Scarf Profile ~ Projet Carré Plissé

The 'Projet Carré' was designed by Henri d’Origny in 2007, the one featured below is a Plissé version from the SS2008 collection.

I love the effect of a Plissé's zig-zag hemline on scarves with contrasting hems, it is such a dramatic look. A quick and simple double knot looks incredible with a pleated scarf, and the more elaborate looking knots are equally easily achieved. For a how-to of the flower knot, please click here

You can buy Plissés ready made, or you can bring your regular 90 Carré to H, and get it pleated for a fee of approx. 40 EUR, which is also a great way to give a new lease of life to scarves that have snags, pulls or runs.

H used to apply three different Plissé techniques, box pleat, double pleat and single pleat. Since a few years, the single pleat as shown here is the only version available. But please don't attempt to hand wash a Plissé ever, as the pleats will loosen/dissolve at the contact with water. They are dry clean only.