Max Mara Scarves: Cashmere Stoles, Silk Foulards and How to Wear Them

A Max Mara scarf comes in three main types: the large cashmere and camel hair stole worn with a coat, the silk twill foulard tied at the neck, and the wool scarf for everyday cold. Most are MaxMara Accessori, with lower-priced Weekend Max Mara pieces. On Coveti, Max Mara scarves start at about $270, and the cashmere stoles run from $810. Shop them in the Max Mara collection at Coveti.

Key facts

• House: Max Mara, founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
• Lines: most scarves are MaxMara Accessori; Weekend Max Mara, Max Mara and Max Mara Studio add more.
• Range on Coveti: about 86 scarves, stoles, shawls and foulards.
• Fibres: 100% cashmere, 100% camel hair, cashmere and silk, wool and silk, virgin wool, alpaca and 100% silk twill.
• Price on Coveti: silk foulards from $270, wool scarves from $340, cashmere stoles from $810 in MaxMara Accessori.
• Pairs with: the house coats, including the camel 101801, designed by Anne-Marie Beretta in 1981.

The Max Mara cashmere stole

The stole is the scarf most people mean when they search for a Max Mara scarf. It is long and wide, big enough to wrap twice around the neck and to wear over the shoulders as a wrap. The core styles on Coveti are:

• Wsdalia: a 100% cashmere stole with a monogram, in the widest colour range of any Max Mara scarf (beige, black, ivory, tobacco, rust, hazelnut brown, grey, blue, pink and mustard). The Wsdalia Cashmere Monogram Stole in Beige is from $810.
• Baci: a 100% cashmere logo stole, heavier in feel. The Baci Cashmere Logo Stole in Camel is from $1,230.
• Wsklause: a 100% cashmere stole with a sable look, from $1,270 in the Wsklause Sable Cashmere Stole in Camel.
• Tenue: a 60% cashmere and 40% wool blend, firmer than pure cashmere. The Tenue Cashmere and Wool Stole in Camel is from $1,020.
• Camel hair stoles: the Tartan Camel Logo Stole and the Clara Monogram Embroidered Stole are 100% camel hair, the fibre of the Manuela coat.

For a lower price, Weekend Max Mara makes the Umido Tartan Cashmere Stole in 100% cashmere at $730 and the Cashmere and Silk Stole in Pink at $430.

The Max Mara silk scarf

Max Mara silk scarves are cut in two sizes. The foulard is a square in silk twill, tied at the neck, knotted on a bag handle and worn as a headscarf. The oversized scarf and the silk stole are longer and lighter, to drape over a coat in spring.

The plain Silk Twill Foulard in Midnight Blue is the classic, also in sand and beige, from $680. The Tempra Heritage Silk Foulard in White is the pale alternative. Printed scarves such as the Mito Printed Silk Twill Scarf and the Flipper Printed Silk Foulard bring colour. From Weekend Max Mara, the Bandanna Print Silk Foulard is the lowest-priced silk scarf on Coveti at $270. The main line Agoraio Silk Stole is the long silk choice.

Silk scarves are among the most searched women’s accessories, and they do the most work in a small wardrobe. Tie one on a bag with our how to tie a scarf on a bag guide, and match it to a Max Mara bag with the Max Mara bags guide.

Wool, alpaca and shawls

For daily cold, the MaxMara Accessori Fragore Fringed Wool Scarf in pure wool is from $580, and the Weekend Plain Wool Stole is from $340. The Freccia Suri Alpaca Scarf is 91% suri alpaca, light and warm. Square shawls such as the Moneta Wool and Silk Square Shawl fold into a triangle over a coat, and the Erba Hooded Cashmere Scarf is a scarf and a hood in one.

How to wear a Max Mara scarf

With a camel coat. Go tone on tone: a camel cashmere stole over a camel coat, the way the house shows it. The scarf adds warmth without breaking the colour line. Our guide to how to style a camel coat has more combinations, and the Max Mara coats guide covers the coats.

The loop. Fold a stole in half lengthways, put it around the neck and pull both ends through the loop. It is flat, warm and stays in place under a coat collar.

Over the shoulders. Open the stole fully and wear it as a wrap over a coat, held at the front with one hand, the way you might wear a cape. See our cape coats for women guide for the same outline in a coat.

