Jump into Spring . . .

In this Halston halter jumpsuit. We have just received an iconic Halston jumpsuit in silk crepe with a polka-dot design. The fabric is light and fun, great for the woman on the go, who needs to look chic while in transit. The jumpsuit comes with a jacket and sash, both made of the same brown and cream polka-dot fabric. The color of the piece is hard to describe, almost like a dark chocolate with a hint of eggplant and cream polka-dots. This ensemble is not good for those with a long torso, as the waist will ride up.

Halston halter jumpsuit in brown with cream polka-dots, Resort 1972. Contemporary size 4 SOLD

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Halston Noir

Halston was a master at draping/construction and his ability to use color and prints often in tribal and color-block motifs has always been marvelous to wear. One can imagine what Halston was able to accomplish with a palette of just black. And here it is. This Halston evening dress of black organza is constructed with two pieces. The top layer is a tank dress and the foundation piece is an extra half slip skirt which has an elastic waist. The dress is covered in layers of black organza ruffles.which have a slight Spanish flair. The dress is cut so that you see the ruffles down the front, but is completely minimal from the back. This is a great evening dress to personalize with a bold belt and colorful jewels. The dress won't compete with your accessories, but compliment them in a thoroughly modern way....modern, albeit around thirty years old...that's Halston and that's Decades.

Halston black organza tank dress with ruffle front skirt, c. early 1980's. Contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.

Hot for Halston

If you need to stay cool this spring, slip into something hot. You can't get much hotter than this Halston fluorescent orange knee length halter dress. This dress is constructed from silk chiffon and is bias-cut, so it has a bit of give. The dress comes with a matching chiffon shawl, just in case the wind picks up while hunting for eggs on the cape.

Halston orange silk chiffon halter dress, c.1970's. Contemporary size 4 SOLD

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The Equinox is upon us

This coming March 20th is Spring Equinox, we thought this Stephen Sprouse dress would be the perfect outfit to celebrate the occasion. If you are not familiar with the work of Mr. Sprouse, click here, or go to any Louis Vuitton and check out the Sprouse inspired graffiti bag that was just re-launched. The dress is a classic tank dress in silk, covered with a blue pink and black Warhol print. This dress was given to the previous owner by Mr. Sprouse himself.

Stephen Sprouse silk tank Warhol print dress, c.1990's. Contemporary size 4-6, Marked size 38 SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.

Patent Pending

Chanel does not produce this style very often, but when they do it's a keeper. The design of this bag resembles a classic coin purse, crafted from quilted black patent leather. The latch on the top of the bag is a gold orb with the CC logo facing the front. There are a few small nicks in the leather, but nothing noticeable without a close inspection.

Chanel quilted black patent leather coin purse bag, c.1980's. Dimensions 8 x 3 x 6

SOLD!

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.

White Caviar

This bag comes with a belt, or does this belt come with a bag? Either way, this post is all about the two-for-one deal. The Chanel bag is quilted white caviar leather in the envelope style with the classic gold CC logo clasp. On the back of the bag are two white leather hoops for the belt to slide into. The belt is made of the same white caviar leather.

Chanel quilted white caviar leather belt and bag combo, c.1980's. Bag dimensions 5 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 5 1/2", Belt is 35" long. SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.

A Tisket A Tasket . . .

We have an amazing Chanel basket! You can stop rubbing your eyes now. Yes, the bag below is a hand woven wicker Chanel basket. The interior of the bag is lined with cream colored lambskin, and there are two interior pockets. The basket has gold bar feet on the bottom and a long gold chain strap. We have never sen anything like this before, it is very unusual and highly collectible.

Chanel wicker basket, c.1980's. Dimensions 7" x 4" x 6" SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.

SUPER SIZE THIS CHANEL

Skip the Big Mac and have the Big McChanel. This early 1990s quilted leather interpretation of the iconic Chanel 2.55 is the ultimate day bag that will easily fit your Vaio or Mac and oh-so-much-more. We just had it spruced up by our faithful leather man, so this bag looks fresh and is sure to be a faithful go-to in your closet.

Chanel "super size" 2.55 quilted leather shoulder bag, c. early 1990s. 13" x 4" x 8" (minimal signs of wear on the woven leather and gilt chain strap). Proceeds benefit Hirschberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.

WHO WEARS THE PANTS IN THE FAMILY?

Why YOU do! Especially in this super clever Arnold Scaasi silk jumpsuit from 1963. We took very detailed photos so we want to let the photos do the talking, but if you need some CliffsNotes to understand there is a light lilac strapless jumpsuit with short sleeves plus a one shoulder celadon toga that is belted with a coordinating light lilac belt that makes for this palazzo-legged-friendly-goddess-in-pants-look. This is a sample piece from Mr. Scaasi's archive and the celadon silk jersey and light lilac silk crepe combo are a perfect peak into Spring -- which is just around the corner...we swear.

Arnold Scaasi lilac and celadon jumpsuit, 1963. Modern 4 to 6

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GREY FLANNEL AND DIAMONDS

The effortless combo of a Geoffrey Beene 60s grey flannel column gown with pockets and Swarovski crystals, plus diamonds from Neil Lane, silver Roger Vivier evening flats, and a Lambertson Truex metallic clutch looked amazing on Rachel Griffith's at last night's Oscar parties.

WHAT TO WEAR TO THE INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

Well, apparently Padma Lakshmi has the answer! Padma purchased this wonderful Giorgio Sant Angelo jersey dress with white "tile" pailette pattern late last night as we were preparing to post it. The gorgeous Top Chef host, author, jeweler, actress, and former super model knew that this was the perfect dress for today's Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica.

Giorgio Sant' Angelo black jersey with white tile pailette pattern dress, c. late 1970s. Modern 4 to 6 SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.