Scarves ............The Spring 2017 Scarves..............

[ElainePG]

As requested - a couple of photos of Etude pour un Iris in c/w 04

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Wow! This is such a stunning scarf! The more model shots I see of this design, the more I love it.

 

[Notorious Pink]

I've been buying H scarves since 1986, and there is definitely a difference in the way they feel now... or at least, there can be a difference for specific scarves. When I bought Mythes et Metamorphoses a couple of seasons ago (AW2014) is was extremely stiff and did not drape at all well. I bought it anyway, because I loved the design, but it took two washings with The Laundress to get enough of the sizing out of it that it would drape.
Now I realize that scarf-washing isn't for everyone, but I have been washing my scarves for years and I have it down to a no-fail system. Other than MetM, I haven't felt the need to wash any of my recent purchases, but I have noticed that it takes at least 10 wearings before most of them soften up enough to drape properly. (I do lightly steam my scarves after I wear them, which also helps.) On the other hand, this isn't true of all new issues! For example, Under the Waves was wonderfully soft the minute it came out of the box, and so was Sieste au Paradis.
If you think you might want to wash a scarf, there is an excellent thread on this subject on tPF. Good luck!

And funny, I was thinking that 1999 was the worst year for sizing. Those scarves could stand up on their own!

I have not been as lucky with scarf washing in that I find that my Twillies wind up looking a little dull after a hand wash (even with brightener). They do get a bit softer and definitely cleaner, though.

 

[ElainePG]

And funny, I was thinking that 1999 was the worst year for sizing. Those scarves could stand up on their own!

I have not been as lucky with scarf washing in that I find that my Twillies wind up looking a little dull after a hand wash (even with brightener). They do get a bit softer and definitely cleaner, though.

Interesting about washing twillies, BBC. I've never had occasion to wash one of mine. I'll definitely keep it in mind when I wash one!
I know you wear them on your bag handles, so I can see that you'd definitely need to wash them more often. Maybe this would be a question to post in the scarf-washing thread... someone may have some advice.

 

[Notorious Pink]

Interesting about washing twillies, BBC. I've never had occasion to wash one of mine. I'll definitely keep it in mind when I wash one!
I know you wear them on your bag handles, so I can see that you'd definitely need to wash them more often. Maybe this would be a question to post in the scarf-washing thread... someone may have some advice.

I think I've realized that the real trick for me is to wrist-carry a bit more and also not to leave them on the bag overnight. Anyway, I'd rather ruin a pair of two of Twillies every year than have to replace my handles!

 

[Israeli_Flava]

hmmmm... I hand wash my twillies and dry them flat all the time and they turn out perfect.... like brand new.

 

[cavalla]

Yes!!!!!! Five!!!!! Amaaaaazing taste as usual, Cavalla! [emoji8][emoji254]

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OMG! This is too funny!!! we're each other's doppelgängers!

 

[cavalla]

And funny, I was thinking that 1999 was the worst year for sizing. Those scarves could stand up on their own!

I have not been as lucky with scarf washing in that I find that my Twillies wind up looking a little dull after a hand wash (even with brightener). They do get a bit softer and definitely cleaner, though.

Interesting about washing twillies, BBC. I've never had occasion to wash one of mine. I'll definitely keep it in mind when I wash one!
I know you wear them on your bag handles, so I can see that you'd definitely need to wash them more often. Maybe this would be a question to post in the scarf-washing thread... someone may have some advice.

I also hand wash my scarves. I haven't washed any twillies yet, but I remember someone saying that you need to take extra caution washing your Maxi Twillies because they're double-sided and that the dye could run to the other side. I would think that applies to twillies too. I must have read it on the scarf washing thread. That thread is a gem. I much prefer the outcome of hand-washing than dry-cleaning, especially for CSGM.

 

[natmor]

I also hand wash my scarves. I haven't washed any twillies yet, but I remember someone saying that you need to take extra caution washing your Maxi Twillies because they're double-sided and that the dye could run to the other side. I would think that applies to twillies too. I must have read it on the scarf washing thread. That thread is a gem. I much prefer the outcome of hand-washing than dry-cleaning, especially for

I also hand wash my scarves. I haven't washed any twillies yet, but I remember someone saying that you need to take extra caution washing your Maxi Twillies because they're double-sided and that the dye could run to the other side. I would think that applies to twillies too. I must have read it on the scarf washing thread. That thread is a gem. I much prefer the outcome of hand-washing than dry-cleaning, especially for CSGM.

If you want to be safe from colour runs when washing your scarves or twillies, you need to drive your scarf or a twillie with a towel. You wash a scarf, gently twist it, then you roll a towel on the floor, put your scarf on top and start rolling the towel with the scarf inside. Then you will have a tube, you twist it again, unroll and your scarf or twillie is almost dry. then you just steam it.

