King Charles has unveiled a limited-edition collection of headscarves inspired by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. In collaboration with eco-conscious designers Vin Cara and Omi Ong, known as Vin + Omi, the collection features 100 brightly colored scarves available for £85 each at the Sandringham estate shop.
Although the designers created three initial prints, Charles personally selected the final design. The scarves showcase large floral patterns in sunflower yellow, dusky pink, and cobalt blue, reminiscent of those favored by the late Queen.
Throughout her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II was renowned for her vibrant headscarves, often adorned with lively patterns. Whether walking her corgis or attending events like the Royal Windsor Horse Show, she was seldom seen without one of her signature scarves.
Among her favorites were silk scarves from the French fashion house Hermès, known for their iconic screen-printed designs since the 1930s. Hermès even produced a limited-edition scarf to mark Her Majesty’s 90th birthday.
In line with his environmental commitments, Charles’ new headscarves include a carbon offset program. This initiative repurposes milk cartons from the Sandringham canteen into furniture, and turns collected plastic bottles into microfiber textiles.
This special collaboration with Vin + Omi aligns with their ongoing exhibition at Sandringham, open until October 11. The exhibit features 26 innovative garments and accessories crafted from plant waste collected from royal gardens, including Highgrove and Sandringham.
The website notes, “VIN + OMI’s initial experiments with plant waste from Sandringham’s gardens led to a dress made from ‘Butterbur,’ a plant found growing near the lakes. They extracted fibers from Butterbur leaves to create a unique golden silk-like fabric—an unprecedented achievement. This pioneering dress is showcased in the exhibition ‘Royal Garden Waste to Fashion’s Future.’”
