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

[Croisette7]

@Maedi sisters with AdS. @HoneyLocks, what fascinating horsemanship. The wonderful textile art in Alice Shirley’s beloved design is the Shyrdak hand-made felt wool rug-making of the Kazakhs and Kyrgyz people. Your AdS varieties are fabulous, Maedi. Here are my two, both 90s but I wouldn’t kick if I found a gav. What a beautiful design!
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Both look so pretty on you, Karenska!

My sotd for last day of Christmas shopping. Joies D’hiver.
I wanted to highlight this lovely couple! I think with @Redbirdhermes post on ecosse and all the plaid talk about it after I HAD to highlight him
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The blue one is esp. gorgeous, Nomad!

I love his work.. so dynamic, energetic and expressive! Beautiful example


Thanks so much! Yes, this is my sole CW of Pierres, though I’ve always wanted at least one more… perhaps one of the more colorful CWs


Love this design so much! Not only a charming illustration but such a lovely Christmas jacquard! A holiday favorite for sure


Oh, what a great post and lovely tribute to your dear mom, who was a leader and inspiration… Impossible to choose a CW as both are amazing


Such a lovely thing to say… I so appreciate it!


Love this dip dye hue


A magnificent design… Love this wonderful CW


A beautiful classic… I own the red, but this rich blue is lovely


Adore this CW… So wearable!


Wonderful CW of this beautiful classic


Both are such wonderful silks, and each so different… Must admit that Zabavushka is masterful and one I love to wear at this time of year as well… So glad you posted it! We have some things in common, one being that we are both Art Historians!


So great on you! I hardly wear this one but have been inspired by you and moma to do so more often


Both are wonderful… I’ve always thought that BdG Finesse shines as a moussie


It is a fabulous design in the style of traditional textiles of Kyrgyztan


A design that deserves multiples, IMO… You are so lucky to own two CWs! I am happy to be your twin on the first CW


Amazing knot highlighting that delightful skating couple


A magnificent silk!

Thank you, fifi!

 

[Croisette7]

SOTD Noël au Faubourg

 

[SusieAugusta]

Perfect all the way around! ❤


oh my… I’m crazy about the colors too! Fantastic looks, and a matching Bolide!

Fifi, my dear sweet Fifi - you are just incredible. You sometimes bring tears to my eyes. So much beauty in each post, so much invaluable information that you share with us.
Thank you. ❤❤❤

Thank you kindly, Cookie!

OMG, yes Fifi and Croisette should host a webinar~

Maybe one of the recent visitors or Paris members can tell us @momasaurus ! Maybe one of the connected parks? I was only in Paris so briefly in 2019-- just went to see Notre Dame in progress and hang out on the Ile St Louis...

@Karenska!

All your beautiful mod shots are making me want one @Nomad! Fabulous with your chunky sweater IMO.

What a beautiful cw of Pavements @Cookiefiend.

Still haven't found mine @SusieAugusta Still crazy about yours

Just a perfect pairing all the way around @momasaurus!

Thank you so much!

Gorgeous examples and tie-ins @Living.la.vida.fifi! Echoing everyone's appreciation here for your knowledge and for your generosity. Delighted to be twins on ELeK and sisters on Premieres Mains. I am cousins on two formats of Iris (plan to post later as well) but I would adore a moussie-- it is the perfect format for such an ethereal design.

Hear, hear! I totally agree @SusieAugusta!

Collapsing quotes here @momasaurus to agree with you and the others on the idea of a webinar. I also prefer colors that "IMHO best represent the design" but I am learning to be flexible and finally, I would also wear that grey Dame a lot-- it is beautiful!

Dear LKBNOLA, I‘ll be on the lookout for you!

Thank you! ❤

What a wonderful quote by Renoir! Loving this week so much precisely as we learn so much every day


So amazing that you found the exact print! Very valuable info… It does have a huge Currier & Ives feeling about it


It is a spectacular design and yours is a marvelous CW… Wonderful background info as well!



It is a muffler! I was delighted to find it to be so wearable… Thank you most kindly!


It is a fabulous take on the classic… Love the pin with it



Wonderful post tying in the scarf to actual objects that you own! Such a fascinating design!


I love this design for its amazing trompe l’oeil of actual Indian painted textiles… The pin couldn’t be a better pair with it… Amazing CW





Love the explanation and cloisonné examples you have provided for us… Such a special design and I adore your CW



A true Hermès marvel… Gorgeous CW


It is a masterpiece, indeed… Such subtle intricacies!


This design is a work of art… and you have TWO CWs! Both marvelous



My favorite part of the designs are the subtle interpretation of those traditional patterns… Beautiful!



It is breathtaking! Love the CW and it also has a Haina vibe, which I adore
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Dear Foxy, Bunnycat, Cookie, Fifi, LKBNOLA, thank you for your compliments!


Love this design - you look great!


Cities need a river... hello twin, you wear it beautifully!


Another gorgeous CW, nomad!


Perfect artwork, Cookie!


