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

 

[LKBNOLA]

Well, I have liked and loved all the earlier mod shots from the weekend and sending a sincere thank you to everyone who commented on my OWIQ mod shot from last Friday! We are about to board. Looking forward to the remainder of an interesting week!

 

[LKBNOLA]

Hello and good morning,
As for the seasonal designs, the collection available at the boutiques, I sometimes, however rarely, have a coup de foudre for a design. A bolt of lightning strucks me and I know if this love at first sight feeling doesn't go away after perhaps a week, I should buy it because otherwise I will have eternal regrets. 😄 But for me, it has to be this design in that specific cw. When H still issued the little booklets, I would choose my favourite and try it on in a boutique. Mostly it was what I had hoped for but not always. My last coup de foudre was Les Douze Léopards and then from the same season Brandebourgs Fleuris. Since then, some designs have had crush potential for me (Jaguar et Colibri, Tulipomanie, Precious Paradise, Carnaval des Animaux and some more) but either the design or the cws didn't work for me. This season, Esope and Thalassa could be candidates, but from a post by @Croisette7 (thank you!) I was reminded that it is essential to try them on first.View attachment 6164752View attachment 6164753View attachment 6164754

This is such a great post @darkstar66! I love the phrase "crush potential" and I plan to start using it with seasonal designs! I agree with you and @Croisette7 that try-ons are essential, especially when it comes to scale. We are twins on your SOTD and I had the same two crushes that season (Brandebourgs and Leopards). Love this paired with the violet. You and @Cookiefiend have made a strong case for that color pairing!

 

[darkstar66]

Hello, dear Scarfies! I am flying back to Cape Cod today and look forward to catching up on all the thoughtful posts about everyone's rules and "dos and don'ts" as I travel. Many thanks to @Agrume for her always wonderful hostessing and examples! I will say that over the years I have had what I consider to be more a set of organizing principles than rules, and even those have been honored more in the breach than in the application. I seem to always break out of Ban Island, too. Buy what you love is the best rule!

I am off topic today, but I thought I'd share what I wore the past several days:
Tulipomanie GT in three different ways-- this has convinced me that this piece is a fantastic travel option! It goes with anything...
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70 Aloha Dip Dye in a new-to-me cw and Ors Bleu d'Afrique, a second cw for me and a real "bargoon" from last winter. I took a chance on this one and I am very happy that I did. It was perfect for a live music event (and I did wear my cowgirl boots)!
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And for a benefit dinner and concert, I wore my beautiful Acinonyx Jubatus, 140 washed silk.
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The weather has been gorgeous, the jasmine is in bloom and the rain mostly held off-- a perfect southern spring weekend...and now, back to real life and its demands...

Hello LKB, I hope one day, when you are tired of that Acinonyx Jubatus, ...🤣🤣🤣

 

[FA73]

FA73, your Caucase is precious in orange/blue ... I would never sell it!

Please do not rehome your Cavaliers @FA73!!!

Oh dear @Croisette7 and @LKBNOLA, with such warm support from both of you, invaluable sources of inspiration, I am even more inclined to keep it ❤️

 

[Redbirdhermes]

Sometimes a scarf just jumps up and down and says, "Me, Me, Me!". I try to listen when my scarves speak to me.



Faubourg Rainbow in CW21 is my scarf of the day.

 

[Karenska]

Hello and good morning,
As for the seasonal designs, the collection available at the boutiques, I sometimes, however rarely, have a coup de foudre for a design. A bolt of lightning strucks me and I know if this love at first sight feeling doesn't go away after perhaps a week, I should buy it because otherwise I will have eternal regrets. 😄 But for me, it has to be this design in that specific cw. When H still issued the little booklets, I would choose my favourite and try it on in a boutique. Mostly it was what I had hoped for but not always. My last coup de foudre was Les Douze Léopards and then from the same season Brandebourgs Fleuris. Since then, some designs have had crush potential for me (Jaguar et Colibri, Tulipomanie, Precious Paradise, Carnaval des Animaux and some more) but either the design or the cws didn't work for me. This season, Esope and Thalassa could be candidates, but from a post by @Croisette7 (thank you!) I was reminded that it is essential to try them on first.View attachment 6164752View attachment 6164753View attachment 6164754

Splendid! Absolutely stunning and paired so gorgeously with your sweater. Oh my!

 

[Karenska]

Sometimes a scarf just jumps up and down and says, "Me, Me, Me!". I try to listen when my scarves speak to me.

