Scarves Scarf of the Day 2022 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?

[Karenska]

I try to avoid certain colors in my scarves and clothing that I have found don't flatter me. Hot pink must be avoided, oranges are problematic, especially the coral shades, and the worst are scarves that feature hot pink and bright orange together. So, while I absolutely loved this colorway of Etude Pour un Iris-Arc-en-Ciel in mousseline, it was concerning because it has all those colors. But, it also has lilac, red, and navy which I love, so I gave it a chance.

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I adore mousseline scarves, and I'm keeping this beauty.

Etude Pour un Iris-Arc en Ciel as worn today.

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And, here it is worn with yesterday's bright top.

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I like it on you, RBH. The navy and red tempers the corals and pinks.

 

[Redbirdhermes]

I like it on you, RBH. The navy and red tempers the corals and pinks.

Thank you, Karen, and I agree. If my Etude Pour un Iris moussie were only pink and coral, I wouldn't have gotten it. But, I love the navy and reds in it.

As for your ZP GT, not sure what you don't like. The scarf works great with that sweater. Is it the shades of the blues?

 

[Karenska]

Thank you, Karen, and I agree. If my Etude Pour un Iris moussie were only pink and coral, I wouldn't have gotten it. But, I love the navy and reds in it.

As for your ZP GT, not sure what you don't like. The scarf works great with that sweater. Is it the shades of the blues?

Thank you for weighing in, RBH, and for your compliment. I’m not sure. I think I find the feather colors a little harsh. And yet I’ve loved this cw on others. I have 30 days to return it and I just ordered the rose ZP (@bunnycat has it!). We’ll see.

 

[Marie-the-Mary]

Took a chance but I don’t think I like it - thoughts, anyone? I know the lighting isn’t good. My mod shots are not good lately. ZP GT

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I love the colors and I think it looks beautiful on you, @Karenska. I wonder if there is a single color that you don't wear well. You always look amazing!

 

[Lellabelle]

It may be my ignorance, but I am thinking that mousselines may be the perfect format to experiment with colours that are out of our comfort zone. Not just the soft way they drape and fold, which is more forgiving than twill, but their very translucency. I would think that the colours would present quite differently, depending on the colour of one’s outfit, particularly for very saturated clothing.

So, with @Redbirdhermes beautiful arc en ciel, for example, would wearing this over a dark burgundy top make the coral areas appear closer to cinnabar? Or would wearing it over navy bring out plummy tones in the pinks and reds? Maybe it does this to itself, in the way it drapes, as there are deeply coloured areas of red and blue in the scarf and it certainly looks different on. I’m sure this is intentional, in which case its extremely clever! It would mean considering the colour palette of a mousseline quite differently to silks, where I tend to look at the dominant and accent colours, which are fixed, rather than how they will blend together.

I haven’t really explored moussies, so perhaps someone who knows and loves them could share their experience with whether they are easier, or just different, to take risks with? It’s such a pretty format.

thanks in advance!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Both Carrosses d'or and Jaguar Quetzal are examples of surprise 'take a chance' purchases for me. I usually study all of the designs and colorways and carefully select new items for my growing collection. I like to process as part of the fun. However, I've now learned to make room for items that just catch my eye. The first couple of times that happened I told myself to walk away and I ended up going back for those items within a day or two. Life lesson to make room for the unexpected! I have no regrets.

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Sometimes you gotta go with the flow - these were calling your name and you heeded the call - well done!

I am going to weigh in with a 2022 SS purchase that almost deterred me. Not because of a white hem but because in this cw the design has no contrast hem! As my collection has grown I have found myself increasingly drawn to the contrast hem, especially on all-over designs (those with no internal borders setting off a center). Plumets et Panaches in black and white was my favorite of the cws but I so wished it had a contrast black hem! Even so, I took the plunge because I badly wanted the design and Manlik is the next artist I will be collecting. Finally, I really wanted a black and white scarf. So here it is. Now I don't mind the lack of a contrast hem at all because the scarf is its own contrast when paired with dark colors and patterns!
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ohmigoodness - it’s perfection! That pink scarf ring is the perfect pop of color too!

I try to avoid certain colors in my scarves and clothing that I have found don't flatter me. Hot pink must be avoided, oranges are problematic, especially the coral shades, and the worst are scarves that feature hot pink and bright orange together. So, while I absolutely loved this colorway of Etude Pour un Iris-Arc-en-Ciel in mousseline, it was concerning because it has all those colors. But, it also has lilac, red, and navy which I love, so I gave it a chance.

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I adore mousseline scarves, and I'm keeping this beauty.

Etude Pour un Iris-Arc en Ciel as worn today.

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And, here it is worn with yesterday's bright top.

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wow wow wow! it absolutely sings against the bright top!

SOTD is Palio di Siena, I love the centre of the scarf (and you'll see some efforts to highlight it), but less the broad yellow border. And although I like contrast hems, in this scarf I think I might have preferred a non-contrast hem. I have another cw on its way and consider rehoming this yellow one.

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I think it looks great, I dont see the yellow border so much as I see the geometric shapes in it… makes me want to look closer!

If you should ever see a very tall woman wearing glasses ogling your scarf - it’s prolly me… don’t be alarmed tho - I’m mostly harmless!

Took a chance but I don’t think I like it - thoughts, anyone? I know the lighting isn’t good. My mod shots are not good lately. ZP GT

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I love the blue - what is it that you don’t care for?

