ORANGE YOU A FAN OF MUGLER?

By now our avid blog readers have surrendered to our proclaimed MUGLER moment. But readers have also learned that this isn't about your mother's Mugler! We are talking about the softer side of Mugler. Not aggressive worsted-wool, uber-padded suits, but dresses like this orange sherbet one shoulder number below. It's soft, it's sexy, it's goddessy, but it has a certain Mugler-ism: distinctive hardware. Notice the futuristic star sculptured pin on the shoulder. Gives this dress a little "umph." Now it all takes is the right body to fill this dress and give it not only some "umph" but a little "shazam," too. Calling all Wonder Women!
Thierry Mugler 90s one shoulder orange dress. Fits our size 4 mannequin to the "T"

GIANNI VERSACE ATELIER, BEFORE WE VACATION

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. We hope our blog readers enjoy the extended holiday and we intend to, too. However, DECADES will be open on Monday. In the meanwhile, we posted like crazy on the blog today and plan to take a breather for a week and remind our readers to read the past entries. Unfortunately, not EVERY blog entry sells the day it posts...sometimes it takes a few weeks, months, or a year to find the right home, so shuffle through old entries or search for a specific designer via the upper left hand corner SEARCH function.

Until we meet again, feast your eyes on a Gianni Versace Atelier two-fer. We love two-fers because you get two pieces for the price of one! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this ensemble comes with a jersey studded, cap sleeve top AND a Greek scroll pattern trim skirt. Wear the top with slip pants, the skirt with a tank, wear together and work the runway.

Gianni Versace Atelier 80s black jersey with stud ensemble. Will fit 4 to 6 SOLD

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LET'S HEAR IT FOR HALSTON

Halston once again never ceases to satisfy. This matte jersey dress is in a wonderful golden olive with a slight cowl neckline and gathered elastic waist. It's a classic Halston design in a terrific color.
Halston 70s olive-gold silk jersey tank dress. Fits 4 to 6 SOLD

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THAT'S SO 80S!

We don't know much about Tony Chase. The original owner said he worked with Bob Mackie, but we hope one of the blog readers might educate us a bit. We do know that we love DRAMA and this strapless and ruched satin gown with massive taffeta bubble is drama-mama!

Tony Chase 80s ruched and taffeta strapless dress. Marked size 8, fits our size four mannequin...might fit up to a modern 6

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LOVE LACROIX

Christian Lacroix is a designer who we don't think gets enough credit. He's a darling of the Couture world but his ready-to-wear output isn't shabby at all. Check out these two DEADSTOCK options from the 90s. Devour the color...it's Lacroix's talent to use color that makes an entrance.
Christian Lacroix deadstock cruise 1994 flame halter JUMPSUIT with lace panels and wide pants. Marked size 40

Christian Lacroix deadstock summer 95 lime raw silk dress with detailed waist and gathered skirt with clear paillette overlay. Marked 36

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NOW THAT WHAT I CALL VINTAGE

Decades is a vintage store, but although we are known for more mid-century styles, we can still rock a little Deco-chic, too. Take this divine woven "lame" kimono. We've shows it with a wide YSL bronze snake skin belt, but how fun would this be for entertaining at home or apres plage on your yacht in the Greek Isles. Or the real fashion forward, can suggest a little Cameron Diaz at the 74th Oscars when she surprised the fashion flock in an Emanuel Ungaro kimono...this can be worn on the red carpet as long as the wearer has the confidence. We might suggest lining the kimono in black satin since vintage lame fabrics end to be a bit itchy. Regardless, just surrender to these sleeves...they took our breath away!
20s Era Kimono free size SOLD

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SIMPLY HALSTON

Make your life easy. Own a LOT of vintage Halston. Take for example this effortless black silk charmeuse long sleeve gown with elasticized and gathered waist with sash belt. The sleeves are nice narrow but have zippers at the wrists so you can actually get your hands through! With basic hook and eye closures the dress actually speaks volumes just in its simplicity. Of course, when asked "What are you wearing?" and you reply, "Vintage Halston," life won't be so simple as you will be the envy of all of your friends and everyone will want your vintage address book!
Halston 70s black silk charmeuse classic evening dress with sash belt. Contemporary 4 - 6 SOLD

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REMEMBERING JEAN MUIR

Jean Muir will forever be recognized for her amazing ability to design viscose jersey dresses with signature contrast top stitch into variable shapes and styles. Sadly, she passed away and now the great House of Jean Muir has closed, too. Here is an outstanding example of her design talent from the 1970s. We can't wait to see the next owner bring magic to this Jean Muir design. Notice the two length skirt and unusual sleeves with peekaboo details.
Jean Muir 70s navy with light blue contrast stitch full length viscose jersey dress. Marked UK size 12...will fit a modern 4 - 10 most likely.

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COUTURE THROUGH THE DECADES, pun intended!