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Faubourg Rainbow in CW21 is my scarf of the day.

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What a bright and happy cw, Rbh!! Wowza! Just stunning.

 

[Karenska]

my early morning SOTD Mythique Phoenix

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Stunning, Croisette.

 

[Frenchcoco]

Hello and good morning,
As for the seasonal designs, the collection available at the boutiques, I sometimes, however rarely, have a coup de foudre for a design. A bolt of lightning strucks me and I know if this love at first sight feeling doesn't go away after perhaps a week, I should buy it because otherwise I will have eternal regrets. 😄 But for me, it has to be this design in that specific cw. When H still issued the little booklets, I would choose my favourite and try it on in a boutique. Mostly it was what I had hoped for but not always. My last coup de foudre was Les Douze Léopards and then from the same season Brandebourgs Fleuris. Since then, some designs have had crush potential for me (Jaguar et Colibri, Tulipomanie, Precious Paradise, Carnaval des Animaux and some more) but either the design or the cws didn't work for me. This season, Esope and Thalassa could be candidates, but from a post by @Croisette7 (thank you!) I was reminded that it is essential to try them on first.View attachment 6164752View attachment 6164753View attachment 6164754

Hello Darkstar,
I love the soft colours, a beautiful look as usual
I wore my 12 Leopards this morning but didn't have time to take pictures.
I'm actually your thankful twin: I had an eye on that one for quite a while, but only pulled the trigger after seeing your model pictures.

 

[darkstar66]

Hello Darkstar,
I love the soft colours, a beautiful look as usual
I wore my 12 Leopards this morning but didn't have time to take pictures.
I'm actually your thankful twin: I had an eye on that one for quite a while, but only pulled the trigger after seeing your model pictures.

Merci, Frenchcoco, tu es trop gentille! Et j'adore ta photo d'avatar...😍

 

[Frenchcoco]

Merci, Frenchcoco, tu es trop gentille! Et j'adore ta photo d'avatar...😍

Merci ! I love cats and that one is wearing a "fraise" which is some kind of ancestor of the scarf, the "fraise" was also a token of elegance in the 16th or 17th century.

 

[Lellabelle]

missing a few, as we’ve been travelling:

Bold and brilliant!!! Love this look.

Thank you!

Thank you for your thoughtful introduction on rules or no rules for expanding our collection @Agrume. Today I'll offer up a new-in and crossover theme scarf - This Grand Prix du Faubourg by Ugo Gattoni. It represents V for VIOLET in our progression through the ROYGBIV rainbow.

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It is one of those scarves that made me question the potential purchase when I spotted it. I already had the pink one and didn't really need another colorway but the prices on the secondary market are sky high for a lot of Ugo Gattoni designs and this one in particular. The price was extremely favorable (about retail) and the condition was amazing (excellent, near mint). Plus, it checked another GO box: fills a void. And, finally, I thought it would look good on me. I draw a line on those designs and colorways that I don't think will be good on my complexion or fit with my style. It was also returnable if it turned out any of those 'go' markers was wrong.

GO rules met:
1) fills a void
2) highly prized design from a favored artist (Dallet, Shirley, Gattoni, KO)
3) price / value to condition ratio unusually good
4) good chance it will actually look good on me (definition of 'good' subject to mood and distance from Ban Island, lol)
5) returnable at no cost

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The purple CW is a rare find indeed, @EtsyBoss ! Such a fun design, sister, and a great pairing on this soft lavender

I had a no CSGM rule for several years. I can’t wear them as an outdoor scarf in extremely cold weather as my warmest coats have lots of Velcro which snags and destroys the scarf. But the past two winters have been more temperate, my winter coats don’t need to be built for the Arctic, and CSGMs are absolutely lovely to wear with them.

Buying rules for my CSGMs are first and foremost to pick a design I absolutely love. No Hermes only design. (Lettres Equestres, I’m looking at you, as marvelous as you tie, it’s still just no.) No black scarves, no white scarves. And, I’m finding that I have plenty of gray scarves. Please, no white hems.

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It’s a chilly spring day here, and little GS is coming over later to plant an oak tree that he got on Arbor Day. It’s time to wear my Aesop with its delightful children’s stories. I even got the book of fables to read to him.

Le Livre d'Esope is my scarf of the day. I purchased this in December, but decided this design and colorway had to wait until spring.

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Am in agreement on the Hermes only design, even with how great this one ties. The Esope is perfect for you in these Spring brights. Am sure GS will love it!

