HENRY A LA PENSEE

Have you survived Cyber Monday? The nice thing about Cyber Monday is you can avoid getting pepper sprayed at a Wal Mart, but chances are you if you shop at Decades you avoid Wal Mart like the plague. How was American Express Small Business Saturday? At Decades, it is always Small Business Saturday. Speaking of Small and "pepper'y", I am crazy for this hand-crochet sweater with clear crystals from the 1950s. It's perfect over a requisite LBD or dressed down with jeans. It's ideally festive for this season, but season-less in its design -- wear it during any of the four seasons or to dinner at The Four Seasons. It's the perfect "I don't know what to wear" addition to your wardrobe which we believe was designed in France by Henry a la Pensee. Alas the label has gone astray, but the fine design remains. What to wear when others are what not to wear :)
-Cameron

Henry crochet cardigan/jacket with translucent beads, c. 1950's. Modern size 2 to 6
SOLD

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PARTY WITH ME!

I don't care if you like Adam or Eve, I know you like COCKTAILS!
Join me this Saturday night BUT RSVP! click below for the 411
-Cameron

LADIES OF THE GALA

We couldn't help but post this photo of one of our darling and stunning friends of Decades, Sutton Stracke at the MOCA gala a couple of weeks ago. Sutton is wearing vintage Oscar de la Renta that we posted here and the fabulous Judy Chang in Miriam Haskell for Decades jewels. It is nice to be a patron of the arts but to look good doing it - it's an art form in itself!

FASHION WILL GO OUT OF FASHION

So was written on one of Rudi Gernreich's invites to his fashion shows in 1968. His idea was not to revolutionize the art of clothe-making, but rather to revolutionize the attitude that people had toward clothing or what they were wearing and why. In full Rudi mode this is another perfect dress to wear during holiday dinners. This knit A line dress with side slash pockets looks amazing with or without the belt. It could be very practical to show up to dinner wearing the belt for a more elegant silhouette and later remove the belt to make room for all the delicious food at hand. You can look elegant and modern either way and very cheerful in this festive color combo. Add some bold gold accessories and voila!

-Eri

Rudi Gernerich knit dress in tangerine and fuchsia chekerboard print with belt, c.1968. Modern size 4. SOLD

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RUDI'S MIX PRINTS

Rudi Gernreich did not stylized himself as a professional virtuoso of the fashion world but rather turn to an audience hungry for innovation. His clothes represented an attack on "good manners" and "good taste". In this more subdued ensemble than his iconic work, the way he breaks the rules is simply by mixing prints. For someone born in the 90's this is barely risque, but if you were living in the sixties, just this mix of prints in your daily outfits counted for a big wave in the fashion revolution of that decade.

This knit ensemble would be the perfect outfit to wear at your parents in law Christmas or Hanukkah dinner. It says conservative upon first look, young and fresh with the op art print, and naughty because you are wearing Rudi Gernreich. He was a provocateur who brought his 'fashion" closer to the contemporary art scene and marked his place outrageously in a very sexy decade in fashion, the incomparable 60's.

-Eri




Rudi Gernreich knit ensemble (zip up top with side slash pocket skirt), c. 1965's. Modern size 4 SOLD

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ALAIA'S MAGIC

There is no argument to the fact that Azzedine Alaia is a living legend. He has proved it over and over again with every piece he has created, that he is the Master and one of the last living couturiers. For his work and what he has created in this last century, he is being honored with an exhibit at the Groninger Museum in Netherland. Click on the image and go if you are in that part of the world. If you can't attend then what a better way to celebrate Alaia than to own one of his pieces.

This python skin black coat is as luxurius as it is non pretencious ....but look closer and all his magic unveils itself. Alaia's magic is in making very intricate design to look quite simple and perfect. And this coat is no ecxeption.

-Eri

Alaia python jacket, c.1980's. Marked size 36. Will fit modern size 2 to 4. SOLD

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LA LIZ

Ah loving these photos of the late great Elizabeth Taylor wearing the same Michaele Vollbracht as Iman that we posted earlier today.
Love that our clients care and share!
-Cameron

ORANGE FRIDAY

While for all shoppers the big event after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, for us at Decades it is Orange Friday. Please go to DecadesTwo website here and shop all things Hermes. From accessories to clothing you will find everything from the House of Hermes, pieces you don't just buy - you invest!

You can now live chat with our lovely and knowledgable Decade's specialist who will answer all your questions and help you find something fabulous for a gift or your much-deserving self!

IMAN APPROVES

Around two weeks ago Iman received a Walk of Style award on Rodeo Drive. She did not wear this Michaele Vollbracht bugle beaded leopard print wrap dress with leather sash that she wore in Ebony back in 1981. However, if she had, I don't think you would be able to tell the difference as she is ageless and appears as gorgeous in 2011 and she did back in 1981.