Below please find two examples of perfectly sublime little black dresses. One from the 60s by Coco Chanel; the other, sexed up version from early 90s by Herve Leger. They may have been designed 30 years apart, but their relevance in the 21st Century as fashion must-haves are indisputable.
Coco Chanel Haute Couture LBD in silk with belt and covered buttons in shirt maker style. Tight on our size 4 mannequin, so best for someone closer to a 2 SOLD

Herve Leger Couture classic bandage dress with sweetheart neckline. Contemporary size 4. SOLD

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YSL NAUGHTY NAUTICAL

Whether or not Capri is your summer vacationing destination this July or not, you may wish to consider this YSL deadstock stretchy blend striped dress with a naughty tie up the side a la his signature safari dress for cruising around town or seducing sailors.
YSL Rive Gauche deadstock Summer 1990 blue and white nautical one-shoulder dress marked size 38 SOLD 

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BACK TO BEENE

At Decades, we are always nostalgic for great American fashion and one of the pivotal forces in defining American style is the incomparable Geoffrey Beene. Here are 90s examples that share asymmetric necklines and are cocktail length, but they each have their own personality!
Geoffrey Beene 90s black and red polka dot asymmetric with wrap waist cocktail dress. Size 4

Geoffrey Beene 90s nude chiffon with lace over lay asymmetric cut out cocktail dress size 4 SOLD


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CRANBERRY AND CHANEL

Chanel jersey quilted bags are our fav and we love the cranberry color of this option that we just received.
Chanel 80s quilted cranberry wool jersey diamond motif classic purse 7 x 6 approx SOLD


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CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE LITTLE OLIVE DRESS

Now if you are an avid reader of our blog, you must know that we always suggest several LBDs in one's closet. They are always appropriate. But we LOVE color, and may we suggest a Little OLIVE Dress for a change by way of Coco Chanel in the 1960s. A nautical themed textured crepe (oh, the fabric is so amazing) belted dress that will fit a size 4 to 6.
Coco Chanel Haute Couture 60s era olive nautical style dress size 4 -6 SOLD

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UNEXPECTED HERVE LEGER

Two more Herve Leger's for you...one a typical bandage design but in a halter top shape (or a mini if you are Dakota Fanning). The other, a viscose LBD with unusual seam detail. Enjoy! Herve Leger Couture black and white bandage halter size S SOLD

Herve Leger Paris early 90s black viscose mini with pleated raised seams and diamond seam waist band Size S

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HERVE LEGER COUTURE BANDAGE DRESSES

A treasure trove of Herve Leger COUTURE label early 90s dresses have just come in from the same very slim woman. They are all marked size S and some are snug on our size four mannequin. If you have the bod for these dreses, go for it. You may know that the new BCBG-owned Herve Leger dresses are now made in Hong Kong....remember the good ol' days here at DECADES.
Herve Leger Couture little black bandage dress early 90s small size 4 SOLD

Herve Leger Couture early 90s bandage halter with cream jersey car wash panel skirt size 4 SOLD

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JACQUES FATH GODDESS

Jacques Fath is not known for one shoulder color blocked Goddess gowns. Let's make that perfect clear. But in the early 1990s the label was relaunched (it's actually being re-launched again, as we type), and in addition to more glamorous 40s style suiting, this gown appeared. So, although it bares the Jacques Fath label, the style is more 70s by way of 90s glam.

Jacques Fath 90s era one shoulder purple and white trim crepe dress with wrap size 4
SOLD
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ANGELINA JOLIE IN VINTAGE PIERRE BALMAIN HAUTE COUTURE

Here is the Mighty couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the premiere of "A Might Heart" in Cannes. Angelina is wearing a vintage Chantilly lace late 50s Pierre Balmain Haute Couture cocktail dress from Decades. As always, the couple looks beautiful. We can't wait to see this film as Dede Gardner, another Decades client, is co-producer of this film with Brad Pitt. Congratulations to Angie, Brad, and Dede....

Heavy Metal Rocks!

Decades recently acquired trunkloads of designer duds to keep you stylish guys and gals on the bleeding edge of fashion. We're particularly smitten with metallics at the moment; whether it's a sexy, liquid gold halter dress or a blouse in bronze and copper studs, we think a touch of shine is the perfect companion for your summer suntan.


Disco Denizens! Run, don't walk, to your favorite Melrose vintage haunt to get your hands on this fantastic gold party dress from Chanel Creations. In vertically pleated lurex and passementrie detailed collar, you'll shine like the lights on 54. This dress is tiny, though--fits a contemporary 2 to 4. SOLD


No less fetching is this flirty Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche day dress in liquid gold jersey from Summer 1987. The sexy neckline and clingy waistband accentuate all your assets; the color is perfect for an evening outing or a lunch at the Hotel Bel-Air. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD


A-line dresses are having quite a moment in the fashion spotlight. We suggest you wear this Arnold Scaasi out for your next evening affair. The delicately painted silk diamonds have been patched with plates in copper, bronze, and gold hues. Fits a contemporary 6 to 8. SOLD


Chanel Creations Gold Lurex Disco Dress with Passementrie Detail, c. 1970s SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Liquid Jersey Day Dress, Summer 1987 SOLD

Arnold Scaasi A-Line Dress Plated with Diamonds in Miscellaneous Metallics, c. 1960s SOLD

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