Hi, lovelies! I’m Maya and welcome to my channel, cranleyplace. Long-time Hermes scarf addict and Francophile here, making the most of my champagne tastes on a budget! I enjoy sharing what I learn and you’ll mostly find scarf reviews, knot tying tutorials and more. You may also find videos on other topics that inspire me such as travel, art and architecture, and the occasional magic trick!
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I have this artist’s Objets de Curiosite scarf 90 - Bleu Lavande / Gris / Multicolore. The Bagage à Main also really appeals to me but I’m trying to avoid colorways and designs that similar to what I already have. I’ve just realized that my collection consists of designs that have architectural, graphic and comics elements with no florals or classic equestrian ones. Thanks to your guidance, I’ve made some great choices that I enjoy almost every day. Your buckets of colors are useful, although Hermès often mixes things up in unexpected ways. I recently did my color analysis and I’m bright, cool and deep, so I’ll be considering my palette more carefully moving forward.
Thank you. I’m really enjoying your new approach to the color pairing. Previously, I had found the scarf to feel a bit disjointed with so many objects. But your styling really brought it to life. No pun intended.
In February was contemplating between 2 scarves and Hermes Sales person cautioned against purchasing scarf with white edge as they said it would easily show discoloration from dirt/oil/makeup and everyday use. Do you find this to be true and a deterrent to purchasing a lighter colored scarf?
💯 agree, it is hard to keep white or light color silk clean. White especially tends to become yellow over time if you wear your scarves regularly. That said, if you love it, I wouldn’t let that deter you. Just have to accept that its color will age. Part of its charm. Hope that helps!
Maya, thank you for your videos. Last Friday after your grail predictions video which got me inspired I bought the gris bleuté / vert amande / orange version of this scarf. It came today and it is beyond beautiful in person. I am so grateful for your input and how I now view, enjoy and appreciate my scarves as pieces of art .
I like to pick a color each season to focus my purchases. In the spring/summer it was navy and beige. This fall I am in love with chocolate brown. That way it helps me focus and get a consistent and curated wardrobe. So this fall I’ll be looking for the scarves that work with my brown clothing selections.
Thanks for the interesting review! Nice design, but I find the corners are a bit empty….looking at the diagonals, it seems knots would not show much variety. I prefer designs with more colors and elements all the way to the edges, not just in the middle.
Can't remember the exact name of the scarf, but it had manga. I'm so out of it today! I look & listen and then think "that reminds me of the Ex Libris scarf that i have in ivory/gold/kelly green". Well duh! Great picks. What I've noticed about grails (I don't collect them) is that the busier designs often become grails. The ones you can own for years and suddenly think, "I've never noticed the ____ ". There are other reasons, but the busy ones do well.
Great observation, Kelsie! Your comment about another scarf in a manga vein made me think of Aube - Libre Comme L’Ange; do you know that design? It was sort of graffiti style, but the lettering with its rounded shapes reminded me a bit of the style here.
Wonderful choices Maya! At the risk of repeating myself, please allow me to commend you on the exceptional photography in these videos. I particularly enjoy the slow motion close up views on full screen. No other scarf videos (and I have watched a lot) are even close in quality.
Yes, I am going to step into the temporary role of the grammar police just because I think you would actually appreciate hearing this...at about minute 4:28 re. the Japanese inspired scarf, did I hear you say "you know I swoon over the Japanese ascetic..." when I think you meant "the Japanese aesTHetic?" I know some people confuse the two and when they can't choose between them in the moment, they fudge the middle consonants to compensate, but that would not be you, I'm certain!
I love the first scarf - it doesn't look like this at all, but it reminds me of Van Gogh's Night Cafe which is my favorite by him. But, after watching the whole video i need the large triangle! I don't own a triangle and have always wanted to try one yet none screamed "buy me." The only Hermes i own in multiple colorways is the flagship one from about a year ago. I bought the super dark one (i think it's dark blue sky?) and then my aunt gave me the pastel version with aqua and maybe tangerine. My dog also struts her stuff in the fake black & ivory version. 😂
Yea, I can see that! The giant triangles really are one of my new favorite formats; I’m sure you’ll find something that grabs you at some point. Love it that your dog matches you with the Flagship pattern! 🦴🐾🦮
That Tulipomanie with the navy base went straight on my list! That and the harnais de couer in 90cm silk, bleu/ivoire, are top of my scarf list right now
Great choices, although I don’t gravitate to excessively flowery designs like Tulipomanie. Is it just me or were there fewer releases than usual this season in the 90 cm category? Also, I’m wondering to what extent you consider your color analysis when picking color ways? For example which color way is best for a bright, cool, deep person or a soft, warm, medium? Thanks!