The neck knot. Fold a silk foulard into a band and tie a small knot at the side of the neck over a shirt collar. It is the neatest way to add colour to a navy blazer.

With a Teddy coat. The Max Mara Teddy Bear coat has a large collar already, so choose a fine silk scarf instead of a bulky stole, and add women’s leather gloves for colder days.

How to care for a cashmere stole and a silk scarf

Always read the care label first. As general guidance, hand wash cashmere in cool water with a wool detergent, press out the water in a towel and dry it flat. Silk twill is best dry cleaned to keep the print sharp. Store both folded, away from light, in a breathable bag, and air a stole for a day after wearing before you put it away.

The best Max Mara scarves to buy now

1. Baci Cashmere Logo Stole in Camel

A heavy pure cashmere stole in camel, to wear with a camel coat. From $1,230.

2. Wsdalia Cashmere Monogram Stole in Beige

The best-value pure cashmere stole in MaxMara Accessori, in more than ten colours. From $810.

3. Tartan Camel Logo Stole in Camel

100% camel hair in a tartan, for a softer take on the camel look. From $1,070.

4. Wsklause Sable Cashmere Stole in Camel

Pure cashmere with a brushed, sable-look surface. From $1,270.

5. Tenue Cashmere and Wool Stole in Camel

A firmer cashmere and wool blend that holds a knot well. From $1,020.

6. Silk Twill Foulard in Midnight Blue

The plain silk foulard to tie at the neck and on a bag. From $680.

7. Tempra Heritage Silk Foulard in White

A white pure silk foulard, bright against a navy coat. From $690.

8. Mito Printed Silk Twill Scarf in Orange

A bright printed silk scarf at a lower price. From $430.

9. Agoraio Silk Stole in Ultramarine

A long main line silk stole for spring coats. From $660.

10. Cashmere and Silk Stole in Pink

Weekend Max Mara in 55% cashmere and 45% silk, light and soft. From $430.

11. Fragore Fringed Wool Scarf in Camel

A pure wool fringed scarf for every day. From $580.

12. Bandanna Print Silk Foulard in Khaki

The lowest-priced silk scarf in the edit. From $270.

See every style in our designer scarves edit, add gloves, and browse all women’s accessories and coats.

Where can I buy a Max Mara scarf in the US?

Coveti stocks Max Mara scarves from MaxMara Accessori, Weekend Max Mara and Max Mara and ships to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the UAE by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signed for on delivery. Prices are shown in US dollars, and import duties are usually payable on arrival. Shop Max Mara at Coveti.

More Max Mara guides

• Max Mara coats guide
• Max Mara sweater
• Max Mara purse
• Max Mara bags
• how to style a camel coat
• women’s leather gloves
• Max Mara outfits

Frequently asked questions

Are Max Mara scarves worth it?

The pure cashmere and camel hair stoles are the strongest buys, because the fibre is the main cost and a stole is worn every winter. Silk foulards are worth it for anyone who ties a scarf often, since one square works at the neck, on a bag and as a headscarf.

What is the difference between a Max Mara stole and a scarf?

A stole is longer and wider than a scarf, big enough to wrap twice around the neck and to wear open over the shoulders. A scarf is narrower and is usually knotted at the front. A foulard is a square of silk.

How much is a Max Mara cashmere scarf?

On Coveti, Max Mara pure cashmere stoles start at $730 from Weekend Max Mara and $810 from MaxMara Accessori, rising to about $1,270. The cashmere and silk Weekend stole is $430. Prices are shown in US dollars.

How do I wear a Max Mara silk scarf?

Fold the foulard into a band and knot it at the side of the neck over a shirt, tie it around a bag handle, and wear it as a headscarf with sunglasses. The longer silk stole drapes over a spring coat.

Which Max Mara scarf goes with a camel coat?

A camel cashmere stole worn tone on tone, such as the Baci in camel, is the house look. For contrast, a midnight blue silk foulard at the neck works well against camel.

How do I wash a Max Mara cashmere stole?

Follow the care label first. As a rule, hand wash cashmere in cool water with a wool detergent, press it dry in a towel and lay it flat away from heat. Dry clean silk foulards to protect the print.

Shop the full Max Mara collection, then read our Max Mara coats guide and the Max Mara purse guide.