100 UNFORGETTABLE DRESSES

Fashion director of InStyle, Hal Rubenstein will be at Decades to celebrate the release of his latest fashion book; 100 Unforgettable Dresses.

Stop by Decades in Los Angeles, on November 2nd from 7pm to 8.30pm, to meet Mr. Rubenstein, have the book signed, and enter to win a necklace from the Miriam Haskell for Decades collection. You must attend in order to win!

GODDESS OF STYLE

Inspired by the Hellenic statues from the second half of the fourth century BC, Emanuel Ungaro created classical gowns that remind us of Artemis, goddess of the hunt or Themis, goddess of custom and law. This Ungaro classical couture gown in pleated chiffon has very clearly defined attributes of a Greek goddess and at the same time it is modern in the fit and fabric quality. It's a versatile dress to wear at formal events or a fun relaxed birthday party.

Using pleating and draping techniques, inspired by clothing of thousands years ago, Ungaro proved with this dress, that classical design done well is never passé and always very modern.

-Eri

Emanuel Ungaro Couture pleated white chiffon dress, c. 1990's. Modern size 4.

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. 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, so may offer you a high level of personal service.

CULTURE CLICK

"Fashion is what you put on, style is how you make it individual" Cameron Silver

Hope you watched Cameron this morning on ABC's Culture Click talking vintage fashion and celebrity dressing. I was able to get a quick snapshot from the TV this morning. Apologies for the not so glamourous photo ... but I can't properly function before morning coffee.

-Eri

THE GANG

I am so tired from last night and our lovable Eri has a cold so I don't have the energy to send details of each photo of our fabulous dates at the AMFAR gala last night, but here is what they wore from our new Miriam Haskell for Decades collection:
Garcelle Beauvais in the Lafayette bracelet and the Stanton ring
Selma Blair (vintage 90s Calvin Klein Collection dress) in the Wooster necklace and the Vandam necklace.
Rose McGowan in the Forsyth earrings, of course!
-Cameron (in vintage Brioni dinner jacket from the Ebony Fashion Fair collection and Tom Ford). Christos is Viktor & Rolf, Lanvin, and my buddy Teddy Tinson's killer bow tie!

THE EAR'S HAVE IT!

Loving Rose McGowan in our Miriam Haskell for Decades Forsyth earring last night at the AMFAR gala. Have you bought a pair? So fresh and chic!
-Cameron

WHY PEOPLE LOVE DECADES AND WE LOVE PEOPLE

Bonita Stewart is the gorgeous VP of Sales at Google. Google her if you want to learn more! Bonita came into the store two weeks ago and we started chatting and she explained she was attending the Lincoln Center fundraiser where two titans were having a tête-à-tête: Oprah and Ralph. (Certainly you read about the event that happened on Monday night!) What to wear? We solved that problem with this vintage Pauline Trigere and I suggested making it strapless and lowering the bustline. Bonita followed my suggestions and was so sweet to share this picture from the gala. Bonita also shared with me that Pauline Trigere was the first designer on 7th Avenue to hire a black model...in 1961. I am so happy Bonita looked stunning and happy she followed my advice :)
-Cameron

SATC IN LA

Loved that our dear friends and Decades supporters Alice Eve and Kristin Davis both came to our MIRIAM HASKELL FOR DECADES launch and wore vintage from Decades and bling from Miriam Haskell for Decades. Alice wore vintage Moschino Couture and Kristin is in vintage Pauline Trigere. As for the bling, buy yourself a piece or two or three by clicking here.
-Cameron
PS Lots more press coming out soon and I promise we will be blogging more of the goodies from both the Miriam Haskell for Decades collection AND our amazing recent vintage acquisitions, but we practically had a baby here last night at Decades with the launch of this collection!

SING FOR YOUR SUPPER

I am very excited to announce that we will be doing a very exclusive trunk show in Singapore this December (approximately the 10th) featuring the debut of our extensive Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture collection from the closet of "Madame X," an International Social figure from the 1970s and 1980s. The trunk show will be held with one of my favorite fine jewelers. Details are to be announced soon, but we have so many friends and family in Asia that I wanted to share with you our terrific news! I can't wait to see everyone in Singapore.
X,
Cameron

FASHIONABLE FILIPINO FOOD

Join your fave Filipinos (aka Marcy, Monique, Isaac, Michelle and Cameron?) for some lunch on Monday October 24th.

The Tapa Boy truck (serving meat, chicken and tofu Filipino rice bows, yummy fried desserts and fresh juices) will be parked in the back parking lot of Decades from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Address is 8214 Melrose Ave., street parking on Melrose and side streets, walk to parking lot through the alley just south of Melrose off of La Jolla Ave. or Harper Ave.

http://tapaboyla.com/

Hope to see you!

