Dr. Birx has sparked a huge interest in scarves in recent weeks, so I thought it would be fun to create looks that are inspired by her outfits, color choices, or scarves. The pictures of Dr. Birx's are from the fan IG page: "Deborah Birx Scarves" (here), who gave me their kind permission to feature them here.
She always uses a triangular starting point when tying her square silk scarves, and yet the resulting knots and ties are varied. She flips, for example, the bib of a cowboy knot sideways or behind her neck, or tucks it into her clothing.
You'll also find a couple of new knots in this post (a direct outcome of the extra free time due to lockdown). Tutorials for these will be included free of charge in future updates to my Scarf Art App. The Flore knot tutorial is nearly finished and will also feature in the next blog. All others still need filming, which is unfortunately not possible in the current circumstances.
It is not my intention to attach any political context to this post. It is meant to be a lighthearted distraction from the current situation, while also acknowledging the attention Dr. Birx's public appearances have given to scarves globally. I think it also makes a good showcase for how lovely non-Hermes scarves can look when beautifully tied and worn.
Keep safe, and hope you enjoy the post!
Red/White/Gold/Black
Dr. Birx with an "Eagle Silk Scarf" (by Ann Hand) in a cowboy knot.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
"La Reale" Hermes 90 scarf in a Flore knot (New) and a Hermes Caleche narrow printed enamel bracelet in black/gold.
Flore knot how-to (it will be included in the Scarf Art App in one of the next free updates):
Blue/Black/White
Dr. Birx with a "Papilio" scarf (by Emilio Pucci) in a Shoulder Wrap.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
'Robe du Soir' 90 Hermes scarf in a Vertical Basic Slide, secured with a Grande Classique scarf ring in silver (available here)
Archive picture
Archive picture
Pink/White/Black
Dr. Birx with a "Retour à la Terre" Hermes 90 scarf in a Shoulder Wrap, worn close to the neck and with ends left long.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
"Carré Kantha" Hermes 90 scarf in a Brezel knot
Green/Black
Dr. Birx with an unidentified scarf in a Bib knot, worn sideways and with a short bib short and long ends.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
"Au Coeur de la Vie" Hermes 90 Mousseline in a looped Criss-Cross Bow knot.
Orange/Beige/Blue
Dr. Birx with a "Rocaille II" Hermes 90 scarf in a Bib knot. The Bib is gathered close to the neck and the ends are left long.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
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"Puzzle II" Hermes 90 scarf in a Cowboy knot. The ends are tucked away underneath the bib
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Black/Light Blue
Dr. Birx with an unidentified scarf in a cowboy knot, and with the bib part tucked under the clothing.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
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"Les Plaisirs du Froid" Hermes 90 scarf secured with a Grande Classique scarf ring in gold (available here) in a Looped Basic slide.
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"Puzzle II" Hermes 90 scarf in a Cowboy knot. The ends are tucked away underneath the bib
Black/Light Blue
Dr. Birx with an unidentified scarf in a cowboy knot, and with the bib part tucked under the clothing.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
"Les Plaisirs du Froid" Hermes 90 scarf secured with a Grande Classique scarf ring in gold (available here) in a Looped Basic slide.
Leaves
Dr. Birx with an unidentified scarf (design resemblance to "Tourbillon") in a Shoulder Wrap.
photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
"Index Palmarum" Hermes 90 scarf in a Shoulder Wrap.
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Variation: In a "Chemisier" with a long gemstone necklace in Tilleul/Jade/Grey Quartz (available here)
Pink/Grey
Dr. Birx with an unidentified scarf in a cowboy knot with long ends and worn close to the neck.
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"Carré Kantha" Hermes 90 scarf once looped around the neck with ends tied into a small square knot.
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Tucked-in Cowboy knot
Dr. Birx with an Emilio Pucci scarf (as before) worn in a Cowboy knot. The bib part is tucked under her jacket.
"Robe du Soir" Hermes 90 scarf in the same knot as Dr. Birx above.
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photo credit: deborahbirxscarves on Instagram here
"Carré Kantha" Hermes 90 scarf once looped around the neck with ends tied into a small square knot.
Tucked-in Cowboy knot
Dr. Birx with an Emilio Pucci scarf (as before) worn in a Cowboy knot. The bib part is tucked under her jacket.
"Robe du Soir" Hermes 90 scarf in the same knot as Dr. Birx above.
