'Attack on Titan's Mikasa scarf styling guide: Fan theories, merchandise, and trendy looks

The Mikasa scarf stems from its symbolic significance in the popular anime and manga series ‘Attack on Titan’. This cherry red scarf has become more than an accessory, as it represents the core bond between the two main characters of the show, Mikasa Ackerman and Eren Yeager. The scarf, which is drenched in a red hue, is a knitted scarf that Eren gave to Mikasa when they were children and rescued her from traffickers. This act of kindness provided her with physical warmth and a new sense of belonging, which made the fans go crazy over the piece.

The red colour of the scarf symbolises the ‘red thread of fate’ in Japanese culture, which is a belief that two people are connected together by this invisible thread of life. This interpretation fuelled much fan speculation around this red piece, where the scarf is now one of the widely sold pieces of official fan-made merchandise and is being used by fans and audiences as a popular cosplay accessory. Let’s see how we can style this Mikasa scarf in 3 different ways.

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Step 1: Drape the scarf first over your shoulders and then gather the fabric slightly.

Step 2: Tie a simple and loose knot in the front, but give it a relaxed and casual touch.

Step 3: You can finally adjust the position of the knot to be more in the centre or keep it slightly off to the side, creating an overall chic touch.

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Step 1: This is another easy method where you need to start by draping the scarf over your shoulders.

Step 2: Instead of centring the scarf, you start gathering it more to one side and form small pleats to make it look neat and chic.

Step 3: This will create a different and asymmetrical look, which will also add visual interest and look perfect with all your woollen ensembles.

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Step 1: If you’re too tired to give it a spin but still wish to look iconic, then simply place the scarf around the neck and leave one side much longer than the other.

Step 2: Wrap the longer end completely around your neck and adjust accordingly.

Step 3: This will give you a subtle edge, will add warmth, and will also help you keep the scarf in place.

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