Scarves Scarf Of The Day 2019 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?
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I think the scarf that I know the most about from having investigated it in detail along with @marietouchet and@bunnycat was Henry F. Smith. We managed to build up a very interesting biography of the man from going through old newspapers and censuses. Marietouchet gave some fascinating info on the history of woolies, an embroidery done by sailors to while away their time at sea. I only bought the scarf AFTER my research!
If you are interested, the conversation and research starts here
If you are interested, the conversation and research starts here
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@Pautinka and I had a long chat offline about ANGLERS COMPANION, a difficult one to discuss
There is almost nothing documented, ie written and for certain, about the Hermes version of the scarf
But the history of the book is rich, there are wheelbarrows full of trivia out there, and many scarf variants were manufactured by different companies over time
So, there isnt ONE story about the HS, but, there are wheelbarrows full of trivia out there, so long as you dont mind going out on tangents, it is a lot of fun to collect,
But, do we know a FIRM date and artist ??? Noooooo. I would not know what to say to someone looking to acquire it as a birth year scarf ...
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@Jbizzybeetle's tale of the KO frog in Madison Avenue made me think of other little quirks in H scarves, what I'd equate to in-jokes. My first encounter with an H in-joke was during a slow night at my home boutique. One of the SAs was chatting with me and asked me a question which I didn't understand: "Did you look for the monkeys?"
Huh?
Yep, like Al Hirschfeld hiding Nina in all his caricatures, Annie Faivre hid monkeys in her scarves.
I spent half an hour being tutored in the fine art of monkey-spotting using this design.
Later I learnt that, like Hitchcock, Dimitri R did a cameo in one of his scarves: Prieres Au Vent
This is still on my wishlist 
And now for subtext. A movie/TV/literature/fanfic addict like me thrives on subtext. Shakespeare's plays are riddled with it, and Acte III has a clever play on words with the visually arresting headless Titania. I was a bit bothered by her at first but I couldn't possibly resist the headless pun, all that back stage paraphernalia
and the inconstant Moon.
Ugo Gattoni's Grand Prix, I'm told, includes a riff on Where's Wally. This is Where's Kelly
. Somewhere in that magnificent chaos is a Kelly, and, if you find it before me, no spoilers, okay? This is going to be my fun project on the plane when next I take a vacation 
TL;DR I learnt that H scarves can be a lot of fun
Huh?
Yep, like Al Hirschfeld hiding Nina in all his caricatures, Annie Faivre hid monkeys in her scarves.
I spent half an hour being tutored in the fine art of monkey-spotting using this design.
Later I learnt that, like Hitchcock, Dimitri R did a cameo in one of his scarves: Prieres Au Vent
This is still on my wishlist And now for subtext. A movie/TV/literature/fanfic addict like me thrives on subtext. Shakespeare's plays are riddled with it, and Acte III has a clever play on words with the visually arresting headless Titania. I was a bit bothered by her at first but I couldn't possibly resist the headless pun, all that back stage paraphernalia
and the inconstant Moon. Ugo Gattoni's Grand Prix, I'm told, includes a riff on Where's Wally. This is Where's Kelly
. Somewhere in that magnificent chaos is a Kelly, and, if you find it before me, no spoilers, okay? This is going to be my fun project on the plane when next I take a vacation TL;DR I learnt that H scarves can be a lot of fun
Oooooh. I'm twins with you on the orange hem Grand Prix. Now I'm going to have to spend all evening looking for that Kelly!Ugo Gattoni's Grand Prix, I'm told, includes a riff on Where's Wally. This is Where's Kelly
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TL;DR I learnt that H scarves can be a lot of fun
Stay strong!Oooooh. I'm twins with you on the orange hem Grand Prix. Now I'm going to have to spend all evening looking for that Kelly!
Or start off easier: find 18 dogs in Animapolis!
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Thanks for all the kind words about Kachinas and the requests for more! As someone who likes to please others - here are a few more Kachinas!
Chasing Star Dancer Kachinas - symbol for the planets and stars, can resurrect those who have fallen from the sky by lifting up. (Tall, so that makes sense?)
Butterfly Dancer Kachina - Represents the butterfly that lands on flowers, then the medicine man uses these in his medications. (Big square headdress, butterfly on top and corn to sides)
Broadface Dancer Kachina - this Kachina carries yucca whips to make the people of the village join together to clean the community areas
Corn Dancer Kachina - Known as Kae, he is probably the most popular of all the Kachinas, he represents a prayer for the fruition and growth of the corn.
