Scarves Hermesmatic - worth a try? Please post your opinions and before/after photos of scarves

[textilegirl]

Hmm, I have to admit I was underwhelmed:
The setup of the pop-up store in Vienna was cute (but not different from the pics posted here)
THe SAs were really nice and helpful, the visit was a nice experience.
The offered yellow, magenta-pink, denim blue, navy blue and orange
I decided not to risk my Becanes scarf (I hoped for a light shade of burgudy), but was brave enough to give my duckies a bath: I am a bit obsessed with aquatic themed scarves, but the battered "Mare aux Canards" I got online last year had a very different vibe than expected. First I wanted to turn the blue purple with the pink dye, but the SA meant I should try the yellow. Hmm, sounds good: turn blue/red into green/orange. But since I do not like yellow close to my face I was nervous. But I never wore it anyways, I already considered turning it into a crafts project.

Today my DH went to pick it up for me and mailed me a photo: it turned neither green nor orange, it only looks dirty to me (like the yellowish stains old unused clothing gets), lost shine and brightness. They even offered him to give it a second wash with pink to turn it purple but I turned down that offer, scared of completely fing it up. Last hope is it looks better in daylight, but I will have for the weekend to see it in person
Mehhh

There were quite some predyed scarves available, some very interesting ones, but most of them looked very muted.
A blue/green Persepolis caught my attention, it looked amazing, but when worn the colors made me feel like wearing scrubs (It was Stroke Unit/ICU blue and Surgery green). You can take the doc out of the hospital but you cannot take the hospital out of the doc

Here are the pics:
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Honeylocks, I'm sorry you are disappointed with your results, but I have to say, I've come back to your post to take another look, and I really like them! Once you have them in hand, you may change your mind, especially when you pair them with the right sweater/sweatshirt/t-shirt. They are so soft and snuggly when worn, in a different way from the cashmeres. I'm hoping you get inspired!

 

[peggioka]

I picked up my 2 dipdyes today. Here are the before and after comparison photos. The Hermesmatic popup store in LA is only running until this Sunday. So those of you interested must hurry up

 

[texasgirliegirl]

I picked up my 2 dipdyes today. Here are the before and after comparison photos. The Hermesmatic popup store in LA is only running until this Sunday. So those of you interested must hurry up

Beautiful transformations.

 

[peggioka]

As you can see, the first one, reves d'espace, had the color way with too strong contrast, very bright green and gold. After the dipdye in blue, everything gets softened and I can wear it more often. The second one, Greenland, the original color way was too bright and light for my skin tone, I am happy with the dipdye in fushia that gives it a soft pink tone . Overall, I am very happy about the results, as the scarves do not turn very dumb and boring and all the details are still there.

 

[Joannadyne]

I've also picked up my two. Here is Chasse au Bois:


And here is Sangles:


I would post before shots but DH accidentally deleted them from our Cloud account. Grrr. I feel like yelling at DH like Ricky Ricardo does, bellowing, "Luuuuucccy!" when she does something silly.

So overall, I feel they are improvements to the original but I think I will go back tomorrow and ask to have them dipped again. I want violet for Sangles this time, but I'm not sure about Chasse. It was really difficult to capture its true color on camera. It's a very dusty teal. Should I double down on blue, thereby intensifying the teal or try fuchsia or violet?

 

[essiedub]

I've also picked up my two. Here is Chasse au Bois:
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And here is Sangles:
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I would post before shots but DH accidentally deleted them from our Cloud account. Grrr. I feel like yelling at DH like Ricky Ricardo does, bellowing, "Luuuuucccy!" when she does something silly.

So overall, I feel they are improvements to the original but I think I will go back tomorrow and ask to have them dipped again. I want violet for Sangles this time, but I'm not sure about Chasse. It was really difficult to capture its true color on camera. It's a very dusty teal. Should I double down on blue, thereby intensifying the teal or try fuchsia or violet?

Joannadyne Ireally like how chasses came out. The foxes are lovely against that bit of violet in the middle. Sangles..hmm not sure. Though dipping in violet will mute the bright yellows.

 

[werner]

There are hidden treasures underneath the visible displays in Los Angeles. I found that out when asking an SA if a GM Tigre Royal was available. She kindly went through about six drawers and found one. As you can see by my avatar, it is a favorite pattern.

 

[maryg1]

Here are the pics:
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I actually like your scarf a lot! I understand that yellow isn't your colour, neither it's mine, but I'm sure you'll find clothes that will compliment your Canard. Enjoy!

 

[csetcos]

Hi all!!! DH and I had a fabulous time at the LA pop up last week! I chose to dye 3- and I bought these online, inexpensively, purposely to dye! Will show all 3 before and afters when they arrive. They were so nice and offered to ship them to my home store!!
In the mean time, I picked up 2 surteint ones that I couldn’t leave behind:

Tres Grand Apparat

Au Pays des Oiseaux-Fleurs

 

[shrpthorn]

I picked up my 2 dipdyes today. Here are the before and after comparison photos. The Hermesmatic popup store in LA is only running until this Sunday. So those of you interested must hurry up

Love the Greenland result. I have the same colourway & would consider it for dip dye if hermesmatic ever comes to my city! May I ask what colour you selected for it?

 

[Joannadyne]

I picked up my 2 dipdyes today. Here are the before and after comparison photos. The Hermesmatic popup store in LA is only running until this Sunday. So those of you interested must hurry up

Love your results!!!

 

[Joannadyne]

Hi all!!! DH and I had a fabulous time at the LA pop up last week! I chose to dye 3- and I bought these online, inexpensively, purposely to dye! Will show all 3 before and afters when they arrive. They were so nice and offered to ship them to my home store!!View attachment 3883486View attachment 3883487
In the mean time, I picked up 2 surteint ones that I couldn’t leave behind:
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Tres Grand Apparat
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Au Pays des Oiseaux-Fleurs

You picked some winners! I can't wait to see your dipped scarves!

 

[scarf1]

Hi all!!! DH and I had a fabulous time at the LA pop up last week! I chose to dye 3- and I bought these online, inexpensively, purposely to dye! Will show all 3 before and afters when they arrive. They were so nice and offered to ship them to my home store!!View attachment 3883486View attachment 3883487
In the mean time, I picked up 2 surteint ones that I couldn’t leave behind:
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Tres Grand Apparat
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Au Pays des Oiseaux-Fleurs

Beautiful!

 

[glamer]

I was lucky to be in LA for the day last week and made a point to stop in. Some beauties available for purchase - the ones hanging were not for sale right away but could be purchased and retrieved on the final day of the event. Everyone inside was so sweet and lovely. Since it was possible to have the scarf shipped to my local store, I brought along a scarf to be dyed. They were very patient as we discussed which shade to dip dye my scarf (will post before and after when I have the finished product). And patient as I asked to see and try on many different scarves. I'm glad I had the chance to check it out. If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping by if you can. Especially since this is supposedly the final location.

 

[Joannadyne]

Yes, they said Hermesmatic is heading to Japan next!