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I have a grail to share; it is by far my hardest-won H treasure. I've been searching for Ecume for as long as I've been collecting scarves-- almost a decade. Ecume was issued only once, in 1998, in a GM Mousseline and a CSGM. The second I saw a photograph of the design I fell in love with it, and was determined I would one day own either the moussie or the cashmere (or perhaps both!). But because of its scarcity, it only seems to come available once in a blue moon.
Finally, after years of stalking, a reputable reseller listed one at only a slight premium above the US boutique price. Usually I won't pay a premium *at all* (sorry to burst your bubbles, resellers reading this thread)-- I have infinite patience for "the hunt"-- but I didn't think twice about hitting the "buy" button on this one. The seller sent it out express from the Continent to the UK on January 30, and it was scanned out at the border. And then it vanished from tracking.
The seller and I spent the past two weeks haranguing our respective postal services, and I was starting to despair of ever seeing the scarf I'd waited for for so long. Then magically, last night, the parcel popped up on tracking again-- and arrived at my doorstep this afternoon. Then I had another fright when I saw that the parcel was soaked on one corner. Thankfully the Hermes box had absorbed all of the water, and I'm just fine with having a puckered and bubbly shawl box in order to have my pristine Ecume.
The color is very hard to capture-- a beautiful seafoam shade with leaf green and pale lemon accents. The detail and shading is incredible, and although I would love to be twins with @Chestnutty one day on the CSGM version, I am so pleased with the way that the sheerness of the fabric has a watery quality that suits the scarf's theme.
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Cngratulations calexandre! I'm so happy it turned up for you! Ecume is one of my favorites.
Drive by mini grail-let. 
A couple of years ago I saw some of the pocket square size Pique Fleuri scarves up on H dot (I am guessing they were left overs of an older issue) and they were posted at the same time as some Mythiques Phoenix pocket squares. of course, I bought MP and by the time I decided I really should have gotten a PFdP in a bright color as well, they were gone *poof*....so sad...and so the longing and searching began....
And then I saw this, and MT authenticated (thank you MT!) and it has come home to me now. (I have no idea which CW this one is, just that it was one of the bright ones I liked...good enough!)
A couple of years ago I saw some of the pocket square size Pique Fleuri scarves up on H dot (I am guessing they were left overs of an older issue) and they were posted at the same time as some Mythiques Phoenix pocket squares. of course, I bought MP and by the time I decided I really should have gotten a PFdP in a bright color as well, they were gone *poof*....so sad...and so the longing and searching began....
And then I saw this, and MT authenticated (thank you MT!) and it has come home to me now. (I have no idea which CW this one is, just that it was one of the bright ones I liked...good enough!)
Congratulations, calexandre... it is a truly amazing mousseline. Such an elegant design, perfect all year around, but especially, I would think, on a hot summer day. Wear it in good health, and I'm so pleased for you that after years of patient (?) waiting you finally found your holiest of grails!I have a grail to share; it is by far my hardest-won H treasure. I've been searching for Ecume for as long as I've been collecting scarves-- almost a decade. Ecume was issued only once, in 1998, in a GM Mousseline and a CSGM. The second I saw a photograph of the design I fell in love with it, and was determined I would one day own either the moussie or the cashmere (or perhaps both!). But because of its scarcity, it only seems to come available once in a blue moon.
Finally, after years of stalking, a reputable reseller listed one at only a slight premium above the US boutique price. Usually I won't pay a premium *at all* (sorry to burst your bubbles, resellers reading this thread
The seller and I spent the past two weeks haranguing our respective postal services, and I was starting to despair of ever seeing the scarf I'd waited for for so long. Then magically, last night, the parcel popped up on tracking again-- and arrived at my doorstep this afternoon. Then I had another fright when I saw that the parcel was soaked on one corner. Thankfully the Hermes box had absorbed all of the water, and I'm just fine with having a puckered and bubbly shawl box in order to have my pristine Ecume.
The color is very hard to capture-- a beautiful seafoam shade with leaf green and pale lemon accents. The detail and shading is incredible, and although I would love to be twins with @Chestnutty one day on the CSGM version, I am so pleased with the way that the sheerness of the fabric has a watery quality that suits the scarf's theme.
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This is SO "you," Bcat! Bright, cheerful, and feminine. A perfect pop of color. Congratulations on your grail-let!Drive by mini grail-let.
A couple of years ago I saw some of the pocket square size Pique Fleuri scarves up on H dot (I am guessing they were left overs of an older issue) and they were posted at the same time as some Mythiques Phoenix pocket squares. of course, I bought MP and by the time I decided I really should have gotten a PFdP in a bright color as well, they were gone *poof*....so sad...and so the longing and searching began....