Such a great pairing, Susie!


I understand, and what a pairing with this bag, Moma!


To think of art as almost as old as humankind itself...
Phantastic scarves, Fifi!
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Thank you so much for your kind words!

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.

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Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.

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In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.

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Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.

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Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.

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My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

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Oh wow, RBH. I learned a lot from that wonderful scarf! Thank you!

My scarf today is the 90 version of @Living.la.vida.fifi 's gorgeous mousseline. This is one of those designs like Premieres Mains, Au Bout du Monde and Reves de Corail that I fell head over heels for and could not rest until I found one. I collect by artist but leave room for "lucky finds" and the occasional "coup de foudre" of which this is definitely one. I've tied on the purple bias side in honor of the flower but it is equally ravishing on the other bias fold. I also share a page of sketches from the artists notebook which I found on his instagram and the scarf flat. From "the story behind:"
"This scarf takes its inspiration from the flower drawings in the notebook of Benoit Pierre Emery. Three irises and a peony come together to form a sensitive and delicate composition. Iris, in Greek mythology, is the messenger of the gods, just like Hermes. Winged, light and fleet-footed, she is dressed in a veil of rainbow colours, a marvellous vision born from the union of sun and rain. As such, Iris symbolises this link between earth and sky, humans and gods. The elegant flower – whose petals reflect all the colours of the rainbow with their changing, scintillating, and “iridescent” texture – is aptly named after the goddess."

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Lovely scaarf, lovely colours!

Wearing today La Danse des Chevaux by Jean-Louis Sauvat. I love his work - the lines and movement of color are so beautiful.
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You know, Cookie, it is posts like this that make me appreciate designs that normally don‘t speak to me much more- Thankyou so much!

Sotd my third and last CI.
and @xincinsin thanks so much for pointing out that CI had that metallic gold. I love the metallic gold in the fuschia CI (I think is the one) The most! But don’t own it.
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I love that pink border!

Cookie, now I can appreciate that scarf much more!

Fifi, how do you do this ruffled knot in the first picture?

I love maps neqarly as much as scarves….

A lovely design!

What a wonderful brighly coloured outfit!

Dear Susie, I will share a tutorial on that knot that I call the Pierrot Collar knot as well as the pic of my Parade de Leonhardi flat that you requested.


You wear it so beautifully… It is a silken masterpiece


A timeless classic


Love the colors, too… that particular shade of slate-ish green is fabulous… and the red tartan! Perfect holiday scarf
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Dear Fifi, I‘m looking forward to both the tutorial as well as the flat pic.

You and many others here are so knowledgeable about our beloved scarves. Couldn‘t you and other sages give some kind of online lecture that a mere mortal like me could attend? While listening to that lecture I would be kept from looking for more scarves for a while and learn a lot, and both Mr. Susie as well as my credit card would appreciate that very very much!
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Please hang tight, dear Susie… I have a very busy week, but promise to share the tutorial and pic of Leonhardi… Your lovely comments are humbling, indeed


My dear Cookie, such a beautiful sentiment here… I am so deeply humbled and happy by your words


Haha! We ALL bow before Croisette and her vast and exquisite collection and long history as an H collector


Such sweet and valuable words… Thank you ever so much! Iris is a masterpiece and magnificent in all formats and CWs, but I must agree that is positively ethereal and sublime in mousseline form


A coveted design that is a work of art


Love the variety and amazing examples in this post… I need a Cirque Molier… Such a fabulous, dynamic, painterly design!


I am so glad that you posted about Ecosse as I plan to feature the design on my IG for Christmas and you have just made my work describing it a lot easier as I will take note of examples, if that is ok with you. It is an extraordinary design and beautiful in this CW


So fabulous! Truly a work or art… I regret not owning the 90 version


Love this scarf and the way you wear it… It is so painterly and almost reminds me of the movement and fluidity of Degas’ horses


Love this so much! You are so lucky to own these beauties
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, Fifi!

Ndop was created by the Anamorphée duo basing their design on the Ndop ceremonial textiles produced by the Bamileke people of the Central African region of Cameroon. The process that the Bamileke women use to create these textiles is an interesting one. They begin with a basic fabric of strip-woven cotton upon which the artisans stitch resist designs in raffia thread. The cloth is then dyed with indigo coloring after which the raffia stitches get unpicked to reveal geometric patterns of white resist against the dark blue background. The striking linear, abstract patterns follow traditional tribal styles and pictorial symbols.

Below, some pics of the scarf followed by Bamileke Ndop cloth.
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Les Fêtes du Roy Soleil was designed by Michel Duchène as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the French monarchy, specifically the magnificent reign of Louis XIV. The illustration presents various elaborately dressed courtiers and performers at the royal pageants, galas and spectacles which took place at the Court of Versailles.

The elaborate court ceremonies were not only diversions and entertainment but also an opportunity to showcase the glory and power of the king and were created by the greatest artists of the age as well as by artisans dedicated to creating these productions. Fanciful theatrical stage settings are the backdrop for richly costumed processions, equestrian tournaments, theatre performances, church ceremonies and spectacular firework displays.

