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What is your latest Hermes purchase?
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Love both of your choices, and perfect colors and designs for you.The stained Mountain Zebra scarf I recently shared ended up going back to the seller. It's still one I hope to pick up at some point down the road, but in the meantime, two very exciting preloved purchases for me!
The first is Rêve d'Australie. I unexpectedly saw it in a local consignment store and immediately fell in love. I was madly googling on my phone trying to learn more about this design, which I wasn't familiar with--turns out there was a good reason why, it's from 1999! It's in absolutely fantastic shape, the silk feels unworn and even more substantial than my 2020 scarves. I don't usually love vintage scarves because they often have wide, plain borders. This particular design adds some interest to the border that really shows up well in this cw; it has a very fresh and modern vibe. I can't believe my luck in stumbling across it--had I been collecting scarves in 1999 and had full choice on colors, this would have been the cw I chose! It was the only H scarf in the consignment store; I can't help but wonder at its history. I wish there were a good way to capture how the yellow/gold shines; it's brilliant designed with a subtle gradient so that it appears that the silk is almost metallic! The tiny dot-brush art recalls Aboriginal art.
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Do any more knowledgeable scarfies happen to know item code or color code or what this cw was called? I keep sort of obsessive notes about my scarves in an excel file, but I'm having a hard time tracking down info on this one since it's older.
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And then, my first CSGM! Some might remember that I went to the H boutique in search of a neutral option with some pops of color for my Christmas list. I'd initially settled on Cosmographia Universalis in 06, the yellow cw. It's an absolutely gorgeous scarf, but I started to worry that it was a bit too cool-toned for my overwhelmingly warm autumn/winter wardrobe. Add to that fears about the delicate nature of CSGMs and their tendency to snag and pull and I thought perhaps I should hold off on what is, for me, a large investment in a piece I wasn't sure about.
Then, a shawl I had seen previously on ebay came back up--a preloved Carre Kantha. It has some damage--a long pull and a couple smaller snags--but with that damage came a considerably reduced price point. Since it's a symmetrical scarf, that corner is easily hidden without sacrificing the design. I feel like it's a good "test run" shawl to see if CSGMs are something that are practical for me to invest in or if they're just too delicate or warm for me to enjoy. I don't feel like I have to baby it since it already has those first snags, you know?
The colors jive perfectly with my wardrobe; I really could throw it on with 80% of what I wear this time of year. And I love the detail that went into making a printed silk look like real embroidery. The attention to detail and subtle changes in color tone to mimic a 3D stitch are truly incredible.
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This one is from 2008, I think? Again, if anyone has info on item code or color code or what this cw was called, I'd be very grateful.
I think I've convinced my husband to let me wear it now even thought it's *supposed* to be a Christmas present. I'll probably wrap it up Christmas Eve and open it up for effect.
Thanks for your help.
She was still able to set aside 36 and I ended up with that. 37 was indeed loose would fly off my feet.
A 36.5 would have been ideal though if they had half sizes.
This is so exciting! Congratulations on a wonderful first H purchase.
This scarf is truly beautiful- you will certainly will light up the room for the Festival of Lights!
A perfect choice.This is so pretty, what a great birthday present. Happy Birthday!!!This K32 trench craie was waiting for me the day before my birthday. I feel a bit like a show off posting her. But I also think she is too beautiful to be hidden from the world...
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Talk about luck!! Both are gorgeous, but that Rêve d'Australie is truly a stunnerThe stained Mountain Zebra scarf I recently shared ended up going back to the seller. It's still one I hope to pick up at some point down the road, but in the meantime, two very exciting preloved purchases for me!
The first is Rêve d'Australie. I unexpectedly saw it in a local consignment store and immediately fell in love. I was madly googling on my phone trying to learn more about this design, which I wasn't familiar with--turns out there was a good reason why, it's from 1999! It's in absolutely fantastic shape, the silk feels unworn and even more substantial than my 2020 scarves. I don't usually love vintage scarves because they often have wide, plain borders. This particular design adds some interest to the border that really shows up well in this cw; it has a very fresh and modern vibe. I can't believe my luck in stumbling across it--had I been collecting scarves in 1999 and had full choice on colors, this would have been the cw I chose! It was the only H scarf in the consignment store; I can't help but wonder at its history. I wish there were a good way to capture how the yellow/gold shines; it's brilliant designed with a subtle gradient so that it appears that the silk is almost metallic! The tiny dot-brush art recalls Aboriginal art.
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Do any more knowledgeable scarfies happen to know item code or color code or what this cw was called? I keep sort of obsessive notes about my scarves in an excel file, but I'm having a hard time tracking down info on this one since it's older.
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And then, my first CSGM! Some might remember that I went to the H boutique in search of a neutral option with some pops of color for my Christmas list. I'd initially settled on Cosmographia Universalis in 06, the yellow cw. It's an absolutely gorgeous scarf, but I started to worry that it was a bit too cool-toned for my overwhelmingly warm autumn/winter wardrobe. Add to that fears about the delicate nature of CSGMs and their tendency to snag and pull and I thought perhaps I should hold off on what is, for me, a large investment in a piece I wasn't sure about.
