Scarves Scarf Of The Day 2019 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?

[scarf1]

Thanks for all the likes on my outfit. Much appreciated.

wow! Amazing outfit!

 

[Cookiefiend]

That's such a happy and bright colorway!

Ha! I'm wearing my own sunshine!

Bandanas and denim - a match made in heaven!

Dang it - I should have worn my cowboy boots today! I would have had a trifecta!

 

[eagle1002us]

Thank you, here they are:
the maxi twilly
https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product/lettres-et-pois-maxi-twilly-cut-H093269Sv06/
The silk mix scarf 140
https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product/silk-mix-scarf-140-H553406Tv08/

Thank you tlamdang08, Your silk mix scarf (is that another name for CSGM?) I would love to try on and will look for it.

 

[eagle1002us]

Inspired by Lanit's touching story, I thought I'd share a story of my own. My Mom was from Western Colorado. Her family were among the first settlers of the area.

First is a photo of me wearing my Kachinas CSGM in front of a Navajo Saddle Blanket from the 20s or 30s (at least according to my Grandmother) which I use as a wall hanging.

Second is a photo of my Great Grandmother. I don't know the year this was taken but I've always loved this photo. Probably taken on Grand Mesa. She was reputed to be an excellent horsewoman. Its too bad that the nose of the horse was cut off in the photo. Her name was Ruby Hutchison and she married my notorious and colorful Great Grandfather, Ben Lowe. (Much later she lost an arm in a farming accident but continued to run the ranch and raise 5 children as a widow, but I'm getting ahead of myself).

Ben Lowe had a been a cowboy, coming from the south before settling in the area. He was renowned in the area for his skill as a horseman and for being a great marksman. He had a cattle ranch but at least in his younger days he had a shady reputation - accused of being horse thief, cattle rustler etc. By all accounts though he was a charmer and well liked. The third photo is a picture of my Great Grandfather (he's in the middle) with his two best friends or "gang" depending upon your point of view.

He died in 1917 in a shoot out with Cash Sampson at the height of the Cattle-Sheep Wars in Western Colorado. The story could be a plot right of Hollywood Western, if it weren't so tragic. Cash Sampson had been a Brand Inspector which meant going after horse thieves and cattle rustlers. He then held the post of County Sheriff. He resigned as Sheriff shortly before events took place.

My understanding is that the Cattlemen in the area grazed their cattle on free range land - I think this was government owned land that anyone could graze their cattle on. Some other ranchers in the area started raising sheep and used the same free range land to graze their sheep. This really upset the Cattlemen because there was only so much land to go around and the land couldn't support the grazing of both cattle and sheep. Basically, from the Cattlemen's point of view, their ability to put food on the table and their very survival were threatened.

Tensions got really hot and a vigilante group known as the Night Riders started harassing the Sheepmen out on the range, shooting sheep and threatening them. They were not identified because they always pulled up their bandanas to cover their faces. Now Cash Sampson and my Great Grandfather, never got along, in fact they really detested each other. Probably because of my Great Grandfathers past shady history, Cash Sampson suspected my Great Grandfather of being the ringleader of the Night Riders. Also Cash Sampson was suspected (rightly or wrongly) by the Cattlemen of being sympathetic to the Sheepmen. Even though Cash Sampson, no longer held any official law enforcement position, it seems as though he continued to unofficially investigate the Night Riders.

One fateful day in Escalante Canyon, the two men met up at a ranch who, in the custom of the day, opened up his house to let people rest and water their horses and share food. Cash Sampson was there and Ben Lowe and his two boys were also there. There was no quarrel at the ranch, I guess both being on their best behavior as guests in another man's home. At some point, Ben Lowe and his two sons rode on and shortly thereafter Cash Sampson left and followed in their direction.

Its not entirely clear what happened, but Cash Sampson caught up to my Great Grandfather. My Great Grandfather said for his two boys to continue riding. Then there was the shoot out. The Inquest concluded that Cash Sampson shot first and that my Great Grandfather was shot in the back (which is viewed as a very cowardly act - however it is possible that my Grandfather was twisting around for one his "trick shots"). In any event, my Great Grandfather, before he died, managed to get a couple of shots off, killing Cash Sampson. The two boys who had gone on ahead, raced back on their horses hearing the shots. One stayed with his dying father and the other rode for help.

I think this incident put an end to the Cattle Sheep Wars and the true identities of the Night Riders were never revealed. I think its likely though that my Great Grandfather, if not a ringleader, was at least a participant.

I hope you found this story interesting. If you haven't been to Western Colorado, go see it, its beautiful part of the state, rich in history.

My work experience includes studies on the cattle, sheep and wool industries. One of my office-mates wore chaps just like your lady rider. He was very pro-cattle. He called sheep "range maggots." That's a heckofa story you told.

 

[eagle1002us]

I love Kermit Oliver designs, especially the 90 carre silks (& SW silver and turquoise jewellery ). Here in Les Kachinas CSGM - ready for rodeo.
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What a fun outfit to wear to a rodeo! You look so colorful, I love it!

 

[eagle1002us]

Off theme today with my H-Passant CSGM. I'm loving this shawl more and more everytime I wear it. The perfect neutral to jazz up a black, grey or brown outfit. The grey contrast hem is a lovely detail.

Very elegant play of neutrals.

 

[Lizzkate]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

[sadie42]

My first (and hopefully not last) Hermes carre: Cheval Turc. Being worn in a non-traditional style lol.

 

[Cookiefiend]

My first (and hopefully not last) Hermes carre: Cheval Turc. Being worn in a non-traditional style lol.View attachment 4601641

Very cute!

