21 of the chicest and most luxurious scarves to use as face coverings

While there can be little doubt that scarves do not offer the same level of protection from Covid-19 as an N95 mask, if you’re looking for a chic face covering – or are caught on the hop – a silk scarf or cashmere shawl is an undeniably luxurious alternative, as seen on Sarah Jessica Parker, Sienna Miller and Olivia Palermo in recent weeks.

From eye-catching butterflies by Alexander McQueen to Pucci’s vibrant Copacabana pattern and kaleidoscopic florals from Salvatore Ferragamo, here is our edit of this season’s art-inspired and logo-print statement scarves.