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

[scarf1]

Love this scarf and your "scarf on site" shot. I have this scarf but with the multi-coloured (bright!) mosaic edge, and with the sail on the boat in a beautiful golden ink (which I'd never seen before on an H-scarf). However, I suspect these birds are not penguins (which are found only in the Southern hemisphere) but rather are auks, a similar bird found only in the Northern hemisphere & consistent with the theme of the scarf. You can read about them here:
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/auk

Oops! Thanks for correcting me!

 

[Cookiefiend]

I realized I actually have a scarf for this weeks theme after all.
Voyage de pytheas.
Pytheas was a Greek born in what is now Marseille around 350BC. He is known as the first to travel to Britain, the arctic and the Baltic, and document his travels. As soon as I saw pix of this scarf, I knew I had to have it because it combined a few of my favorite themes- mosaic border, travel, ships, and arctic animals!
This particular CW was a bit elusive and I visited many H boutiques before finding it at Rue sevres.View attachment 4621228
Wearing it on my own much tamer voyage, an Atlantic crossing of QM2 with NYC in the background.
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And a few detail shots including polar bears and penguins!
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I love this scarf - so beautiful!

 

[xincinsin]

Love this scarf and your "scarf on site" shot. I have this scarf but with the multi-coloured (bright!) mosaic edge, and with the sail on the boat in a beautiful golden ink (which I'd never seen before on an H-scarf). However, I suspect these birds are not penguins (which are found only in the Southern hemisphere) but rather are auks, a similar bird found only in the Northern hemisphere & consistent with the theme of the scarf. You can read about them here:
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/auk

That sounds absolutely gorgeous! (The scarf I mean, though I'm sure the auks are pretty too )

 

[scarf1]

I love this scarf - so beautiful!

thank you!

 

[turfnsurf]

A few from the archives

Jardin de LeilaView attachment 4620558
les confessions 140 mousseline
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La danse 90 moussie
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Les toits de paris
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What a fresh & appealing color combination on your TdP! It looks so lovely on you.

Thank you so much! And, you tied that beautifully! This has become one of my go-to knots... easy to make, yet looks complicated and dramatic, and the scarf stays put... Well done!

I appreciate your sweet knot approval.

Fab Rencontre Ocean!

OMG, that moussie, gorgeous!

Les Boxes is lovely in that pale green!

Excellent intro Fifi! You and @xincinsin are so knowledgeable about the scarves - I’m grateful that you share that with us. We’re all the richer for it!

Thank You all so very much

 

[Maedi]

Done.


It's beautiful in your cw, I have a black one.


I love the ladies.


Ledoux will always be my favourite!

Mine, too.

 

[Maedi]

Scarf mail!! Parade de Leonhardi has been so long on my Grail list that I honestly thought I would never come across it, and Voila! I am delighted
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And, two pale pink beauties...
Noel au Faubourg 24
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La Promenade de Longchamps
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Twins on the Leonhardi. I have two different color ways as I used to participate in the Leonhardi parades in Bavaria. It's such a beautiful design and I would love this in a bigger format. Looks splendid on you!

 

[Karenska]

A few more pale and/or icy/steely beauties that will hopefully fill the week’s theme
Le Songe de la Licorne
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Mon Ami Pierrot
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When I wear Equateur this way
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And, this corner of A l’Ombre des Pivoines
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The cool, steely greys and blues of Jardin a Sintra
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Cool Libres Comme l’Air and Azulejos tied with the center showing
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All gorgeous but the Le Songe de la Licorne is scrumptious. I love it. I am still on a scarf diet since the back to back acquisitions of En Desordre maxy twilly cut and Kachinas triangle in November. Might have to give myself a New Years gift in January, though. Hmmmmm....

 

[Karenska]

Congrats on bagging your PdL grail!
I just love this laProm fluffy bow & had to try it (see below)


The easy you’ve tied RdS to create a waterfall border is super-fantastic!

My last few icies happened to be green. Combined with iterations of red I managed to be both on topic & seasonally festive.
Les Boxes (top)
Recontre Oceane- Moussie w/fluffy bow a la fifi!

So prettying, turfnsurf!

 

[Karenska]

Historical?? Hmm, I have one low-hanging fruit, er, scarf. I recently acquired a very flattened Napoleon. It’s got some new life now with slightly plumper hems, and I love the jacquard bees in this design. I don’t have a flat shot of this right now but will take one when it’s light and post it...

In researching its themes, I came across this excellent and very specific write up on napoleon.org: https://www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/objects/the-napoleon-scarf-by-hermes/

The Napoléon scarf, the first edition of which appeared in 1963, was designed by Philippe Ledoux, and is an intriguing combination of imperial symbolism and Napoleonic legend. Mounted on a background of golden bees, the design brings together all of the typical elements: two French flags and their imperial eagles, besides which hang the First Consul dresscoat (left) and Napoleon's chasseurs à cheval uniform (right). Further down the design, the First Consul and Coronation swords can be seen, as well as the Grand Collier of the Légion d'honneur, two sabres from the Egyptian campaign and, most importantly, the mythical hat. Five lockets, inspired by some of the most famous paintings depicting the period, evoke the great moments of the Emperor's life: top-left, the crossing of the St. Bernard pass (David); top-right, the presentation of honorary sabres at Marengo (Gros); bottom-left, Napoleon injured at Ratisbon (Gautherot); bottom-right, the Battle of Wagram (Horace Vernet). At the centre is a depiction of the arrival at the coronation ceremony in Notre-Dame on 2 December, 1804 (taken from an engraving in the Livre du Sacre). Plotting a course halfway between glorification and legend, the Napoleon scarf is the perfect embodiment of Hermès' exploration and exploitation of the imperial iconographic canon.
Karine Huguenaud (tr. H.D.W.)
January 2010

Love this, Joannadyne.

