AMERICAN HUSTLE AND THE DECADE OF SENSUALITY

Halston and Gucci make a big appearance in American Hustle the much anticipated film directed by David O. Russell starring Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Amy Adams. The film is set in 1978 and even though some outfits scream seventies fashion, the clothes are central in telling the story. We at Decades have always celebrated the seventies as the sexiest of all decades and Hollywood is doing too with this great movie. To give you a taste of the actual seventies here are some vintage Halston and Azzaro pieces fit for Sydney Prosser. And click here to shop all new arrivals. 

-Eri 

 Halston one shoulder printed chiffon, c. 1970's. Modern size 2 - 4. 

 Loris Azzaro silver jersey dress, c.1970's. Modern size 2 - 4. 

 Loris Azzaro cream dress in crepe, c.1970's. Modern size 2 - 4. 

 Halston mermaid strapless dress in fluorescent aqua, c.1970's. Modern size 2. SOLD

Halston mermaid one strap shoulder jersey dress in black, c.1970's. Modern size 4. 

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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CHIC AND ELEGANT IN HALSTON

The stunning Lisa Rinna in vintage Halston from Decades at the 2013 Creative Arts Emmy's red carpet. Lisa is chic in vintage and you can never go wrong with Halston. 

Halston one shoulder black and white evening gown c.1977. Contemporary size 4. SOLD


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ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE

Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose

 

-Gertrude Stein, 1913 (published 1922)

Halston is a Halston is a Halston.  Although I don't want to use the Decades Blog to have a discussion on the law of identity, this Halston one shoulder rose print evening dress is what it is:  a perfect 70s bias cut wisp of an evening gown reminiscent of Greek goddess classical dressing which brings us right back to the law of identity for all you Greek classical thought aficionados.  This is yet another example of Halston's effortless designs with a blown up rose print in a muted shade of apricot is what it is: great timeless design.

-Cameron

Halston one shoulder rose print chiffon dress with matching shawl, c.1970's. 
Modern size 0 to 6. 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.

HAIL HALSTON

Classically Halston, this one shoulder black and white evening gown is a design for the ages. Constructed of silk jersey, the signature Halston material, this gown features a diagonal opening in the back that goes from the right shoulder to the left middle back. Perfectly balanced, this gown is physical embodiment of yin and yang, and provides the wearer a true sense of harmony. 

Halston one shoulder black and white evening gown c.1977. Contemporary size 4. SOLD

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THE DUKES OF MELROSE PARTY IN LA

All stars were out last night to celebrate with Decades family the launch of our brand new TV show "The Dukes Of Melrose" premiering on March 6th on Bravo TV.
The ladies wore Decades vintage and modern and we wanted to share some photos with you. It has been a busy month for us with award season and the upcoming TV show and that is why we have been missing in action on the blog. Off we go now to celebrate with our New York friends! Check back the blog for more updates on new vintage and for more exciting news from Decades.
-Eri

Morena Baccarin in vintage Madame Gres, c.1950's. 

Leven Rambin in vintage YSL tux suit, c. 1980's 

Sophia Bush in vintage Halston, c.1970's 

Isabelle Furhman in vintage Norell, c.1960's 

Rose McGowan in vintage Chanel, c.1980's 

Leslie Bibb in vintage Halston, c. 1970's 

Garcelle Beauvais in Oscar de la Renta.

Perrey Reeves in vintage YSL Haute Couture, c.1980's. 

Rachel Griffiths in Lanvin 

Lisa Rinna in Oscar de la Renta 

Abigal Spencer in Dolce and Gabbana

*All photos from Just Jared

SUNSET

If you live in LA and there is a gorgeous sunset, take out your IPhone and visit your Instagram App and I guarantee you will see dozens of photos of the sky.  And one shade that may catch the eye of someone with their head in the clouds would be this golden rust-meets-sunset shade.  Halston often played with cloud motifs and certainly understood the power of colors from nature when I consider past selections that have come through our doors in sand, ruby, aqua, and various shades of metal. This crinkle iridescent silk chiffon one shoulder gown has an asymmetric skirt and wide sash that looks great tied over the waistband.  It's the perfect length to show off amazing shoes (check out our obsession www.maxkibardin.com) and can go cocktail or blacktie with the right accessories.  Totally seasonless, ageless, and worthy of the inner Bianca Jagger ready to come out and play!

-Cameron

Halston one shoulder rust-gold crinkled silk layered gown, c. 1970s.  Modern size size 4, waist 24 inches.
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WINDOW SHOWDOWN

As the LA premiere date of Versailles '73 is fast approaching, we recreated our own interpretation of how the American models looked in the beautiful creations of the American designers as they competed for recognition at the now infamous Fashion Show in Versailles in 1973. Cameron Silver narrated the documentary, which premiered in Cannes last May. As interesting as it is from a fashion point of view, what happened in Grand Divertissement at Versailles in 1973, is historically and socially important. Not only was this night important to American ready-to-wear designers having an international presence, but also because twelve African-American models at one time in one show representing American fashion industry, caught the Europeans by surprise. Those beautiful creatures like Pat Cleveland, Bethann Hardison and Alva Chinn  helped break the color barrier down. The very next year Beverly Johnson was the first African-American model on the cover of Vogue. 

With our window we pay homage to Halston, Bill Blass and Oscar de la Renta, few of the most important American designers who helped give American fashion industry a voice not only in Versailles in 1973 but for decades to follow. Created by the talented Jeff Snyder and Jarred Cairns, our windows pay homage to a world without color or borders, where only beauty and passion to create, triumphs.

For those who live in NY click here to book tickets for Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution screening at IFC Center. 

-Eri  

Bill Blass rainbow chiffon gown with shawl, c.1980's. Modern size 4 to 6. Click here for more info. SOLD

Halston one shoulder rust-gold crinkled silk layered gown, c.1970's. Modern size 4, waist 24 inches. Click here for more info. 

Bill Blass multicor chiffon gown, c1980's. Modern size 4 to a small 6. 

Oscar de la Renta irridiscent olive draped charmeuse/chiffon evening dress with wrap, c.1980's. Modern size 4. Click here for more info.

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HALSTONETTE

Want to be best dressed at the hottest ticket of Fashions Night Out in NYC?  Wear this Halston white jersey with stencil floral print spaghetti strap dress from the Resort collection of 1972.  Of course you will need an invite to attend the NYC premiere of VERSAILLES 73 (officially the event of FNO about the ultimate FNO), but if you are one of the lucky folk to get the golden ticket, we have the dress for you!  The dress is not in perfect condition and certainly the jacket has seen better days, but this is one classic, sexy example of Halston and ready for a 21st century Halstonette ready to make runway history once again!

What should I wear?

-Cameron

Halston white jersey print, resort collection 1977. Size 4 - 6. Flawed as noted and photographed.
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