Bamboo for YOU

Just in is this very textured cuff and earring set (sold separately, however) by Yves Saint Laurent. It is not very often that we find a complete set like this. Both the cuff and earrings are bamboo design done in a matte gold. There are a few chips on the cuff, but they are not very noticeable. The earrings are in great shape.

YSL gold bamboo gold cuff, c.1980's. Circumference 8" SOLD

YSL gold bamboo earrings, c.1980's.SOLD

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Not for just anyone!

This is a very special Bill Blass dress, for a very special woman. Linda Evangelista, are you out there? If you have legs for days and a killer pair of heels, this dress needs to be with you. The dress has an outer shell of leopard print chiffon with an ostrich feather attached skirt in shades of peach, cream, and chocolate. Inside the garment is a satin slip to cover all the naughty bits. This dress is super chic, and deserves to be treated as such, possibly even taken to a red carpet event (wink, wink).

Bill Blass leopard print chiffon dress with ostrich feather skirt, c.1980's. Contemporary size 4. SOLD

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Transitional Missoni

What does one wear during the mid-season? Every year we are faced with the same dilemma, how do you dress when it is no longer winter, but not quite spring? This Missoni is the answer to that age old question, this is what you wear. The viscose wool blend knit is light enough for those warm days, and the colors are perfect for the fall/winter months. If you are still recovering from the holidays, say at Villa Malaparte on Capri, this would be the uniform. Comfortable, easy to throw on, and chic as hell, this is Missoni. Now lay on your deck with a good book, possible by Gore Vidal, and escape.

Missoni viscose wool blend knit dress with metallic accents, c.1970's. Contemporary size 4-8. SOLD

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THE LAST OF THE LEIBER

We have one last Judith Leiber necklace to post and this serpent necklace wraps around your neck to dramatic effect as the tail and head meet. Snakes are popular motif of many of the great French High Jewelers like Boucheron, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Rather than setting you back a million bucks, this is a guilt free "gilt" purchase that features the characteristics of high jewelry at a mere fraction of the cost. This high quality bijoux fantasie necklace has a very accommodating articulated gold necklace and enamel details on the head and tail of the snake, as well as, at the clasp. The scales also have delicate Swarovski crystals, too. We are loving those red eyes.

Judith Leiber snake necklace on gold cord, c. 1980s. Deadstock in box. 19" long end to end when open. SOLD
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GET EXCITED

Something supper yummy JUST arrived:

A brand new WHITE Epsom Leather 35 cm Birkin with palladium hardware. The most desirable non-color that is virtually impossible to ever find at an Hermes boutique. Detail photos will be posted tomorrow, but the bag could very well sell before!

BOSTON UN-COMMON

Guess who's coming to Boston? None other than Decades proprietor Cameron Silver. Cameron will be speaking to the MFA Fashion Council at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on Monday, February 9th. If you are a member of the Council, we hope you will be able to attend and help the museum select a few stellar pieces that the MFA will acquire from the collection at Decades.

SNAKE GETS IN YOUR EYES

There are a lot of Judy lovers out there, we are finding. Why, everyone loves Judy! Judith Leiber is such an intrinsic part of American luxury and we have always cultivated large collections of her handbags from the 1960s through 1980s, but we are pretty crazy about the costume jewelry she designed over 20 years ago. The pearl necklace we posted yesterday sold in a NY minute, so now we have two fantastic serpentine-themed bracelets in black and white enamel scales with Swarovski crystals. They can be worn individually or together to create an anaconda on your arm!

Judith Leiber black and white enamel snake cuff, c, 1980s 6 1/2 " circumference SOLD

Judith Leiber black and white complimentary scale cuff. c. 1980s 6 1/2" circumference SOLD


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JUDITH'S JEWELS

You may have noticed we have been posting a lot of costume jewelry lately. We've been very lucky to acquire some fantastic collections of vintage Aurientis, Chanel, and Yves Saint Laurent jewelry recently. We will post our latest acquisitions just as quickly as our fingers can do the talking. One of the interesting groups of jewelry that came are way are a few vintage Judith Leiber costume jewelry pieces that are all deadstock and unused from the 1980s. They are of the highest quality and feature the luxe details Leiber handbags have always displayed. Our first selection is a classic pearl necklace with a very beautiful faux emerald clasp in a Deco style. The clasp is so stunning that we would encourage you to wear the clasp visibly at night, and wear the clasp behind your neck in the day for a less decadent look. The quality of the pearls are en par with Chanel and we have a feeling that is en par with you, too.