 

[bobkat1991]

Ooh bobkat! Beautiful find - and the colours are superb on you.

Thank you, Pautinka! I like this green a lot.

WOW, Love your ring and you look great with green

Thank you, tlamdang08. I have discovered a late in life love of jadeite, and green scarves.

Thank you Cookie!! (I wanna see your new bandana!!!!)



very true!



I always love looking at this one! So intricate!



Glorious colors MAGJES!



You look completely FAB in green bobkat! Congrats on finding a little piece of H history!

Thanks bunnycat! I can't believe my luck at finding it at about half retail on the bay!

Thank you sweetheart - I appreciate hearing that!
PS - you look fabulous in green!


<faints>
What a Beauty!
Lawsy - I done died!

Ha! I know, I know! But I did doubt myself... now a few years later and I want more! The wash Carre that @scarf1 and several others have and the elusive cream 90 are on my WANT list!

You are so beautiful! Everything looks so wonderful on you!

Thank you, Cookiefiend.

Emerald is so good on you (jade ring included -- what a beauty!) I'm amazed that this is likely to be the first time I've seen you wearing that color.

Thank you, eagle1002us. Dunno why, but my brain has been shouting GREEN lately.....

This is just lovely on you, bobkat ... and matching your jade ring too!

Thank you, Croisette7! I was worried while taking that selfie that it might look too contrived...getting ring next to scarf.

Thank you for sharing your great-grandfather's story, CBL. Fascinating read.


Beautiful outfit, shrpthorn


Almost makes me want to take mugshots henceforth - chin to chest only


very nice choice!


I'm glad that I didn't rehome it when I first gave up on wearing it


There is a ... bunny... how did I never notice the bunny


Welcome back, Croisette! Lovely array of scarves!


Fiona is a very erudite kitty!


Is this the one that kept you warm on your travels?


Glam, bobkat! I've never seen this design in green before. Great find!


J'adore those cranberry shades!

xincinsin, thank you.

Thanks for all the likes on my outfit. Much appreciated.

Shrpthorn, it looks as if your shawl and skirt were made from the same bolt of cloth, that's how closely matched they are. How beautifully you have gathered all these elements together into one dazzling outfit!

My first (and hopefully not last) Hermes carre: Cheval Turc. Being worn in a non-traditional style lol.View attachment 4601641

Welcome to our friendly community,sadie42! I love how you've styled your scarf!

 

[MAGJES]

My KO collection

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Just gorgoeus!

One of my favorite Hermès designers of all time is Kermit Oliver. My most recent silk by this masterful artist is this Pani la Shar Pawnee carré wash.
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This is my vintage Pani
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As I’ve often stated, Kachinas was my first H obsessions and one of my favorite designs. It reminds me of my many family trips to the Southwest region when I was a teen and how I fell in love with the arts and culture of the First Nation people I encountered. My dad purchased some pieces of jewelry and Kachina dolls for me. Through the years, my love and appreciation for native American culture only grows. These are my Kachina scarves. The last pic is of the giant triangle I gave my DD this summer
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I love the cw of your new Pani wash scarf. I think it’s Etoupe? So pretty paired with the yellow border.
Beautiful Kachinas!

 

[MAGJES]

Carré en Carré dip-dye (so snuggly), which I almost wore today but changed my mind! I even got his face showing!
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Instead - I’m wearing Brides de Gala bandana in a sunny yellow. A) Western-ish wear a la @bunnycat and B) We’re having someone wild weather... it’s SO windy that I expect to see a tumbleweed from AZ to coming rolling by any second... or my patio furniture to blow clear to New England.
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That bandana is adorable!

Thanks for all the likes on my outfit. Much appreciated.

LOVE that colorway!

 

[Living.la.vida.fifi]

Love them all, but your pink/red might be my favorite!

Thanks so much!

Beautiful, fifi!

Thank you very kindly!

Sorry for commenting so late. RL is super busy, so some thoughts percolate slowly like a '60s coffee machine
Totally agree with you on the multiples expansion policy - I often end up buying more than one. I have a large palette of excuses for this
And it's wonderful when we can meet other scarfies in RL
(so if anyone is dropping by Singapore... )


Fantastic memories, lanit. And beautiful you outshining the scarves as always

It would be so wonderful to meet you! I would love to visit Singapore some day!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

What a beautiful display!

 

[MAGJES]

Two more Kermit Olivers designs:
Les Mythologies des Hommes Rouges was one of my first Hermes 90 silks. I adore this colorway.

& Les Ameriques

 

[Living.la.vida.fifi]

My KO collection

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These are all fabulous! Is the Texas Wildlife a special edition?

Carré en Carré dip-dye (so snuggly), which I almost wore today but changed my mind! I even got his face showing!
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Instead - I’m wearing Brides de Gala bandana in a sunny yellow. A) Western-ish wear a la @bunnycat and B) We’re having someone wild weather... it’s SO windy that I expect to see a tumbleweed from AZ to coming rolling by any second... or my patio furniture to blow clear to New England.
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Love the bandanna! So perfect worn with denim... And, look at that shade of yellow! Only Hermès!

Just gorgoeus!


I love the cw of your new Pani wash scarf. I think it’s Etoupe? So pretty paired with the yellow border.
Beautiful Kachinas!

It is etoupe... Pictures cannot truly capture the unique beauty of this shade. After months of trying it on at the boutique, I couldn’t get it out of my mind. Wore it again today

Two more Kermit Olivers designs:
Les Mythologies des Hommes Rouges was one of my first Hermes 90 silks. I adore this colorway.

& Les Ameriques

Both are spectacular. I adore the little flowers on the borders of Mythologies