I own three CWs of this magnificent design. Following some scarf pics, a collage of period engravings of these courtly events as well as a modern artistic rendition of Louis and his court during a pageant. Top left is a period illustration of a carousel performed by the Sun King in front of the Tuileries in 1662.
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Tresors du Nil, or Treasures of the Nile was designed by Joachim Metz inspired by the art, jewelry, murals and objects found in the excavated palaces and funereal chambers of Egypt’s Nile Valley.
Following pics of the scarf, a collage of a few pieces that appear pictured on the scarf. Beginning at the upper left and moving clockwise: the funereal mask of King Tutankhamun, a bejeweled winged scarab pectoral and the Eye of Horus pendant from King Tut’s tomb; a Goddess Maat mural from Queen Nefertari’s tomb and a pair of earrings belonging to Queen Twoset.
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Finally, Tapis Persans by Pierre Marie takes inspiration from traditional Persian carpets and textiles. The Hermès catalog states, “The history of Persian carpets dates back thousands of years, beginning with the nomadic peoples of the steppes of central Asia… The oldest surviving example – the celebrated Pazryk carpet from the Altai mountains (4th century BCE) – is an eloquent testament to its creators’ aesthetic sensibility… Persian rugs became enormously popular in Europe from the 13th century onwards. They were used to cover tables and chests, and as wall hangings… This carré presents a particularly fine example, inspired by a prayer rug from northern India… Artist Pierre-Marie has taken inspiration from rugs like these, and the superb Indian archives at the Museum of Textile Printing in Mulhouse, France.”

Below, after pics of the scarf, a collage of pictures showing details of prayer rugs from Northern India.
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All gorgeous, but that Tapis Persan….

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I love the second one, such lovely soft colours!

 

[SusieAugusta]

I love how you tied this, Susie Augusta. Beautiful cw and design.

Thank you so much, dear Karen!

My SOTD on theme today is the last Aline Honore I acquired in 2021-- La Vie du Grand Nord. Apart from having two of the sweetest faces in all of Hermes' Silken Animalia, the scarf depicts Yup'ik masks and a feather dance fan, emblems of the Inuit culture of the north. I found an interesting photo of a mask from the Smithsonian collection that looks like it inspired Honore's design (top center upside down in photo).
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From the story behind:
"In the glacial immensity of the ice field, the light transforms each being and each object into a magical and glowing apparition. Everything which exists has a soul and the birch, a sacred tree, connects man with the cosmos. Life for the Inuit and the Yupiit depends on animals. Those they hunt or fish and those which help them in these tasks occupy the space of this carré, just as much as the men and women with their open, smiling faces。Each object is infinitely poetic, whether the mask of the Moon Spirit, a Yup'ik mask which allows the spirits of animals to join the human world, or else the dance fan made from goose and swan feathers."
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(For @Redbirdhermes and any other fellow birch tree lovers, note the beautiful bark frame!)
I paired this with a neck warmer for an appropriately northern mod shot, but am actually wearing it tonight with something less arctic!
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What a stunning scarf, and so beautifully paired with that cosy neck warmer!!!

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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I am very sorry to hear about your loss, dear Redbirdhermes. How heartwarming that you have a scarf that gives you happy memories - and it is in the colour of love!

Wlodek Kaminski in his Selle des Steppes depicts an antique embroidered saddle from Turkmenistan in the Steppes of Central Asia. The Hermès catalog states, “This virtuoso design by Wlodek Kaminski reproduces a saddle from late 19th-century Turkmenistan, conserved in the Émile Hermès collection. This ceremonial saddle, with its high pommel skillfully riveted with fine horn plates, features an embroidered cushion and cover. The saddlecloth, which covers the horse’s lower back during parades, features a two-headed eagle, emblem of the Russian Empire, amid a varied menagerie and an abundance of floral motifs. The two crowned heads symbolize Europe and Asia, the continents across which its vast territory was spread at the time.” The saddle inn the illustration is trimmed by a Hermè sangles strap and this iconic design is repeated on the borders.

Following pics of the scarf, a collage of examples of antique Turkmen embroidery cloth and a saddle
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Zoe Pauwel’s Rêve d’Australie, or Dream of Australia, is a design full of delightful decorative graphics inspired by the prehistoric rock art found in Australia’s caves in Kakadu National Park. Some of the images were created up to 20,000 years ago by the aboriginal Gagudju people of the region.

After the scarf pictures, a series of images of the paintings and carvings found inside the caves.
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For Pierre d’Orient et d’Occident, or Stones from East and West, Zoe Pauwels took her inspiration from exquisite European inlay work and pietra dura which flourished in the Baroque era especially in Italy.

Following the scarf pics, some examples of marble inlay and pietra dura found on objects and furniture.
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Sophie Koechlin’s L’Art Indien des Plaines, or Art of the Plains Indians takes its inspiration from the textiles, embroidery and bead work characteristic of the Native American Plains tribes, notably the Sioux, Cheyenne, Apache, Cherokee and Blackfeet tribes.

