MORE DETAILS ABOUT DECADES IN RIYADH!

Hi Everyone,

 

I am excited to bring a bit of DECADES to Riyadh with a mini vintage Chanel trunk show, book signing of DECADES: A CENTURY OF FASHION, and screenings of VERSAILLES 73 during RIYADH DESIGN WEEK.  For those in Kuwait, I will be part of ON SIXTH STREET,  a unique collaboration between the amazing concept store 4 and Lilly Centre on the 16th of February from 16:00 to 22:00 signing copies of DECADES. 

Inshallah! (I need to learn more Arabic ASAP xx)

Cameron

TOTES ROBERTA!

It's a TOTES ROBERTA moment at Decades!  We are honored to display vintage Roberta di Camerino garments from the famous Venetian design house's archive along with a selection of unused modern bags available for purchase within our store and on line. 

Founded by the late Giuliana Camerino in 1945, the legendary Italian house of Roberta di Camerino draws inspiration from its home of Venice and Neo-baroque style. Her innovative and iconic trompe l’oeil effect helped shape the industry and bridge the worlds of art and fashion. She earned the Neiman Marcus “Oscar of Fashion” Award in 1956, followed by a slew of international awards. In 1980 the Whitney Museum of American Art dedicated an exhibit to Roberta di Camerino, which showcased her conceptual design.  RDC fans past and present include Princess Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Gina Lollobrigida, Isabella Rossellini, Madonna, and Anna Della Russo.

 

A few interesting facts about RDC bags.  Her interlocking "R" logo foreshadowed Gucci's interlocking "G's".  She used woven leather before Bottega Veneta.  Her use of fabrics normally associated with clothing was incredibly innovative in her iconic framed bags which have been widely copied - most recently by Prada. 

 

It's been said Giuliana Camerino invented the "status" bag - prior to Chanel and Hermes.   Whether it's a canvas coated tote bag or a decadent burn-out velvet structured bag, we are TOTES in love with Roberta di Camerino.  Check your status here!

 

-Cameron

 

 

Roberta De Camerino installation at Decades.  To purchase bags click here

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

WE ARE COMING TO THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to announce that I will be in Saudi Arabia the second week of February.  Details will follow, but I am honored that Decades is part of SAUDI DESIGN WEEK.  I have often felt that Decades is the United Nations of Fashion and this is another example of the beautiful way style brings us together.  Inshallah!

Follow me on Instagram for exciting pictures from this forthcoming trip.

-Cameron

THE RE-LAUNCH OF A LEGENDARY AMERICAN FASHION HOUSE

The iconic American Fashion House of Irene has been re-launched with a wonderful second collection for Spring/Sumer 2014. With Greg LaVoi at the lead, the collection is an important step in the right direction; to preserve heritage houses which seems to be a challenge for most now non-existent houses of the likes of Galanos, Scaasi, Trigere and Geoffrey Beene.
At Decades we have always cherished American designers and the influence they had in fashion worldwide. Finding an original Irene has always been a lesson in long lost techniques with couture-standard quality. The re-laucnch of the House of Irene, continues to sustain the true art of American Luxury and here is to hoping more legendary American fashion houses will follow suit.
To view the new Irene collection click here.
-Eri

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

RED QUICHE

Everyone looks good in red.  Trust me.  I've seen everyone naked in Hollywood and no matter your skin tone, red just flatters.  If you have a narrow rib cage (and I know many of our readers do), this 50s Ceil Chapman red chiffon scoop neck dress will need more than that...it also needs a little waist.  Sorry, this is one of those dresses that I wish we had a size run in because as Ja'mie would say, "it's quiche."  Maybe someone will get this to wear to a Golden Globe party this weekend?  How would you style this? 

-Cameron

Ceil Chapman red cocktail dress, c.50's. Modern size 0.

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

POLAR VORTEX ESSENTIALS

Only if you MUST  leave the house, in order to survive these super cold temperatures (for those not in California) we recommend fur as the only piece of clothing that will keep you truly warm. We do understand the anti-fur movement and mostly agree with them but this is vintage fur we are talking about. In fact a zip up Pierre Cardin fox fur in orange with zipper pockets from the early seventies! It doesn't get better or cooler than this!

-Eri 

Pierre Cardin zip up fox fur in orange with pockets, c. 1970's. Unisex will fit modern size 4 to 8.
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 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.