And then I saw this, and MT authenticated (thank you MT!) and it has come home to me now. (I have no idea which CW this one is, just that it was one of the bright ones I liked...good enough!)
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This is SO "you," Bcat! Bright, cheerful, and feminine. A perfect pop of color. Congratulations on your grail-let!
Awww! Thank you kindly Elaine!
Drive by mini grail-let.
A couple of years ago I saw some of the pocket square size Pique Fleuri scarves up on H dot (I am guessing they were left overs of an older issue) and they were posted at the same time as some Mythiques Phoenix pocket squares. of course, I bought MP and by the time I decided I really should have gotten a PFdP in a bright color as well, they were gone *poof*....so sad...and so the longing and searching began....
And then I saw this, and MT authenticated (thank you MT!) and it has come home to me now. (I have no idea which CW this one is, just that it was one of the bright ones I liked...good enough!)
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Congratulations on your grail. This is so summery and fun. Christine Henry designs make the best gavroches.
Hey Bunny ! when you asked about this one, I had to look up the scarf - do REAL research - ALL while unjder the dryer at hiardresser - can I multitask or what ?Drive by mini grail-let.
A couple of years ago I saw some of the pocket square size Pique Fleuri scarves up on H dot (I am guessing they were left overs of an older issue) and they were posted at the same time as some Mythiques Phoenix pocket squares. of course, I bought MP and by the time I decided I really should have gotten a PFdP in a bright color as well, they were gone *poof*....so sad...and so the longing and searching began....
And then I saw this, and MT authenticated (thank you MT!) and it has come home to me now. (I have no idea which CW this one is, just that it was one of the bright ones I liked...good enough!)
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So, I found the gavroches at h.com, photos courtesy of them
If I remember, yours is the first cw02 but I uploaded another ptoto to cover all bases
I remember this one - the photo for authentication had poor colors eg the auction scarf was not as bright as the real deal , and the image was rotated, but one of these is yours
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I love your persistence, MT. I have just spent the morning on a similar quest. Digging, digging, digging into research. If only someone would pay us for this work! LOL
Your recounting and photos of this Ecume mousseline are mesmerising! Fell in love with it, too.I have a grail to share; it is by far my hardest-won H treasure. I've been searching for Ecume for as long as I've been collecting scarves-- almost a decade. Ecume was issued only once, in 1998, in a GM Mousseline and a CSGM. The second I saw a photograph of the design I fell in love with it, and was determined I would one day own either the moussie or the cashmere (or perhaps both!). But because of its scarcity, it only seems to come available once in a blue moon.
Finally, after years of stalking, a reputable reseller listed one at only a slight premium above the US boutique price. Usually I won't pay a premium *at all* (sorry to burst your bubbles, resellers reading this thread
The seller and I spent the past two weeks haranguing our respective postal services, and I was starting to despair of ever seeing the scarf I'd waited for for so long. Then magically, last night, the parcel popped up on tracking again-- and arrived at my doorstep this afternoon. Then I had another fright when I saw that the parcel was soaked on one corner. Thankfully the Hermes box had absorbed all of the water, and I'm just fine with having a puckered and bubbly shawl box in order to have my pristine Ecume.
The color is very hard to capture-- a beautiful seafoam shade with leaf green and pale lemon accents. The detail and shading is incredible, and although I would love to be twins with @Chestnutty one day on the CSGM version, I am so pleased with the way that the sheerness of the fabric has a watery quality that suits the scarf's theme.
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I do like a good detective story although with the new designs there is little to research ..So, I like the oldies ... The new ones have relatively light weight stories (What can you say about an abstract design ? This was inspired by the waters off of Bondi beach ??? lol) The new designs dont stand up to much investigation except fake vs authentic
As to being paid ... I dunno ... I kinda like things when the profit motive is removed , then it is all about having fun I follow rules at work and love being freed from them when it comes to scarves
Thank you PbP! Yes- there's a little tooooo much going on for me in her designs for large scarves, but at this size is just right!
Oh thank you MT! The second one is the one you authenticated. Sadly, though the scarf was mint, the tag was gone when it arrived, so I had no idea which CW it was. Just that it was one of the bright one's I liked.
merciWe are all very fortunate that you feel this way, marietouchet!
This one I waited for for six years, and the story of why I pursued it is on SOTD thread. Glad to have the chance to share with you all. Can other's please post their Pavements? I know ere were some rally exquisite colorways.
