BY SLEEVES!

Certainly you have heard of P. G. Wodehouse's popular comedies involving the great valet Jeeves who often gets his wealthy employers always out of a pickle, but do you know his female counterpart, Sleeves? Probably you haven't heard of Sleevs, as she doesn't actually exist! However, we do love a great chiffon dress with sleeves and this Hanae Mori design from the 1970s mixes East with West in a graphic pattern of purple and black brush strokes and stripes. Just because it is long-sleeved doesn't deter from the dress having a sensual quality and being particularly attractive although modest in the skin it shows. There are times when one needs a dress with sleeves either for modesty reasons or dress codes when attending a religious or political affair; and this is a dress that is sexy and appropriate for those occasions. Wear it to a garden party or dress it up with some epic jewels for a gala that needs a little boho surprise via an unconventionally dressed guest amidst a sea of taffeta poufs!

Hanae Mori silk chiffon purple, black, and white graphic abstract long sleeve dress, c. 1970s. Flexible sizing from Modern 4 to 8 SOLD

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Petals, Ruffles and Polka-dots, oh my!

A beautiful gown designed by the pinnacle of Japanese contemporary fashion, Hanae Mori. She was the first Asian woman to be admitted as an Haute Couture design house by the Fédération Française de la Couture. The amazing detail and color scheme of this gown shows you why she was chosen to join the the ranks of the worlds finest designers. The top is held up with two spaghetti straps attached to a bust, layered with bone and cafe au lait color silk ribbon ruffles. The body of the gown is a silk chiffon with an amazing rose petal print, done in the same cafe au lait as the ribbon. Towards the bottom of the gown, the flowers turn a vibrant coral color that really pops when you look at the gown from a distance.



Hanae Mori floral print and silk ruched bust gown, c.1970's. Contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

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White and Black with Stripes all over.

Cruella De Vil would KILL for this stunning white with black polka dot Hanae Mori spaghetti strap dress. The bottom is a five tier construction with vertical lines, and the top is two layers of vertical lines topped with ruffles of the same material. A very light and playful summer dress that begs for a night out on the town.

Hanae Mori white with black polka dots silk organza tiered dress with ruffles c. late 70's early 80's. Contemporary size 4. 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.