Monday, June 30, 2008

CHARMED, I AM SURE

May we present you with eight inches of chic Parisian bling: This chunky Dominique Aurientis bracelet with large and lovely charms and a toggle closure. The link is substantial so when you are sporting this bracelet on your wrist, you will feel it's weight. If someone gets frisky with you, the bracelet doubles as a weapon as one slap of a charm off this bracelet is sure to knock someones' socks off!

Dominique Aurientis toggle clasp charm bracelet, c 1980s. 8" from end to end for a slim wrist. SOLD
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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Party Girl "Ha Ha Hello!"

It's PARTY TIME, and you'll for sure get an invite after everyone finds out that this sexy Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche skirt will be hugging your hips. This black nylon blend skirt has a high waist and is accented with polka dot tulle and a large black satin bow to one side. This piece yells from across the room in a very subtle and chic way "look at how fabulous I am!"


Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche nylon cocktail skirt with point 'd' esprit hem, c.1980's. Marked size 36, contemporary 4-6.

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CHANEL SUMMER BAGS

Don't hesitate or contemplate too much about these two 1980s Chanel bags in amazing condition. They will sell fast. From the same stylish owner, both are immaculate and were stored not only in their respected sleeper bags, but also within their black lacquered boxes, too. The violet mini 2.55 is such a great 80s hue. The luncheon sized white ostrich bag is a terrifically tasteful summer bag. We all know most white bags look atrocious, but a Chanel (or Hermes one, for that matter) in ostrich makes white look so right.



Chanel white ostrich luncheon bag, c 1980s. 8" long, 2 1/2" wide, 5" high. Flawless in box, with sleeper bag and identity card.SOLD

Chanel purple classic mini 2/55, c 1980s. 7" long, 2" wide, 4 1/2" high. Flawless in box, with sleeper bag and identity card.SOLD

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REHAB

Are you feeling a bit waisted? Well, if you are fit to be tied, and want to avoid a stint in rehab, you should snatch up these perfectly chic belts below from Judith Leiber and Emanuel Ungaro.

The two Judith Leiber belts are from the early 1980s and in midnight blue and khaki karung, respectively. Both belts are adjustable to fit either on your low hips or high waist. The blue belt features a streamlined moderne gold and silver buckle with semi-precious stones. The khaki belt has 3 textured starfish accented with semi-precious stones, too. Finally, the Emanuel Ungaro belt from the late 1970s is an adjustable waist cincher with an ornate paisley and leaf bronze-hued buckle.






Judith Leiber midnight blue karung streamline-moderne buckle belt with semi precious stones, c 1980s. Adjustable from 22" to 38" SOLD


Judith Leiber khaki karung starfish buckle belt with semi precious stones, c 1980s. Adjustable from 22" to 38" SOLD

Emanuel Ungaro black velvet waist cinch with paisley pin buckle, c 1980. Marked size 70, Adjustable to 31" length. SOLD



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Friday, June 27, 2008

Lost in the Trenches

6One wool and one cotton, both of these classic Yves Saint Laurent khaki trench coats would make Thomas Burberry green with envy. These classic trench coats are the height of trench warfare chic. Perfectly at home strolling down the Champs Elysee or storming the beaches of Normandy.





Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche tan deadstock trenchcoat c. 1980's. Marked size 34, contemporary size 4-6SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche canvas trench coat c.1970's. Marked size 36, contemporary size 4-6

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Tres Especial des Yves Saint Laurent

These extremely unique Yves Saint Laurent coats were born of the ready to wear collections, but have haute couture coursing through their veins. The lovely purple number below is a purple satin coat covered with vertical stripes of Marabou feathers in both navy and magenta. The second piece is a black cropped lamb skin suede coat with a polished stone boarder and polished stone design on the front of the coat. These are not your average YSL designs and should be seen as true collectors pieces.





Yves Saint Laurent purple magenta feathered chub c. early 80's. Marked size 42, contemporary size 4-10
This item now available through Decades London at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent black suede jacket with ethnic beading c. 1980'. Marked size 36, contemporary size 4-6 SOLD

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Romancing the Trench

Think Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca on the runway, that is what this trench embodies. By far this is one of the most romantic pieces we have in stock. This heather grey flannel Yves Saint Laurent trench coat has princess shoulders, french cuffs, and a amazingly oversized collar.



