Mantero 1902 club // chapter 08
Mantero 1902 club // chapter 08
Mantero 1902 Icons
A throwback to the cult designs of our scarves
Mantero 1902 Icons
A throwback
to the cult designs of our scarves
Some prints have shaped the style of Mantero 1902, becoming instantly recognizable and beloved icons.
Each collection starts with a theme that guides the creation of scarves and clothing, with special attention to the placement of the design. Often, as we’ve shared before in previous articles, the most inspiring ideas come from our historical archive, a vast collection of thousands of prints, fabrics, and visual inspirations carefully preserved.
Our scarves hold an entire creative world. Within a square of silk, form, function, and imagery coexist, but the design is at the heart of it all. It gives identity, recognizability, and value to the product. Without a strong design, a scarf loses its character. In this balance, the border plays a decisive role: each scarf is worn showing one or more corners, which naturally become the focal points of the design. Designing a carré means thinking about the overall structure while giving special attention to the corners, which naturally draw the eye. The real skill lies in shaping the design around them, deciding whether to keep the corners uniform or give each a unique interpretation, and using them as a guide for how the pattern is placed on the garments.
Each print tells a universe through design, colors, rhythm, and details that create a coherent visual language. The pattern determines whether a scarf leaves a lasting impression or goes unnoticed. This is why we dedicate so much care to proportions, contrasts, and compositional harmony.
The same attention that, over the years, has turned certain prints into cult subjects, reproduced and reinterpreted multiple times, able to endure through time without losing their appeal.
A scarf is never just an ornament. It is a language to wear, preserve, and recognize. Since 2018, we have selected the prints that best illustrate this journey: the most iconic, the most beloved, those that have become symbols of our style.
Some prints have shaped the style of Mantero 1902, becoming instantly recognizable and beloved icons.
Each collection starts with a theme that guides the creation of scarves and clothing, with special attention to the placement of the design. Often, as we’ve shared before in previous articles, the most inspiring ideas come from our historical archive, a vast collection of thousands of prints, fabrics, and visual inspirations carefully preserved.
Our scarves hold an entire creative world. Within a square of silk, form, function, and imagery coexist, but the design is at the heart of it all. It gives identity, recognizability, and value to the product. Without a strong design, a scarf loses its character. In this balance, the border plays a decisive role: each scarf is worn showing one or more corners, which naturally become the focal points of the design. Designing a carré means thinking about the overall structure while giving special attention to the corners, which naturally draw the eye. The real skill lies in shaping the design around them, deciding whether to keep the corners uniform or give each a unique interpretation, and using them as a guide for how the pattern is placed on the garments.
Each print tells a universe through design, colors, rhythm, and details that create a coherent visual language. The pattern determines whether a scarf leaves a lasting impression or goes unnoticed. This is why we dedicate so much care to proportions, contrasts, and compositional harmony. The same attention that, over the years, has turned certain prints into cult subjects, reproduced and reinterpreted multiple times, able to endure through time without losing their appeal.
A scarf is never just an ornament. It is a language to wear, preserve, and recognize.
Since 2018, we have selected the prints that best illustrate this journey: the most iconic, the most beloved, those that have become symbols of our style.
//fw2025
Mayfair Market
Small carré
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A tribute to the energy of a London market, where tradition meets vibrancy. The wool’s texture, fringed edges, and the interplay between tweed and florals create a scarf full of atmosphere, inspired by early 20th-century designs from our archives. A successful balance between British classicism and contemporary freshness.
//fw2025
Mayfair Market
Small carré
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A tribute to the energy of a London market, where tradition meets vibrancy. The wool’s texture, fringed edges, and the interplay between tweed and florals create a scarf full of atmosphere, inspired by early 20th-century designs from our archives. A successful balance between British classicism and contemporary freshness.
//fw2024
Archivio n. 51 Risiko
Classic carré
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Archive No. 51 Risiko is an archival design created in the 1990s and originally printed in 13 colors using screen printing. Today, it is one of our iconic pieces, identifiable by the stamp in the lower corner. Reworked in a fresh and contemporary version, this lively and playful army evokes board games. The border features a cord, with knots at the four corners inspired by the sailor’s “flag knot.”
