Organic, Vintage and Fair Trade Scarves

I am a huge fan of scarves and love how a particular colour or pattern can inject a bit of your personality into any outfit. For example, I am quite partial to a green scarf (surprise) and my favourite forest green scarf rather blatantly tells the world I am into all things 'green' (could I be more obvious?) while my vintage black sparkly scarf dresses up any evening ensemble and saves it from looking too 'boring black'.

Not only can scarves be worn in numerous weird and wonderful ways but they can also be highly flattering once you've found your perfect shade. I've narrowed today's scarf selection down to the following stunning scarves that are the most stylish and ethical ones available. Which one is your favourite?



Popomomo Favourite Things Scarf (pictured above)
Made in LA
Made from recycled fabrics

If Maria from the Sound of Music could have worn a scarf while singing, 'My Favourite Things' this would be it (yes, maybe it is a bit too cool to wear with a habit but go with me on this). The scarf print depicts designer, Lizz Wasserman's favourite things such as ice cream sundaes, rainbows and mushrooms! Each one is unique though so see what you get!
Purchase online at Shop Flick for US $48

Vintage Pierre Cardin Paris Signature Square Scarf - The Vintage Scarf

Ooh, a little vintage designer find! Yeah! Drape yourself (or just your neck rather, as it probably isn't big enough for draping) in this brown and cream Pierre Cardin scarf which was made in France. Je l'aime!
Purchase online at The Vintage Scarf for US $16.50. There are also many other vintage scarves too chose from at this site all categorised by colour. Scarves and categorising! My two favourite things!




Edun Rilke Poem Scarf - Black
Made in Kenya (factories audited by Verite)
100% Organic Cotton

Bono wore this scarf at Obama's inauguration concert which consequently led to it selling out within 24 hours in January! Now that more are available, you can also wear a bit of history. I absolutely love the look of this scarf but more importantly the significance of it and think it will become a very treasured fashion item should you purchase one.
Purchase online at Edun Online for 60 Euros.



Manumit Raw Silk Scarves
Hand woven in Vietnam (fair trade - member of the British Association for Fair Trade Shops)
Tassel Silk (suitable for vegetarians as silk is spun from the cocoon once the silk moth has flown - Scotia Fair Trade website).

Manumit offer over 20 shades to choose from which you think would be a good thing but I can be incredibly indecisive and cannot choose between the sophisticated shades of rose dust, cafe au lait, chilli pepper red, cream or croissant (maybe the names are drawing me in a bit too).
Manumit source from an organisation working in Vietnam that is providing employment opportunities through tailor training for disadvantaged women and farmers). Manumit producers are also members of either IFAT or The Fair Trade Federation.
Purchase online at Manumit UK for £12
Adili £12 (only jade and burnt sienna)
Scotia Fair Trade for £12