The second scarf (out of three) I have chosen this season is the gorgeous Jaguar Quetzal by Alice Shirley. This wonderful creation in vibrant green/pink/camel colours, cw 01 without any doubt will be my ultimate accessory this summer. When creating this design Alice Shirley was inspired by the “jaguar warriors” of the pre-Columbian Aztec civilisation. The big cat is wearing a headdress, which is loosely inspired by the famous Penacho conserved in the Museum of Ethnology in Vienna. Made of feathers and semi-precious stones, this enormous headdress owes its beauty to the brilliance of more than 400 quetzal feathers. The quetzal is a…
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Le Grand Prix du Faubourg by Ugo Gattoni
This season I had no difficulties choosing my favorite scarf. As many of you already know from my Instagram account I have chosen Le Grand Prix du Faubourg by Ugo Gattoni, cw 08 in orange/blue/white. I fell totally in love with the fun and dynamic design of the scarf, which is so different from the other designs I own. This is the first design in my Hermes collection by Ugo Gattoni but definitely not the last one. The design is perfectly described on www.hermes.com – “An oneiric race through a phantasmagorical Faubourg” captures the spirit of the design. An fanciful profusion from which emerge…
On a Summer Day by Nigel Peake
Today I would like to show you some modeling pictures of my new On a Summer Day scarf designed by the famous illustrator and architect by training Nigel Peake. This scarf is from the Spring Summer 2017 collection. When I saw the first pictures of this design on http://www.hermes.com I knew it had to be mine. The design is very modern and fresh. It comes in several vibrant Spring colors. I have tried a number of different color ways but the color way nr 16 in red/white/multicolor was the one which worked best with my complexion. As described on the website of Hermes,…
Etude pour un Iris Arc-en-ciel by Benoit Pierre Emery
This time it did not take me long to choose my favorite scarf from the Hermes Spring/Summer 2017 collection. The moment I saw the lovely Etude pour un Iris Arc-en-ciel I knew it had to be mine. The vibrant and cheerful colors of cw nr 13 (red/pink/turquoise) are just perfect for Spring. Also, I am a colorful person and, in some way, these colors describe my personality and character. I feel very comfortable wearing this scarf. Etude pour un Iris Arc-en-ciel was designed by Benoit Pierre Emery. It depicts three irises and a peony, coming together in a delicate combination. In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification…
The Edot Knot
I have been asked by so many of you to show how to tie the Edot knot. Below you will find the video showing how to do it. It is my first video tutorial and I would appreciate if you leave your comment if it was helpful or not. Happy knotting!
Wearing Hermes scarf as a belt
Hermes scarves are versatile and can be worn in very many different ways – from fancy knots to wearing it as a headband (for a how-to click here). Don’t be afraid to experiment! Below you are some ideas for wearing your Hermes scarf as a belt. I hope you find the pictures inspiring. Thank you to Jan, the owner of the online store http://www.its-all-goode.com, for the beautiful scarf rings. Have a wonderful the third Sunday of Advent everyone!