//fw2024
Archivio n. 51 Risiko
Classic carré
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Archive No. 51 Risiko is an archival design created in the 1990s and originally printed in 13 colors using screen printing. Today, it is one of our iconic pieces, identifiable by the stamp in the lower corner. Reworked in a fresh and contemporary version, this lively and playful army evokes board games. The border features a cord, with knots at the four corners inspired by the sailor’s “flag knot.”
//fw2023
Via Volta
Classic carré
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Via Volta, in the historic centre of Como, houses the historic headquarters of Mantero. Its letters become a symbol of the countless designs, fabrics, and patterns that have shaped our identity. A tribute to the memory of the place that preserves the history of our brand.
//fw2023
Via Volta
Classic carré
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Via Volta, in the historic centre of Como, houses the historic headquarters of Mantero. Its letters become a symbol of the countless designs, fabrics, and patterns that have shaped our identity. A tribute to the memory of the place that preserves the history of our brand.
//fw2022
Orient Express
Classic carré
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In its early days, the legendary Orient Express ran from France to Romania, passing through Vienna. A journey through cultures, traditions, iconography, and craftsmanship, while savoring the landscape, what today might be called a full multicultural immersion. This vision inspires the creation of prints rich with the essence of a past waiting to be explored.
//fw2022
Orient Express
Classic carré
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In its early days, the legendary Orient Express ran from France to Romania, passing through Vienna. A journey through cultures, traditions, iconography, and craftsmanship, while savoring the landscape, what today might be called a full multicultural immersion. This vision inspires the creation of prints rich with the essence of a past waiting to be explored.
//fw2021
Archivio n.53
Villa Borghese
Classic carré
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A scarf that honors the majesty of an iconic Italian villa. Flowers and multicolored tassels weave a vibrant garland, while the geometric border reflects the architecture, bronzes, and details of the renowned Roman park. A tribute that brings together history, atmosphere, and visual richness. Archive No. 53 Villa Borghese is one of our iconic scarves, marked not only by its number but also by the Mantero 1902 stamp in the lower corner, reserved for archival designs preserved unchanged over time.
//fw2021
Archivio n.53
Villa Borghese
Classic carré
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A scarf that honors the majesty of an iconic Italian villa. Flowers and multicolored tassels weave a vibrant garland, while the geometric border reflects the architecture, bronzes, and details of the renowned Roman park. A tribute that brings together history, atmosphere, and visual richness. Archive No. 53 Villa Borghese is one of our iconic scarves, marked not only by its number but also by the Mantero 1902 stamp in the lower corner, reserved for archival designs preserved unchanged over time.
//fw2020
Poppy Field
Classic carré
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A delicate scarf, inspired by the lightness of poppies. The corners reference the Liberty style and draw inspiration from 1920s paper prints, while the center features a motif from a late 19th-century design book. The tassels, designed for décor-inspiredoutfits, introduce movement, resulting in a composition that feels rich, balanced, and visually captivating.
//fw2020
Poppy Field
Classic carré
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A delicate scarf, inspired by the lightness of poppies. The corners reference the Liberty style and draw inspiration from 1920s paper prints, while the center features a motif from a late 19th-century design book. The tassels, designed for décor-inspiredoutfits, introduce movement, resulting in a composition that feels rich, balanced, and visually captivating.
//fw2019
Patchy-Matchy
Classic carré
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An eclectic patchwork of scarves, each with its own style, coming together in a single, captivating composition. It’s a collage that tells the story of our journey, where every layer becomes a creative gesture. The result is a scarf full of rhythm, details, and visual references, revealing its charm step by step.
//fw2019
Patchy-Matchy
Classic carré
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An eclectic patchwork of scarves, each with its own style, coming together in a single, captivating composition. It’s a collage that tells the story of our journey, where every layer becomes a creative gesture. The result is a scarf full of rhythm, details, and visual references, revealing its charm step by step.
//fw2018
Flower Trip
Classic carré
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A rose in contrasting shades, with leaves and a graphic-inspired line, forms a small silk scarf that immediately draws the eye. The 1960s vintage vibe meets a lively, contemporary energy, while the dark circular border adds structure and character. The result is a design that feels balanced, fresh, and instantly striking.
//fw2018
Flower Trip
Classic carré
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A rose in contrasting shades, with leaves and a graphic-inspired line, forms a small silk scarf that immediately draws the eye. The 1960s vintage vibe meets a lively, contemporary energy, while the dark circular border adds structure and character. The result is a design that feels balanced, fresh, and instantly striking.