-Cameron

ONE MORE DAY UPTOWN

By popular demand Decades extends Uptown-Lisa Perry pop up event. Now on Sunday 12PM-5PM at Lisa Perry Boutique - 976 Madison Ave, NY

Don't miss out ladies! Stop by and make it a Happy Sunday!

Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos with Lisa Perry - NY 2011

GO PINK AND DRESS CHIC WITH CHRIS BENZ

THE GENIUS OF SPACE SAVING DESIGN

Every design that is collapsible has the same purpose; the economy of space and the economy of transportation. I have always respected collapsible design, from chairs to umbrellas or even the Swiss army knife, for their capability of transforming their shapes. I believe that was the concept behind this Hermes Flat Kelly. If folded, there is not much space to carry anything but it is nice to know that this bag can be folded when you pack it in your suitcase.

Unfolded, this Kelly is simply beautiful, especially in this amazing rose color, very feminine and chic. It is also a fraction of the price of a brand new one. It comes in its own sleeper bag and has two scratches on the inner flap. The exterior is very clean with no damages.

Besides the design and the fact that you will own an unusual beautiful Kelly, the price is what makes this bag very practical.

-Eri

Hermes Kelly Flat in swift leather 35cm in rose dragée, stamped J for 2006. SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. 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, so may offer you a high level of personal service.

NEW YORK EVENT

Decades invite you to experience NYC's first progressive pop-up featuring a specially curated collection for the uptown and downtown girl and the launch of Miriam Haskell for Decades jewelry line.

Get your downtown look at the Soho House, 29 9th Ave, Friday OCTOBER 21 and Saturday, October 22 from 11am-7pm.

Get your uptown look at Lisa Perry, 976 Madison Ave, friday, OCTOBER 21 and Saturday, OCTOBER 22 from 10am-6pm.

PRE-ORDER NOW

The collection is finally available. You can pre-order now the entire collection of Miriam Haskell for Decades Uptown/Downtown. Order here now and get 10% off if you use the code JEWEL10. We promise that these pieces will spice up any outfit you have. You will love it!

COMING SOON

This is another shot from Miriam Haskell for Decades jewelry collection.

The wait is over everyone; tomorrow we will be posting a link where you can pre-order the collection. Stay tuned!

WHAT SHE WORE

Delfina Blaquier is gorgeous. She's a former model, mother of three, photographer, and wife of Nacho Figueras. Not only does she possess all those lovely qualities above, but she has impeccable manners, along with a charming personality and a great sense of humor. Okay, she's pretty perfect. As a style consultant to the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic held in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, Delfina popped in and went through all of our 20s and 30s dresses and each one looked great on her. Then I remembered a dress that I bought probably 13 years ago from the estate (well it was more of an apartment) of a former Hollywood starlet. Navy with bugle bead embroidery. Presto! Delfina jazzed it up by adding a necklace to her braided hair and was the belle of the ball at the Will Rogers Polo Field. I was proud to assist.
-Cameron

Anonymous custom blue strapless dress with bolero featuring all-over swirl bugle bead embroidery, c. 1930s. Modern size 4

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. 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, so may offer you a high level of personal service.

NAVY ALLIGATOR

There is not much to say about this Hermes Birkin in alligator skin besides the fact that it is 40cm, and in the most amazing shade of dark navy. It is from 2010 and in pristine condition. It is great for someone who likes oversized bags and perfect to travel. It is as chic and rich in texture and look as the lucky lady who will own this one day.

-Eri






Hermes Birkin 40cm in navy alligator with palladium hardware, 2010.

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, so may offer you a high level of personal service.

MIRIAM HASKELL FOR DECADES

As we leave for the weekend, we had to share with you some snap shots of the Miriam Haskell for Decades pieces that we just received this morning from the Uptown/Downtown collection launching in November.
The workmanship is amazing, the designs are so intricate, featuring a lively mix of gilded Russian gold and gunmetal, with glass pearls and semi-precious quartz and pyrite. Miriam Haskell is the foremost couture costume jeweler, and we are looking forward for these heriloom-like pieces to become available to all. We will keep you posted!
-Eri

Miriam Haskell for Decades; Uptown/Downtown collection, available at Decades in November 2011

DECADES TAKES CHICAGO

We are back in Chicago! Join us Saturday, October 15th from 10am -7pm and Sunday, October 16 from 12pm-6pm at space519 at the 900 North Michigan Shops.

Click here for a preview of the fashion treasures we will be packing for the Pop Up.