Reference: Guide to Hermes Scarves

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#796
^ Yeah but it doesn't say what Carre and Gavroche are? Are they just terms for scarves, designs, shapes or what?

People have modeled scarves and said that they are Finish Carre or Ex Libris Gavroche or something but because they are tied around the neck I don't know what the difference is.

Sorry, I'm a bit thick when it comes to these things!! I need simple, idiot proof descriptions or photos! :weird:
 
#797
Hi, let me try to help a bit:
the carre is square
the Gavroche is square or rectangular and it`s usualy worn plied in the middle as a triangle
70, 90 and so on are centimeter
twill is the style of fabric, but Hermes also calls the smaller scarfs Twillys
Losange is a scarf you might wear like a tie
GM, MM and Mini are the sizes of a Gavroche

Importants is: it's Hermes and I love them all,
SF


Ali-bagpuss said:
Can anybody help me?

I've done lots of searches but can't find anything to help me.

I'm completely new to Hermes silk and I'm confused with all the different styles. I've heard about Carre, Gavroche, 70, 90, GM etc etc and I've no idea what people are talking about. I've gathered that 70 and 90 are the measurements 70cm and 90cm but what about Carre and Gavroche - what are they?

I've also found out (I think) that Twilly is like a thick ribbon style and that Losange is like a Cravat. Am I right?

If there is a reference thread about this can somebody post a link for me please?
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#798
I'm so mad that I didn't know that there was a size 70 cm!!! I even asked one SA if there was something between 90 cm and Gavroche of 45 cm and she said NO!!! so now I have like 7 scarf of 90 and for me 70 would have been much more suitable. I also didn't know about the fluid ones - I never ever seen them in the boutiques?!?! Do you need to ask the SA for them - like for the bags - do they keep them in the back too???
 
#799
ari - the H stores in Singapore display the fluid jerseys hanging on some knots. and as for scarves, you have to ask them, cos some stores might not have space to display it. when I ask for scarves, they will open the drawers and check. I never notice them going to the back though.

The fluid jerseys are really pretty and nice, but the SA said it's very fragile, if you pull a thread e.g. with your finger nails or caught on things, the run is very obvious. I have never own any yet, so can't tell you my personal experience. But they H-it-nicely as tops:) cos it's elastic....but 100% silk
 
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Ali-bagpuss said:
Can anybody help me?

I've done lots of searches but can't find anything to help me.

I'm completely new to Hermes silk and I'm confused with all the different styles. I've heard about Carre, Gavroche, 70, 90, GM etc etc and I've no idea what people are talking about. I've gathered that 70 and 90 are the measurements 70cm and 90cm but what about Carre and Gavroche - what are they?

I've also found out (I think) that Twilly is like a thick ribbon style and that Losange is like a Cravat. Am I right?

If there is a reference thread about this can somebody post a link for me please?
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To add on to silkfringe : When most refer to Carre here, it means the silk square - mostly the 70cm or 90cm. Gavroches are also known as pocket squares or pochettes - the 45cm. Here's a quick list of the ones normally seen posted on this forum (there are lots more different types) :

Twilly - silk ribbon
45cm - silk, also known as gavroche, pocket square, pochette
70cm - vintage silk (the finish is slightly different than the regular silk, it has a softer hand)
90cm - the regular silk scarf. The PM cashmere scarf also comes in this size.
140cm - GM cashmere shawl (65% cashmere : 35% silk).
Pointu - silk in triangle shape (literally as if a 90cm scarf is slice in half)
Losange - silk in diamond shape, also comes in the mini and GM (for men) sizes

Some newer and more popular introductions include the Fluide jerseys silk (90cm) and dip dye silk (90cm).
 
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ms piggy said:
To add on to silkfringe : When most refer to Carre here, it means the silk square - mostly the 70cm or 90cm. Gavroches are also known as pocket squares or pochettes - the 45cm. Here's a quick list of the ones normally seen posted on this forum (there are lots more different types) :

Twilly - silk ribbon
45cm - silk, also known as gavroche, pocket square, pochette
70cm - vintage silk (the finish is slightly different than the regular silk, it has a softer hand)
90cm - the regular silk scarf. The PM cashmere scarf also comes in this size.
140cm - GM cashmere shawl (65% cashmere : 35% silk).
Pointu - silk in triangle shape (literally as if a 90cm scarf is slice in half)
Losange - silk in diamond shape, also comes in the mini and GM (for men) sizes

Some newer and more popular introductions include the Fluide jerseys silk (90cm) and dip dye silk (90cm).
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Thank you Ms Piggy - this is lovely and clear :flowers:
 
#802
silkfringe and ms piggy - thank you so much, that is a lot clearer. I was pleased too that I knew most of the information posted - it proves I HAVE learnt something on this forum!!! hahaha

It all makes sense to me now! Sorry to be so dim!!
 
#803
robee said:
ari - the H stores in Singapore display the fluid jerseys hanging on some knots. and as for scarves, you have to ask them, cos some stores might not have space to display it. when I ask for scarves, they will open the drawers and check. I never notice them going to the back though.

The fluid jerseys are really pretty and nice, but the SA said it's very fragile, if you pull a thread e.g. with your finger nails or caught on things, the run is very obvious. I have never own any yet, so can't tell you my personal experience. But they H-it-nicely as tops:) cos it's elastic....but 100% silk
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Robee thank You !
what made me mad is that I asked about a smaller scarf than 90 and bigger than 45 and they told me they do not have any?!?! I've seen in desplay only the regurals silk 90, never seen jerseys - next time I'll ask about them..
 
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#805
ari - some of them the knowledge quite limited. Just like when i wnt tiffany, asked for a design i saw on the usa webby, the supervisor said "are u imagining the design?

ms piggy - bank account in deficit u mean;p
 
#807
Ladies

I got a new scarf on ebay from a trusted seller. I am, however, a little turned off as it feels stiff and not as silky as the others I have. I am very new to scarves and fabrics so I was wondering if there is any place where I can go and learn about the different types of materials used. I don't want to make the same mistake of getting a scarf that does not feel nice.

many thanks
 
#808
pato said:
Ladies

I got a new scarf on ebay from a trusted seller. I am, however, a little turned off as it feels stiff and not as silky as the others I have. I am very new to scarves and fabrics so I was wondering if there is any place where I can go and learn about the different types of materials used. I don't want to make the same mistake of getting a scarf that does not feel nice.

many thanks
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You're saying you bought an authentic scarf but it does not feel good. There are no samples for that; sometimes cleaners are using chemicals (like starch) making a scarf stiff. My recommendation is to wash the scraf carefully by hand (with a little bit of Woolite e.g.). Iron the scarf guarding it with a coton cloth. You will feel better and the scarf too. :hugs:

SF
 
#809
silkfringe said:
You're saying you bought an authentic scarf but it does not feel good. There are no samples for that; sometimes cleaners are using chemicals (like starch) making a scarf stiff. My recommendation is to wash the scraf carefully by hand (with a little bit of Woolite e.g.). Iron the scarf guarding it with a coton cloth. You will feel better and the scarf too. :hugs:

SF
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many thanks!!!!
 
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