Hermes 40 cm Birkin JUST ARRIVED!

This just arrived. It's what you want. It's brand new. It's an Hermes Birkin Vachee Liegee.Expect to pay around 25% more than current retail to own this fab bag coming right out of the box and avoid the 3 year wait. I think the pictures will suffice! Cheers

Hermes 40 cm Tan Birkin in Vache Liegee leather with palladium Hardware J Stamp 2006. SOLD

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Leonard Chic White Statue of a Gown

Chic is a woman confident enough to wear a column of jersey as evidenced by this statuesque gown by Leonard. It's so simple, fantastic for travel, and can be dressed up or dressed-down...an essential addition to your tropical wardrobe. We love the super sexy back detail!

Leonard white jersey gown c 70s. Contemporary size 6 SOLD

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Leonard for Ladies

Here's to the ladies who lunch in Leonard! This deceptively lady-like crepe chiffon dress with a yummy butterscotch iconic floral print features puffy sleeves and a girly-flair skirt hem. It is lady like, but it's also quite sexy, in a very Parisian-way...one is covered, but your figure will fill out this dress and it sure shows off the legs. Perfect for spring!

Leonard early 80s crepe print chiffon dress. Approx contemporary size 6. SOLD

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Who wore Decades?

Hollywood's fashion cognoscenti know that Decades is the only place to shop when the ordinary simply won't do. Just take a look at the leading ladies who showed up in Decades vintage at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday:

CHLOE SEVIGNY -- vintage Thierry Mugler white crepe cut out dress, c 80s.

RACHEL GRIFFITHS -- vintage Yves Saint Laurent Spanish collection black chiffon ensemble c. 70s.

AERIN LAUDER -- vintage Yves Saint Laurent strapless dress in midnight with chiffon swag c 70s.

We thought they all looked fantastic! Apparently, so did fashion blog Who What Wear Daily, which went head-over-heels for our vintage-clad ladies. Scroll down the page to catch their rave review.

A Vision In Green

This anonymous couture piece is dated 1994, but it definitely takes a cue from the fashion playbook of Seventies songstress Stevie Nicks. Now, you can go your own way in sexy, assymetric drapes of apple green crepe chiffon. Fits a size 4. SOLD

Anonymous Couture Bias-Cut Gown With Apple Green Draping, Printemps/Eté 1994.

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Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Cutout Dress

Decades shoppers know that lately, we've been simply mad for Thierry Mugler. Nor are we the only ones--with futurism making a comback on the catwalk, one can't help but be reminded of the angular, metallic creations that made Mugler an icon of 80s fashion. This white crepe cutout dress is a descent from the rigidity that marked so many of his designs. Beautifully draped strips fall around the bust and arms, falling into a pleated carwash skirt that is distinctively Mugler. Marked as a size 36, fitting a contemporary size 4 or 6.

Thierry Mugler White Cutout Strip Dress With Pleated Carwash Skirt, c. 1980s. SOLD

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Serapian Croc Bag

Here at Decades, we believe that a girl can never have too many handbags--which is why you should treat yourself to this amazing little number. It's an A-frame bag by Serapian with beautiful gold hardware and rich brown crocodile skin, c. early 1980s. Elegant but not matronly, it's sure to satisfy the most discriminating of tastes.

Serapian Dark Brown Crocodile A-Frame Bag, 10¾ inches, c. 1980s.SOLD

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Tracy Mills Colors of the Rainbow

I confess, I have no knowledge of Tracy Mills other than she designed evening and cocktail dresses in the 1980s. I do know that this rainbow iridescent strapless dress with swag front in pretty fantastic. If anyone knows about Tracy Mills, keep me informed, in the meanwhile, if you are looking for a futuristic and sexy dress, but this one. It's a contemporary size 6.

Update on Tracy Mills from a nice person who was a friend of Tracy and sent us this email:

Tracy was a he. His atelier was in NYC. It is my understanding that he died of AIDS related complications sometime in the early 1980’s. He was a dear friend of dear friends of ours, also sadly, victims of that same dreadful scourge. He designed high end frocks for socialites and stars. I have had the pleasure of having worn some of Tracy’s show stopping designs.

TRACY MILLS RAINBOW IRIDESCENT STRAPLESS DRESS C 80S SOLD

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Fabrice Couture Black Dress

Step out with spunk in Fabrice couture from the 1980s and cut through the fray! This sexy bugle bead and tulle creation is anything but your typical Little Black Dress. Perfect for any cocktail party--or prom night, for that matter.

Fabrice Couture Beaded Tulle Dress, c. 1980s. SOLD

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Outrageous 80s from Pierre Balmain

This strapless organza evening gown from Pierre Balmain Ivoire, c. 1980s, is not for the faint of heart. But with a splashy chevron stripe print, vertically gathered assymetric bust, and black satin empire waist, it's a sure-fire hit for the trendsetting fashionista with a sense of daring. Fits a size 4 to 6.

Pierre Balmain Ivoire Strapless Chevron Stripe Evening Gown, c. 1980s. SOLD

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Two Classic Croc Bags

For your consideration, Decades presents two gorgeous crocodile bags...


First, a stunning black 1970s Bona clutch with optional gold chain. The hide on this piece is of the utmost quality and is in flawless condition. Classic black makes it a perfect choice for any occassion. SOLD

Second, but no less fetching, is this anonymous croc evening bag from the 1950s. The bag is taupe with gold hardware and a jeweled clasp.

Bona Black Crocodile Clutch.

Anonymous Taupe Crocodile Evening Bag. SOLD

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Yves St. Laurent Gold Necklace

Calling all costume jewelry enthusiasts! Decades is pleased to offer this decadent treasure from Yves Saint Laurent, perfect for a woman with a dramatic side. This necklace, signed and from the early 1990s, features a jewel-encrusted soleil pendant hanging from a strand of thatched gold balls. A must-have for any collector.