And this guy I call Pineapple Haid because well - that looks like a pineapple... but he may be a Bean Kachina - I found a Google image of a Kachina with the crosshatching like this and he is green like a bean?
Today I’m wearing Galop Chromatique and a leopard blouse - I really went out on a limb today wardrobe wise!
Chasing Star Dancer Kachinas - symbol for the planets and stars, can resurrect those who have fallen from the sky by lifting up. (Tall, so that makes sense?)
Butterfly Dancer Kachina - Represents the butterfly that lands on flowers, then the medicine man uses these in his medications. (Big square headdress, butterfly on top and corn to sides)
Broadface Dancer Kachina - this Kachina carries yucca whips to make the people of the village join together to clean the community areas
Corn Dancer Kachina - Known as Kae, he is probably the most popular of all the Kachinas, he represents a prayer for the fruition and growth of the corn.
And this guy I call Pineapple Haid because well - that looks like a pineapple... but he may be a Bean Kachina - I found a Google image of a Kachina with the crosshatching like this and he is green like a bean?
Today I’m wearing Galop Chromatique and a leopard blouse - I really went out on a limb today wardrobe wise!
La Cite Cavaliere was a delight to start circling all the “spots” of interest—still circling! Reminds me when as a kid in the allergist’s office there was a Boy Scout magazine with a page for a “search game,” a distraction from the pin-pricks.@Jbizzybeetle's tale of the KO frog in Madison Avenue made me think of other little quirks in H scarves, what I'd equate to in-jokes. My first encounter with an H in-joke was during a slow night at my home boutique. One of the SAs was chatting with me and asked me a question which I didn't understand: "Did you look for the monkeys?"
Huh?
Yep, like Al Hirschfeld hiding Nina in all his caricatures, Annie Faivre hid monkeys in her scarves.
I spent half an hour being tutored in the fine art of monkey-spotting using this design.
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Later I learnt that, like Hitchcock, Dimitri R did a cameo in one of his scarves: Prieres Au Vent
And now for subtext. A movie/TV/literature/fanfic addict like me thrives on subtext. Shakespeare's plays are riddled with it, and Acte III has a clever play on words with the visually arresting headless Titania. I was a bit bothered by her at first but I couldn't possibly resist the headless pun, all that back stage paraphernalia
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Ugo Gattoni's Grand Prix, I'm told, includes a riff on Where's Wally. This is Where's Kelly
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TL;DR I learnt that H scarves can be a lot of fun
Nice! I keep reminding myself—-scrunchies make great scarf “rings”!
I remember this search with you, @bunnycat, and @marietouchet - it was fascinating!
@Jbizzybeetle's tale of the KO frog in Madison Avenue made me think of other little quirks in H scarves, what I'd equate to in-jokes. My first encounter with an H in-joke was during a slow night at my home boutique. One of the SAs was chatting with me and asked me a question which I didn't understand: "Did you look for the monkeys?"
Huh?
Yep, like Al Hirschfeld hiding Nina in all his caricatures, Annie Faivre hid monkeys in her scarves.
I spent half an hour being tutored in the fine art of monkey-spotting using this design.
View attachment 4561246
Later I learnt that, like Hitchcock, Dimitri R did a cameo in one of his scarves: Prieres Au Vent
And now for subtext. A movie/TV/literature/fanfic addict like me thrives on subtext. Shakespeare's plays are riddled with it, and Acte III has a clever play on words with the visually arresting headless Titania. I was a bit bothered by her at first but I couldn't possibly resist the headless pun, all that back stage paraphernalia
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Ugo Gattoni's Grand Prix, I'm told, includes a riff on Where's Wally. This is Where's Kelly
View attachment 4561250
TL;DR I learnt that H scarves can be a lot of fun
yes they are! Oooo - what all have you found?
I tried this one in the store - the same you tried but didn't go with, pink and orange - I'm hoping the neutral one will be available in Paris.
Although 14 are circled, I recall 15 being the goal—there’s a list somewhere, maybe early in FW 2019 thread—plus there are little “inside jokes,” like a tiny rocking horse, maybe a horse’s head in a strange space...etc. I thought I was finding more when I went looking for photo, but too busy today to go a’circling. Scarf mail set to arrive!I remember this search with you, @bunnycat, and @marietouchet - it was fascinating!
Oooo - what all have you found?
I tried this one in the store - the same you tried but didn't go with, pink and orange - I'm hoping the neutral one will be available in Paris.
Actual SOTD. Cold, wet and windy day in NYC today. Act3
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