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For my first scarf posting (hope this is the right forum): I was inspired by someone who wrote that she would buy old, well used scarves to wear, instead of having pristine scarves she would be afraid to wear and damage.

So I rescued this particular Armes de Chasse from ebay, which had lots of pulls, small holes, and whose white had become pink from color runs.I repaired all pulls and holes, then decided to test the extreme boiling water method described by Geoff Clarke on Facebook - it really does work (lightened some of the reddest areas). However, given how many patient hours it will take to remove all the color, I will wait until one winter when I have time on my hands to do this.

In the meantime, I am taking Geoff's other advice - simply retain it as it is - pink isn't so bad :)
 

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Good for you , scarf rescue is awesome I have sorted my scarves into several categories pristine for special occasions & every day for example.

I always wear a scarf walking my French bulldog every day in the park, and it might be raining or snowing. My imperfect vintage acquisitions go into the dog walking pile. And I dont always fold it up perfectly when I get home. I have an over-the-door shoe rack, where I stuff those scarves for easy access. I love those scarves and wear them a ton.

I am not afraid of mussing up the dog walking scarves and those are actually the better investmnet.

I have a Scotland that bled - it started as cerise and is now pink - it is perfect for a dreary day walk
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Also, I like to put a scarf on my bag, and those are subject to heavy wear, so, again I dont use a pristine scarf1000.jpg
 
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:yahoo: So, I just scored my first H scarf, a plisse, from the bay. I will be modelling in all appropriate threads once I get it!

marietouchet, thanks for your authentication assistance. You had mentioned in the AT thread that

"Plisses are not harder to fake , there are plenty fakes, actually the folds might hide any poorly printed (not well detailed) fake

What is hard with a plisse is to find one with tight pleats, especially in the resale market. Poofing a plisse can pull out the pleats."

With respect to the faking, I did come to that conclusion as well. I think I like plisses, so I will be sure to gain more knowledge on any design I like and of course submit a request through AT.

With respect to the pleating, is it true that Hermes no longer repleats? If so, then how does one go about repleating?

With respect to the one I just bought I was able to negotiate a substantial discount (probably because it was at the end of the listing life) to account for any deficiencies in pleating quality. I also am a newbie so don't really know what to expect there. But I intend on using the scarf in many ways (as a top, as purse handle, etc. ) in addition to the normal ways, so it was not likely to stay perfectly pleated anyway. ;)

I cannot wait for my "new" H scarf!
 
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LaChocolat said:
:yahoo: So, I just scored my first H scarf, a plisse, from the bay. I will be modelling in all appropriate threads once I get it!

marietouchet, thanks for your authentication assistance. You had mentioned in the AT thread that

"Plisses are not harder to fake , there are plenty fakes, actually the folds might hide any poorly printed (not well detailed) fake

What is hard with a plisse is to find one with tight pleats, especially in the resale market. Poofing a plisse can pull out the pleats."

With respect to the faking, I did come to that conclusion as well. I think I like plisses, so I will be sure to gain more knowledge on any design I like and of course submit a request through AT.

With respect to the pleating, is it true that Hermes no longer repleats? If so, then how does one go about repleating?

With respect to the one I just bought I was able to negotiate a substantial discount (probably because it was at the end of the listing life) to account for any deficiencies in pleating quality. I also am a newbie so don't really know what to expect there. But I intend on using the scarf in many ways (as a top, as purse handle, etc. ) in addition to the normal ways, so it was not likely to stay perfectly pleated anyway. ;)

I cannot wait for my "new" H scarf!
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Awesome ! the «price» for my help is pictures, comments , info, chatter !
We need all the details please
 
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marietouchet said:
Awesome ! the «price» for my help is pictures, comments , info, chatter !
We need all the details please
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Yes, I will marietouchet as soon as I get it I will be in here with all the details. For the benefit of the others in this thread, I got a La Promenade de Longchamps plisse in a noir/blanc/gris(?) colourway. So excited!
 

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LaChocolat said:
Yes, I will marietouchet as soon as I get it I will be in here with all the details. For the benefit of the others in this thread, I got a La Promenade de Longchamps plisse in a noir/blanc/gris(?) colourway. So excited!
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Spoke to soon! I saw the mailman and asked him to re-check the truck. Sure enough it was under something else. I will post pictures and review shortly. :)
 
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Introducing the ultimate prissy, pleaty, poufy scarf of my monochromatic dreams ... my first H scarf - a plisse, Le Promenade de Longchamps in noir, blanc, gris (?), tan(?).

I adore everything about this scarf! The pleats and colours are perfect for me. And the imagery... The idea of promenading around the racetrack in floor length gowns -- how vintage. The horses depicted -- how regal. The main scene of a gentleman greeting a lady -- how romantic. I :loveeyes: this scarf.

So question for you scarf experts. Do I throw caution to the wind and just wear it without having it washed? Am I able to wipe it down with a damp cloth without risking losing the pleats? I'm scared to bring it to a general dry cleaner and I read on another blog that H no longer cleans and pleats plissses.

Any thoughts? It is in grade A condition, used but hardly worn, no stains, pulls, odor, etc.

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marietouchet said:
Good for you , scarf rescue is awesome I have sorted my scarves into several categories pristine for special occasions & every day for example.

I always wear a scarf walking my French bulldog every day in the park, and it might be raining or snowing. My imperfect vintage acquisitions go into the dog walking pile. And I dont always fold it up perfectly when I get home. I have an over-the-door shoe rack, where I stuff those scarves for easy access. I love those scarves and wear them a ton.

I am not afraid of mussing up the dog walking scarves and those are actually the better investmnet.

I have a Scotland that bled - it started as cerise and is now pink - it is perfect for a dreary day walk
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Which is the purple scarf tied onto your bag? Thank you.
 
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marietouchet said:
The purple scarf on the bag is Pour Sortir a VS70, it has a cinnamon color hem and was from what I call the dishwater collection - that season ca 2010 - they were doing all these muddy colors, the colors on that one are dull
The lilac field looks brighter than IRL
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I don't know this design at all. Looks interesting on google images, but I understand about those muddy colors! Thanks.
 
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