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For inspiration, the weekly 2025 Scarf Theme Calendar is available here
For inspiration, the weekly 2025 Scarf Theme Calendar is available here
Scarves Scarf of The Day 2025 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?
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I find Zambeze to be an intrinsically powerful design. The mighty animals, they're advancing towards you, and the amazing green border, at least in my colorway, all speak to the power of nature.
La Marche du Zambeze is my power scarf of the day.
La Marche du Zambeze is my power scarf of the day.
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This has to be the most powerful of all my power scarves. With its armor theme, I should probably just wear it every day, these days.
That patterned jacket is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!
And it suits you so well, Tea. Yes, difficult times also at this end. But we are strong and we grow stronger with every difficulty we manage, somehow, there is always a way but sometimes it necessitates a detour... Thought of wearing Les Folies du Ciel tomorrow, will you join me?
It's an Armani, veeery old and with shoulder pads, can you imagine?!? 🤣 But I think, some of these vintage jackets would look sack-like without them, it's part of the tailoring.
Sure, would you like me to wear my yellow, purple, or tomato colored one - or some combination thereof?
True! I didn't start wearing blazers until the 90's but as someone with narrow shoulders, shoulder pads are my friend! The only problem is that these days it's much harder to find a coat that's styled with enough ease to fit a blazer under it.
Day three of our explorations into power scarves, and today I will take a softer path. Strength is not always loud. Sometimes, the strength we remember, and which has the most profound and lasting impact, is the quiet strength of people who persevere. It takes strength to continue on a hard path, one step at a time. Sub theme for today is one I think we can all relate to, though we may not always think to relate it to our scarves: Strong women and the people who inspire us.
@Jacq1 already gave us a wonderful example of a power scarf, with La Femme aux Semelles du Vent (“the woman with soles of the wind”), a beautiful tribute to the incomparable Alexandra David-Néel. A trailblazing French explorer, spiritualist, and writer, Alexandra David-Nèel’s fearless spirit set her apart as one of the most remarkable women of her time. Born in 1868, she defied societal expectations by venturing alone into the most remote regions of Asia, mastering Tibetan language and culture, and becoming the first Western woman to enter the forbidden city of Lhasa in 1924, disguised as a pilgrim. What made her unique was not just her daring travels, but her deep intellectual and spiritual curiosity and dedication; immersing herself in Buddhist philosophy, living as a hermit in a Himalayan cave, and earning the respect of lamas and mystics alike. Strong-willed, independent, and undeterred by danger or convention, David-Néel embodied a rare blend of courage, resilience, and insight that continues to inspire adventurers and knowledge seekers to this day. Wearing her story on silk is both a tribute and an inspiration to take some bold steps of our own.
(Image source: Scarfsage) La Femme aux Semelles du Vent.
(I almost bought this same CW at a great price a couple of years ago, but was on holiday and decided it could wait. What was I thinking?!)
Many of Alexandra David-Néel’s qualities - her adventurous nature and fierce intellect - resonate with the spirit of exploration celebrated in the world of Hermès scarf designs. A pioneer and an outsider in luxury, being one of the last independent major brands still in private family ownership, Hermès has long paid tribute to legendary explorers and pioneers through silk designs, transforming their stories into precious works of art. Designs have featured the likes of Marco Polo, whose travels along the Silk Road opened the East to Europe, and Ernest Shackleton, whose ill-fated expedition to the Arctic ended in tragedy. Other explorers feature prominently, directly or indirectly, such as Christopher Columbus (historical accuracies aside!), the Baudin expedition in Geographie, Paul-Èmile Victor in Expéditions Polaires Françaises, or the the voyages of Pytheas, or Pierre Loti. These scarves serve as visual homages to the curiosity and courage that unite explorers of land, sea, and spirit. The travels of French explorer Jean-François de Galaup, Count de Lapérouse are depicted in Per Astra ad Astra, whose name translates to "To the Stars Through Difficulty" or "Through the Stars to the Stars," a Latin phrase that emphasizes overcoming challenges to achieve goals, making it especially on theme as a power scarf.
