Thursday, June 28, 2007

FIRE WORKS BY JUDITH LEIBER

Here are two Judith Leiber evening bags with crystal clasps and optional gold link straps that could light up a 4th of July Firework's sky with all their gorgeous Swarovski crystals. Both are approximately 7 x 6 inches and from the 1980s. Ah, the decadent 80s...we loved em!
Judith Leiber brown textured silk evening bag with satin mid section, embroidery overlay and Swarovski floral and leaf pattern

Judith Leiber same shape and size of above brown purse, in black strips of silk with satin midsection, embroidered overlay with additional strips and Swarovski details c 80s

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JUDITH LEIBER BACK TO THE EXOTIC

Please find two more Judith Leiber exotic alligator temptations for you. The colors are so vibrant and perfect for summer.
Judith Leiber red lipstick alligator clutch with bar clasp and optional cord strap (a few markings from use) 8 x 5 inches c 80s SOLD


Judith Leiber mustard yellow alligator top handle A frame style bag with gold side bar clasps 9 x 7 inches approximately, 4 inches at widest point c 80 s SOLD
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Endlessly Chic Chanel!

The next two dresses illuminate every characteristic that makes us love Chanel so much. The first, a ready-to-wear piece from the 1980s, features drapes of knit jersey, satin lining, gold and black enamel buttons, and pockets (how revolutionary!). It's timeless and sophisticated and demonstrates an attention to detail that is all too often absent from the trend machine that is contemporary ready-to-wear. Fits a size 4.




Next, a sumptuous Chanel Haute Couture gown from the 1980s in delicate drapes of silk chiffon. These photographs fail to capture the exquisite beauty of the black and gold beaded embroidery and the custom Chanel coin buttons (featured in a different variety on the previous dress). This dress fits a contemporary size 4.



Chanel Boutique Black Knit Strapless Gown with Satin Lining, c. 1980s SOLD
Chanel Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Gold and Black Embroidery, liked A/W 86-87 SOLD
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Bill Blass Fringe Dress

Going for a look that's both stately and sexy? Look no further than this black velvet dress from Bill Blass. The fringed hem and body-hugging silhouette are timelessly chic while long sleeves and modest neckline make it appropriate for a formal event. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.



Bill Blass Black Velvet Longsleeve Dress with Assymetric Hemline and Fringe, c. 1980s
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Yves Saint Laurent Bolero


This delicious Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche bolero is a study in contrasts: made from velvet-soft suede, it's etched with metallic snakeskin geometric patterns and piped with creamy calfskin leather. The photographs really don't do it justice. It's marked size 38, and is rather narrow through the shoulders.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Suede Bolero with Snakeskin Embroidery, c. 1980s
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

ERYKAH BADU WE LOVE YOU

We love Erykah Badu and she rocked the house tonight at the BET Awards in a tribute to Diana Ross. Singing "Sweetest Hangover," Badu started her performance in a metallic trimmed with organza collar vintage 70s Giorgio Sant'Angelo kimono coat and then removed it to reveal the early 80s YSL black chiffon cocoon top we featured a few days ago on the blog. Not only is she a gorgeous woman with distinctive style, but her talent as a singer (and songwriter) makes us extra proud to call her a Decades client. Welcome to the Decades family, Erykah!

GIDDY UP

From the same fashionable woman from whom we received the Medor belt, please find a Western-flavor Hermes tan belt with gold buckle that would make great sense with a pair of Leddy's cowboy boots and Wranglers or a pair of jodhpurs on the polo fields on Argentina.

Hermes tan leather belt with gold Western motif buckle 33" long lie flat, for a 27 - 30 inch waist.
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CELEBRATE 2O YEARS OF CHRISITAN LACROIX

Christian Lacroix crepe crimson gown with overlay, embroidery motif, and lace hem marked size 40


Christian Lacroix strapless viscose jersey blend gown with satin asymmetric-placed bows (small mended hole in lower skirt, virtually unnoticeable) Marked size 42 SOLD
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Malcolm Starr Graphic Print Dress



Graphic prints continue to be a must-have for Fall 2007. This abstract black and white Malcolm Starr day dress in polished cotton provides an edgy but entirely wearable print and features a playful, oversize bow at the waist. The dress is marked size 8, but is probably closer to a contemporary size 6.
Malcolm Starr Black & White Day Dress with Bow, c. 1960s SOLD
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Crazy for Karl!

No no, not that one...

Yes, that one.


