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The iconic paisley bandana has long been a signifier of subcultural affiliation. Drawing its name from the Sanskrit word meaning "to tie," functionality and symbolism are woven into one. McSwain deconstructs the classic textile with these cashmere bandanas, comprised of cartographical elements inspired by World War II evasion maps. Encoded and camouflaged under the guise of a floral motif, the tone-on-tone jacquard shimmers and retreats within a contrasting neatline.
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