(Image source: Its all Goode) Hommage a l’explorateur Ernest Shackleton (in my grailiest colourway)
(Image source: Carre de Paris) Le Voyage de Pythéas, special issue.
(Image source: Its all Goode) Per Astra ad Astra
However, we don’t need to look to history for sources of inspiration and empowerment. Some of the most inspiring women I know are those who are unlikely to be featured in a silk design, but whom I can honour nonetheless. @Redbirdhermes shared a beautiful picture of motherhood with her infant daughter; motherhood is one of the most enduring examples of quiet strength and resilience. Our mothers inspire us, teach us strength and provide comfort when we need it. Many of us have scarves we turn to when we want to remember, honour or support our mothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Wearing these scarves is powerful, as it connects us and allows us to share that spirit; to celebrate and embody that strength. My scarf for today is a power scarf with a crossover for power colour: worn today to honour a friend battling breast cancer.
Grand Tra La La in rose vif. A crossover with power colours.
Style tip: add a piece of jewellery, pin, brooch or accessory that you’ve picked up on your travels. Linking your own adventure to the look!
What scarves do you turn to when you want to channel an intrepid spirit, stimulate curiosity and resilience, or feel brave?
@Jacq1 already gave us a wonderful example of a power scarf, with La Femme aux Semelles du Vent (“the woman with soles of the wind”), a beautiful tribute to the incomparable Alexandra David-Néel. A trailblazing French explorer, spiritualist, and writer, Alexandra David-Nèel’s fearless spirit set her apart as one of the most remarkable women of her time. Born in 1868, she defied societal expectations by venturing alone into the most remote regions of Asia, mastering Tibetan language and culture, and becoming the first Western woman to enter the forbidden city of Lhasa in 1924, disguised as a pilgrim. What made her unique was not just her daring travels, but her deep intellectual and spiritual curiosity and dedication; immersing herself in Buddhist philosophy, living as a hermit in a Himalayan cave, and earning the respect of lamas and mystics alike. Strong-willed, independent, and undeterred by danger or convention, David-Néel embodied a rare blend of courage, resilience, and insight that continues to inspire adventurers and knowledge seekers to this day. Wearing her story on silk is both a tribute and an inspiration to take some bold steps of our own.
(Image source: Scarfsage) La Femme aux Semelles du Vent.(I almost bought this same CW at a great price a couple of years ago, but was on holiday and decided it could wait. What was I thinking?!)
Many of Alexandra David-Néel’s qualities - her adventurous nature and fierce intellect - resonate with the spirit of exploration celebrated in the world of Hermès scarf designs. A pioneer and an outsider in luxury, being one of the last independent major brands still in private family ownership, Hermès has long paid tribute to legendary explorers and pioneers through silk designs, transforming their stories into precious works of art. Designs have featured the likes of Marco Polo, whose travels along the Silk Road opened the East to Europe, and Ernest Shackleton, whose ill-fated expedition to the Arctic ended in tragedy. Other explorers feature prominently, directly or indirectly, such as Christopher Columbus (historical accuracies aside!), the Baudin expedition in Geographie, Paul-Èmile Victor in Expéditions Polaires Françaises, or the the voyages of Pytheas, or Pierre Loti. These scarves serve as visual homages to the curiosity and courage that unite explorers of land, sea, and spirit. The travels of French explorer Jean-François de Galaup, Count de Lapérouse are depicted in Per Astra ad Astra, whose name translates to "To the Stars Through Difficulty" or "Through the Stars to the Stars," a Latin phrase that emphasizes overcoming challenges to achieve goals, making it especially on theme as a power scarf.
