The fluke Indian summer weather is behind us, so it’s time to officially retire the shorts and flip-flops. Take cold comfort (so to speak) and bundle up with these fashion-forward scarves.
All tied up
The cashmere collar Pidge scarf (which works for both men and women) defies usual winter bulkiness. The short scarf wraps the neck and fastens with two wooden buttons. Hand-knit, made in America. $275 for solid, $330 for pattern. 3feapparel.com
Branching out
The unisex branch scarf blends minimalist art and function. Handmade by Hiroko Kurihara Designs from 100 percent Italian wool. The company plants a tree in L.A. for each scarf sold. $208. branchhome.com
Seeing stars
Local design house Elyse C. Bec Designs offers scarves that are hand-knit and hand-woven by fair trade artisans, and a portion of the proceeds from each scarf benefits charity. The stars are appliqued over crocheted alpaca. Also available in teal, chocolate, purple, wine and black. $82. elysecbec.com
Different stripes
Think of it as an elevated basic. The cashmere and linen scarves lend a luxury touch to a basic stripe design. Measures 74 inches by 20 inches for wrapping. Available in orange/beige or turquoise/gray. $190. vivre.com
Wave of the future
The tidal waves scarf is a cascade of scrunched cashmere, a perfect accent for a dress coat. Available in pink, brown and light green. $98. anthropologie.com
