Lafont
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This is the sort of thing I always hope for but it's rare.
Went to one of our better resale shops - mainly looking for a robe and casual black belt. Looked through their ties and saw some I'd seen there for years - all $5 except for two they thought were "better" and made $15. Nothing all that special about those two; one was a "picture" tie some might think more collectible.
Then I saw it - an authentic Arnys tie - unusual color scheme, as that magnifique Paris maison is known for but quite alluring. I probably shouldn't have done it but I was immediately so excited I mentioned to the lady volunteer how extremely unusual and special this tie is, etc. She, graciously, still said I could have it for the $5, first confusing it with Hermes which, as we know, is better known and easier to find (i.e. always a large number on eBay though some are doubtless fake). When I showed off this tie to other volunteers there, who quickly got a little educated, one said if they come across one again they'll make it the $15. I mentioned they're sold locally only at our marvelous Cuffs shop and go for about $160...
This tie has the usual Arnys labeled loop and marking on the fabric, and is in excellent condition. The silk has a fabulous feel to it. Were I to go to Cuffs, where there might be a hundred on their large display table, it isn't the first one I'd choose but it still is very beautiful and even alluring.
Soon after I went to the actual Cuffs to see if they still have this pattern and their exact current Arnys price. They no longer have this one and they're now asking $165 for them all.
It's the one with delicate trees laden with fruit and the gnarled trunk. I'm sure it came in the various color combinations but this one is a greenish blue background with the trees a reddish orange the the fruit and trunk basically yellowish green. Striking. I mentioned to the lady there about the $5 surprise and she found it quite amazing
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As this store has a whole Hermes room I see those ties regularly and I really basically prefer the Arnys collection.
Anyway, I just wanted to share this....
Went to one of our better resale shops - mainly looking for a robe and casual black belt. Looked through their ties and saw some I'd seen there for years - all $5 except for two they thought were "better" and made $15. Nothing all that special about those two; one was a "picture" tie some might think more collectible.
Then I saw it - an authentic Arnys tie - unusual color scheme, as that magnifique Paris maison is known for but quite alluring. I probably shouldn't have done it but I was immediately so excited I mentioned to the lady volunteer how extremely unusual and special this tie is, etc. She, graciously, still said I could have it for the $5, first confusing it with Hermes which, as we know, is better known and easier to find (i.e. always a large number on eBay though some are doubtless fake). When I showed off this tie to other volunteers there, who quickly got a little educated, one said if they come across one again they'll make it the $15. I mentioned they're sold locally only at our marvelous Cuffs shop and go for about $160...
This tie has the usual Arnys labeled loop and marking on the fabric, and is in excellent condition. The silk has a fabulous feel to it. Were I to go to Cuffs, where there might be a hundred on their large display table, it isn't the first one I'd choose but it still is very beautiful and even alluring.
Soon after I went to the actual Cuffs to see if they still have this pattern and their exact current Arnys price. They no longer have this one and they're now asking $165 for them all.
It's the one with delicate trees laden with fruit and the gnarled trunk. I'm sure it came in the various color combinations but this one is a greenish blue background with the trees a reddish orange the the fruit and trunk basically yellowish green. Striking. I mentioned to the lady there about the $5 surprise and she found it quite amazing
As this store has a whole Hermes room I see those ties regularly and I really basically prefer the Arnys collection.
Anyway, I just wanted to share this....
