Monday, June 4, 2012

Capsule wardrobe #61 - Basic bias fold

In an attempt to bring all photo tutorials and how-to's into a video format, and under the motto 'first things first', I uploaded a how-to video of the basic bias fold onto my YouTube channel, which you can also view towards the end of this post.

The basic bias is one of the most essential ways to fold a square silk scarf, not only because it is the starting point for many great scarf knots (Ascot, friendship, criss-cross, criss-cross bow knot, tie knot and many others), but also because it looks fabulous on it's own, when just placed around the neck. What's more, it is a cool way to wear scarves during the warmer summer months.

With 90 Carrés, one needs to be a little bit more careful when going solo, due to the size and material they are prone to slip.. wearing a blazer on top helps to keep them in place (all larger formats, such as cashmere, mousse and silk GMs stay well in place, and to a certain extend, 90 mousses do too).


Capsule pieces: blue jeans, short-sleeved black top and black blazer
Shoes: blue patent pumps
Accessories: Hermès 'Cent plis de Miao' 90 Carré and H clic-clac enamel bangle in bleu indiens
Scarf tying method: basic bias fold (see video below for a how-to)








Basic bias fold 'how-to'



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8 comments:

  1. Dear MT, the basic bias is my favorite way of wearing a scarf. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. It is always so nice to see the sweet little silk horse of your avatar, dear BM. Thank you for stopping by :)

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  2. Cent Plis! A beautiful choice, and it does look marvellous with the Viviers.

    I would run through that field, singing at the top of my lungs about how the hills will rejoice with sound of muuuuuusic......

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    1. Wait, don't run too fast.... coming right with you! Cent Plis de Miao et all! x

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  3. You always combine the pictures in your posts so well, my dear :) Those are lovely and I totally agree with Frances, one feels like running through that beautiful field and sing!!!
    Thank you for one more youtube video, which is, as the previous ones, so useful and well made.
    I find the basis fold a great way of wearing, for instance the silk mousseline scarves. You look beautiful! Warm hug, M xx

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    1. Hurry, my dear Manuela!! And after all that running, we'll have a picnic in the field! Have a lovely day <3

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  4. Thank you for another most beautiful post, my dearest MaiTai. As dear ladies, Frances and Manuela said so eloquently, how I too wish to loose myself completely in the blissfully breathtaking field of gold and green!
    And thank you for another fabulous video…you create the best how-to tutorials! I also love the basic bias just as is - simple yet presents the scarf so gloriously - the foundation of all magical knots. So very wonderful to see your new blue patent beauty. Sending you all my love and big golden happy hugs xox

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    1. Oh dear...please forgive the typo dear MaiTai, meant to say 'lose myself' <3

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