Snood Is The Must-Have Accessory for Fall
September 1, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories, Fall Style
As soon as the temperature starts to drop, you will start to see snoods popping up on every fashionable woman’s head and neck. A snood is a functional, elegant, and versatile accessory that works with different looks and changing weather. I must get my hands on one as soon as possible…
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Missoni Rib-Knit Wool-Blend Snood $205
What is a snood? Traditionally, dating back to the 1860’s, a snood was a hairpiece that wrapped around the top of the head and under the hair to the nape of the neck. This circular wrap contained a netted or cloth sack that held the hair. The shape of the piece was similar to the nets that are worn in the food service industry for sanitary purposes. Today the modern snood is a tube-shaped thick piece, oftentimes made of wool, that is worn scrunched up around the neck like a gator or pulled over the head like a hood.
Image: flickr - michal hadassah
I have seen snoods worn by models on the runway, but this is the first time that I think the style will make it to the general public. Net-A-Porter currently has a collection of gorgeous wool and cashmere snoods by Burberry and Missoni. If these two trend-setting fashion houses are designing snood styles for Fall 2009, then I predict that many other designers will soon follow.
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Burberry Giant Check Snood $295
I love the snood because of its versatility and style. It looks fabulous and elegant as a bunched up looped scarf or a loose-hanging hood. When worn as a hood it provides warmth for the neck, ears and top of the head and protection from rain or snow. I get really excited about new fashion terminology so the snood is definitely going to my obsession this Fall and Winter!
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Burberry Wool and Cashmere Blend Snood $225
I have only been able to find luxury designer snoods, but I will be posting all season about different variations as they pop up from other designers. I also think I might take a stab at knitting one for myself…
Bloomingdales has the snood from various designers, (Echo, Aqua, Burbberry, etc.) and at reasonable price points. They also have a lot of fingerless gloves, which also seems to be a hot trend for fall. Stay warm!!
I’d like to try my hand at knitting a snood like Burberry’s – has anyone found a good pattern?
The photograph credited to Michal Hadassah illustrates what a snood is. What’s being touted as “snoods” this year are stoles and collars. Totally different things.