MOD HIGH

We here at Decades are in a Courreges high today after receiving 5 beautiful dresses for all occasions. They are all a clear signature of Courreges silhouette and have been copied by all and have inspired many designers for the last 4 decades ...now you can own an original for all occasions. We will post separately each one so stay tuned!

In the 90's The house of Courreges hired Jean Charles de Castelbajac to design under direct supervision of Monsieur Courreges himself. A firm believer in the notion that "fashion that changes radically every two years is abnormal" Courreges continued to stay true to his 60's revolutionary silhouette.

This 100% textured cotton in a pale pink brush stroke print is the perfect dress for a picnic or a brunch date.

-Eri

Modern size 6 or fitted

Courreges Paris textured cotton dress in pink brush stroke print with buttons in the back and two side pockets, square neckline with a V cut out detail, c. 1990s.8. SOLD

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PURE GENIUS

The other day, my very fashionable friend visited the store and we were admiring the Claire McCardell dresses currently available at Decades. She looked amazing in all of them. I am a huge McCardell fan. McCardell is regarded as the Queen of American Sportswear. Back in the 1940s and 50s, women really wore their McCardell pieces so they can be difficult to find in wearable condition, but when we do, I am a very happy camper!

This McCardell is in a terrific cream textured cotton that feels like gauze but is much more substantial in weight, yet has the benefits of being pre-wrinkled so travel with this and leave the steamer at home. Can we talk about these amazing sleeves? Fully fabulous and designed 30 years before Ossie Clark would capture romantic sleeves in his collections. McCardell was a fan of chemise dressing (still such an integral part of a modern women's wardrobe in the 21st century) and the pleated front bib almost reminds me of a men's tuxedo shirt. McCardell was a brilliant manipulator of fabric and truly an engineer of design as rationing of fabric during WWII necessitated very astute decisions in the design process. The smooth back frames your torso in a very flattering and slimming manner (who doesn't want to look longer and leaner?) which is only further enhanced by the belted full skirt (with pockets of course!). This is completely effortless day dressing that is as relevant and modern today as this dress was over 60 years ago when it was first presented to the public.

Claire McCardell cream gauze belted and pleated chemise dress, c. late 1940s. Flexible size 4 to 8. SOLD

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.

FUN IN THE SUN

We are always looking for sexy little, flirty summer day dresses that can take you into night. Here's a fun and affordable example that was retailed by I Magnin in the 1980s. A black background silk saucer print with a peak-a-boo laced up back. We like the little surprise when you turn around and the layered skirt, too.
I Magnin Silk flirty print day dress. Contemporary size 4 - 6. SOLD
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