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It's not a good introduction to start this with a title that references the eggs of head louse but the emphasis here is on KNITS. Let's therefore divert from my dim-witted title back to the subject at hand which are KNITS that actually don't require any hair if you sweep everything up into these generous bundles of thick cashmere that knit accessories label Verdel specialise in. All The Pretty Birds' Tamu first brought Verdel to my attention and whilst moody smoky-eyed lookbook images showcases the shapes and structure of these hats and turbans in fine fashion, I couldn't help but enquire about the full colour spectrum of Verdel's cashmere. Currently, Verdel has some autumn-winter warming shades of cream, charcoal, black, rum, cognac and ochre which make me think of root vegetable soups and hot toddy drinks (for obvious reasons). However, knits on the head especially not in the form of beanies or bobble hats as these shapes clearly demonstrate could certainly exist in brighter hues.
Looking at this blog tracking pyjama sur la plage styles in the 1930s, I noted the vivid colours of the headwraps that women wore as part of their beach attire, shapes that are not too dissmilar to the core Verdel turban styles. Thinking of ideal shades of coral and blue that I would like gel-ink pens to match up with (don't ask me why writing stationery needs to dictate my knitted turban needs...), I picked the Paola and Sophia styles in less than conventional colours.
This makes it all the better to play around with a colour palette that I'm especially keen on when the weather brightens up but stays chilly (like today as demonstrated by blinding sun bouncing off my face) - colours that have a pastel yet bright quality as seen in Japanese candy or a Tim Walker shoot. It's odd that the shades of coral and blue should be called bruma (meaning haze/mist) and cielo (meaning sky) respectivley seeing as they seem a whole lot brighter than they purport to be. My fringe-laden haircut means some adjusting needs to be done to the placement of the turban but thankfully they can also be wriggled around so that they slouch a little in the back unlike more constrictive turban hats that need to be pulled taut over the head. Apologies for the disturbingly close-up shots of the face but I was trying to communicate the chunk and feel of the cashmere through jpgs - an impossible task probably - but it's still worth trying as I'm sure there'll be some question marks over the seemingly steep prices of the hats... it's just that they're VERY weighty and not in the sense of physical weight but that they FEEL like there's qualitative weight in your hands and of course, on the head...
(Worn with Krystof Stroznya jacket, Louise Goldin S/S 08 dress snagged at the bargainous sample sale, vintage pink brocade skirt, Carin Wester shoes)
(Worn with Luxirare jacket, vintage shirt, vintage 30s cocktail pyjama bottoms, Nicholas Kirkwood shoes)
Away from the gel-ink pen fantasy shades, I also opted for the Anna style in a stable charcoal shade - a hat that can only be described as a Joan of Arc knitted homage though Verdel calls it a 'geometric cap'. I suppose the line across the front is so damn straight, it does serve a functional purpose in keeping my fringe in line.
(Worn with ASOS x Natascha Stolle coat, Proenza Schouler mesh shirt, vintage house-print shirt, Marc Jacobs silk pyjama trousers, Jenne O lace-up shoes - FYI, I haven't just won the lottery - both the Proenza and Marc pieces were HEAVILY discounted - I've finally mastered some tricks in sales shopping)
Much thanks to Verdel for indulging in my fastidiousness over the exacting shades of cashmere.
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