what'sHOTwhat'sCOOL: Scarf Season

Simply Timeless

The classic beauties at Hazel & Marie have broken out of their pearl mould to help ladies top off their outfits with a splash of colour. Simplicity at its finest.Select from 12 hues, but we’re partial to the bright holly berry.

RMB 140. Hazel & Marie. Web: www.hazelandmarie.com

Sledding Weather

Feel just like a kid again with this muffler-mitten combo. Designed to keep your neck as warm as your fingers, this cashmere number comes in four fun colours for any winter day. 

RMB 580. Mayumi Sato. 169 Anfu Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu. Tel: 5403 3903. Web: www.mayumisato.com

Splashy Style

Tie this multicolour scarf around your son’s neck and feel confident in his ability to brave the coldest weather in style. Kids’ accessories sure have come a long way…

RMB 80. H&M Flagship Store. 645-659 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu. Tel: 5383 8866. Web: www.hm.com/cn

Poe Perfection

This signature silk shawl would be perfect for warding off a chill breeze in a kingdom by the sea. Incorporating three types of embroidery techniques, this labour of love takes one month to complete. 

RMB 2,500. Annabel Lee. Lane 8, 1 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near The Bund. Tel: 6445 8218. Web: www.annabel-lee.com

Unicorn Hunting

Snoozer Loser’s mystical style conjures up the chicest of daydreams. Just wrap this unicorn around your neck and get lost in the magical world of make believe. 

RMB 260. William the Beekeeper. 84 Fenyang Lu, near Fuxing Lu. Tel: 3460 3282

Woolly Warmers 

This nautically-themed neckwear is made of an eco-friendly blend of bamboo and yak yarn. Designed for both guys and gals, this scarf swings across seasons as easily as it does genders. 

RMB 425. Shokay. Lane 274, 9 Taikang Lu. Tel: 5466 0907. Web: www.shokay.com