Scarves presents a comprehensive collection of twentieth-century scarves in a compact format. These essential fashion accessories, prized by collectors, played a significant role in modern style. Spanning from Art Deco to 1950s Hollywood, the Swinging Sixties, and beyond, scarves reflect every major decorative arts movement of the past century. This richly illustrated volume features over 250 scarves by renowned designers such as Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Mary Quant, Gucci, Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent, Zandra Rhodes, and Nicole Miller. It also includes biographies of more than fifty designers, details about retailers and manufacturers, and a resource guide on conservation, museum collections, vintage fairs, and specialist dealers.