BUY LESS, MORE SMART!

When all else is fails, why don't you just get it right...very right and put on some vintage Yves Saint Laurent?  The stores are filled right now with marked down spring inventory.  Frankly, I am amused by things that were deemed so essential several months ago by the big books and bloggers and editorially celebrated now relegated to 65 percent off because let's be real...some of the stuff was just hideous! 

You can scoop up a ton of bargains that may not be bargains when you bring the pieces home and realize "yup, everyone was right...this is butt ugly" OR invest in a piece of Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture.  This lace and navy crepe gown is a simple strapless silhouette in the perennially chic nautical combo of navy and white.  The belt is intact and you can edge up this gown with a pair of whimsical shoes by Charlotte Olympia.  This is the summer dress you should invest in.  Don't get too seduced by mark-downs.  I have a closet full of them and trust me, they add-up!  Be less, more smart!

-Cameron

 

Yves Sant Laurent Haute Couture dress in blue crepe with white bodice, c. 1980's.  Modern size 2-4. 

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DOES FASHION PUZZLE YOU?

Do you ever watch a fashion show with a look utter bewilderment on your face as if trying to solve the most complicated of puzzles?  Well do I have the dress for you!  Originally owned by a soap star who dated someone very rock 'n roll in her youth, this dress was purchased on a shopping spree to Paris.  The actress can't remember where she bought it and there's no label.  Certainly in the style of Paco Rabanne, the dress is an actual puzzle.  I would discourage from you taking this dress entirely apart unless you have a ton of time on your hand and aren't in a rush to jump onto a red carpet.  Rather, wear this when you really want to celebrate the Art of Fashion.  It's black and white and absolutely fabulous. 

-Cameron

 

Anonymous French black and white vinyl square panel dress, c.1960's. Modern size 4. SOLD

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HOW TO MESS WITH A CLASSIC: THE POLO DRESS

Polos are back in the runways this season, transformed, twisted, knit, leather, lose or fitted, shirts or dresses,  it's all about polos. From Celine knitted polo dress to Louis Vuitton's gold lame shirt, the polo is definitely back and sexier than ever. This vintage Azzedine Alaïa gold knit dress is the perfect interpretation of sexy and classic. As we are constantly remembered by the cycles of fashion, always invest in a classic sexy Alaïa piece. It will always be on trend and make you look like a golden coin.

-Eri 

Alaïa knit polo dress in gold, c. 1990's.  Will fit modern size 2/4.  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.

SUMMER TRAVELS MUST-HAVES FROM HERMES

Summer is here and with that come travel plans. Whether a weekend getaway or a month long vacation packing smart and having the right luggage is important. This summer, keep everything simple with a Hermes toolbox handbag and a Hermes alligator wallet. The bag will be enough to fit anything you need for a trip and the wallet will easy fit your credit cards, iphone and passport. The wallet can double as a an evening clutch on a night out in the town and the bag can take you from shopping to the beach. Bon Voyage!! 

- Eri 

Hermes toolbox bag in gold swift leather,  32 cm with palladium hardware, 2014. SOLD

Hermes zip around wallet in rose alligator leather, 20cmX10cm, 2009. 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.

IT GETS BETTER

Last night at the CFDA Awards, stunning actress and activist Olivia Wilde made her first red carpet appearance since giving birth in a vintage Mollie Parnis dress from Decades.  The dress has amazing provenance. It was worn by Anjelica Huston in 1974 to the Cannes Awards when she attended with Jack Nicholson. This is a reminder that vintage gets better with time. Forty years later, Wilde made this quintessential one shoulder fringed dress look thoroughly modern and made Decades proud.