Right off the bat, I’m seeing some stuff. Like, Saks Fifth Avenue is pushing their men’s scarves…okay, cool, but *I’m* interested in the *women’s* scarves, thankyouverymuch. And what’s this “Craft in motion, made in Italy” business? Sounds fancy, but also… kinda vague, no? Like, what’s *actually* moving? The artisans? The cashmere? My checking account balance *after* I buy one? (Hopefully not that last one, lol).
Then there’s this jolicloset.com thing. “Buy and sell authentic Bottega Veneta Scarves…save up to 70%!” Okay, now *you’re* talking my language. But, and this is a *big* but, I’m always a little suss about these “authentic” resale sites. You gotta be careful, ya know? Especially with brands like Bottega. There are *so* many fakes out there. I mean, a red and white printed silk check scarf sounds kinda cute, but I’d want to, like, really scrutinize the stitching before dropping any serious cash.
And then! I find this cashmere scarf on what sounds like some app. “Very good condition. Burgundy, Cashmere. $209.” And they’re throwing a 10% off coupon at you for your first order. WELCOMEVC. It smells fishy. “Very good condition” can mean *anything*, right? Like, maybe it just has a *tiny* little hole? Or a stain that’s “barely noticeable”? Yeah, right. Buyer beware, people!
But seriously, the *idea* of a Bottega Veneta scarf? *chef’s kiss*. The cashmere ones, especially? So soft. So drapey. So… “I’m-rich-even-though-I’m-wearing-jeans-and-a-t-shirt.” That’s the vibe, right?
And the colors! I’m seeing burgundy, red and white, lava… all classic, all chic. They’re investment pieces, really. (At least that’s what I tell myself before I justify dropping a bunch of money on one).
Listen, even if I *did* find, like, the perfect pre-owned Bottega Veneta scarf, in the perfect color, at the perfect price… I’d *still* be agonizing over it. “Do I *really* need it?” “Will I *actually* wear it?” The answer is probably no, and yes, but the *internal debate* is half the fun, isn’t it?