How Much Should You Spend on a Silk Scarf?

Depends on what you're buying.

A mass-produced silk scarf from a fast fashion brand can cost $20 or $30. The silk is real but thin. The print is generic. It won't last long and it won't mean anything.

A designer silk scarf from a luxury house starts around $300 and goes much higher. The silk is excellent. The craftsmanship is real. You're also paying for the name.

Artist-made silk scarves sit in between. The silk is the same quality you'd find at a higher price point. The print comes from an original work of art. The edition is limited. You're not paying for a logo.

The scarves here start at $69 for the 24 inch and go up to $225 for the oversized silk-wool. That's the range where you're getting real silk, hand-rolled edges, original artwork, and a finite edition without paying for a brand name you're not attached to.

Spend what the thing is worth to you. Don't spend more for a name. Don't spend less and get something you don't care about.

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— Reed Slater
Teascarf Brooklyn