KJL FOR TIMELESS STYLE

This necklace is Kenneth Jay Lane, but with a twist! It's stamped KJL for Avon. We've had variations of the same necklace, including one that is featured in the current issue of In Style magazine. (The necklace has sold but we have included a picture of it for your reference).

This is a perfect early 70s glam-a-zon necklace in fun primary colored glass encased in gold metal trim and linked by a gilt chain. It's very Decades. It's very YOU!

Below please find the KJL for Avon necklace that is now SOLD, but is featured in the current issue of In Style

KJL for Avon six primarily color glass and chain link necklace c 70sSOLD

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Star Von Bunny, Baby!

J. Mendel creative director and longtime Decades friend Kym Canter has just penned a hysterical (and adorable) book about the glamorous life of Star Von Bunny, a jet-setting plush playgirl who's got the world on a string. Kym will be in LA on December 13th to sign her book at Ron Robinson--just down the street from Decades! Click on the invitation for more details.

Star Von Bunny with Jean Paul Gaultier.

Star Von Bunny, cellophane vixen.

VIVE LA COCKTAIL DRESS

Parlez-vous Francais? Whether you do or don't, we know you adore a little cocktail dress made by petits mains in Paris. Here are three options that will satiate the Parisian fashion lover in all our clients. From Torrente Haute Couture we have a mod option and from Emmanuel Ungaro, a strapless bohemian dress with a little sexy lurex. Finally, Les Nuits d'Elodie offers a straight up cocktail dress in silk charmeuse with plunge neckline and flirty gathered hem.
Torrente Haute Couture pink ribbed wool jersey trapeze dress with ring harness c 60s. Modern 4 SOLD

Emanuel Ungaro Parallele bustier dress in lurex mousseline with ruffle hem and belt. c early 80s Modern size 4 SOLD
Les Nuits d'Elodie black silk charmeuse early 80s long sleeve cocktail dress with gathered hem Modern size 4 - SOLD

NORMAN, IS THAT YOU?

One of our favorite pieces of iconic 20th Century American fashion are the legendary Norman Norell mermaid dresses that were famously designed in the 50s and 60s. We all remember the dynamic midnight blue Normal Norell halter mermaid that Marilyn Monroe wore which simply oozed sex-appeal. The Norell mermaid is quintessential American evening attire. Light as a feather as the pailettes are pain-stacking to apply with a careful hand sewn technique to the silk jersey base. This strapless version is in a delicious forest green and comes with a gift with purchase: a useful coordinating cardigan that you can mix with other pieces in your wardrobe.

Normal Norell late 60s strapless forest green mermaid gown with matching cardigan. Modern size 6

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Jump into Yves Saint Laurent!

Calling all Elite Petite Cadets! Decades supports our troops in Yves Saint Laurent, of course! Forgive the rather dismal photos, but our anonymous super model (all models at Decades are super, of course) only had moments to spare and seeking a slim and petite wonder woman to showcase these two Yves Saint Laurent jumpsuits required precise moments, albeit, with dismal lighting.

Most blog readers are very aware of the Yves Saint Laurent oeuvre so we hope you can identify the iconic "Le Smoking" in a black wool jumpsuit format with satin lapel. For those ready to take flight, the grey flannel YSL Variation jumpsuit is perfect for skydiving adventures from you G550 this holiday season. All candidates for these two jumpsuits should be under 5'2" with slim hips. We don't use the term Elite Petite casually!

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche "Le Smoking" jumpsuit. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent "Variation" for Sakowitz grey flannel flight suit with epaulets. Petite size 2

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GUCCI GUCCI GOO FOR YOUR WRIST

Anyone can tell the time with a Boucheron MEC watch or a Rolex Perpetual Day Date, but if you want to tell the time and wear a piece of Italian 60s fashion history, these two vintage Gucci watches are screaming for some quality time on your wrist.
Gucci sterling silver and red/green enamel oval bracelet watch c 60s SOLD

Gucci sterling and azure enamel square face watch with square link bracelet c 60s SOLD

All watches come with a one year from purchase repair warranty

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CUFFLINKS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

We noticed that the Christmas decorations have been up for around two weeks all around Los Angeles. At Decades, we haven't installed our Holiday Window...yet...we just think it's a bit pre-mature, however, we do our clients are looking for gifts and we are going to post a collection of one size fits all gift ideas for men and for women. Yes, we know we don't really do much with menswear, but we do know you need to find gifts for both sexes so here are four 18K vintage cufflinks that go both ways!

