HERMES FOR THE DAY AND HERMES FOR THE WEEKEND

We couldn’t resist posting these two Hermes Birkins, hence the poor quality of the photos. The gold one  is 28cm and the perfect everyday bag. Chic color that goes with everything just like actual gold. The 40cm is better suited for a weekend getaway, larger in size and in cool factor. Call 323.655.1960 as you know these will not be available for long. 

Hermes Birkin 28cm in gold chamonix with gold hardware, missing the key. SOLD
Stamped for year 2000. 

Hermes Birkin 40cm in black togo with gold hardware. Stamped for year 1996.  SOLD

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MUSEO GUCCI

Have you been to the Gucci museum in Florence?  It's fantastic.  The fabulous curator Grazia Vernneri has assembled the most amazing pieces from the legendary Gucci Cadillac, crocodile luggage carried by iconic 20th century celebrities, plus clothes and objects from the famous House of interlocking Gs!  I have always loved Gucci suede coats from the late 60s/early 1970s. And this is an absolute winner for Fall of many years to come! 

-Cameron 

Gucci suede coat with enamel snaps, c.1970’s. Marked size 44, modern size 4-6. SOLD

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LADY IN RED

A friend of mine who is a very beautiful woman once told me that when she met her husband she was wearing a red Alaia dress. He remembers her entering the room in a fitted red Alaia and falling immediately in love with her. They are married now for 17 happy years. She still wears Alaia often but for him she will always be the woman in a red dress entering the room. That is the power of a dress. 

-Eri 

Alaia red rayon dress, c 1980’s. Marked size M. Modern size 4-6. SOLD

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DECADES AND CHRISTIE’S AUCTION

Decades has partnered with Christie’s  in London on a new auction going live on November 13 on Christie’s website www.christies.com/fashion . If you are in the look out for one of a kind vintage gems register to bid and purchase collector’s items carefully selected by the King of Vintage himself. Below is an interview of Cameron Silver with Christie’s if you want to better understand the importance of buying and wearing vintage. 

Why is vintage fashion so alluring?

It's not easy to have original style in the 21st century where everything and everyone is accessible. Vintage is a guarantee to personalise your style. Ironically, vintage dictates modern trends so a vintage wearer is always one step ahead of the fashion pack.

What is the holy grail of vintage for you?

An Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian dress. It would be nice to match it with the perfect new owner.

Which contemporary fashion designers do you admire?

I have very eclectic taste. Right now I am very Haider Ackerman, Rei Kawabuko, Ann Demeulemeester, and Raf Simons obsessed. I think Three as Four is brilliant. On the affordable end, I love COS! I am very democratic when it comes to fashion. I am very eclectic as I find things I love at Tommy Hilfiger, too! Great design and great designers with interesting and successful businesses are my heroes.

Who wears it best?

In 17 years of Decades, we have dressed Oscar winners to your grandma! Everyone can wear vintage. It’s just about HOW you wear it.

What are your top picks from Christie’s forthcoming Vintage Couture sale?

A Rudi Gernreich mono-kini topless
bathing suit, 1962
Estimate: £2,800–3,000

I won’t be surprised if the Rudi signed swimsuit gets bids the minute people see it [and] the Dior gowns are exquisite.

What should collectors be collecting for the future?

Neo Vintage is really starting to trend and there is interest in early Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga, Rick Owens, and I think the impact Mary Katranzou has had in prints as well as so much of Karl Lagerfeld's opus cannot be ignored. There is a lot of good fashion happening right now.

What are your top tips for creating a vintage wardrobe?

Vintage should be your conversation piece so I prefer to buy pieces that make a statement and let your modern wardrobe complement. Don't do basic or boring and step outside of your comfort zone. However, ask yourself when building your wardrobe ‘does this look modern?’ because that's the great magic of vintage: when you get it right, you are the future of fashion.

Who would you invite to your dream dinner party?

Everyone is dead: Baron de Rede, Marlene Dietrich, Dirk Bogarde, former Texas governor Ann Richards, Halston, Ebony founder Linda Johnson, Rudi Gernreich, Krishnamurti, Christopher Isherwood, and Grace Kelly, among others.

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CAMERON SILVER GOES TO TEXAS

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame of Fort Worth Texas welcomes Cameron Silver on Wednesday October 23, at 5pm for a special shopping event inspired by the frontier women.
Click image above for more info.

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COCO’S SEAL OF APPROVAL

She famously said that elegance is in the lines. Coco Chanel was a passionate fan of the horses and was seen often at the races. She paid attention at the lines of the quilted jackets of the men working the stables and that became and inspiration for Chanel who appreciated the graphic and the flexibility of the fabric. And so the quilted handbag was born first in jersey and then in leather. In this photo Coco Chanel, wearing the bag in jersey is photographed in the 50’s at the races. We have the same bag from an equally elegant woman from Washington DC who at the time would take several trips to Paris to shop mostly Chanel and Hermes. Chic women understand other chic woman and what a better advise on what to buy when Coco Chanel has personally approved. 

-Eri

Chanel jersey quilted bag with gold chain and red lining, c.1950’s. It measures 10’x7’x2.5’. 
SOLD

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FIT FOR A QUEEN

From the designer who created both the wedding dress and the coronation gown for the Queen of England, here comes this 30’s amazing piece. All hand made in chiffon with the matching slip in silk and with a pleated tail, this dress is chic and feels modern today. The amazing hand work executed from inside out, makes it possible for you to wear the slip on its own and the dress without the slip for a sexy sheer look. And if Norman Hartnell was good enough for The Queen, I guess he is good enough for you.

