How to wear a pashmina

The pashmina has become a genuine autumn/winter must-have: warm and enveloping but not heavy, which makes it ideal for mid-season too.

‘Pashmina’ is the name of a particular type of cashmere wool, but in common usage it now means the scarves and shawls made with this fine, soft wool. Generally in pure cashmere, it can sometimes contain a percentage of silk, or be made of cashmere fabric, very light to the touch but very warm at the same time.

Extremely versatile, practical and refined, the pashmina is an accessory that pairs easily with different styles and can be worn even on the most important occasions.

There are many ways to wear it, from the most classic to the most imaginative. For an everyday look, you can fold it, wrap it around your neck and tuck the ends inside the scarf, or simply let it fall over your shoulders and knot it at the front.

You can wear it Parisian-style, without a knot, letting one of the two ends fall behind you. Otherwise, you can knot it at the side after wrapping it around your neck twice, or, alternatively, fold it diagonally and wear it with the triangular tip on your chest.

For a more casual style, it can be braided, while for a more elegant occasion it can be knotted on the chest and used as a shawl, for that extra degree of style and poise.

In short, the pashmina is a versatile accessory suitable for every occasion. Just choose the right colour and you're all set.