 

[Karenska]

To all, I love all your stories and information on this week’s thread Antiquities. Fifi, your theme introduction was great!

 

[momasaurus]

Historical?? Hmm, I have one low-hanging fruit, er, scarf. I recently acquired a very flattened Napoleon. It’s got some new life now with slightly plumper hems, and I love the jacquard bees in this design. I don’t have a flat shot of this right now but will take one when it’s light and post it...

In researching its themes, I came across this excellent and very specific write up on napoleon.org: https://www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/objects/the-napoleon-scarf-by-hermes/

The Napoléon scarf, the first edition of which appeared in 1963, was designed by Philippe Ledoux, and is an intriguing combination of imperial symbolism and Napoleonic legend. Mounted on a background of golden bees, the design brings together all of the typical elements: two French flags and their imperial eagles, besides which hang the First Consul dresscoat (left) and Napoleon's chasseurs à cheval uniform (right). Further down the design, the First Consul and Coronation swords can be seen, as well as the Grand Collier of the Légion d'honneur, two sabres from the Egyptian campaign and, most importantly, the mythical hat. Five lockets, inspired by some of the most famous paintings depicting the period, evoke the great moments of the Emperor's life: top-left, the crossing of the St. Bernard pass (David); top-right, the presentation of honorary sabres at Marengo (Gros); bottom-left, Napoleon injured at Ratisbon (Gautherot); bottom-right, the Battle of Wagram (Horace Vernet). At the centre is a depiction of the arrival at the coronation ceremony in Notre-Dame on 2 December, 1804 (taken from an engraving in the Livre du Sacre). Plotting a course halfway between glorification and legend, the Napoleon scarf is the perfect embodiment of Hermès' exploration and exploitation of the imperial iconographic canon.
Karine Huguenaud (tr. H.D.W.)
January 2010

thanks for the link and info! Great scarf and interesting CW. Mine is dark grey.

 

[momasaurus]

I realized I actually have a scarf for this weeks theme after all.
Voyage de pytheas.
Pytheas was a Greek born in what is now Marseille around 350BC. He is known as the first to travel to Britain, the arctic and the Baltic, and document his travels. As soon as I saw pix of this scarf, I knew I had to have it because it combined a few of my favorite themes- mosaic border, travel, ships, and arctic animals!
This particular CW was a bit elusive and I visited many H boutiques before finding it at Rue sevres.View attachment 4621228
Wearing it on my own much tamer voyage, an Atlantic crossing of QM2 with NYC in the background.
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And a few detail shots including polar bears and penguins!
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Such a great scarf and perfect CW for you. Why don't I have this scarf yet?

 

[Joannadyne]

Love this, Joannadyne.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

thanks for the link and info! Great scarf and interesting CW. Mine is dark grey.

Ooh, the dark grey is lovely! I especially love the gold bees against the steely gray. I don’t think there’s a bad cw of this design - they’re all wonderful!

Such a great scarf and perfect CW for you. Why don't I have this scarf yet?

I ask myself the same question. When I was new to scarves, I saw this at my first H sale and passed. I’m still kicking myself for that.

 

[Karenska]

Hi ladies, I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask but besides the Authenticate It thread here on TPF, where do you go for H scarf authentication? I’m asking coz I’m so new in the H scarf world so I’m not really familiar with what to look for. I posted the A Travers Champs scarf I got from Ann’s Fabulous Find but I think the authenticator on that thread isn’t familiar with that style so she couldn’t help me. Do I even need to find a 3rd party authenticator since Ann’s is so reputable? I don’t really have any reason to be concerned with since my scarf feels and looks luxurious and of high quality, just that I’m super new in this so I want to be extra cautious! TIA!

Hello, Hikarupanda, I am not an authenticator or a professional but I would tend to trust a consignment company like Ann’s, esp. if I independently verified the scarf elsewhere. One way to feel comfortable about a purchase you are considering is to look up the scarf you are considering online at other sites and review their images. Ensure the size and format exist elsewhere. Compare as much of the design and colors to other photos. Look for the copyright symbol and ensure the name Hermès is properly expressed on the scarf. The care tag should state Made in France and state the fabric - e.g., 100% Soie 100% Silk. The hem should be hand-stitched, plump and rolled from back to front —never machine stitched. Many reputable dealers and vendors will take additional photos of these things and many already include them as part of their claims of authenticity. There are also internet articles on spotting fake v authentic. If I am considering a purchase on ebay, I check the vendor’s feedback rating and I look at their other items to see how much Hermès they sell and what experience they have with Hermès scarves. Again, I am not a professional, but these are things I do before ever considering a purchase from 3rd parties. Others here may disagree. To be extra cautious, use an authentication service. Happy shopping!