This summer, one accessory was working overtime: the humble scarf. Fashion girls wrapped it around their heads, tied it across their waists and used it to transform even the simplest outfit into something worth photographing.

The headscarf brought a dose of retro glamour, giving everything from holiday looks to jeans and a white T-shirt that effortless “I didn’t try too hard” energy. Meanwhile, tying a silk scarf around the waist became the easiest way to add colour, print and personality to an otherwise simple outfit.

The best part? You probably already own one.