India, June 1 -- A ccessories are imperative for a stylish outings and something that's taken the spotlight lately is the silk scarf. You can wear this versatile accessory as a bandana, neckerchief, bandeau or even as a wrap-around skirt! These silk scarves, however, aren't new and can be seen as a reminiscent trend of the '50s and '60s. Celebs like Audrey Hepburn, David Bowie and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis adopted these scarves as part of their daily wardrobe. Since then, this accessory has made a comeback multiple times. And this time around, for a modern approach, silk scarves have found their way to be a micro trend in summer. "This accessory has evolved far beyond its traditional role as a neckwear. Today, we see women embracing a scarf as a versatile accessory worn as head wraps, bag ties, belts, or even styled creatively with jewellery. Younger consumers are pushing boundaries by wrapping silk scarves around their hips as skirts, akin to pareo styles, experimenting with DIY fashion," says designer Nanki Maggo Papneja from Limerick. Already celeb-approved, silk scarves have settled in the hearts of actor Alia Bhatt, model Alessandra Ambrosio and actor-model Emily Ratajkowski, who have donned them as a head scarf or wrapped them around their hips as a skirt lately. Even the runway shows and street style pieces increasingly showcase scarves tied creatively, often mismatched with outfits to create personalised statements. When it comes to the print, textures and colours for these scarves, there has been a variety of elements in style. "People are eyeing artisanal and Nature-inspired motifs. Vintage floral and paisley designs are resurging, often reinterpreted with modern colour palettes. There's a rising preference for textured silk like crepe de chine, shantung, or matte finishes. Jewel tones such as deep sapphire or ruby, brights and neons are popular among youngsters seeking statement pieces," says designer Supria Munjal....