(Image source: Its all Goode) Hommage a l’explorateur Ernest Shackleton (in my grailiest colourway)
(Image source: Carre de Paris) Le Voyage de Pythéas, special issue.
(Image source: Its all Goode) Per Astra ad Astra
However, we don’t need to look to history for sources of inspiration and empowerment. Some of the most inspiring women I know are those who are unlikely to be featured in a silk design, but whom I can honour nonetheless. @Redbirdhermes shared a beautiful picture of motherhood with her infant daughter; motherhood is one of the most enduring examples of quiet strength and resilience. Our mothers inspire us, teach us strength and provide comfort when we need it. Many of us have scarves we turn to when we want to remember, honour or support our mothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Wearing these scarves is powerful, as it connects us and allows us to share that spirit; to celebrate and embody that strength. My scarf for today is a power scarf with a crossover for power colour: worn today to honour a friend battling breast cancer.
Grand Tra La La in rose vif. A crossover with power colours.
Style tip: add a piece of jewellery, pin, brooch or accessory that you’ve picked up on your travels. Linking your own adventure to the look!
What scarves do you turn to when you want to channel an intrepid spirit, stimulate curiosity and resilience, or feel brave?
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Ah, clever idea and yes please, yellow and purple, I'm crazy about this combination!Sure, would you like me to wear my yellow, purple, or tomato colored one - or some combination thereof?
A trenchcoat perhaps? There are all sorts of, with and without (wool) lining and quite stylish ones as well. But also classics, like B.
Oh, I've got my set of needed coats - I just get jealous on occasion of pretty/unusual/fun ones that are styled too tight. First world problem for sure
Healing is definitely a superpower. And Voitures is giving a power-assist today, helping you feel a little more like yourself.
Thanks for the style tip, too: lipstick is a quick way to give a boost. A bold lip really does signal that the wearer is fierce!
Thank you, @Maedi. We have a colour week upcoming, so hopefully this is helpful!
@Cookiefiend mentioned that orange seems to invite interaction - a great observation, and one I would concur with. Thinking about it, people do approach and engage with me more when wearing orange. A side effect I hadn’t considered.
Great power scarf @Croisette7. This one is fizzingthe st with energy. A perfect pairing with the pink sweater - I have one that’s very similar and it goes with everything!
The bright yellow border on this definitely makes a statement! Such varied looks too, with the bold jacket, and with the soft yellow one (very apropos of Easter!).
Thankfully, prices have become much friendlier for GF these days. It’s a great design.
Thank you for taking us on this excursion to explorers and adventurous spirits, @Lellabelle . With all this daily mess and bad news I sometimes forget that there are quite other challenges, sought or imposed, in the world. And all the best to your friend.
Superb styling @Jereni ! This is SO great on you. You know your colours so well, and this is a master class in how to take a power colour and translate it in a way that makes you - and not the colour - be the focus. You’ll rule at that meeting
Ooh, yes, Zambeze is definitely a power scarf! Thank you for this - I hadn’t thought of it, but it captures no less than three of my sub themes this week!
Now that I think of it, I don’t wear my Zambeze as much as I should (I actually find it a bit difficult to style and much prefer your CW), but when I do, it’s almost always with a dark blazer for no-nonsense meetings. Clearly, I am subconsciously channeling that elephant for his immovable nature
Another one that hits at least three of the sub-themes this week. This one is a perfect candidate for tomorrow, too
. I hear you on the everyday armour. Sending you strength, my friend!Folies has such great CW - please do share! And your advice is wise. The toughest plants grow in the poorest soil - strength is something we build, and which is usually hard-earned.
Bonus points for the shoulder pads!
Doubly on theme!I love all of these on you, Tea, though I have a soft spot for the purple one. It’s such a great shade of purple on this FdC.Sure, would you like me to wear my yellow, purple, or tomato colored one - or some combination thereof?
Thank you for your kind wishes. Yes, it certainly adds perspective. Bravery is something we all need, some times more than others.