-Eri 

Norman Hartnell pleated chiffon gown in navy with silk camisole, c.1930’s. Will fit modern size 4 to 6. 

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NINE WEST CAMPAIGN

Hitting stores today is my new Nine West collaboration and I had the best time styling Alexandra Spencer of 4th and Bleeker in great vintage clothing from Decades.  The collection was inspired by 80s punk icons, but we wanted Alexandra to look totally modern.  And we did that by interpreting great vintage from Decades along with some Alexandra's personal clothing and my partner in fashion crime, Kate Ciepulch, and her perfect blazers she designs for her label Laveer.  You can own some of the looks from the campaign if you click on the links below!

-Cameron

 

Emilio Pucci silk printed blouse with shorts, c.1960’s. Will fit modern size 4. 

Herve Leger fringe skirt with top, c.1990’s. Modern size 2 to 4. 

Lancetti feather coat in brown, c.1970. Will fit size 4 to 8. 

Yves Saint Laurent silk blouse in peach, c.1980’s. Modern size 2 to 4.

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INNER SHOWGIRL

Marc Jacobs bid Louis Vuitton adieu with a dramatic collection of showgirl and flapper goth dresses with bugle bead, crystals, and jet beads aplenty.  This was the collection for the showgirl in every woman...or man.  The authentic 1920s flapper dress below was previously owned by a 92 year old woman who now lives in Montecito.  She purchased in the 1950s while living in Chicago and wore it on many glamorous occasions.  How cool that this fashionista embraced vintage in the 1950s?   This effortless sheath of decadent handiwork is the time of garment that nearly 100 years since it was first made, remains relevant and inspirational in the 2013.  Get your glam on and find your inner showgirl.

-Cameron

1920’s anonymous flapper beaded dress on black chiffon, Modern size 4 to 8.  SOLD

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GREY FLANNEL UNISEXY

I really thought this would be my look tonight to watch Gina Gershon in House of Versace: grey flannel Versus by Versace overalls.  What else does one wear when watching TV on a Saturday night at home?  Well, Eri and Geoffrey had the unfortunate experience of seeing me try them on and let's just say we like them much more on our friendly size four mannequin than on 6'3" me!  We've seen so much androgyny on runways that this look is better on the fairer sex.  All you need to do is shorten the straps (as we did) and your boobies are covered - or - wear the straps long with a great Alaia bodysuit underneath and you are covered.  Iconic pewter hardware and roomy pockets makes for a chic and slouchy look.  Unisexy!

-Cameron

Gianni Versace  VERSUS grey wool flannel jumpsuit with Medusa buttons and adjustable straps, c. 1990’s.  Marked 38/52 so it's a weird unisex size and we adjusted the length of the straps to cover the boobies!
Will fit sizes 0 to 8.  SOLD

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#HOUSEOFVERSACE

Saturday night you will find me watching my friend Gina Gershon on Lifetime Television take on Donatella Versace in House of Versace!  I can't wait!  In the meanwhile, who'd you rather: Gianni by Gianni Versace chainmail or Donataella for Versace chainmail?  Learn more about these two iconic dresses here.

-Cameron

  

Iconic Versace dresses by Gianni Versace and Donatella Versace, c. 1983 and 1999, respectfully.  For more information click here

FALL FORWARD

From chunky Dior knits to slick Burberry coats, from Chanel leather boots to vintage fur hats and dresses, Decades has you covered this Fall. Mixing vintage with modern we put together some looks to inspire you. This Yves Saint Laurent vintage wool coat with a hood, it's the perfect cozy piece that you will always wear, either over jeans for a cool day look or at night or the office with knee high boots. Refresh your closet this fall and invest on important outerwear pieces, leather boots and furs.  You can shop the looks online now here and thank us and your wallets later. 

-Eri 

Yves Saint Laurent wool coat with hood and silk lining, c. 1980's. Modern size 4 to 6. SOLD

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CHECKMATE - THEN AND NOW

We have been so focused on the Spring 14 shows that is hard to remember that Fall is upon us. One of the biggest trends this season is feminine/masculine and plaid. Plaid and big coats were seen from Celine to Stella McCartney and in our archives Courreges from decades ago. 

This wool Courreges double breasted coat is in perfect condition and can be worn buttoned all the way or simply over the shoulders for that cool look. Both coats are great but we bet anything that the Courreges comes at one tenth of the price. Which would you chose?

-Eri 

Courreges plaid double breasted wool coat, c. 1980's. Will fit all sizes. 

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FASHION SLOGANS

There is nothing wrong with fashion catch phrases plastered over tees, suits, bags, dresses and scarves. From the funny slogans at Henry Holland to the politically and socially charged ones at Westwood, designers have made their point many times with some humor or not. Why then is Heidi Slimane so upset at Colette for selling the funny tees "Ain't Laurent without Yves"? As Slimane is missing the point, humor, Moschino has capitalized on it for decades. And as the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary, we celebrate fashion, humor and Moschino all at once with this 3 piece printed skirt suit. Tomorrow is another day. Better words have never been said. 

-Eri 

Moschino Cheap and Chic "Tomorrow Is Another Day" 3 piece skirt suit, Spring 1991. 
Modern size 6 to 8.  SOLD

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