Reference: Guide to Hermes Scarves
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Hello Ladies-a quick cleaning questions for you. Is there a good method to rid a plisse scarf of mothball scent?? I just received it from *bay (listing did not mention it
Thanks in advance...
Leave it out in a well-aired room for about a week - NOT IN SUNLIGHT - that should do the trick. If that fails, you can wash your scarf, like a fine cashmere sweater, cold water, keeping it in motion, NO SOAKING, NO WRINGING, pat it dry, lay on a towel to dry.
Except I think that washing a plisse is a whole different ballgame from washing a twill
Yes, but I don't have the dates. It comes in non-jacquard and a couple different styles of jacquard.
Oh dear - plissé, I missed that one tiny detail in the post. (Reminder to self: slow down when reading!)
NEVER wash a plissé!
I hope disaster has been averted, sdsurfchick!
Hello Ladies-a quick cleaning questions for you. Is there a good method to rid a plisse scarf of mothball scent?? I just received it from *bay (listing did not mention it
Thanks in advance...
This may be far fetched.... but perhaps putting it in a large tupperware with a small bowl/dish of baking soda? (making sure not to tip it over of course!)
I've never tried this before on any fabric, but if a small dish of baking soda works for ridding a refrigerator of smells, I suppose it should work for ridding your plisse of mothball smell.
If you try it, let me know how it works out!!
Hi, I just joined this forum and am amazed at all the knowledge here! I'm hoping someone can tell me about this scarf I recently found. It's signed "Henri de Linares" and has a hunting theme. The scarf looks and feels authentic to me (I've owned real ones before), but there's no care tag. Also, it has two stains, the hems have been pressed flat and one corner is frayingDo you think it's worth trying to sell on Ebay?
http://ahrncitygal.com/ebay/photos/HermesScarf_1.jpg
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Any info is much appreciated. Thanks!
Given the condition of the scarf, notably the flattened hems, I'm not sure how many people would be interested in purchasing it. But you never know! Everyone has a price.
I think you would be interested in this though - I just stumbled upon a website yesterday of a woman who takes Hermes scarves and makes them into something else - bags, purses, passport holders, even an Hermes scarf holder etc. I personally cringe at the thought of cutting up an Hermes scarf but perhaps she would be interested in using your scarf in a future project! The website is: http://ticklepie.typepad.com/ticklepie/
Hope this is helpful
No worries- I knew not to wash the plisse. Markova you were right about just leaving it to air out for a week! It smells fine and I did nothing else to it. I also figured out that the main problem (or remaining problem) is that the box smells strongly of mothballs still. Any suggestions for that? Putting baking soda in it for awhile sounds like that might help that. Febreeze lightly maybe?
Thanks for all the assistance. I echo Lilly's thoughts about finding out how much fun these lovely scarves are and what a great group the TPFs are!
Thanks for all the assistance. I echo Lilly's thoughts about finding out how much fun these lovely scarves are and what a great group the TPFs are!
That's great about your scarf losing the odor! How about you try leaving the box with the lid off to air? Might take longer than the scarf... Good luck!
Hello ladies,
My DBF made me miss my flight yesterday (he had my ID and credit card in his wallet and got stuck at work when he was supposed to be driving me to the airport) so before he took me to the airport today he gave me a lovely vintage Hermes scarf he had purchased. What is it called? Is it rare? I really love it and the condition is beautiful. I've attached a photo I found on eBay of the same design, but I believe the name of the design is incorrect. The seller is freebirdvintage to give credit.
My DBF made me miss my flight yesterday (he had my ID and credit card in his wallet and got stuck at work when he was supposed to be driving me to the airport) so before he took me to the airport today he gave me a lovely vintage Hermes scarf he had purchased. What is it called? Is it rare? I really love it and the condition is beautiful. I've attached a photo I found on eBay of the same design, but I believe the name of the design is incorrect. The seller is freebirdvintage to give credit.
^ I just looked at my new scarf again and the middle is different. I believe it's Ex Libris in the above colorway. I don't have my camera with me. I'm very curious. It doesn't have a little white care tag attached, but it's from a reputable consignment shop and it's hem is hand rolled. Is that a bad thing?
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This is authentic, and a special issue Ex Libris for Les Parfums.Hello ladies,
My DBF made me miss my flight yesterday (he had my ID and credit card in his wallet and got stuck at work when he was supposed to be driving me to the airport) so before he took me to the airport today he gave me a lovely vintage Hermes scarf he had purchased. What is it called? Is it rare? I really love it and the condition is beautiful. I've attached a photo I found on eBay of the same design, but I believe the name of the design is incorrect. The seller is freebirdvintage to give credit.