The Hermès Jacquard Carré

Added 1/18/2017 A dear friend, an avid collector herself, pointed out to me that I should have mentioned one more scarf here, and because I value her opinion and she has a point, I will re-post this with the suggested changes. Towards the end of last year, I wrote that I am about to embark …

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Authentic Hermes Silk Jacquard Scarf Le Geographe by Sandra Laroche 1992 RARE

Authentic Hermes Silk Jacquard Scarf Le Geographe by Sandra Laroche 1992 RARE now available for purchase Le Geographe was designed by Sandra Laroche, who has created to my knowledge, three additional carre for the Maison Hermes: Au Clair de la Lune, Fleurs d'Hiver and Per Astra Ad Astra, being her most recent and perhaps also best known creation. Le Geographe, …

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Napoléon by Philippe Ledoux – first issue 1963 – Jacquard Silk

 I have always appreciated the luxurious feel of the jacquard scarves, but must admit have absolutely fallen head over heels for these incredible scarves only recently. You have to touch it, run your hand across it, wear it to fully appreciate the softness of the silk.  Unlike its twill cousins, the jacquard foulards are not …

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