Yves Saint Laurent heather grey flannel trench coat c.70's. Marked size 36, contemporary size 4-6.  SOLD

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Hammered Persimmon

The Latin word for persimmon is "Diospyros" which means divine food in Greek. As this is a Donald Brooks grecian one shoulder gown constructed of persimmon hammered silk, all we have to say is eat it up! Persimmon is an amazing summer color, and one that is rarely found, especially in hammered silk. We would recommend this gown for a summer gala, perhaps the summer opera season, or even a MOCA event. For such an event, a chunky avant-garde gold necklace and bracelet paired with gold grecian sandals would complete the perfect summer gala ensemble.


Donald Brooks persimmon grecian hammered silk gown c. 1970's. Contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

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BLACK AND WHITE BALL AT DECADES

Sometimes you just want to keep things simple. Life can be so complicated, but, rest assured, an all-reliable black and white color-block combo dress is exactly what one needs to put-on when life throws you a curve or you get an invite to a black-and-white ball! You'll have a ball no matter the circumstance when you put on this Rudi Gernreich long sleeve dress in a less-than-decadent polyester.

Likely from the early 1970s (perhaps Summer 1972), we think you will adore the pop-art feel of this Harlequin-inspired dress. This is the type of dress that might inspire the wearer to plan her own black-and-white party! Send us an invite, please.
Rudi Gernreich for Harmon Knitwear black and white color block dress, c early 1970s. Marked size 6, modern size 4 SOLD

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Knotty but Nice

The draping on this mauve wool jersey Emanuel Ungaro Parralel dress is stunning! The back panel is twisted showing upper and lower middle back. Either side of the dress is ruched and the bottom half is gathered and tied to one side. The shoulders are pleated at the top which pours down the arms, and is then tied off in a knot. There is a square neck line and V shaped back give this dress a truly unique shape that is extremely appealing on the hanger. On the body the dress falls perfectly and is almost impossible to resist. The color and overall shape of this piece are season-less and look as contemporary as the day it was constructed.




Emanuel Ungaro Parallel mauve wool jersey ruched and knotted dress, c.1980's. Contemporary size 4 SOLD


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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

White and Black with Stripes all over.

Cruella De Vil would KILL for this stunning white with black polka dot Hanae Mori spaghetti strap dress. The bottom is a five tier construction with vertical lines, and the top is two layers of vertical lines topped with ruffles of the same material. A very light and playful summer dress that begs for a night out on the town.




Hanae Mori white with black polka dots silk organza tiered dress with ruffles c. late 70's early 80's. Contemporary size 4. SOLD
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Mar-A-Lago Pour Moi!

Here we have an angelic early 70's Yves Saint Laurent gown constructed with a predominantly green, yellow, and orange floral print silk satin. The gown is extremely light and flows beautifully with motion. The perfect little number for a weekend with Donald and Melania at Mar-A-Lago. A fawn colored (preferably Hermes) bag and gold accoutrement would make for an impeccable ensemble while strolling the grounds of the magnificent Palm Beach estate.



Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche silk satin off the shoulder gown c. early 70's. Marked size 36, Modern size 4-8. SOLD
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Monday, June 23, 2008

Hermes for SUMMER

Two Hermes bags just in from conditioning. These are both perfect bags to tote around this summer. The first is an Hermes Marine bag in Mysor goat skin, the color is orange and the circle z indicates it to be from 1996. There are a few, slight signs of wear around the base of the bag but nothing major. This would make a perfectly chic beach tote or a weekend getaway luggage.
The second bag is a Clemence leather in natural color the size is GM Evelyn bag. The bag is in excellent condition, there are a few tiny signs of wear on the bottom. This would make a great day bag while running up and down the avenues purchasing the summer wardrobe.






Hermes Marine bag in Mysor goat skin color orange as found Z circle The height is 24" and the bottom diameter is 12", 1996 SOLD

Hermes Clemence leather in natural size GM Evelyn bag, the height is 13" width is 3" and length is 13", c. 1990's. SOLD

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