Then, a shawl I had seen previously on ebay came back up--a preloved Carre Kantha. It has some damage--a long pull and a couple smaller snags--but with that damage came a considerably reduced price point. Since it's a symmetrical scarf, that corner is easily hidden without sacrificing the design. I feel like it's a good "test run" shawl to see if CSGMs are something that are practical for me to invest in or if they're just too delicate or warm for me to enjoy. I don't feel like I have to baby it since it already has those first snags, you know?
The colors jive perfectly with my wardrobe; I really could throw it on with 80% of what I wear this time of year. And I love the detail that went into making a printed silk look like real embroidery. The attention to detail and subtle changes in color tone to mimic a 3D stitch are truly incredible.
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This one is from 2008, I think? Again, if anyone has info on item code or color code or what this cw was called, I'd be very grateful.
I think I've convinced my husband to let me wear it now even thought it's *supposed* to be a Christmas present. I'll probably wrap it up Christmas Eve and open it up for effect.
The colors, the design..... WOW! Congrats!
Great finds! So happy they work for your wardrobe and lifestyle (and look so good on you!) The embroidery effect on the shawl is amazing.The stained Mountain Zebra scarf I recently shared ended up going back to the seller. It's still one I hope to pick up at some point down the road, but in the meantime, two very exciting preloved purchases for me!
The first is Rêve d'Australie. I unexpectedly saw it in a local consignment store and immediately fell in love. I was madly googling on my phone trying to learn more about this design, which I wasn't familiar with--turns out there was a good reason why, it's from 1999! It's in absolutely fantastic shape, the silk feels unworn and even more substantial than my 2020 scarves. I don't usually love vintage scarves because they often have wide, plain borders. This particular design adds some interest to the border that really shows up well in this cw; it has a very fresh and modern vibe. I can't believe my luck in stumbling across it--had I been collecting scarves in 1999 and had full choice on colors, this would have been the cw I chose! It was the only H scarf in the consignment store; I can't help but wonder at its history. I wish there were a good way to capture how the yellow/gold shines; it's brilliant designed with a subtle gradient so that it appears that the silk is almost metallic! The tiny dot-brush art recalls Aboriginal art.
View attachment 4906961 View attachment 4906962 View attachment 4906963 View attachment 4906969
Do any more knowledgeable scarfies happen to know item code or color code or what this cw was called? I keep sort of obsessive notes about my scarves in an excel file, but I'm having a hard time tracking down info on this one since it's older.
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And then, my first CSGM! Some might remember that I went to the H boutique in search of a neutral option with some pops of color for my Christmas list. I'd initially settled on Cosmographia Universalis in 06, the yellow cw. It's an absolutely gorgeous scarf, but I started to worry that it was a bit too cool-toned for my overwhelmingly warm autumn/winter wardrobe. Add to that fears about the delicate nature of CSGMs and their tendency to snag and pull and I thought perhaps I should hold off on what is, for me, a large investment in a piece I wasn't sure about.
Then, a shawl I had seen previously on ebay came back up--a preloved Carre Kantha. It has some damage--a long pull and a couple smaller snags--but with that damage came a considerably reduced price point. Since it's a symmetrical scarf, that corner is easily hidden without sacrificing the design. I feel like it's a good "test run" shawl to see if CSGMs are something that are practical for me to invest in or if they're just too delicate or warm for me to enjoy. I don't feel like I have to baby it since it already has those first snags, you know?
The colors jive perfectly with my wardrobe; I really could throw it on with 80% of what I wear this time of year. And I love the detail that went into making a printed silk look like real embroidery. The attention to detail and subtle changes in color tone to mimic a 3D stitch are truly incredible.
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This one is from 2008, I think? Again, if anyone has info on item code or color code or what this cw was called, I'd be very grateful.
I think I've convinced my husband to let me wear it now even thought it's *supposed* to be a Christmas present. I'll probably wrap it up Christmas Eve and open it up for effect.
Wasn't expecting this surprise! Mini Evelyne in Bleu Pale
Absolutely gorgeous color!
With any luck, I'll have one of these on Thursday.
My SA said she was holding a Black Picotin 22 with GHW back for me, along with a Rodeo charm.
Latest purchases: Amulette Maroquinier pendant, small model (Kelly made of Horn (REALLY HARD TO SEE SINCE ITS LIKE BLACK. LOL) and Boot in permabrass as well as the chain); LIFT Scarf Ring in Permabrass; Two Les Nouveaux Amoureuz de Paris Twillys; Kelly en Perles 140 silk Wash scarf and La Patisserie Fran Slim Maxi Twilly. My sa suggested the Slim Maxi Twilly to go with my SO Kelly. It will look lovely. Thanks for letting me share! 
Congrats! Am so jelly - I was trying to get the sweater coat but was sold out in my size ! Enjoy - please post mod shots when you can