I am a Vollbracht fan and have noticed his pieces are selling for high prices lately at auctions. He may be most famous for designing the iconic Face Print bag for Bloomingdales, but one cannot discount his talents as a designer and as an illustrator. I suppose his illustration abilities are a perfect combo to being a clothing designer since he can utilitze his graphic confidence to make dresses that are wearable works of art wothout looking too much like "art to wear".

Iman-endorsed and Cameron-approved!
-Cameron







Michaele Vollbracht bugle bead leopard print wrap dress with leather attached leather sash, 1981. Marked size S, and flexible sizing from a modern 4 to a small 8. SOLD

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AN ACTUAL COCKTAIL PARTY

If you are in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 3rd, join me for a COCKTAIL party from 7 to 10 pm with actual COCKTAIL rings (and cocktails) destined by ultra cool jeweler STEPHEN WEBSTER. I am co-hosting the launch of "It Started With Eve" featuring a unique selection of cocktail rings inspired by histories most villainous sirens. To make it even more special, I have Creative Directed the windows for Stephen Webster with the amazing artistry of both Jeff Snyder and Jarred Cairns so come see some "killer" vintage couture gowns inspired by "Murder She Wrote," but not the Jessica Fletcher one!
-Cameron
PS YOU MUST RSVP TO THIS FETE: RSVPBH@STEPHENWEBSTER.COM. Only people with manners need attend.

THANKSGIVING IN STYLE

The applique on this black linen dress from Paris designer Paul Louis Orrier in the 1980s is not only beautiful it is thought provoking. (The leaves are suede and applied on the black linen.) Ornamentation is never arbitrary. Wearing a garment with any sort of specifically representational pattern telegraphs a personal statement instantly, representing how you see yourself, the special world you inhabit most comfortably or most daringly, or the group or groups you are associated with. (Peace symbols, flags…teddy bears…)

Here this marvelously chicly feminine black dress is wearing nature where her heart beats. Who is she? A natural woman, elegant and grounded, mother earth meets Grace Kelly. Further hint? It is perfect to wear not only any time you very well please but also, and why not, on Thanksgiving. It’s the bounty, and the respect, the dress expresses. Then add some jewelry after the pumpkin pie and dance the night away. Pilgrims rock.

-William

Paul Louis Orrier dress with beads and suede appliqué detail, c.1980's. Modern size 4 to 6.

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NOT EXACTLY VINTAGE, BUT

When is something vintage? That is a question we are often asked and the answer isn't always black and white. Take for example this Rochas gown by Olivier Theyskens from the mid-oughts. We recently purchased 9 gowns from the Rochas archive, all designed by Theyskens and many are what the french call piece unique or one-of-a-kind. Because Theyskens no longer designs Rochas and his collections were so heralded, we feel that they may not yet be vintage but they certainly are collectible and represent the best of the vintage-inspired oughts. Officially, Decades sells 20th century collectible couture (with an emphasis on the 50s to early 90s) but we've made an exception with these recent acquisitions.

First up is a divine teal and turquoise bustier gown in a spectacular Mosaic motif with a dramatic train from Autumn/Winter 2005. MET gala anyone?

Rochas by Olivier Theyskens archival turquoise/teal Mosaic bustier gown, A/H 2005. Runway sample, Modern size 2 
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DECADES FIELD TRIP TO SINGAPORE

Let's see, in the last few months we have had pop ups/trunk shows everywhere from NYC, Augusta, Chicago and now we are doing SINGAPORE! Our friends in Asia may recall our trunk show we did at Lane Crawford several years ago, and now we are returning to the region to present a mind blowing collection of vintage couture at our friend's store, the jeweler SOLANGE AZAGURY-PATRIDGE in Spore. To make it extra special, we will sell for the first time a spectacular collection of vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT HAUTE COUTURE that I have been hiding for quite some time and waiting for hte perfect opportunity to sell it. I know our clients in Singapore will gravitate to this collection of 1970s and 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture - ranging from day suits, to cocktail dresses, to evening gowns, to show stopping furs. If you click on the image below you will learn all the details for our cocktail reception on Monday, December 12th followed by two days of private appointments. We will sneak peek pics of the collection in the next week!
-Jet Set Cameron

NO ORDINARY PEOPLE

Before this weekend is over, we wanted to leave everyone with this lovely photo of the super talented John Legend and his beautiful woman, Christine Teigen, at the American Music Awards tonight in rainy Los Angeles. Chrissy is wearing vintage Halston in aqua from Decades. Doesn't she look like a beautiful mermaid!!

PS Chrissy Teigen just tweeted this photo to me so I have added it @CameronDecades with xoxo from NYC!

YOU NEVER GO WRONG WITH CHANEL

I am sure most of you have started their Christmas wish lists. Since Santa this Christmas will most likely be your other half, make sure to send him this link of these three beautiful Chanel necklaces from the late 70' to the mid 80's. You can never go wrong with Chanel! And if you have been good this year you might just get Chanel instead of coal.
-Eri











Chanel pearl necklace 18-inches in length, c.1970's.

Chanel medallion necklace 16-inches in length, c.1980's. SOLD

Chanel triple CC 17-inches in length, c. 1980's. SOLD

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