Good morning!!

It is very interesting to read about the rules and priorities of induvidusl collectors - and there are a lot which resonnates with me.
I think my rules changes as my collection, knowledge and inspiration changes.
In the beginning there were very specific designers, themes and grails which almost compelled me to get them, and gradually I look much more at what I actually wear. These are some personal guidelines in random order.
- do I like the colors and motive?
- will it look good when tied?
- cant be too pale or with too large or too repetitive or small pattern - e.g. There are so many lovely designs with tiny flowers which I am certain are not for me. And the very classic motives ditto.
- avoid large borders - I have plenty! But contrast hems are very welcome.
- is there a story behind? Humor? History? Riddles?
- is it too similar to something I already have?
- format: the last year I tried out several new-to-me formats - triangles of different sizes, more cashmeres, mousseline etc - to expand my horizon and to learn which are worth pursuing.
- good bargains are always interesting to look at.
- unless it is very personally meaningfull or special : if I do not wear it, it must move on….(to make new additions possible 😉)

I have two scarves arriving this week which both violate some of the rules, but were interesting anyway, so I must say I am quite relaxed abut it 🤪

Sotd zebra pegasus. An bargain from early collection days, bold colors, great designer - a little bit too large motive, but everything else is a yes from me 🦓
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Wish you a sunny day (but keep out of it - as I did not do yesterday 🫣)

Many of these rules resonate with me too @HermesEchidna. ZP is a great design.

Ah, rules...

Here are mine:

1- I collect only three themes: world cultures (costumes, myths, rituals, folklore), nature (biodiversity, gardens, landscapes, representation of animals in art etc.), and scientific explorers and voyagers. I have been able to abide by these rules, have to resist very hard when I desire a scarf not falling into these categories (Les toits de Paris would be one.. fortunately, resistance has not been needed since I never came across one that was affordable...)

2 - I used to have a rule of no multiples of the same design, which became no multiples in the same format of the same design, which became, ok whatever. I now have four exceptions to this rule (Aline Honoré (surprise!)'s Parure de samouraïs, Sieste au paradis and Au coeur de la vie and now Pavement). The new rule is, no more than two of the same design.

3 - For me, a Hermès scarf is a carré, so no triangle or twilly or rectangle (making rules to restrict the buying really). Only 140 and 90. I have only one plissé, which was a gift.

4 - The key words are meaningful, love, and wear. I need to like the design flat and tied, not too busy, not too empty, not too classic, not too futuristic, not too figurative, not too abstract. Then the usual suspects: fill the void, colors that work, avoid large borders.

5 - When something does not work, as it usually happens when I stray from the rules, rehome and don't look back. I did so with a praised Acte III that absolutely did not work for me.

So here are two rule breakers:

Expéditions polaires françaises - Missions Paul-Emile Victor. I don't particularly care for the design - very classic, the size of the dogs, lots of blank spaces - so I seldom wear it. But I had to have it as Hermès honors a major explorer, Paul-Emile Victor, whom I deeply admire. And also, this scarf found me, I believe in signs.

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The other one is this Cavaliers du Caucase, I think it was my first CSGM. Absolutely love the theme, the warm orange and the lavender. Tied, it is beautiful but I find the design messy and too busy. I did not like the feeling of slight annoyance each time I looked at it. So I rehomed it. It did not sell and sat on the consignment site for over 200 days. I finally asked for it to be shipped back with the idea of selling it elsewhere. I looked at it and liked it again. For now, it stays.

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Your rules are structured and speak to a self-awareness and sensibility that will serve you well @FA73.

One more voice to add to the ‘chorus of keep’ for your cavaliers. This is such a rich, glowing orange, made unique with the lavender detail. The design has a lot going on, but I don’t find it ‘busy’ on you - it’s well balanced and ties like a dream. A statement piece might ‘stick out’ in an otherwise orderly collection, but every wardrobe/collection needs one; it serves a purpose and isn’t meant to ‘fit’ with the others 😉

And, if you believe in signs, a 200 day round trip could be a sign that it was meant to stay with you!

