodied the essence of the trend with a quintessential Left-Bank flair. One particularly striking instance featured her in Paris, where a delicate scarf was artfully paired with a strawberry-dotted blazer and high-waisted trousers. Despite their visual charm, these wispy accessories left much to be desired in terms of warmth.
This weird trend, albeit often linked to a phase of rising Disney stars donned in quirky newsboy caps—think Hilary Duff and Ashley Tisdale during the mid-2000s—seems to be making a resurgence. A fresh cadre of designers, whose roots are firmly planted in this style’s origin, are now embracing the skinny scarf once more. Notable names such as Aaron Esh and Derrick, alongside Maximilian Davis from Ferragamo, have integrated these slender fabric pieces into their spring/summer 2025 collections. One can only hope that Seán McGirr finds the audacity to breathe new life into the infamous skull-printed versions once championed by Alexander McQueen
Well one of the trend’s most notable advocates was Kate Moss, whose image flooded Getty archives, showcasing her in various stylish ensembles around London. With silk scarves casually tied at the chest, she embodied the essence of the trend with a quintessential Left-Bank flair. One particularly striking instance featured her in Paris, where a delicate scarf was artfully paired with a strawberry-dotted blazer and high-waisted trousers. Despite their visual charm, these wispy accessories left much to be desired in terms of warmth.
This weird trend, albeit often linked to a phase of rising Disney stars donned in quirky newsboy caps—think Hilary Duff and Ashley Tisdale during the mid-2000s—seems to be making a resurgence. A fresh cadre of designers, whose roots are firmly planted in this style’s origin, are now embracing the skinny scarf once more. Notable names such as Aaron Esh and Derrick, alongside Maximilian Davis from Ferragamo, have integrated these slender fabric pieces into their spring/summer 2025 collections. One can only hope that Seán McGirr finds the audacity to breathe new life into the infamous skull-printed versions once championed by Alexander McQueen
