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Does its fragile nature make it more precious, I wonder? I agree, this might not be a consideration before my next purchase of a GM, not half as much as the price and whether the design is suitable anyway. Though it definitely makes a pre-owned piece not so desirable...

Pilling is inevitable even with high quality cashmere. I have in fact heard that the better the quality the more it tends to occur (because of the finer fibres?) Perhaps blending it with silk already makes it stronger? It's indeed more pronounced where it comes in contact with the chin. I don't sport a beard, but stubble is bad enough. Pilling comes from friction, therefore on a wool sweater it's worst on the flanks and the insides of the arms, as the two surfaces constantly rub against each other, and it is obviously worse on a shawl.

But then I'm sure all these don't mean it will fall apart in a few years. Maybe it'll be just like patina on silver, which comes with wear but doesn't get worse after a while, and hopefully adds character (unless you are a perfectionist) :p
The quality of Hermes' CAshmere has gone down a bit... My Loro Piana does not pill as much as my Hermes... and the scarves I bought 8 years ago hold up better the recent one... I have been skeptical now from buying Hermes' cashmere since last year... but silk is always okay. If it is chucky knit and Made in Scoland (as most chucky cashmere knits by H are made in Scotland) then they are still okay IMHO.
 
ruby constance belt and Fendi T-shirt
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Nice,i'm inspired!
 
it's been a while not posting on this thread.........here is me with my latest acquisitions........

40cm Fauve Barenia/Bleu Azteque Birkin

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40cm Shadow Birkin

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45cm Long handle Birkin

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