Silk scarves

Each Dare in Paris square is printed in Italy on 100% silk twill woven in the Lake Como region, with a high definition digital process: the colors go through the fabric and the motif reads on both sides. The hem is then rolled by hand in our Paris workshop, holder of the Fabriqué à Paris label, the official Made in Paris label. The hand rolled hem is the signature of the great silk houses; you can read about our workshop on our craftsmanship page. Our collections, L’orgue du Boulevard, La valse des colombes, L’envol des gourmandises and Rayures de carrousel, are exclusive motifs drawn in Paris that you will not find anywhere else.

A silk square scarf is the most versatile piece in the wardrobe, worn by men and women alike. Fold it into a band and tie it at the neck, as a bandana or with an ascot knot, or let it show under an open shirt collar. Slip it into the hair as a headband, wrap it around the handle of a bag, or open it over the shoulders. Stretched in a frame, it becomes a picture for a living room.

Every model adopts the reference format of the great collection squares: 90 x 90 cm, or 35 x 35 inches. This generous size allows everything, from a simple turn around the neck to a drape over the shoulders, and gives the fold a supple fall. It also lets the motif express itself fully once the square is opened. A 90 cm silk scarf is not a pocket square: it is a piece in its own right, made to be tied, draped or framed.

Timeless, worn by men and women alike and signed with an exclusive motif, a silk scarf gift crosses fashions and seasons. For a birthday, a celebration or Christmas, it suits those who prefer discreet elegance. Every square leaves the workshop in its box, sealed with the house’s wax seal, with a handwritten note. If you hesitate over the motif, the Dare in Paris gift card leaves the choice to the person who receives it.

Real silk has a natural sheen that changes with the light, a touch that feels cool and then soft, and a 100% silk label. On a quality square, the hem is hand rolled: a fine, supple, slightly irregular roll, the mark of handwork. On a printed twill, the motif also reads on both sides.

Fold the square into a band, then tie it around the neck with a simple knot, an ascot knot or as a bandana. It also goes into the hair or around a bag handle. Our guide on how to tie a silk scarf shows each knot step by step.

Silk does not go in the washing machine and reacts badly to water: a single drop leaves a ring as it dries. A stain is removed only by a professional dry cleaner. Store the square flat or rolled, away from direct light. If a crease persists, treat it with a garment steamer held about ten centimeters, or four inches, away from the fabric, and never place an iron directly on the silk.

The silk square is a square format, made to be folded and tied: at the neck, in the hair, on the wrist or on a bag. The long scarf is longer than it is wide and drapes or floats over a jacket or a coat. Both are worn by men and women alike. You will find them in our collection of long silk scarves and tube scarves.

The motifs are drawn in Paris. Each square is printed in Italy on 100% silk twill woven in the Lake Como region, then hand rolled in our Paris workshop, holder of the Fabriqué à Paris label.

Dare in Paris is an online house based in Paris: every square is sold online, on this page. Orders ship worldwide from Paris by Colissimo with signature on delivery, from five business days for the United States. You have 14 days from receipt to return a piece. Delivery times by country are on our shipping and returns page.