Scarves Scarf of The Day 2025 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?

[papertiger]

Please wear and show whichever scarf pleases you day to day.

For inspiration, the weekly 2025 Scarf Theme Calendar is available here

 

[HermesEchidna]

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.

View attachment 6158674(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.

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(Image source: Its all Goode) Hommage a l’explorateur Ernest Shackleton (in my grailiest colourway)

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(Image source: Carre de Paris) Le Voyage de Pythéas, special issue.

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(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.

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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?

What a wonderful post !!

 

[Lellabelle]

What a wonderful post !!

Thank you. You are a VERY hard act to follow!

Glad to hear you’re on the mend.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Wowza congratsssss!!!!! Gosh these are most heavenly colors for a moussie of this design! You are a vision!



Yes, this week was meant for you!!’ Twins on this, and a very stylish look you put together!



Beautiful, twin! I also see this as a power shawl, oddly enough. More so than most of my shawls.



Sigh. 😍 Thank you for sharing this. I’m so smitten and tempted by it.



CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!! Oh my word, this is like the mother of all grails!!! Looks amaaaaazing on you!



Glad you are feeling better! This is really spectacular with its rich reds and high contrast. What’s this design again!



Black and pink is SUCH a fantastic power combo! It used to be one of my go-to pairings, I’m just less sure how good I look in pink these days. Epic on you!

thank you so much!

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.

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La Marche du Zambeze is my power scarf of the day.

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Marvelous - and a great think about the design!

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.
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I feel you - and you would be the chicest armored person ever!

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.

View attachment 6158674(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.

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(Image source: Its all Goode) Hommage a l’explorateur Ernest Shackleton (in my grailiest colourway)

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(Image source: Carre de Paris) Le Voyage de Pythéas, special issue.

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(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.

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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?

What a great post - I will have to think about this!
Hrmmm….

 

[Cookiefiend]

As those of us in the states know - today is tax day and we did knot get good news from the CPA.
What’s a Scarfie to do? Well - this one washed a scarf. A new to me scarf (yes I had scarf mail - I finally succumbed to the siren call from last week), last week was too tempting!

As I was ironing it, I thought of my grandmother and my mother - two strong women who faced adversity. They would both love this scarf. They both love birds and so do I!
But I do have a point here - so onward Cookie!

The dandelion - the bane of many a gardener - pops its cheery yellow mane everywhere. It will grow wherever its seeds land, and it doesn’t care if you spray it with chemicals - it will just pop back up right next to where it was.
It’s determined to survive. IT knows that it might be the first flower a child picks to give to its mum, in all of its happy yellow glory. It’s seeds are grown in fabulous puffs that float right off after being enthusiastically blown by a child (or me). And you can even eat the greens or make dandelion wine!

So here’s to the strong resilient dandelion!
And birds!
La Vie au Grand Air

 

[Redbirdhermes]

As those of us in the states know - today is tax day and we did knot get good news from the CPA.
What’s a Scarfie to do? Well - this one washed a scarf. A new to me scarf (yes I had scarf mail - I finally succumbed to the siren call from last week), last week was too tempting!

As I was ironing it, I thought of my grandmother and my mother - two strong women who faced adversity. They would both love this scarf. They both love birds and so do I!
But I do have a point here - so onward Cookie!

The dandelion - the bane of many a gardener - pops its cheery yellow mane everywhere. It will grow wherever its seeds land, and it doesn’t care if you spray it with chemicals - it will just pop back up right next to where it was.
It’s determined to survive. IT knows that it might be the first flower a child picks to give to its mum, in all of its happy yellow glory. It’s seeds are grown in fabulous puffs that float right off after being enthusiastically blown by a child (or me). And you can even eat the greens or make dandelion wine!

So here’s to the strong resilient dandelion!
And birds!
La Vie au Grand Air
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Congrats on the new scarf, Cookie. This is a most wonderful colorway. This scarf has bugs, too, which are making their annual reappearance here in the North these days.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Congrats on the new scarf, Cookie. This is a most wonderful colorway. This scarf has bugs, too, which are making their annual reappearance here in the North these days.

Here too, even though the weather here is dismal. Bugs are very resilient too!

I found a couple of pictures like yours showing the large glasses and shoulder pads - I think in this first picture both my cardi and the blouse underneath had shoulder pads - I coulda been a linebacker!

 

[CoastalCouture]

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.

I still have a classic trench coat from the era of shoulder pads. It's been hanging out in the front hall closet for a long, long time. It no longer fits and it's too good/special to send to Goodwill. Have not yet found a taker for it because, well, shoulders! People try it on and think it's too big. It was one of the costliest garments I bought back then but, I could use the closet space for something else.

 

[Croisette7]

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.