Below are some pictures of the scarf followed by a collage of some examples of the tribal art of these tribes. The picture on the upper right is from an exhibition entitled, L’Art Indien des Plaines which took place at Paris’ Musee Quay Branly in 2014
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Not surprisingly I love tham all.

Another artist today with Hubert De Watrigant, Croquis Champs de Courses.
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Beautifully paired with that sweater!

SOTD to do some holiday celebrating. Joies d’Hiver.
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This is a design that tempts me too. (Ban Island, Ban Island…)

 

[SusieAugusta]

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**

What an inspiring mother you have, Foxy! I, too, would keep both scarves if possible….

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How christmassy, it is a wonderful cw!

OOTD a wonderful redcoloured Mountain Zebra.
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This look is so elegant! Well done!

SOTD with Joies d‘Hiver

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Incredible how the different cws give different vibes to these scarves!

Thanks moma! I do too, I can keep both but question is if I should. So many scarves and only one neck haha

How very true, Foxy - so which one will you keep?

We are, indeed, dear Moma! I love the touches of green, gold, cranberry red with the blue hem. Very holiday-spirit. I love it with your beautiful cranberry top.

You have the most wonderful holiday scarves, dear Karen!

Good morning! I just adored this week's theme. I was an Art History double major in college so I was in throwback heaven! Thank you all for the incredible loveliness and thoughtful connections. I am closing out with two: My beloved Zabavushka, which was actually based on the Toy Museum and as @SusieAugusta pointed out Museums have art! This is folk art and the museum was created to preserve the craft of traditional toys made of straw and clay and textiles. It is a hands on museum where children can actually touch the pieces and take classes. You can find some fun information online-- I thought the museum's logo looked a lot like one of Evgenia Miroschnichenko's toys!
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I wore it last week to a holiday event with a holiday sweater:
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And today I am wearing a sister scarf to @Living.la.vida.fifi's: Selle des Steppes tied to show as much holiday color as possible, including a gold star and some glitter ball earrings!
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You‘re getting right into the holiday spirit!

My scarf of the day is Dame du Coeur a Vous L’Honneur. Both @Living.la.vida.fifi and @momasaurus own this scarf. I'm wearing it today, because as moma has said, it goes so beautifully with many outfits. Thank you, Fifi, for highlighting this scarf earlier in the week.

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Beautifully paired!

Besides being a role model, she was also a lovely lady .
I would keep both scarves ! Quand on aime, on ne compte pas (Money doesn't count when it comes to love. I hope my translation makes sense !)

I‘ll remember that quote, very helpful and enabling!

 

[momasaurus]

SOTD with Joies d‘Hiver

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Beautiful! I love the icy look.

 

[momasaurus]

Good morning! I just adored this week's theme. I was an Art History double major in college so I was in throwback heaven! Thank you all for the incredible loveliness and thoughtful connections. I am closing out with two: My beloved Zabavushka, which was actually based on the Toy Museum and as @SusieAugusta pointed out Museums have art! This is folk art and the museum was created to preserve the craft of traditional toys made of straw and clay and textiles. It is a hands on museum where children can actually touch the pieces and take classes. You can find some fun information online-- I thought the museum's logo looked a lot like one of Evgenia Miroschnichenko's toys!
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I wore it last week to a holiday event with a holiday sweater:
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And today I am wearing a sister scarf to @Living.la.vida.fifi's: Selle des Steppes tied to show as much holiday color as possible, including a gold star and some glitter ball earrings!
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Wow - and that sweater is fabulous!

 

[momasaurus]

My scarf of the day is Dame du Coeur a Vous L’Honneur. Both @Living.la.vida.fifi and @momasaurus own this scarf. I'm wearing it today, because as moma has said, it goes so beautifully with many outfits. Thank you, Fifi, for highlighting this scarf earlier in the week.

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Excellent!

 

[momasaurus]

My sotd for last day of Christmas shopping. Joies D’hiver.
I wanted to highlight this lovely couple! I think with @Redbirdhermes post on ecosse and all the plaid talk about it after I HAD to highlight him
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Great CW to show all the ice!

 

[SusieAugusta]

My sotd for last day of Christmas shopping. Joies D’hiver.
I wanted to highlight this lovely couple! I think with @Redbirdhermes post on ecosse and all the plaid talk about it after I HAD to highlight him
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Love, love, love the fellow skating in the red kilt. I had never noticed him before so took a look at my scarf. He is wearing yellow. Gotta say, I prefer that red outfit by far.

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Nomad and RBH, so very joyful JdHS!!!

Another artist for Saturday - Florence Manlik!
Brides de Gala en Finesse
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And a textile art in Tapis Persan - SOTD
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Another wonderful Tapis Persan!

