The Silk Square: Small Format, Big History

Few accessories have crossed the decades with as much elegance as the silk square. Born in the early 20th century and popularised by the great French houses in the 1930s, it has become a timeless staple of the wardrobe — for women and men alike.

When the square becomes art: Pierre-Louis Mascia

No one pushes the silk square further than Pierre-Louis Mascia. Trained as an illustrator, Mascia approaches each piece less like an accessory and more like a canvas — building his prints through collage, layering pattern upon pattern until something entirely new emerges.

Our Aloeuw Silk Scarf Floral Artwork captures this perfectly: a mesmerising interplay of swirling blues and browns, framed by a refined geometric border. At 135 x 195 cm, its generous size means it can be draped over a tailored jacket or wrapped more casually — never just an accessory, but a piece of wearable art.

The Aloeuw Silk Scarf Abstract Panels takes a softer, more painterly approach: soft pink and golden yellow meet serene blue stripes and intricate baroque-inspired patterns. Equally generous in size, it drapes beautifully over eveningwear or wraps effortlessly around the shoulders for daytime.

How to wear your silk square

The silk square lends itself to countless styling options:

• Draped over the shoulders — worn open over a jacket or dress for instant drama, especially with a generous format like the Aloeuw scarves.
• Around the neck — tied simply at the front, folded into a triangle, or slipped under a shirt collar for a refined touch.
• As a headscarf — folded into a band and tied at the back or side, for a retro spirit that feels very current.
• Around the wrist — folded into a thin band and tied like a bracelet, to lift a simpler look.
• On a bag — tied around the handle, in a simple knot or bow, to personalise a bag you already love.

In our store

Discover Pierre-Louis Mascia's Aloeuw scarves online and in store — each one crafted from 100% silk and designed to be worn as a true piece of wearable art.