View attachment 6158674(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.

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(Image source: Its all Goode) Hommage a l’explorateur Ernest Shackleton (in my grailiest colourway)

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(Image source: Carre de Paris) Le Voyage de Pythéas, special issue.

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(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.

View attachment 6158707
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?

You look amazing in hot pink, Lellabelle!

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 so much!

As those of us in the states know - today is tax day and we did knot get good news from the CPA.
What’s a Scarfie to do? Well - this one washed a scarf. A new to me scarf (yes I had scarf mail - I finally succumbed to the siren call from last week), last week was too tempting!

As I was ironing it, I thought of my grandmother and my mother - two strong women who faced adversity. They would both love this scarf. They both love birds and so do I!
But I do have a point here - so onward Cookie!

The dandelion - the bane of many a gardener - pops its cheery yellow mane everywhere. It will grow wherever its seeds land, and it doesn’t care if you spray it with chemicals - it will just pop back up right next to where it was.
It’s determined to survive. IT knows that it might be the first flower a child picks to give to its mum, in all of its happy yellow glory. It’s seeds are grown in fabulous puffs that float right off after being enthusiastically blown by a child (or me). And you can even eat the greens or make dandelion wine!

So here’s to the strong resilient dandelion!
And birds!
La Vie au Grand Air
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Congrats on your new find, Cookie! ... lovely colours!

Here too, even though the weather here is dismal. Bugs are very resilient too!

I found a couple of pictures like yours showing the large glasses and shoulder pads - I think in this first picture both my cardi and the blouse underneath had shoulder pads - I coulda been a linebacker!
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Nice fotos and a cool hairstyle!

 

[Redbirdhermes]

Here too, even though the weather here is dismal. Bugs are very resilient too!

I found a couple of pictures like yours showing the large glasses and shoulder pads - I think in this first picture both my cardi and the blouse underneath had shoulder pads - I coulda been a linebacker!
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Love it. What a good-looking mama. Glasses, shoulder pads, and even the little diamond studs in the first picture. You can just make them out in one of my photos as well.

 

[Croisette7]

Going with that most power-y of power colors - RED.

En Liberté today for an important work meeting!

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So chic with your bordeaux cardi! ❤️

 

[Croisette7]

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.

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La Marche du Zambeze is my power scarf of the day.

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Very pretty colours, turquoise/black combo,

 

[CoastalCouture]

What scarves do you turn to when you want to channel an intrepid spirit, stimulate curiosity and resilience, or feel brave?

My go to scarf for resilience is Parures de Samurais, 90. I think I may have mentioned before but, it was the scarf I got in 2017 just after my Mohs' surgery for melanoma. I always made sure to tie in such a way that the new scar on my neck was well protected. Here is it from the archives:



My actual SOTD is (gasp!) from Dior:

 

[CedarWaxWing]

A quick stop to post my SOTD. I think this might qualify as a power scarf. Lettres Equestres CGSM in Vermillion. Inaugural wearing. Will come back later to see everyone’s posts.

 

[EtsyBoss]

I’m still at work and will have to catch up later but I couldn’t wait to post that I got my grail mail today. I’m in heaven.
I’ve been daydreaming about this cw for years and it arrived today.
I’m so happy and just in love !!! Absolutely and over the moon!!
DuJA
Thank you for letting me share my joy and excitement!!
I think it’s my favourite scarf now!!! Mmmmm 😍😍
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Wow! Yes, this is everything! Huge congratulations on the most marvelous grail mail! May you wear that beauty in good health Helena7. I know how hard this design is to find and I'm so happy for you!

 

[EtsyBoss]

This morning I chose RED - the ultimate power color. It's a biological indicator of health, fertility, and virility. It's associated with blood, and guts, and glory. It can be scary. Intimidating.

I was drawn to it today probably because I have been watching the Handmaid's Tale series on Hulu. The handmaids wear red from neck to ankle, probably to symbolize their fertility. They are forced to be resilient to survive. It dawned on me this morning, if Gilead didn't want the handmaids to rebel ultimately, why did they make them wear red? Pink would have sufficed. Hahaha. I'm glad Margaret Atwood gave them red. There's hope there.



So today I pulled out one of my very first CSGMs - Patchwork Horse - which has a really wonderful overall red vibe. I started the day at 4:45am with some long-wished for quiet time to do some journaling, followed by shawl repair, some work, then a hair cut. I took myself out for a lunch alone (highly recommend that on occassion!) wolfed down some very healthy protein and fruit, then had a massage.



While waiting I was able to finish a chapter in another very good read by Margaret Atwood - The Penelopiad.
I find strength in hearing about the stories of women who have persevered. Ofred / June and Penelope are heroes.