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Signed Gold Medallion Necklace. SOLD

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Fantastic Find from Judith Lieber!

Step out this spring with a bag that will elicit envious glares from every woman in town. Might we suggest this 1970s square-framed purse from Judith Lieber? Gold leather handles make it great for daytime or evening wear, while the Swarovski crystal-encrusted body will add a jolt of glamour to any outfit.

Judith Lieber Gold Square Handled Purse with Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Body. SOLD

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Gone in 60 Seconds

Here is a reminder of why you need to check out our blog daily: A 35 cm Hermes rouge Birkin that sold as we were posting it! These bags don't last, so visit often!

Hermes Rouge Birkin 35 cm with gold hardware SOLD

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J Lo Approved Fernandis Cuffs

Jennifer Lopez loved these pair of early 80s Fernandis cuffs so much that we let her borrow them to wear on her new album cover featuring Spanish-language songs. The cuffs are textured and quilted...truly dramatic with large black jet crystals. They have received Jennifer Lopez's seal of approval and we always think she looks gorgeous, so let her glow rub off on your wrists, too!

Fernandis early 80s gold metal quitled and jet bead cuffs. BOTH CUFFS SOLD

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YSL PERFECT

It doesn't get any better than this: A gorgeous Grecian goddess midnight navy 70s Yves Saint Laurent jersey gown with a deep plunge, open back, and gathered waist. Don't need to say much more...other than it fits our size four mannequin and the waist is quite tiny....oh and it's deadstock and the runway sample/prototype...kind of super special!

YSL Rive Gauche Midnight Jersey gown c 70s. SOLD

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Paris by way of Texas

Take a peak at Style.com today (click here), where you can see photos from Becca Cason Thrash's benefit for American Friends of the Louvre which featured a recreation of the Christian Lacroix Haute Couture show from Paris. The party pictures are fun and you will notice a few guests in vintage from DECADES!

We continue to be full-throttle busy on Oscar projects, but we will get more photos posted of arrivals in the next day!

JAMES GALANOS 80S BY WAY OF 50S

This is a very interesting James Galanos strapless dress that was originally sold at the famed Martha boutique. Although the silhouette is pure 1950s the fabric is very contemporary: (this was likely designed in the early 1980s) a textured and quilted sheen with red polka-dots, almost giving it a "fetish" quality. The big red rose gives a bit of Carmen drama. Approximately a contemporary size 6.

James Galanos 80s black strapless cocktail dress with red rose. SOLD

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Beene There, But Have You Done That?

I know we keep posting these gorgeous halter gowns with their backs revealed first, but that's what we love about a halter...they look as sexy coming as they do going. This early 80s Geoffrey Beene is really quite unusual. A sexy sequin halter with subtle hip inserts in an unexpected silk floral pattern which gets totally revealed from the sides and back. It's pure drama, but simple and architectual like so many of Geoffrey Beene's great designs.

Geoffrey Beene early 80s sequin and floral halter gown. Marked size 6 SOLD

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Chloe goes PM

Karl Lagerfeld's designs for Chloe in the 70s helped establish this house as a go-to for the glam and jet set. This nude halter gown with bugle bead on crepe also has a deco looking swag belt and a very convenient wrap. It's something we imagine Faye Dunaway wearing down the red carpet at the premiere of Network. It's a contemporary size 4.

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld 70s halter gown. SOLD

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LORIS AZZARO READY FOR STUDIO 54

Peak a boo! At Decades, we are always mad for the slinky and sexy designs of Loris Azzaro. The equivalent of the French Halston, this gold chainmail halter attached to a brown jersey dress insures every night gives Studio 54 a run for the money even in the 21st Century! It will fit a modern size 4 to 6. The back is so sexy we wanted to post that image before the text!

Loris Azzaro 70s brown jersey and chainmail gown. SOLD

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HERMES HAUT A COURROIS FOR THE ROAD

I have a wonderful stash of vintage and new Hermes Haut a Courrois bags in my private collection. This ultimate travel bag, originally designed to hold your saddle, is the inspiration for the Birkin. It is now also made in smaller every day sizes, but this 55 cm nautral leather bag from 1979 (the blind stamp is a bit faint) is a yummy natural leather with a gorgeous patina. Vintage Haut a Courrois bags are praised by collectors and always in demand. Here is your chance to own a piece of history that has probably been around the world... oh, the stories this bag could tell!

Hermes 55 cm Haut a Courrois bag in natural leather.SOLD

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Four Fabulous Finds from Stephen Burrows

Hard to believe that spring is near, isn't it? With warmer days just around the corner here in Los Angeles, Decades presents four must-have ensembles by Stephen Burrows that will keep you looking hot all summer long.

First is a cloud print jersey halter and skirt from the 1970s. The plunging neckline halter and feminine color palate make this outfit perfect for a Malibu beach outing or a smoldering day in the city. No matter where you go in it, you’re certain to be the hottest thing in sight. Fits a contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

Hemlines are rising again, and Decades has you covered! This 1970s color block tank and miniskirt ensemble packs all the cheeky flair you’d expect from Stephen Burrows with teal and mustard panels. Fits a contemporary size 6. SOLD

Relive your disco years in this brilliant fuchsia jumpsuit, plucked straight from the glory days of Studio 54. Fits a contemporary size 6. SOLD

Rounding out this sassy collection is a 1970s white jersey tunic with matching pants--perfect for the city that refuses to obey the conventional wisdom about Memorial Day and white. SOLD

For further information or to purchase any of the above pieces, please contact blog@decadesinc.com