Judith Leiber costume jewelry pearl necklace with Deco "emerald" clasp, c. 1980s 34inch strand. Deadstock/Unused SOLD

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GYPSY WOMAN

If you ever thought you weren't musical, have we got the necklace-cum-belt for you! This Christian Dior Roman coin necklace can be worn around your neck or around your waist. The light weight coins make a wonderful sound when they touch each other. When you wear this as a belt, and you do your Shakira moves, you can get a great belly dance work out going and strike up the band as your hips don't lie.

Christian Dior Roman coin necklace-cum-belt, c. 1980s. 64" long with 3" additional swags at each end as a single strand. SOLD

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Don't tread on ME!

Technically, this is a YSL Haute Couture belt, but it is a tiny belt. The previous owner wore the belt as a necklace, this is why we have the piece shown on a necklace display. The construction of this piece is truly amazing. In the center of the belt is a metal chain that runs the length of the piece. Strung on the chain are hundreds of concave metal pieces with scalloped edges that create a scale effect. The articulation of this piece is fantastic, it moves like liquid gold.

YSL Haute Couture metal belt/necklace, c.1970's. Size 28" SOLD

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Black+Red+Gold=Perfection

Yes, we have more enamel cuffs, many more. This is the latest grouping we have put together, and it is tres chic. All of these cuffs would be thrilled to accompany you on an evening out. The black lacquer and crystal designs scream DINNER PARTY! I think it would be a fabulous idea to buy all of the cuffs for an intimate dinner party. The cuffs could be used as napkin holders, then gifted to the guests at the end of the dinner. Now that is a chic dinner party, one that even we would attend. Bon appetite. Christian Dior black lacquer with red stone gold cuff, c.1980's. Circumference 8 1/2" SOLD
Sworovski gold cuff with large smoke blue stone, c.1980's. Circumference 9"
Sworovski black enamel gold cuff with crystal design, c.1980's. Circumference 9" SOLD
Ciner gold cuff with crystal red stone and black enamel design, c.1980's. Circumference 9"

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LONG SLEEVE AND LIQUID CHIC

John Anthony is a great American designer that we have admired at Decades for many years. As a a matter of fact, we hosted Mr. Anthony at Decades several years ago and showcased his most recent designs offered through his Couture studio in New York City. We have long appreciated Mr. Anthony's design aesthetic of subtle and understated clothing that earned him not only a Coty Award, but a legion of fans including the wives of US Presidents such as Roselyn Carter, Betty Ford, and Jacqueline Kennedy. Mr. Anthony often uses liquid fabrics and the gunmetal evening dress below is super light and fluid. With slightly defined and padded shoulder and gentle sleeve sleeve that narrows as it travels down the arm, this evening dress cuts a very flattering silhouette. When you are craving something sophisticated and sensual, but not overtly sexy, this is the evening dress for you. It's particularly effective when traveling, as it's virtually weightless. It might not take up much room when you pack your suitcase, but the gown packs a real punch when you wear it. With a fab pair of earrings and sexy shoes, you might not reveal the most skin, but you may reveal the most confidence!

John Anthony liquid gunmetal long sleeve evening dress, c. late 1970s. Modern size 6SOLD

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NO HANGER APPEAL

This is a dress that we would say has absolutely no hanger appeal! It looks like a big wide muumuu on a hanger, but this Leonard has a marvelous reveal when it touches skin. It's actually a great comfy tropical print jersey dress that can be worn with or without a belt and it's actually kind of sexy! We've shown in belted with a vintage YSL 70s belt if you would like a defined waist, but we also love it loose. It's conceivable to wear this as a tunic over pants or tights when the weather is cool and the tropical print can make the grayest day bright. When it's warm, just throw this on with a pair of sandals and you are good to go.

Leonard silk jersey tropical tunic with bat wing sleeves, c. early 1980s. Free size.

YSL Rive Gauche belt, c. 1970s (sold separately). SOLD

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WHITE NOW

Right now, Decades is excited to offer a fantastic vintage Thierry Mugler dress that is totally "white now." The viscose blend crepe halter dress is accented with knotted fringe that appears along the halter's collar which closes dramatically at the nape with a continuation of fringe cascading down the back. The body of the dress is actually more of a mini, but the skirt has a "faux" sarong that has a repeat of the signature knotted fringe, too. This is what we call a "goes-both-ways" dress as it certainly may fulfill a black tie requirement, but it is totally appropriate for a more casual affair, too. Because it's white, it could even be a bride's non-traditional dress and if you want to wear cowboy boots with it, we wouldn't stop ya!

Thierry Mugler white viscose blend crepe halter dress with long knotted fringe, c. early 1990s. Marked size 38, modern size 4. Appears Unworn. (Gucci horse bit belt sold separately from the 1970s).
SOLD!!
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