Ever since our trip to New York, Mr That's Not My Age has remained scarf-less. Bare-necked. We don't mind a spot of clothes swapping in this relationship - though, apart from a pair of my baggy old track pants he wears for running, it's mainly one-way traffic. There's a photo of me somewhere with this newly acquired accessory draped around my neck, which I promise to show you very soon. The thing I really like about the Blog Widower's scarf is the size. It's large enough to wrap around a couple of times which gives a more relaxed - dare I say - bohemian feel:
So, on my quest to return said scarf to its rightful owner (London is quite chilly at the moment so I'm feeling a bit guilty - and it probably needs a wash) and invest in my own accessories, I found these lovely silk scarves by Richard Weston. Printed with scanned images of precious stones. Beautiful, aren't they?
The 58-year-old chair in architecture at Cardiff University has worked in academia for over 30 years, and only recently discovered a talent for textile design (he was the star of BBC reality TV show The Next Big Thing, last year). His accessories are available from Liberty and the website WestonEarthImages. Weston says modestly, 'I suspect most people are a little bemused - a middle-aged, overweight professor with higgledy-piggledy teeth is the antithesis of designer-stereotypes.'
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| The professor with a poster of himself, in a scarf. |
There's hope for me yet. How do you wear your scarf?
Ooh, I like! Pretty fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLovely scarves - how do you tie your scarf is an interesting question - I see so many pics of celebs with elaborate knots which I try unsuccessfully to copy - any advice gratefully received.
ReplyDeleteAs a man, I find a scarf can make all the difference on a cold day - my theory is that all the blood has to pass through the neck - making a scarf essential if heat is not to be lost. Does Mr TNMA agree?
I find scarves tiresome to tie up and for the past couple of years I've been wearing snoods - much easier.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scarves. From a scarfaholic!
ReplyDeleteScarves are my passion and I wear them different ways. I credit a sales associate at Coldwater Creek who showed me a few ways to artfully knot or drape a scarf. Since then they have been my go-to accessory. The scarves you've shown are lovely. For a scarf-tying tutorial, you should go to the Coldwater Creek website.
ReplyDeletei truly love that this man has discovered a hidden talent of his. how wonderful is that? getting old isn't all bad is it? lovely scarves.
ReplyDeleteI am a scarf lover and in the winter I seldom go anywhere without one. I immediately go for the scarves at estate sales and thrift shops. The Richard Weston number is a beauty, with great colors.
ReplyDeleteGood for the professor!
ReplyDeleteActually I cover myself inside a shawl/ very wide scarf.
Preferably only a loose knot, if any.
The Faliero Sarti ones are my favorites, being so soft, beautiful and informal.
We all have latent talents waiting to be discovered. I wear my scarves every day that I can and it's scarf weather here in Sydney. Australia. Whoo-hoo!
ReplyDeletecan't leave home without being swaythed in something....keeps you warm in the cold, dry in the wet and brightens up a black raincoat on a dull day!!
ReplyDeleteModesty aside, I give good scarf.
ReplyDeleteRichard is a star isn't he. I love his scarves & t- shirts xx
ReplyDeleteLiving as I do in the Frozen North, I love me a scarf! And these are top-notch!
ReplyDeleteHe's an unlikely candidate for design hero, isn't he? Good on him for getting a second career going!
Ali x