Wrapping up the week with a few more silks, beginning with Cent Plis des Miao, designed by Aline Honoré. This marvel of an illustration pictures a pleated skirt, the traditional costume of the Miao Minority people of China, viewed from above as it lays on stylized and geometric patterned textiles characteristic to this cultural group. Dancing ribbons and a silver horse amulet complete the still life. The Hermès catalog states, “This carre prompted a meeting with the Museum of Quai Branly in Paris. Offered by Hermes, the skirt now figures amongst its collections.“

Following pics of my 90 and CSGM, some photographs of Chinese Miao women wearing the traditional multi pleated skirts, a Miao pleated skirt and a silver horse amulet of the Miao people that resembles the one on the scarf.
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Next is Animaux Solaires by Zoe Pauwels. The theme of this scarf is literally based on Tibetan mandalas from the 15th-16th centuries that represent a heliocentric universe where creation revolves around the solar force. A lion, horse, stag and eagle chase each other infinitely on a field with the sun at its core. Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle,” and, at the most basic level of appearance, that’s what a mandala is, a beautifully inscribed circle adorned with geometric patterns and digital forms. Before learning that its design was based on Tibetan mandalas, I thought it was inspired on medieval Insular illustrations such as those found in Gospel books like the legendary Book of Kells. I definitely see stylistic similarities between medieval illuminated manuscripts and sacred Tibetan mandalas in common characteristics such as the usage of geometric patterns, organic forms and highly dense, intricate decorative patterns.

After the scarf, a collage showing a Tibetan mandala and some examples of illuminated pages from the Irish Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospels
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Zoe Pauwels designed Aube Libre Comme l’Ange as a tribute to the Japanese band l’Alfee and its 1977 music project by the same name. The design is in the style of graffiti art. Below, pics of the scarf followed by graffiti examples.
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Rayures Mexicaines, or Mexican Stripes was only issued in mousseline form and consists of a series of multicolored stripes trimmed by a classic belt and buckles pattern. I do not know who designed it and would appreciate any information.

Following pictures of the scarf is an image of a Mexican woven blanket, or serape.
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Thank you for allowing me to host this wonderful week on SOTD. It has been a great honor and pleasure to share some of my silks and to learn so much from everyone here

Dear Fifi, thank you so much for hosting this remarkable week. I learned so much from all of you, it was both educational and fun!!!

 

[SusieAugusta]

SOTD Noël au Faubourg

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Lovely Croisette, paired so perfectly with that blue and brown echoing each other in the scarf and the knitted jacket! (And that darling little christmas tree with blue andyellow-brown stones, I love it!)

 

[momasaurus]

We are, indeed, dear Moma! I love the touches of green, gold, cranberry red with the blue hem. Very holiday-spirit. I love it with your beautiful cranberry top.

Thanks - such great colors, yes?

Thank you so much @Redbirdhermes and @Cookiefiend! When I wore it last month I think my baby granddaughter thought these faces were actual stuffed Gund toys...

Fabulous story of your wonderful mom @Foxy trini! I was so touched. Keep both as a little shrine to her amazing life and career...

Oh thank you so much @essiedub! I love those sweet faces so much... They do show up on a very wide bias fold!

Beautiful @Maedi. I was not familiar with dip dyes before TPF but I now have three (one for each season ) and love love love them!

I adore this design and this cw is amazing Barbette!

Yes @Barbette! Please mod shot your neutral one-- I saw it and almost went for multiples but the wallet was behind bars that week...

so much! Would love to see yours someday... It's just a delight in every respect. I am happy with my "icy" colorway!

Wow! Perfect on your sweater @momasaurus. Note to self: simply admire lovely TPF mod shots; DO NOT run out to search...

Thanks, dear. Yes - it is difficult to resist wanting everything we see here!

A beautiful classic… I own the red, but this rich blue is lovely


Adore this CW… So wearable!


Wonderful CW of this beautiful classic


Both are such wonderful silks, and each so different… Must admit that Zabavushka is masterful and one I love to wear at this time of year as well… So glad you posted it! We have some things in common, one being that we are both Art Historians!


So great on you! I hardly wear this one but have been inspired by you and moma to do so more often


Both are wonderful… I’ve always thought that BdG Finesse shines as a moussie


It is a fabulous design in the style of traditional textiles of Kyrgyztan


A design that deserves multiples, IMO… You are so lucky to own two CWs! I am happy to be your twin on the first CW


Amazing knot highlighting that delightful skating couple


A magnificent silk!

Thanks, fifi - the red is also luscious!

What an inspiring mother you have, Foxy! I, too, would keep both scarves if possible….

How christmassy, it is a wonderful cw!

This look is so elegant! Well done!

Incredible how the different cws give different vibes to these scarves!

How very true, Foxy - so which one will you keep?

You have the most wonderful holiday scarves, dear Karen!


You‘re getting right into the holiday spirit!

Beautifully paired!

I‘ll remember that quote, very helpful and enabling!

Gotta wear the holiday scarves when appropriate! Thank you.

 

[SusieAugusta]

Sliding in under the wire with Ciels Byzantins. It might only just count as a cross-over scarf, since there is some red and green to be seen, plus the star design in the centre does have vibes of the Star of Bethlehem.

