As I am ready to list this fabulous carre

for sale, I am reminded how easy it is to assume that the name/title of a scarf is what we find printed on it. Well not necessarily so. Probably the most famous example of this common mistake, is the very popular Astrologie, its official HERMES title.  Astrologie is not written anywhere on the scarf, but Dies …

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Le Laisser Courre Hermes Carre

Le Laisser Courre, Let it Run, Hermes scarf conjures up such fond memories of my childhood.  Having central European roots and uncles, who were avid hunters, I inevitably grew up around hounds. My favorite, Dorn! Named Thorn, after getting himself caught up in brambles as a young pup, Dorn and I were inseparable.  For both the …

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Soleil de Soie HERMES Carre by Caty Latham

If you are a fan of Caty (Cathy) Latham, also known as Caty Latham-Audibert, then this is a sure MUST-Have. Madame Latham's career with the Maison Hermes spans over five decades and includes some 50 carres.  Many of her designs have become synonymous with the Hermes carre, like her Les Cles for example or the …

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Hermes Silk Scarf Dieu Et Mon Droit The Queen’s Silver Jubilee 1977 Rare

This special Issue Hermes carre by Francoise de la Perriere was originally designed and issued in 1961 as Dieu Et Mon Droit (God and my right (hand)), which is the motto of the coat of arms of the English monarchy (not Scottish).  This motto in French goes back to King Henry V (1386–1422).  It is in French …

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Toutsy!

As I was just listing another fabulous scarf by Madame Laurence Bourthoumieux (or Thioune), I realized that she deserves a special recognition here.  Toutsy for short, has created some truly remarkable scarves for the Maison Hermes.  A gifted artist, her first creation I believe to be Tropiques, which was first issued in 1988. The iconic Giverny was issued …

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