Whether it's his high-flying designs for Chanel from the 1980s or the whimsical looks crafted for Chloe in the 1970s, we can never quite get our fill of the fashion diety Karl Lagerfeld. That's why we were tickled to stumble upon this outrageous piece from his eponymous collection--a rarity in the vintage world. The silver mirrored applique on the bust would make Barbarella green with envy. Can you imagine a sexier dress? Fits a size four, but features a generous bust.




Karl Lagerfeld Barbarella-Inspired Halter Dress with Mirrored Applique, c. 1980s SOLD

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PIERRE CARDIN HAUTE COUTURE 60S AND 80S


A lot of people think that Pierre Cardin's output was primarily 60s mod dresses with bull's eye motifs and vinyl trench coats. He's had a much broader output as these two Haute Couture examples showcase. The first, is an early 80s Tahitian print one shoulder sensually draped cocktail dress. The other a 60s aubergine dress light crepe dress which fool's the eye to thinking it's two pieces, when in reality its a dress with a surprising deep plunge back.




Pierre Cardin Couture Tahitian print one shoulder draped dress size 4 c early 80s SOLD

Pierre Cardin Couture aubergine light crepe dress with plunge back. Approx size 4 modern. SOLD

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A DEPENDABLE MEDOR

J'adore le Medor...The famous dog collar belt will never go out of style and in this great tan neutral color you will find a myriad of ways to wear it during every season. It's been stamped from 1991 and is marked as 74cm, but in inches it's a total of 34" at full length which means when you wear it will fit around a 32" and smaller waist depending on which slot with which you lock it.
Hermes 1991 Medor tan belt marked size 74 SOLD

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PETA FRIENDLY LEIBER BAGS AT LAST!

Here are two satin evening bags from Judith Leiber circa the early 80s. I know we've pushing the exotics, but it's nice to offer something that Pamela Anderson could carry. The black purse below is particularly cool, since you can use the tab shown at the bottom center to open up the lower secret comparment, like the Hermes Sac Malette. Judith Leiber early 80s A-Frame satin purse with Swarovski crystal bottom border (around 4 crystals are missing) 6" x 5 1.2 " SOLD
Judith Leiber 80s classic gathered olive silk evening purse with optional chain strap and semi-precious clasp 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 (two minute abrasions at bottom of bag) SOLD

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THE LIL-EST LEIBER EVER

You may ask "What's the point" of these teeny-weenie little nautilus shell Leiber in a shade of aqua. It won't fit a phone, or a lipstick, it will fit a few quarters, a handle of altoids, and maybe a origami-like folded Benjamin, but that's about it. It's nice to have around your neck, but don't dance with it unless you want to cause whiplash to someone on the dance floor! It's a nice "objet" to have in the house, on the coffee table, for example.

If you're a Leiber collector, you don't need any justification, do you?
Judith Leiber aqua nautilus shell 8" total circumference tiny novelty purse c 80s

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Monday, June 25, 2007

THE DOCTOR IS IN

We have a lot of clients out there who are MDs. And do we have the bag(s) for you! These mini Judith Leiber alligator purses from the 80s won't hold much more than a syringe filled with Restalyne and cell phone. But with this purse you just might have the perfect, chic little accessory to take you from the office to a night out on the town.


Judith Leiber alligator mini doctor's bags. Available in black and brown 5 x 3 1/2 c 80s.SOLD BOTH BROWN AND BLACK

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JUDY X 2

Here are two more Judith Leiber bags both in black alligator. One is whimsical with the fun chain featuring charming charms, and the other, a classic Leiber shape with Swarovski crystal and enamel pattern. You can't go wrong with either or better yet with Both!
Judith Leiber black alligator 5 x 4 1/2 purse with removable charm chain c 80s SOLD
Judith Leiber black alligator deco shaped evening bag with enamel clasp 7 1.2 by 7 c 80s. SOLD

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JUDITH LEIBER RED GATOR

We love Judy. Well, we love THAT Judy and THIS Judy...rather Judith Leiber. We have several fantastic Leiber bags, mostly in exotic alligator skin, that JUST arrived. They are all from the 1980s and in tip-top condition.

Our first offering in a lipstick red (it looks more orange red in the pic below) evening bag in alligator with a heart motif clasp and semi precious stones. It can be worn as a clutch or shoulder bag.



Judith Lieber 80s red lipstick heart motif purse 6.5 x 5.5 inches

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HERMES THE PERFECT WHITE SUMMER BIRKIN!

It's the summer and you need a bag. Does it get any better than a white 35 cm BRAND NEW Hermes Birkin with gold hardware? You know the drill, so call and buy it! In the box....


Hermes 35 cm white Birkin I stamp for 2005, unused gold hardware in box SOLD

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