 

[Agrume]

I like artworks which show multiperspectives or shifting perspectives, or simply fool the eye by playing on perspective. I first came across the concept of foreshortening when I was reading about the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo painted a man leaning backwards on a section of ceiling which was curving forwards. I was so impressed!

I adore Escher's drawings for their play on perspective and tesselation. DS2 had to draw a tesselated design for his elementary class art lesson. I was so envious! My art lessons were mainly still life of flowers.

Promenade a Faubourg was acquired because it reminded me of Escher.
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I stalked Fiacres for quite some time because I loved the shifting perspective from ground level to overhead. It's very subtle but oh so fun!
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Another scarf I stalked was Cirque Moliere. It isn't rare but I just couldn't find a cw I liked. I'm very happy with the dark blue cw I finally bought.
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My only complaint is the upside down people when I use a bias fold. Otherwise, I'm tickled by the audience! The amphitheatre is drawn using a fisheye lens effect so we have a full frontal view of the people. I particularly like the lady with the binoculars!
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The scarf with the greatest shifts in perspective I own is Nothing But a Dreamer. The artist has used a jumbled perspective and a crazy shifting scale to represent the surreal nature of a dreamscape.
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Well, yes, the upside down people are a downside of a circular design. At least they do not fall off the scarf. Beautiful!

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.

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Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.

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In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.

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Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.

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Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.

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My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

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I am sorry for your loss, dear Redbirdhermes!
Thank you for taking the time to point out all those details on this lovely scarf!

What you say about gardens is so true @Agrume. My mother was an inveterate "garden tourist" and sought out places to visit everywhere she traveled. She passed that love and appreciation on to all of us. What a pretty DuJA in these pinks and purples!

Such interesting observations and such perfect examples @xincinsin! You have sent me back to examine the dense world of Nothing But a Dreamer with a new "perspective" as it were

This was a wonderful post! You are showing my favorite cw of this design. My great grandparents came from Aberdeen and Edinburgh and Scottish lore and love is strong in my family! I keep an eye out for this design, too.

So true

ahhhhh so nice in black! I Love Mosaics. Congrats on this beauty find

love the mosaics in pavements and mosaics in real life haha. Wonderful post and beautiful scarf w the white and jeans!

So classic! And such a pretty raspberry color to highlight this scarf!

wow! Agree w you and others who have commented. This colorway is amazing! Also love how you tied the first one. can’t figure it out?

speechless to all this beauty! Wow! Thanks for sharing. That iris moussie is just stunning!

always love it when someone posts their anglais. Gorgeous against the black.

love reading your stories and quests and choices. Great examples this week!

I copied cookie and pasted to my file too haha. Amazing post for this beauty!! @Snausages has the same cw too? @Cookiefiend your cw is still being illusive to me :-/

Gorgeous! Gorgeous with the sweater!

Wow. Wonderful look! I didn’t remember that you had this colorway. I tried one on this week but it was blah on me. Dark drab colors.

Cookie, now I can appreciate that scarf much more!

Fifi, how do you do this ruffled knot in the first picture?

I love maps neqarly as much as scarves….

A lovely design!

What a wonderful brighly coloured outfit!

Dear Susie, I will share a tutorial on that knot that I call the Pierrot Collar knot as well as the pic of my Parade de Leonhardi flat that you requested.


You wear it so beautifully… It is a silken masterpiece


A timeless classic


Love the colors, too… that particular shade of slate-ish green is fabulous… and the red tartan! Perfect holiday scarf
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Dear Fifi, I‘m looking forward to both the tutorial as well as the flat pic.

You and many others here are so knowledgeable about our beloved scarves. Couldn‘t you and other sages give some kind of online lecture that a mere mortal like me could attend? While listening to that lecture I would be kept from looking for more scarves for a while and learn a lot, and both Mr. Susie as well as my credit card would appreciate that very very much!
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Please hang tight, dear Susie… I have a very busy week, but promise to share the tutorial and pic of Leonhardi… Your lovely comments are humbling, indeed


My dear Cookie, such a beautiful sentiment here… I am so deeply humbled and happy by your words


Haha! We ALL bow before Croisette and her vast and exquisite collection and long history as an H collector


Such sweet and valuable words… Thank you ever so much! Iris is a masterpiece and magnificent in all formats and CWs, but I must agree that is positively ethereal and sublime in mousseline form


A coveted design that is a work of art


Love the variety and amazing examples in this post… I need a Cirque Molier… Such a fabulous, dynamic, painterly design!


I am so glad that you posted about Ecosse as I plan to feature the design on my IG for Christmas and you have just made my work describing it a lot easier as I will take note of examples, if that is ok with you. It is an extraordinary design and beautiful in this CW


So fabulous! Truly a work or art… I regret not owning the 90 version


Love this scarf and the way you wear it… It is so painterly and almost reminds me of the movement and fluidity of Degas’ horses


Love this so much! You are so lucky to own these beauties
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Thank you for your kind remarks, LKBNOLA, Cookie, Nomad and Fifi!

