The 130 square by Inoui Editions. Around the neck, at the waist, draped over the shoulders—as you wish. But at the BnF, between two bookshelves, it serves another purpose. A signal. You tie it a certain way, and someone understands.
5:30 p.m., Salle Ovale. No password needed. The carré will do.
At Inoui Editions, a discreet sign of recognition would have been a shame anyway. The French house, founded by designers Lise Guitton and Mathilde Bon, has turned the scarf into a canvas for illustration: lush, hand-drawn compositions where mythical beasts, architecture, wild flora, and characters meet—countless secrets waiting to be discovered.
The carré 130 is perhaps the finest proof. With its generous proportions, it easily transcends the simple scarf: knotted at the waist, draped over the shoulders, wrapped around the neck, or fully unfurled, it reveals a different fragment of the drawing every time. This is exactly what makes them so collectible; each carré feels less like an accessory and more like a limited-edition story of its own.
The house designs its collections in France before bringing them to life in India, where printing, weaving, and finishing rely on historical textile craftsmanship. Deep colors, almost encyclopedic drawings, and an eye for detail shape an instantly recognizable language—halfway between illustration and fashion.
Back to the Salle Ovale. 5:32 p.m. A woman appears between two bookshelves, a red book in hand, a large carré knotted around her waist.
Our contact, clearly.