You know, I didn’t count, but it does feel like there were fewer 90s this time! About the colors, I try not to get too hung up there and always try things on. Of course, we all want to look and feel great 😊 but if there’s a color that you love, you should wear it, regardless of what color theory says. I will also say that I’ve been surprised by colors that theoretically may be less than ideal, but when I tried it on, I liked it. Go figure!
I am a long-time follower of your videos and am sharing the comment from one seller regarding scarf weight as a determinant; I will be interested in your opinion of what is said below. “I am pretty sure that there are methods that some people use to "authenticate" Hermes scarves, but weight should not be an authentication method - let me explain. First of all, the weight differs for each and every Hermes scarf - there is a slight difference between the scarves, if the size differs ........ and that is always the case, given the fact that there are hand-rolled hems. Secondly, there are also various types of silk that are being used .. linen, parachute silk, "old" vintage silk , vintage jaquard silk, "thick" 70s silk, 90s jacquard silk, modern jacquard silk, silk used 5 years ago, silk used nowadays .... it all differs! Thirdly, some scarves have been produced in a "thin silk" variant and a "thick silk" variant - for instance, there is a limited edition of the Aux Champs (i.e. the Vogue limited edition) that has very thick and sumptuous silk in comparison to the ordinary variants. Fourthly and most importantly, NEW Hermes scarves are always delivered "from factory" with "factory starch" - it is a result of the manufacture process ....... and that starch really makes new scarves feel more heavy and more thick, even though it (the starch) wears off quite fast (read: getting the scarf out of the box once will already result in a very noticeable difference). In short, "weight" is not the best method of authentication. However, it can be a good indicator of the degree to which a Hermes scarf has been "used" or even washed (which is an absolute no no, but still, there are people that attempt to wash Hermes scarves instead of dry-cleaning them). In fact, if a Hermes scarf has been used quite often, then the (delicate) silk will decay and the thickness of the scarf becomes less, hence also making the scarf lighter in a noticeable way. Please note that "degree of usage" and "authentication" are two different things. -- to be continued -- Maya what do you think - just wondering!
Thanks for sharing the detailed comment! I would say that weight alone is not enough to "authenticate" a preloved scarf; it needs to be taken into consideration with a host of other factors. However, I disagree with some of their opinions, such as that a store fresh should weigh more or that a well used one should weigh less. Silk will decay over time, like any fabric, but I can tell you that I have 90 cm silk twill H scarves that are over 40 years old, well loved (read: worn a lot) and still weigh 65g. I also have store fresh ones that are also 65g out of the box. And again, I'm talking about 90 cm silk twills in that instance. BTW, I also wash my H scarves, which apparently is a no-no in that other person's opinion, but I guess they don't mind sweat and other debris on their scarves. Eww, especially a preloved scarf; I'm not adopting it without washing it. Anyways, washing makes a difference for sure in softness but it does not impact the scarf's weight. Thanks again for sharing!
@@cranleyplace .... at the very end of this video you say that these are some of the "spring and summer scarves for 2024 that are starting to appear on the website." And at the beginning of the video you say that they were going to be fall & winter 2024. I believe this was a faux pas!
Thank you for the information. Would you be able to show listings that are for the resale price that are counter feit? of course, maybe by just the listing and not actually buying it
I love the Emile et une nuit scarf! I have a bad habit of buying scarves that are too colourful and I don’t end up actually wearing them. How do you make sure you’ll wear the scarf and not just end up admiring it?
Agreed, that is a beauty! I’m a firm believer that these scarves are too beautiful not to be worn and enjoyed. The more colorful ones can be surprisingly versatile. If you take cues from what’s in the scarf, that might help with your comfort level in just wearing them. Check out some of my recent reviews where I talk about color pairing; I also have knot tutorials available to channel subscribers, Elegant Insiders and up. You can check out the membership options at www.youtube.com/@cranleyplace/join. Hope that helps and thanks for your question!
@@cranleyplace I must admit though that my latest Twilly - the Robert Dallet - was HARD to remove. I had very fine nail scissors but the cotton sewing got stuck and I ALMOST/sort of hit the fabric. I'm not going to obsess though (was it damaged?) because it's lovely and i'm not going to baby it. However, I am a bit traumatised. How do you get on with those damn labels?!
@annalytic I use a seam shredder since it can pry the stitch apart and it’s less sharp than nail scissors. Hope that helps! #Shorts | Don't Ruin Your Hermès Scarf! Care Tag Removal Tutorial ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KSLVCnVwgC0.html
Hi Madlen, I think the designs would make an amazing scarf, but alas they are only posters at this time. The H scarves I mentioned in the artist’s bio section are available (in the preloved market) in various colorways. I have the La Légende in pink, but also love that teal CW I showed in the vid. Hope that helps!
I agree. My wife has a 70cm "Atlantis" and 90cm "Feathered Horse" by Mr. Gattoni. Given the scale of the Olympics Design, I think nothing short of a 140cm would do it justice.