Wearing today La Danse des Chevaux by Jean-Louis Sauvat. I love his work - the lines and movement of color are so beautiful.
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Yes, this captures the movements wonderfully - and love the yellow, Cookie! Here we have another grey and dark day, so badly needed!

Ndop was created by the Anamorphée duo basing their design on the Ndop ceremonial textiles produced by the Bamileke people of the Central African region of Cameroon. The process that the Bamileke women use to create these textiles is an interesting one. They begin with a basic fabric of strip-woven cotton upon which the artisans stitch resist designs in raffia thread. The cloth is then dyed with indigo coloring after which the raffia stitches get unpicked to reveal geometric patterns of white resist against the dark blue background. The striking linear, abstract patterns follow traditional tribal styles and pictorial symbols.

Below, some pics of the scarf followed by Bamileke Ndop cloth.
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Les Fêtes du Roy Soleil was designed by Michel Duchène as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the French monarchy, specifically the magnificent reign of Louis XIV. The illustration presents various elaborately dressed courtiers and performers at the royal pageants, galas and spectacles which took place at the Court of Versailles.

The elaborate court ceremonies were not only diversions and entertainment but also an opportunity to showcase the glory and power of the king and were created by the greatest artists of the age as well as by artisans dedicated to creating these productions. Fanciful theatrical stage settings are the backdrop for richly costumed processions, equestrian tournaments, theatre performances, church ceremonies and spectacular firework displays.

I own three CWs of this magnificent design. Following some scarf pics, a collage of period engravings of these courtly events as well as a modern artistic rendition of Louis and his court during a pageant. Top left is a period illustration of a carousel performed by the Sun King in front of the Tuileries in 1662.
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Tresors du Nil, or Treasures of the Nile was designed by Joachim Metz inspired by the art, jewelry, murals and objects found in the excavated palaces and funereal chambers of Egypt’s Nile Valley.
Following pics of the scarf, a collage of a few pieces that appear pictured on the scarf. Beginning at the upper left and moving clockwise: the funereal mask of King Tutankhamun, a bejeweled winged scarab pectoral and the Eye of Horus pendant from King Tut’s tomb; a Goddess Maat mural from Queen Nefertari’s tomb and a pair of earrings belonging to Queen Twoset.
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Finally, Tapis Persans by Pierre Marie takes inspiration from traditional Persian carpets and textiles. The Hermès catalog states, “The history of Persian carpets dates back thousands of years, beginning with the nomadic peoples of the steppes of central Asia… The oldest surviving example – the celebrated Pazryk carpet from the Altai mountains (4th century BCE) – is an eloquent testament to its creators’ aesthetic sensibility… Persian rugs became enormously popular in Europe from the 13th century onwards. They were used to cover tables and chests, and as wall hangings… This carré presents a particularly fine example, inspired by a prayer rug from northern India… Artist Pierre-Marie has taken inspiration from rugs like these, and the superb Indian archives at the Museum of Textile Printing in Mulhouse, France.”

Below, after pics of the scarf, a collage of pictures showing details of prayer rugs from Northern India.
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You have extraordinary scarves, Fifi! Thank you for hosting a great week!

Off Theme, last week's theme is a better interpretation of this beauty. I have posted two photos. The one with the phone over my face is closest to the scarf colour in reality. One day I will master the selfie View attachment 5275107View attachment 5275108

Perfect for your avatar name!

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This mousseline is so beautiful!

I too decided on my Robert Dallet scarf for this weeks scarf Friday, Dans L´Atelier de Robert Dallet. I was fortunate to visit Paris when they had the Robert Dallet exhibition at FSH.View attachment 5275334
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Awesome, Nahreen!

My SOTD on theme today is the last Aline Honore I acquired in 2021-- La Vie du Grand Nord. Apart from having two of the sweetest faces in all of Hermes' Silken Animalia, the scarf depicts Yup'ik masks and a feather dance fan, emblems of the Inuit culture of the north. I found an interesting photo of a mask from the Smithsonian collection that looks like it inspired Honore's design (top center upside down in photo).
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From the story behind:
"In the glacial immensity of the ice field, the light transforms each being and each object into a magical and glowing apparition. Everything which exists has a soul and the birch, a sacred tree, connects man with the cosmos. Life for the Inuit and the Yupiit depends on animals. Those they hunt or fish and those which help them in these tasks occupy the space of this carré, just as much as the men and women with their open, smiling faces。Each object is infinitely poetic, whether the mask of the Moon Spirit, a Yup'ik mask which allows the spirits of animals to join the human world, or else the dance fan made from goose and swan feathers."
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(For @Redbirdhermes and any other fellow birch tree lovers, note the beautiful bark frame!)
I paired this with a neck warmer for an appropriately northern mod shot, but am actually wearing it tonight with something less arctic!
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You look definitely warm and cosy - lovely, LKBNOLA!

