The lavalieres - The signature of Inoui Editions
The lavallière: an accessory between heritage and modernity
Born in the 17th century, the lavallière takes its name from the ribbons worn by the Duchess of La Vallière at the court of Louis XIV. Worn in turn by dandies, artists, intellectuals and fashion icons, it has crossed the centuries without ever becoming fixed. Halfway between a scarf, a bow and a tie, the lavallière is a hybrid accessory. At Inoui Editions, it becomes a field of expression—graphic, elegant, freely styled. Reimagined in noble materials and dressed in exclusive drawings, it is worn as a statement piece: a textile accent capable of transforming a silhouette.
How to wear a lavallière
The Lavaliere is an invitation to play with style codes. Thanks to its suppleness and elongated shape, it offers multiple ways to wear it, depending on your look and mood. Tied around the neck as a classic knot or a romantic tie. Left loose over a shirt collar, contrasted on a sweater or jacket. Tied in the hair as a headband or around a bun. Worn at the waist to highlight a line or reinvent a dress. Wrapped around the wrist or tied to a bag handle as a textile signature. A unisex, versatile accessory, the Lavaliere suits every style, dressed up, relaxed, androgynous or poetic. Wear it freely to express a singular view of fashion.
India at the heart of crafting our lavallières
Since its origins, Inoui Editions has entrusted the making of its pieces to a historic workshop in India where ancestral textile know how endures. Weaving, printing and finishing are carried out with meticulous handwork, respectful of both gesture and material. India, cradle of silk and textile arts, anchors each Lavaliere in a long and precious tradition that we are committed to honouring through our collections.
Exclusive illustrations born in our French studio
Each Lavaliere begins as a drawn story, imagined and composed by hand by our in house artists. Our motifs come to life in our French studio with the same standards we apply to a work on canvas. Colour, line and scale are designed to express themselves through the movement of the fabric. Inoui Editions Lavalieres are not simple accessories. They are narrative objects that offer a view of the world that is free, sensitive, sometimes dreamlike and always singular.
Everything you need to know about our Lavaliere
A Lavaliere is a long, narrow scarf designed to be tied effortlessly around the neck, in the hair or at the waist. First seen in the 17th century and popularised by stylish women in the 19th, it embodies a sense of free, refined and androgynous style. By turns romantic, intellectual or bold, it moves through the decades without ever losing its allure.
Absolutely. The Lavaliere suits both feminine and masculine silhouettes. It is a unisex accessory, graphic and expressive, that moves effortlessly across styles with elegance.
Silk is the material of choice for a Lavaliere. Fluid and luminous, it reveals every nuance of the design. Some collections also offer Lavalieres in cotton or lightweight wool for cooler seasons.
Hand wash in cold water with a mild soap. Avoid rubbing, machine drying and direct sunlight. Silk is a precious material that deserves gentle care.
Our Lavalieres come in different sizes depending on the collection. Most measure between 6 and 12 cm wide and between 90 and 130 cm long, offering great freedom of tying. Each size is designed to combine aesthetics, comfort and creativity.