Hello and good morning,
Super interesting theme and thank you for your very helpful and thoughtful insights so far. First, I am not a collector, I buy what I love. For me, there are not so many rules, the most important one being that I have to love a scarf, liking it isn't enough. I have a budget for luxury, so this sets limits to my craving which is not bad. Mr. Agrume's principles are very practical and quite plausible, I think. Only for me they are difficult to put into practise. The Swiss market is very small, we have 9 million inhabitants. If I want to sell something outside of Switzerland (we are not part of the EC), customs fees and handling by the shipping company has to be paid by the buyer, which adds about 30% on the original price. Very unrealistic for me to sell, so I have to try to sell on the local market. Lately I sold my Les Tambours for a bit more than 100 Euro. You see my limits. Ah, I forgot to mention that the same applies of course to me, if I buy something outside of Switzerland = approx. + 20% So, here is my Brazil détail and my second Brazil, the regular one.View attachment 6164159View attachment 6164160View attachment 6164161View attachment 6164162

You are making a very compelling case for both Brazil and Brazil detail, @darkstar66 . It’s such an energetic design. It’s really helpful to see the two variations together, as it helps crystallize what I like about each. Thank you!

Looooove that Brazil detail 🤩 might have the break the non multiple of the same design rule again but « detail » and « regular » are not the same, right?

Not the same at all

Sometimes a scarf just jumps up and down and says, "Me, Me, Me!". I try to listen when my scarves speak to me.

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Faubourg Rainbow in CW21 is my scarf of the day.

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This is a standout even in a collection as impressive as yours @Redbirdhermes . You have so many lovely scarves, but this one radiates happiness and, for that reason, could not be more perfect for you.

So glad it found its way to you. It was meant to be yours.

 

[Lellabelle]

Hello Darkstar,
I love the soft colours, a beautiful look as usual
I wore my 12 Leopards this morning but didn't have time to take pictures.
I'm actually your thankful twin: I had an eye on that one for quite a while, but only pulled the trigger after seeing your model pictures.

Good to see you again, @Frenchcoco

 

[Croisette7]

Hello, dear Scarfies! I am flying back to Cape Cod today and look forward to catching up on all the thoughtful posts about everyone's rules and "dos and don'ts" as I travel. Many thanks to @Agrume for her always wonderful hostessing and examples! I will say that over the years I have had what I consider to be more a set of organizing principles than rules, and even those have been honored more in the breach than in the application. I seem to always break out of Ban Island, too. Buy what you love is the best rule!

I am off topic today, but I thought I'd share what I wore the past several days:
Tulipomanie GT in three different ways-- this has convinced me that this piece is a fantastic travel option! It goes with anything...
View attachment 6164572View attachment 6164571View attachment 6164573
70 Aloha Dip Dye in a new-to-me cw and Ors Bleu d'Afrique, a second cw for me and a real "bargoon" from last winter. I took a chance on this one and I am very happy that I did. It was perfect for a live music event (and I did wear my cowgirl boots)!
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And for a benefit dinner and concert, I wore my beautiful Acinonyx Jubatus, 140 washed silk.
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The weather has been gorgeous, the jasmine is in bloom and the rain mostly held off-- a perfect southern spring weekend...and now, back to real life and its demands...

That Acinonyx is wonderful on you, LKB!

Another beautiful Phoenix, @Croisette7!! A beautiful cw and a beautiful outfit. The pin is fabulous... happy to see you!

Nice to see you again!

I can't stop looking at this mod shot! Such beautiful colors on both the shawl and jacket @Croisette7!

Many thanks, dear!

Oh dear @Croisette7 and @LKBNOLA, with such warm support from both of you, invaluable sources of inspiration, I am even more inclined to keep it ❤️

Bravo, FA73!

 

[Croisette7]

Hello and good morning,
As for the seasonal designs, the collection available at the boutiques, I sometimes, however rarely, have a coup de foudre for a design. A bolt of lightning strucks me and I know if this love at first sight feeling doesn't go away after perhaps a week, I should buy it because otherwise I will have eternal regrets. 😄 But for me, it has to be this design in that specific cw. When H still issued the little booklets, I would choose my favourite and try it on in a boutique. Mostly it was what I had hoped for but not always. My last coup de foudre was Les Douze Léopards and then from the same season Brandebourgs Fleuris. Since then, some designs have had crush potential for me (Jaguar et Colibri, Tulipomanie, Precious Paradise, Carnaval des Animaux and some more) but either the design or the cws didn't work for me. This season, Esope and Thalassa could be candidates, but from a post by @Croisette7 (thank you!) I was reminded that it is essential to try them on first.View attachment 6164752View attachment 6164753View attachment 6164754

Just gorgeous with your matching purple cardigan, darkstar!

Hello twin!😍

Always nice to be twins!

Stunning, Croisette.

Thank you very much, Karenska!