The fashion industry tends to create vocabulary that soon becomes an everyday word.

One new word that has been plastered across shop advertisements recently is ‘snood’. It derives from the term, ‘scarf-come-hood’, which lets face it, is far too long to say when discussing this seasons’ must-have accessory. The knitwear contraption goes on over the head and sits neatly around the neck like a scarf. Luckily after wearing, it doesn’t result in the dreaded hat-hair crisis that usually follows the wear of such weather protectors.

This wonderful invention to protect us against the brisk winter winds (that are already ruining our carefully styled manes) has been seen in every designer’s collection. Anything Christopher Bailey projects onto the catwalk is sure to be a hit, and with the clean cut muted colours for women and the traditional Burberry print emblazed on the male versions, everyone will undoubtedly be snooded up this season. For a more statement snood, Mathew Williamson is your man. His blue fluffy number is a great way to stand out from the miserable weather whilst remaining on trend.

There are so many different fabrics and styles to choose from, including stretch nylon in the longer pieces, and textured cotton knits for the more cosy snood. The high street stores have jumped on the bandwagon so you are sure to find one that suits you, be it in extravagant colours or a more demure palate. Topshop’s Fair Isle print gives a classic tone to your look, whereas the blinding coloured snoods available from River Island will ensure flickers of jealousy from passers by. So get your scarves off and get your snoods on, honey.

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