Anonymous unsigned 18k and enamel cufflinks c 60s

Anonymous 18K lionhead cuff links with Emerald eyes c 60s
Dunay 70s 18K nugget gold cuff links with Lapis Lazuli and diamonds

Kurt Wayne 18 K vintage Lapis Lazuli and Jasper cufflinks

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EMMY ROSSUM IN VINTAGE YSL

The very talented Emmy Rossum looked Oscar-worthy in this vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture one-shoulder cream godddess cocktail dress from Decades at the Hollywood Life party on November 8th!

PAULINE TRIGERE CLASSIC LBD

At Decades, we like to think of our blog as being a dependable source for clothing that is appropriate for various occasions. There is something reassuring in wearing something that was epitome of good taste 50 years ago and taking it out for another spin half a century later. Good and classics never goes out of style and these two Pauline Trigere LBD's below illustrate our case. "The Hallmark of Aristocracy is Responsibility" oozes out of each thread in these iconic silk black dresses.
Pauline Trigere LBD with round neck and scoop back c late 50s. Modern 4-6 SOLD

Pauline Trigere sleeveless close-to-neck LBD c late 50s. Modern size 4 - 6 SOLD

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JOHN ANTHONY ADDS DRAMA

This is the time of the year when we get desperate calls from clients asking for help is finding an appropriate cover up for a formal evening gown. Sure, you are only stepping out of the limo and walking 8 feet to the building where a door man will welcome you with a smile and a blast of hot air, but those 8 feet may feel like crossing the tundra when you are in a strappy gown with strappy shoes and the weather outside if frightful. Here comes the incomparable American designer John Anthony to the rescue with a black silk soft taffeta voluminous evening coat with an off-the-shoulder neckline (can be worn on the shoulders of course) and an easy length...it's lined in vanilla silk! It's warm enough for a brief sojourn in the cold and light enough that you won't feel like you are schlepping a blanket. Sure, it's great with evening gowns or cocktail dresses, but we also love it with a black cashmere turtleneck and some man-tailored trousers.

This style of coat is very useful, so act fast!

John Anthony late 70s black silk evening coat with vanilla lining Free Size SOLD

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THE ROYAL "OUI"

We say oui, oui, oui to this deliciously hued Hermes royal blue Constance bag in Courchevel leather. The Birkins and Kellys all listed in today's postings come from the same meticulous collection of Hermes bags that were so gently used, it boggles the mind. The previous owner, who has a collection of well over one hundred Hermes bags, was so careful with the bags that she handled them with gloves. As she has such a large selection, they were used rarely on a rotating basis. The color of this bag is intoxicating and we hope you are drunk on it, too.





Hermes Constance in royal blue Courchevel leather 1991. Outstanding condition SOLD

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DOES A BLACK HERMES KELLY IN ALLIGATOR NEED A DESCRIPTION?

Hermes black 32 cm Alligator Mississippiensis Kelly, 1991. Extraordinary condition. SOLD

NOTE: Alligator and Croco are increasingly difficult to purchase at Hermes, so this one is extremely special. Hermes prices are going up in 2008, too. The exchange rate is dismal between the dollar and the euro...expect the prices of pre-owned bags to soar also in January 2008.

ANOTHER HERMES BIRKIN WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE A DESCRIPTION?

Hermes 35 cm Birkin in navy lisse leather with rare sage colored toile 1993 Outstanding condition SOLD

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DOES A BIRKIN POST REALLY NEED A DESCRIPTION?

Hermes 35 cm gold Courchevel Birkin with gold hardware 1998. Spectacular condition SOLD
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