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#14,986
Kyokei said:
I have my eye on a RTW sweater that I might get when it gets just a tad bit colder here in the winter. I made a substantial RTW purchase at Bergdorfs recently which should take me through fall. I did see a pair of Hermes pants that I loved, but their pants (and long dresses) never fit well on me since I'm rather short. My bank account might be happy about that but I'm not. :lol:

I did recently buy a Hermes poncho (not the Rocabar), which I've posted in the action thread but will share here as well. It's a lovely color and perfect for fall.

Have you seen the SS17 RTW designs? What do you think?
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I love this. I have tried it on. I just wish I was taller. But I love this.
 
#14,989
eagle1002us said:
I am not a doc but it's my understanding that the hormone cortisol increases under stress and that leads to an increase in the mid-section. (me!) Or people exercise less (me!). Or it's inherited! (me!).
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I certainly eat more when under stress, but i was thinking more the effect of stress on my looks more than on my weight . The mid section statted expanding about one year ago when the worst was passed. I think it is age. I can deal with it, better than the alternative!
 
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#14,990
eagle1002us said:
http://thedreamstress.com/2013/09/t...ne-dyes-or-the-history-of-mauve-and-mauveine/
The shawl might contain aniline dyes. I'm not sure I'd wear it. Chemical dyes replaced natural (vegetation or insect-based) dyes in the 19th C. Above is a source I just got on-line.
I eyeballed that source and decided I'd give you another source. I got a book recently called Fashion Victims which talks about fabric treatments in 19th C. clothing. (The book was reviewed by Ornament magazine). Some of the dyes used then (and there's a chapter on this) are toxic. Maybe the Textile Museum in Washington D.C. would be a source of information as to how you could conserve the shawl and whether you should wear it or display it.

I have a number of books on historical fashion.
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Very interesting! You're an incredible resource of information!

I am not sure it the shawl has any aniline dyes, though. First of all, it is all about brown, orange and black, which are all natural colors. Second, it was manufactured in Persia, during the xix century. Technology innovation did not travel so fast back then!

I will check with the textile museum, that's an excellent idea! I just hope they won't laugh at me and at my shawl. I don't think it is a very unusual or precious item. Just something pretty i'd love to be able to use!

Ps: the shawl is the "original" version of the Damier shawl by hermes (minus the boduc frame). Same colors and similar pattern...
 
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MadMadCat said:
Very interesting! You're an incredible resource of information!

I am not sure it the shawl has any aniline dyes, though. First of all, it is all about brown, orange and black, which are all natural colors. Second, it was manufactured in Persia, during the xix century. Technology innovation did not travel so fast back then!

I will check with the textile museum, that's an excellent idea! I just hope they won't laugh at me and at my shawl. I don't think it is a very unusual or precious item. Just something pretty i'd love to be able to use!

Ps: the shawl is the "original" version of the Damier shawl by hermes (minus the boduc frame). Same colors and similar pattern...
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I only have one shawl by Hi (Folklore). Had others but that one's a keeper. MadCat, off the top of my head I can't picture the Damier shawl -- maybe when i saw it, I'd say, yeah, I know that! If you have a pic of the H Damier or your shawl, I could check it out. But only if it's convenient for you to do.
Your point about Persia is interesting and persuasive. But I still recommend the Textile Museum -- you'll probably have to email a pix. It's a heritage item for you and your question is reasonable. They'll be courteous.
I know someone who retrieved a pix from the neighbor's trash pile. She consulted the Smithsonian and they recommended how to restore it and said it was museum quality. It was a nice 19th C. big vista painting. She was thrilled.
 
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eagle1002us said:
I only have one shawl by Hi (Folklore). Had others but that one's a keeper. MadCat, off the top of my head I can't picture the Damier shawl -- maybe when i saw it, I'd say, yeah, I know that! If you have a pic of the H Damier or your shawl, I could check it out. But only if it's convenient for you to do.
Your point about Persia is interesting and persuasive. But I still recommend the Textile Museum -- you'll probably have to email a pix. It's a heritage item for you and your question is reasonable. They'll be courteous.
I know someone who retrieved a pix from the neighbor's trash pile. She consulted the Smithsonian and they recommended how to restore it and said it was museum quality. It was a nice 19th C. big vista painting. She was thrilled.
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I will take a picture of mine as soon as i have the chance (it is still pitch dark here), but i remembered MaiTai featured it in one of her old blog posts. Here it is,

http://www.maitaispicturebook.com/2008/04/damier-shawl.html

Thanka again!

Ps: i am sorry for the many typos that i make in my posts. I don't use autocorrect in my phone and that's what happens! [emoji15]
 
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Okay.... it's interesting, but all season I have thought this collection of Dries van Noten shoes were terrible. I even showed pictures of them to people to show how much I disliked them! But I couldn't stop thinking about how "bad" they were....

Well... I was in Bergdorfs today and decided to try a pair on as a joke, just to see, sure I would buy something else.

I somehow really loved them on me..... I couldn't stop thinking about them, and apparently for good reason.

They aren't my typical style, and yet....
 

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#14,996
Mindi B said:
I love DVN, and if I could wear heels that high these would be in my closet, too. They are funky and fun and girly and cheeky, and I, personally, love them. Go, Kyokei!
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Thank you, Mindi! I can't believe I fell for them, but if you can't get them out of your mind....
Surprisingly they are a big hit; I was stopped on the street about them on my walk back, and by other people in BG. :lol:
I had originally gone with another pair in mind (not DVN) but they were way too wide for my feet....
 
#14,997
Kyokei said:
Okay.... it's interesting, but all season I have thought this collection of Dries van Noten shoes were terrible. I even showed pictures of them to people to show how much I disliked them! But I couldn't stop thinking about how "bad" they were....

Well... I was in Bergdorfs today and decided to try a pair on as a joke, just to see, sure I would buy something else.

I somehow really loved them on me..... I couldn't stop thinking about them, and apparently for good reason.

They aren't my typical style, and yet....
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Never met any item from DVN that I didn't like :smile: unfortunately the high heels on this collection keep me away. I love these on you, they are so much fun. Congrats!! I have also found that as distinctive as his looks can be, you can get many many years out of them because they defy trends. ( writing this as I leave for work in a 10 year old DVN coat:cool:)
 
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dharma said:
Never met any item from DVN that I didn't like :smile: unfortunately the high heels on this collection keep me away. I love these on you, they are so much fun. Congrats!! I have also found that as distinctive as his looks can be, you can get many many years out of them because they defy trends. ( writing this as I leave for work in a 10 year old DVN coat:cool:)
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I have so many serious shoes that it was about time for something a little fun and out there! Maybe I will try to venture out of my comfort zone a bit more. I'm happy to hear the coat is holding up well! Hopefully my shoes will share the same fate.
 
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Kyokei said:
Okay.... it's interesting, but all season I have thought this collection of Dries van Noten shoes were terrible. I even showed pictures of them to people to show how much I disliked them! But I couldn't stop thinking about how "bad" they were....

Well... I was in Bergdorfs today and decided to try a pair on as a joke, just to see, sure I would buy something else.

I somehow really loved them on me..... I couldn't stop thinking about them, and apparently for good reason.

They aren't my typical style, and yet....
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I really like the classic style with the unpredictable chunky heel. As many ladies in this forum have said before, the animalier pattern is a neutral!
They look great on you and i think they fit your classy yet funky look!
 
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