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Keep cosy this season with a warming winter scarf

20 September 2022 | Ellie Goodman | If you purchase something via our website, we may earn an affiliate commission.

s we wave goodbye to long, balmy evenings and clear, sunny skies for another year and hunker down as a chill descends upon the capital, we can take solace in the impending return of layering season. Sure, shorts are great and summer suiting retains a certain je ne sais quoi, but if there’s one thing the Brits do well, it’s winter wear. And while you’re stocking up on warming woolly jumpers and dusting off your overcoat, there’s one simple accessory that should not be overlooked: the scarf.

Fringed and fluffy or cushy cashmere, a warming winter scarf is perhaps the most versatile of pieces in any well-dressed man’s style arsenal. Whether thrown over the shoulders of your sharpest suit or knotted tight over a jumper paired with jeans , once the weekend rolls around, wrapping up in a good scarf not only keeps you cosy as colder climes approach, but has the power to amp up even the simplest of outfits with just a swift swaddle at the front door.

So, in preparation for the long nights drawing in and the leaves beginning to fall, here’s our pick of the best winter scarves for men…

Woven from an alpaca wool blend, this striped scarf from Acne Studios makes for a smart addition to any great winter outfit. Featuring a multi-coloured striped pattern and fringe detailing, it offers a pop of colour without overwhelming. Throw on over a suave bomber jacket for a seasonally stylish look.

Acne studios striped fringed scarf, £160, farfetch.com

Staying true to the brand’s heritage, this contrast check scarf is woven from cashmere on traditional looms at Burberry’s 200-year-old Scottish mill, then washed in local spring water and delicately brushed with teasels for a sumptuously soft finish. Rendered in a wintery snow-white, with contrasting red and black checks running through and fringing at both ends, this double-faced scarf features subtle Burberry monogramming in an understated beige weave.

Contrast check cashmere scarf, £470, burberry.com

Rendered in a classic navy blue and crafted in Italy from ultra-soft cashmere, this Brunello Cucinelli scarf features a warming ribbed weave and contrasting light grey trims. Pair with a polished peacoat and lightweight jumper for a look that seamlessly takes you from office to off-duty.

Brunello Cucinelli blue knitted cashmere scarf, £480, brownsfashion.com

Offering two scarves in one, Gucci’s reversible Sogi scarf is woven with the brand’s iconic GG monogram print in dark navy and light denim blue. Jacquard-woven from 100 per cent wool, it features frayed edges for a slightly undone look.

Gucci Sogi GG jacquard wool scarf, £295, harveynichols.com

Long trusted by HM King Charles III for its tweed and knitwear, heritage house Johnstons of Elgin has been crafting cashmere for over 225 years in its family-run mill. Rendered in a versatile grey mélange, this supremely soft scarf features classic fringed edges and can be styled seamlessly with all manner of cold weather ensembles.

Johnstons of Elgin grey fringed cashmere scarf, £130, mrporter.com

Crafted from an irresistibly soft cashmere-wool blend, Loewe’s scarf features a tonal checkerboard pattern in an autumnal palette of beige and khaki, with the brand’s logo appearing throughout in an anagram motif. Ideal for luxe layering, style it with a trusty trench coat and a pair of sharp loafers .

Loewe Anagram wool and cashmere scarf, £250, mytheresa.com

Guaranteed to keep you warm through even the most bitter of winter days, Marni’s brushed wool alpaca-blend scarf is fabulously fluffy. Perfect for laid-back weekend dressing, it’s rendered in inky dark blue with tonal stripes of brown, tan and off-white throughout for a pared-back look that still screams style.

Marni navy striped scarf, £210, ssense.com

For decidedly dapper style, you really needn’t look much further than Mr Paul Smith. Case in point: this autumnal check scarf. Rendered in faded hues of grey, green, brown and black, it’s woven from 100 per cent wool for a snuggly soft finish that might leave you reluctant to take it off.

Paul Smith spectral check cashmere-blend scarf, £100, matchesfashion.com

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