A colorful silk scarf is my go-to accessory, oftentimes the final piece I throw on to complete an outfit. An instant mood booster, a quick pop of color, a conversation starter... I love a good scarf.
That being said, I am very excited about Alexander McQueen's collaboration with Damien Hirst.
The fashion house has teamed up with the artist to create a collection of 30 limited edition scarves incorporating the iconic McQueen skull and elements inspired by Hirst's Entomology series.
While I am not always the biggest fan of Hirst's work (depends on the piece), I do love his Entomology series. The exactingly symmetrical overall patterns Hirst constructs using butterflies, beetles, and other entomological specimens are stunning. For me, they recall ancient mural works and weavings.
"Tityus" by Damien Hirst, 2012
Hirst's trippy, kaliedoscopic patterns translate beautifully into scarf designs.
And the film shot for the collection by Sølve Sundsbø {below} is just as beautiful and inspiring.
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{scarf images courtesy of www.damienhirst.com}