What is your latest Hermes purchase?

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labelo said:
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. :smile:
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Your Reve d’Australie is beautiful and the colours suit you so well! I think you may still be able to source the CW of Mountain Zebra directly from H - I have seen it in the Selfridges boutique back in October so it may be worth checking if it’s still available. We are in Lockdown at the moment but my SA told me you can still shop via the Selfridges Concierge service :flowers:
 
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Ania said:
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Your Reve d’Australie is beautiful and the colours suit you so well! I think you may still be able to source the CW of Mountain Zebra directly from H - I have seen it in the Selfridges boutique back in October so it may be worth checking if it’s still available. We are in Lockdown at the moment but my SA told me you can still shop via the Selfridges Concierge service :flowers:
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Thank you for the heads up! I’d asked an SA about the possibility of having one brought in, even internationally, but didn’t follow up—this is a good reminder to do so!
 
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newbie on this website. Since travel to europe has been nixed, I'm now going to my local US store for offers and developing new relationship.
Was offered lots of colors of halzan 31 and trim duo 24.

I have been on a hunt for a smaller bag for years and thought I would be leaving with a smaller bag, the trim 24. However, I now have to carry more (hand sanitizer, wipes, face mask) that I wouldn't normally carry pre-covid. Can't imagine using such a small bag now for daily use.

Thus, I purchased the halzan 31 nero. No picture yet because I'm having it shipped. Hoping this new relationship will get me my first birkin!
 
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