Around the World in Noteworthy Neckerchiefs

Exchange your signature necklace for a new kind of neckwear: neckerchiefs. Ascots have upgraded from their Boy Scout days to an item worthy of international fanfare. Whether you’re lounging on the beaches of Barcelona or strutting the streets of New York, a neckerchief has a place in your ensemble— scouts honor.

Wrap up an outfit and tie it off in a way that’ll make you fit in with the locals, while affirming your style.

Posh Parisian

Baguette, bottle of wine and neckerchief—check. Walk leisurely down the cobblestoned streets of the city of lights with a neckpiece that exudes Parisian charm. Elaborately tie a simple black white motif piece into a chain knot: Drape your scarf around the back of your neck, bring the sides to the front and wrap them around each other, and pull the ends to the back to tie into a knot. Complete the look with casual white pants, a black T-shirt and patent oxford shoes.

Beachy Barcelonian

Stroll on the sand in an ascot casual enough for beachwear. Embrace the tropical feel mixed with the city atmosphere and opt for a neckerchief that can pair with a swimsuit. A bright, floral or palm tree patterned scarf tied in a simple knot will make it easy to remove when you’re ready to take a swim. Place your scarf around the back of your neck with the ends hanging in the front and tie them just once. Accompany the colorful accessory with a white bathing suit and a sheer tunic cover-up.

Noble New Yorker

Walk leisurely through the Upper East Side in a neckerchief that speaks to its regal and preppy feel. Wear a luxurious silk scarf in a pattern that bares a designer logo. Elongate the piece with a knot similar to that of a necktie: Wrap the scarf around your neck, fold one end over the other twice, then take the other end and loop it through. Pair it with a menswear-inspired blazer, a striped top and dark denim for an ensemble that showcases the perks of preppy wear.

Turn heads in neckwear that speaks to the style of your destination. Tourist? No way, you’re a neckerchief native.