 

[Julide]

It may be my ignorance, but I am thinking that mousselines may be the perfect format to experiment with colours that are out of our comfort zone. Not just the soft way they drape and fold, which is more forgiving than twill, but their very translucency. I would think that the colours would present quite differently, depending on the colour of one’s outfit, particularly for very saturated clothing.

So, with @Redbirdhermes beautiful arc en ciel, for example, would wearing this over a dark burgundy top make the coral areas appear closer to cinnabar? Or would wearing it over navy bring out plummy tones in the pinks and reds? Maybe it does this to itself, in the way it drapes, as there are deeply coloured areas of red and blue in the scarf and it certainly looks different on. I’m sure this is intentional, in which case its extremely clever! It would mean considering the colour palette of a mousseline quite differently to silks, where I tend to look at the dominant and accent colours, which are fixed, rather than how they will blend together.

I haven’t really explored moussies, so perhaps someone who knows and loves them could share their experience with whether they are easier, or just different, to take risks with? It’s such a pretty format.

thanks in advance!

Fabulous hypothesis! And I feel you are correct. I have some colours in mousseline that I would have never tried in twill format

 

[Karenska]

I love the colors and I think it looks beautiful on you, @Karenska. I wonder if there is a single color that you don't wear well. You always look amazing!

Oh thank you so very kindly, Marie-the-Mary. I think it’s a beautiful cw, but I don’t know if it is on me.

 

[Karenska]

Sometimes you gotta go with the flow - these were calling your name and you heeded the call - well done!

ohmigoodness - it’s perfection! That pink scarf ring is the perfect pop of color too!

wow wow wow! it absolutely sings against the bright top!

I think it looks great, I dont see the yellow border so much as I see the geometric shapes in it… makes me want to look closer!

If you should ever see a very tall woman wearing glasses ogling your scarf - it’s prolly me… don’t be alarmed tho - I’m mostly harmless!

I love the blue - what is it that you don’t care for?

Thanks, Cookiefiend. We’ll see.

 

[Redbirdhermes]

Am in love with these fluid colors...an amazing changeant....Etude Pour Un Iris Arc En CielView attachment 4252266

twins!! this mousse is so beautiful. It does almost look like a changeant because of the overlay of the different colors... I don't think it is though? I may be mistaken. Anyhow, it's just a wonderful piece of art!

It may be my ignorance, but I am thinking that mousselines may be the perfect format to experiment with colours that are out of our comfort zone. Not just the soft way they drape and fold, which is more forgiving than twill, but their very translucency. I would think that the colours would present quite differently, depending on the colour of one’s outfit, particularly for very saturated clothing.

So, with @Redbirdhermes beautiful arc en ciel, for example, would wearing this over a dark burgundy top make the coral areas appear closer to cinnabar? Or would wearing it over navy bring out plummy tones in the pinks and reds? Maybe it does this to itself, in the way it drapes, as there are deeply coloured areas of red and blue in the scarf and it certainly looks different on. I’m sure this is intentional, in which case its extremely clever! It would mean considering the colour palette of a mousseline quite differently to silks, where I tend to look at the dominant and accent colours, which are fixed, rather than how they will blend together.

I haven’t really explored moussies, so perhaps someone who knows and loves them could share their experience with whether they are easier, or just different, to take risks with? It’s such a pretty format.

thanks in advance!

Lellabelee - The two comments I've quoted above from @werner and @blydia are in the Chiffon (mousseline) scarves thread and are referring to this particular design and colorway. They were key to my ordering this scarf. There were other contemporaneous comments when the design was released discussing how the colors changed so delightfully as the different panels draped in front of, and behind the others. And, yes, I agree that you wouldn't get the same effect with a silk twill scarf. You should really give a mousseline a try.

 

[Lellabelle]

Fabulous hypothesis! And I feel you are correct. I have some colours in mousseline that I would have never tried in twill format

Lellabelee - The two comments I've quoted above from @werner and @blydia are in the Chiffon (mousseline) scarves thread and are referring to this particular design and colorway. They were key to my ordering this scarf. There were other contemporaneous comments when the design was released discussing how the colors changed so delightfully as the different panels draped in front of, and behind the others. And, yes, I agree that you wouldn't get the same effect with a silk twill scarf. You should really give a mousseline a try.

Consider me enabled! I’m not indulging an obsession, I am continuing my education! This thread continues to be dangerous…

I have a few silk chiffon non-Hermes scarves, that don’t get much wear as I am quite nervous of damaging them. They belonged to my late mother, so I am more afraid of destroying them for sentimental reasons, than anything else. The very fine ones seem much too delicate for real life.

All the wonderful feedback here seems to agree that H moussies are tougher than they appear, but I confess that my comfort with H silk twill is partly due to how robust they are. It feels like good value when I know most of them will outlive me, even with regular use. I already have several CSGM, and a modest (but growing) collection of silks… moussies are my last handhold on the slippery silk slope and you are tempting me mightily!!!

 

[Teaforparrots]

Stretching the “stretching” theme to cover daring scarf/shirt combinations

 

[hotgalaxy]

Stretching the “stretching” theme to cover daring scarf/shirt combinations

Love this combo, and beautiful roses too!!

 

[Nomad]

Stretching the “stretching” theme to cover daring scarf/shirt combinations

Yes!!

 

[Lellabelle]

Stretching the “stretching” theme to cover daring scarf/shirt combinations

Love it. And the roses!