Fashion famously operates a season ahead. Designers showcase their autumn/winter collections in February, when most of us are longing for sunshine, and their spring/summer collections in September, when we're about to head into the cold weather. The high street isn't that different, as already our favourite shopping destinations are ushering in their new season offerings, consisting of knitwear, jeans, layers, and more, all designed to keep out the chill.
Personally, I'm not yet ready to wave goodbye to summer as I have a Euro trip booked in a month's time. But that doesn't mean I'm totally ignoring the new in section. Rather, I'm using it for inspiration to dictate what I wear now in late summer, bagging some extra style points in the process by introducing autumn's biggest trends into my wardrobe early.
Case in point: the scarf neck design detail. The hybrid style can be traced back to Totême, specifically the brand's wool coat with a matching fringed scarf integrated into the collar, released in 2021. Every year since, it seems more and more labels have tapped into the trend, with built-in scarves knotted around the neckline spotted adorning coats, cardigans, jumpers, shirts, blouses and even T-shirts.
Yep, this year is set to be no exception, with the scarf neck already appearing in the early autumn collections and even transcending seasons with Primark's Jersey Tie Neck Tee. Available in a khaki or a chocolate brown colourway, we'll be opting for the latter to nail this season's favourite shade and tick off two trends in one.
Below, find more scarf neck styles available to shop now and wear into autumn:
M&S Air-Yarn Scarf Neck Button Through Cardigan
& Other Stories Scarf Detail Knit Jumper
Monsoon Shola Stripe Cardigan & Scarf Yellow
New Look Dark Brown Brushed Knit Scarf Detail Short Sleeve Top
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
