Scarves Scarf of the Day 2021 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?

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Foxy trini said:
Red you inspired me to share a little of my origin story. My mom was a public servant in Trinidad. Working first for the Ministry of Health, then the Ministry of Education until she retired. For those unfamiliar, a public servant is another name for a government employee and those ministries are the British equivalent of your American departments of health or education. Trinidad was a British colony up until 1962 so most of our pillars are British modeled - system of government, education, law, main religion (Catholicism), language, and our spelling (lol) etc. Back in the day and in my childhood they all wore uniforms and I remember her mixing and matching the suit jackets and pants with multiple solid or patterned blouses or inner shells. I loved seeing the outcome and the effect of her adding a brooch or necklace for some pizazz. She started pretty young in the service as a clerk typist and stenographer - elevating to the highest grade level possible and running her own department years later. I always remember seeing those pitman shorthand books around the house and being totally unable to make sense of the hieroglyphics. I had Les Sportives on my list forever and two came up on TRR in two days and of course I ordered both being unable to choose a colorway. Shoutout to @Snausages for pinging me about it! I can’t decide which to return and the window is closing soon! I’ve included two pics of my mama in her uniforms and I raise a glass to her this night. **cheers**
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Great story! And great pix - I love this scarf. You can't keep both?
 
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Karenska said:
Sisters, it’s beautiful. Are these your own photos, Nahreen? Fabulous. I am a Dallet devotee and I would have loved that exhib at FSH. I’d also love to visit Africa and India. Someday post pandemic…
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Thank you Karenska. So glad to be sister to you. I do hope you get to visit SA and India. Of the two, SA is my favourite. So much to explore in one country, particularly if one is interested in wildlife. Yes, I have taken these photos. I have some plan to make an album but have to select the best photos first. There are a few hundred from each safari trip to go through.
 
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Redbirdhermes said:
My late father, who passed away last week after a long illness, was an avid stamp collector. One of the attractions of stamps is that each is a small work of art. Their dazzling array of beautiful designs is always a delight. I purchased this Christmas tree stamp ornament many years ago to honor my dad.

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More recently I purchased the Hermès scarf de Passage à Paris because not only do I adore map scarves, but because of its stamp theme. I loved showing it to him.

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Remembering Dad on this cold day with de Passage à Paris worn with my warmest winter coat.

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So sorry to hear about your loss. It is a trying time and hope you can still find some Christmas joy.
 
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Cookiefiend said:
The scarf is such a beautiful neutral - but omg - these photos are stunning!
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Thank you dear Cookie. Both DH and I enjoy photographing when we went on safari trips but you need a bit of luck, first finding the animal and then it not disappearing in the bushes or grass. I love that Hermes does so beautiful scarves with animals and birds themed scarves.
 
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Such extraordinary feline portraits… No one surpasses the mastery of Dallet in his portrayals of these majestic cats
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Thank you Fifi. You are so right Fifi, Dallet is truely a master when it comes to painting these cats.
 
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Redbirdhermes said:
My late father, who passed away last week after a long illness, was an avid stamp collector. One of the attractions of stamps is that each is a small work of art. Their dazzling array of beautiful designs is always a delight. I purchased this Christmas tree stamp ornament many years ago to honor my dad.

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More recently I purchased the Hermès scarf de Passage à Paris because not only do I adore map scarves, but because of its stamp theme. I loved showing it to him.

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Remembering Dad on this cold day with de Passage à Paris worn with my warmest winter coat.

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Dear RBH, I am so sorry for your loss and I send you my deepest sympathy. My Dad, who passed in 1997, was an avid stamp and coin collector; I remember the interesting stamps and ancient coins he would collect. My DH also has a most interesting stamp collection. It's true that stamps are works of art in miniature. I'm sure that your father appreciated that particular scarf, and as a collector, I'll bet he was quite wowed with your stunning scarf collection. :hugs:
 
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