SOTD to do some holiday celebrating. Joies d’Hiver.
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SOTD with Joies d‘Hiver

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My sotd for last day of Christmas shopping. Joies D’hiver.
I wanted to highlight this lovely couple! I think with @Redbirdhermes post on ecosse and all the plaid talk about it after I HAD to highlight him
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4 gorgeous ladies wearing those Joies d'hiver - fabulous!

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Perfect with this brooch, Barbette, and a yellow hem!

OOTD a wonderful redcoloured Mountain Zebra.
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Very festive reds, you look great, Pampelmuse!

Good morning! I just adored this week's theme. I was an Art History double major in college so I was in throwback heaven! Thank you all for the incredible loveliness and thoughtful connections. I am closing out with two: My beloved Zabavushka, which was actually based on the Toy Museum and as @SusieAugusta pointed out Museums have art! This is folk art and the museum was created to preserve the craft of traditional toys made of straw and clay and textiles. It is a hands on museum where children can actually touch the pieces and take classes. You can find some fun information online-- I thought the museum's logo looked a lot like one of Evgenia Miroschnichenko's toys!
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I wore it last week to a holiday event with a holiday sweater:
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And today I am wearing a sister scarf to @Living.la.vida.fifi's: Selle des Steppes tied to show as much holiday color as possible, including a gold star and some glitter ball earrings!
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Love seeing this Zabavushka on you, LKBNOLA!

SOTD Noël au Faubourg

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Adorable outfit, Croisette!

Sliding in under the wire with Ciels Byzantins. It might only just count as a cross-over scarf, since there is some red and green to be seen, plus the star design in the centre does have vibes of the Star of Bethlehem.

so beautiful, Susie!

 

[Croisette7]

Beautiful! I love the icy look.

Thank you, moma!

Lovely Croisette, paired so perfectly with that blue and brown echoing each other in the scarf and the knitted jacket! (And that darling little christmas tree with blue andyellow-brown stones, I love it!)

Thank you kindly, Susie!

Sliding in under the wire with Ciels Byzantins. It might only just count as a cross-over scarf, since there is some red and green to be seen, plus the star design in the centre does have vibes of the Star of Bethlehem.

Beautiful in yellow!

Well, yes, the upside down people are a downside of a circular design. At least they do not fall off the scarf. Beautiful!


I am sorry for your loss, dear Redbirdhermes!
Thank you for taking the time to point out all those details on this lovely scarf!





Dear Susie, I will share a tutorial on that knot that I call the Pierrot Collar knot as well as the pic of my Parade de Leonhardi flat that you requested.


You wear it so beautifully… It is a silken masterpiece


A timeless classic


Love the colors, too… that particular shade of slate-ish green is fabulous… and the red tartan! Perfect holiday scarf

Dear Fifi, I‘m looking forward to both the tutorial as well as the flat pic.

You and many others here are so knowledgeable about our beloved scarves. Couldn‘t you and other sages give some kind of online lecture that a mere mortal like me could attend? While listening to that lecture I would be kept from looking for more scarves for a while and learn a lot, and both Mr. Susie as well as my credit card would appreciate that very very much!
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Please hang tight, dear Susie… I have a very busy week, but promise to share the tutorial and pic of Leonhardi… Your lovely comments are humbling, indeed


My dear Cookie, such a beautiful sentiment here… I am so deeply humbled and happy by your words


Haha! We ALL bow before Croisette and her vast and exquisite collection and long history as an H collector


Such sweet and valuable words… Thank you ever so much! Iris is a masterpiece and magnificent in all formats and CWs, but I must agree that is positively ethereal and sublime in mousseline form


A coveted design that is a work of art


Love the variety and amazing examples in this post… I need a Cirque Molier… Such a fabulous, dynamic, painterly design!


I am so glad that you posted about Ecosse as I plan to feature the design on my IG for Christmas and you have just made my work describing it a lot easier as I will take note of examples, if that is ok with you. It is an extraordinary design and beautiful in this CW


So fabulous! Truly a work or art… I regret not owning the 90 version


Love this scarf and the way you wear it… It is so painterly and almost reminds me of the movement and fluidity of Degas’ horses


Love this so much! You are so lucky to own these beauties
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Thank you for your kind remarks, LKBNOLA, Cookie, Nomad and Fifi!


Yes, this captures the movements wonderfully - and love the yellow, Cookie! Here we have another grey and dark day, so badly needed!


You have extraordinary scarves, Fifi! Thank you for hosting a great week!


Perfect for your avatar name!


This mousseline is so beautiful!


Awesome, Nahreen!


You look definitely warm and cosy - lovely, LKBNOLA!





4 gorgeous ladies wearing those Joies d'hiver - fabulous!


Perfect with this brooch, Barbette, and a yellow hem!


Very festive reds, you look great, Pampelmuse!


Love seeing this Zabavushka on you, LKBNOLA!


Adorable outfit, Croisette!


so beautiful, Susie!
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Thank you so much, Agrume!