 

[rainnebeauxday]

Hi rainneday - this is gorgeous! I haven't been in yet to see the new scarves but you are giving me a good reason to pop in now and see our favorite SA. Thanks for sharing these photos of the Iris - I think I need one now!

Thank you! You need this one, it is so versatile! Check out the CW that Susie Tunes posted , there is no "bad" choice in CW for this scarf! Please say "hello" for me if you stop by

As requested - a couple of photos of Etude pour un Iris in c/w 04

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All I have to say, is that I am so glad that I did not see this CW when I picked mine up. My budget was for one 90, not two! Thank you for the beautiful pictures!

 

[rainnebeauxday]

Hmmm.... Maybe they ran out of them when I ordered online in the U.S.. I sort my ribbons by year and roll and stack them, calling it my H yearly purchase chart. When I knew that I didn't get the year theme ribbon, I was at first a bit disappointed but I'm happy that I'm now going to have a La Maison des Carres online roll.

You are so organized. I have a big bag of ribbons that I don't know what to do with. [emoji854]

Off topic & I hope that I don't get scolded...
I roll my ribbons into balls of different sizes (also sorted by year), stack them on a small tray which sits on my dresser, and then I drip essential oils onto them. It scents the room. HTH!

 

[Langsam]

Hello scarf friends! This is my very first post to tPF. I'm a relatively new H scarf collector and have been lurking for a while -- learned so much on this forum! I wanted to share with you my Maharani CW 09 red/lilac/sulphur yellow. It is so much more vibrant and pretty than the picture on H.com, I really love it! My first purchase at a boutique. Never thought I would own a red scarf (I'm all about the cool-toned colors) but I put it on and both the SA and I both said at the same time "that's gotta go home with you!". I think the liberal amounts of grayed lavender and subtle blues, purples, and grays help it to be versatile. The sulphur yellow is a lovely pale clear tone that does not overpower. My scarf tying and photo skills need some work but I hope this give you a sense of it.

 

[weibandy]

Hello scarf friends! This is my very first post to tPF. I'm a relatively new H scarf collector and have been lurking for a while -- learned so much on this forum! I wanted to share with you my Maharani CW 09 red/lilac/sulphur yellow. It is so much more vibrant and pretty than the picture on H.com, I really love it! My first purchase at a boutique. Never thought I would own a red scarf (I'm all about the cool-toned colors) but I put it on and both the SA and I both said at the same time "that's gotta go home with you!". I think the liberal amounts of grayed lavender and subtle blues, purples, and grays help it to be versatile. The sulphur yellow is a lovely pale clear tone that does not overpower. My scarf tying and photo skills need some work but I hope this give you a sense of it.View attachment 3616675 View attachment 3616676

Absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you for showing this beauty. What a great purchase!

 

[klynneann]

Hello scarf friends! This is my very first post to tPF. I'm a relatively new H scarf collector and have been lurking for a while -- learned so much on this forum! I wanted to share with you my Maharani CW 09 red/lilac/sulphur yellow. It is so much more vibrant and pretty than the picture on H.com, I really love it! My first purchase at a boutique. Never thought I would own a red scarf (I'm all about the cool-toned colors) but I put it on and both the SA and I both said at the same time "that's gotta go home with you!". I think the liberal amounts of grayed lavender and subtle blues, purples, and grays help it to be versatile. The sulphur yellow is a lovely pale clear tone that does not overpower. My scarf tying and photo skills need some work but I hope this give you a sense of it.View attachment 3616675 View attachment 3616676

It looks beautiful on you! And I love that square scarf ring!

 

[imagineme]

And my other purchase today- Tapis persans in GM moussie size. CW 03 violet/Jaune/rose with fuschia pink contrast hem. Twins with @Pocketbook Pup again!
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Gorgeous!!

 

[ElainePG]

Hello scarf friends! This is my very first post to tPF. I'm a relatively new H scarf collector and have been lurking for a while -- learned so much on this forum! I wanted to share with you my Maharani CW 09 red/lilac/sulphur yellow. It is so much more vibrant and pretty than the picture on H.com, I really love it! My first purchase at a boutique. Never thought I would own a red scarf (I'm all about the cool-toned colors) but I put it on and both the SA and I both said at the same time "that's gotta go home with you!". I think the liberal amounts of grayed lavender and subtle blues, purples, and grays help it to be versatile. The sulphur yellow is a lovely pale clear tone that does not overpower. My scarf tying and photo skills need some work but I hope this give you a sense of it.View attachment 3616675 View attachment 3616676

It looks great on you, and you did a great job of using your scarf ring!