How to weave a silk scarf into a hairstyle: a new trend from Copenhagen captivates fashionistas

It has been tied on bags, worn as a pareo or tied around the neck. But at Copenhagen Fashion Week, they showed a fresh and sophisticated way to use it - by weaving it into hair, reports Harper's Bazaar India.

At the Baum und Pferdgarten show, stylists from Oribe created a hairstyle with a riding motif: long, sleek braids with silk scarves woven in. It was a logical continuation of the jockey-inspired collection: chequered suits, velvety suede and clean cuts.

Tying a headscarf on your head is not a new idea. It was popularised in the 'old Hollywood' style of the '40s and '50s, and has made a comeback with new style icons like Kendall Jenner and Anya Taylor-Joy. But it was the braided shawls that were the highlight of the Baum und Pferdgarten show.

At first glance, it's a simple ponytail with a straight parting. But when the models unfolded on the catwalk, the main thing became visible: a voluminous braid with a brightly coloured silk scarf woven in, falling freely down the back.

"The world of equestrian sport is a combination of discipline and romance. I wanted to convey this duality - structure and fluidity," explains Nikki Welsh, lead artist at Oribe. "The silk scarves added tactility and a sense of luxury to the hairstyle."

How to replicate the look at home

To create this hairstyle yourself, Nikki Welsh recommends:

• Choose a light and narrow handkerchief (no wider than 5cm), otherwise it will overwhelm the braid.

• Secure the handkerchief with a rubber band at the base of the ponytail before plaiting.

• If your hair is slippery, apply a texturising spray for a better grip.

• Separate your hair into three strands and weave the handkerchief into two of them, making sure the pattern is even.

• Tie the braid with a black elastic band and leave the ends of the handkerchief free for movement and drama.

• Secure the hairstyle with an anti-static spray, especially if you plan to go outdoors.

The scarves at the show were no accident - they were adorned with floral prints and baroque patterns in shades of gold, azure, emerald, ruby and black. This underlines the trend for personalisation, with silk accessories, keyrings, scarves on bags - and now even in hair.

"This trend is going to evolve - not necessarily in a jockey theme. It combines fashion, fabric and hair texture," adds Welch.

And it will suit both thick braids and fine hair.