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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NINE WEST CAMPAIGN

Hitting stores today is my new Nine West collaboration and I had the best time styling Alexandra Spencer of 4th and Bleeker in great vintage clothing from Decades.  The collection was inspired by 80s punk icons, but we wanted Alexandra to look totally modern.  And we did that by interpreting great vintage from Decades along with some Alexandra's personal clothing and my partner in fashion crime, Kate Ciepulch, and her perfect blazers she designs for her label Laveer.  You can own some of the looks from the campaign if you click on the links below!

-Cameron

 

Emilio Pucci silk printed blouse with shorts, c.1960’s. Will fit modern size 4. 

Herve Leger fringe skirt with top, c.1990’s. Modern size 2 to 4. 

Lancetti feather coat in brown, c.1970. Will fit size 4 to 8. 

Yves Saint Laurent silk blouse in peach, c.1980’s. Modern size 2 to 4.

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THE COOL WAY TO WEAR BLACK TIE

I love lamé. Possibly because in the 1970s as a kid there was always disco in the background, lamé just seems as practical to me as flannel to a grunge kid.  This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche sleeveless dress is pure gold lamé fantasy but isn't a product of the 1970s disco scene.  Designed for YSL's Winter 1991 collection, the shoulder-padded gown has three rope buttons on the left shoulder that repeat at the left hip, too.  There's an optional gold leather belt that the original owner wore with this gown, too.  I like the YSL styled with this 60s Chanel Haute Couture jacket (more info on that jacket tomorrow). Don't you think it's a very modern and cool way to wear vintage?  Although it's very vintage!

-Cameron

YSL gold lamé metallic gown, Winter 1991. Marked size 38, will fit modern size 4 to 6. SOLD

Chanel Haute Couture jacket, c. 1960's. SOLD

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CREATIVE AND FESTIVE

Certainly you have received an invitation which suggests a dress code of "Creative" or "Festive." Might those be the two scariest fashion dress code dictates that appear on an letter press invitation? Well, once again we have the answer; and, once again, it's Yves Saint Laurent to the rescue. Creative and festive means an LBD on steroids and this black strapless hammered silk dress is trimmed in peach organza and has a terrific and coquette-ish matching bow for your derriere. Add some tonal patent shoes (we are digging Brian Atwood's spring collection at present) and diamond studs and you will be both creative and festive, but not a victim! Leave it to Yves Saint Laurent to dress you in an appropriate manner when the dress code suggests something that might be construed as costume.

-Team Decades 

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hammered black silk strapless festive dress with peach organza,c.1980s. Marked size 42. SOLD

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SINGULAR SENSATION

I remember seeing "A Chorus Line" at The Shubert Theatre in Century City in 1975.  The triumphant finale in front of a stage filled with mirrors as the dancers all in golden ensembles singing "One" with their gilt hats proudly held in the air is an image deeply embedded in my memory.  It combined theatre, fashion, music, dance, design...  That set actually influenced all the mirrors within the Decades boutique in Los Angeles.  As a former singer, I think I spent many a childhood night singing along to the LP of Marvin Hamlisch's Tony and Pulitzer winning score.  Hamlisch passed away yesterday at only 68 and I wanted to give him a shout out.  Not only was he an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner), his music really is the soundtrack of so many of our lives.  So throw on this Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche leather jacket and belt out "What I did for Love" or "The Way We Were" and just thank this great man for the music.

-Cameron

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche  gold leather jacket, c. 1980s.  Marked size 34, super 80s oversized so 4 to 8.
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SUNNY

I have had that annoying summer cold thing that's going around so I took two days off and when I returned today, I couldn't get over how many amazing things have come in the store.  I only wish I could type as fast as a vamp and I could blog everything!  Alas, I am going to follow the sun and blog this Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche golden ensemble of mixed stroke pattern blouse and skirt.  This is the quintessential version of my fantasy Provençal style.  Worn with an oversized straw hat and espadrilles with a large burlap bag.  With piled on vintage jewels found at l'Isle sur la Sorgue, I hope you might share my summer fantasy.  In reality, the Peter Pan spread colored top would be perfect with white Capri pants or short-shorts.  The skirt so chic with a bandeau top or Alaia bra and a vintage denim jacket.  We all can't pretend we are talking our summer in Lacoste learning to paint (I got to do this for two consecutive summers, but did not wear vintage YSL, sad face)!  The top has a golden wave pattern; whereas, the skirt is a brush stroke palm leaf pattern.  If you are learning how to paint, you can replicate the print on paper after you trip to Provence.

-Cameron

Yves Saint Laurent YSL  Rive Gauche two piece yellow-orange  print ensemble, c. 1980s.  Blouse size marked 38, modern size 6. Skirt size marked 40, modern size 6

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JULY APHRODITE

It used to be that June was the busy wedding month, but July has had us besieged with nearly naked brides looking for the right white gown to walk down the aisle.  The cool thing about many of the summer brides is that it's all about their fab destination weddings: from Mexican beaches to Wyoming prairies.  Now you don't need to be a bride or a virgin for that matter to don a white gown, so this Yves Saint Laurent white jersey dress with exaggerated cowl neck, 3/4 sleeve, and full skirt is an option for the Aphrodite in all of you.  If someone is having a wedding in Greece this would be so perfect and you should invite me!  I am a delightful guest.

-Cameron

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche white jersey gown, c. 1990's.  Marked size 40, modern size 6 (it was lovingly cleaned but still has some flaws).

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SAY YES TO YVES

Searching for the perfect party dress can give a gal pause. Personally, I'm so over the LBD. I mean, I get it. Wearing a cute little black frock works in variety of haunts and environs, making it easy to go from casual cocktails to some dangerous and decadent after-hours.

But, fashion isn't about playing it safe. Fashion is about taking risks, not fading into the back ground but shining like the star you are, whoever you are. So, my pick for the all-time best party dress ever is this Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture number. Crafted with an eye-catching sky blue silk taffeta and black lace skirt, this dress is so fabulous that it's bound to make all the other dresses in the room très jealouse. Who can blame them.

I want to wear this dress everywhere I go: to drinks, to dinner, and to the bank, which is where it will probably wind up taking you. In my opinion, you can never be overdressed, if the dress is a YES.

As I'm sure you know, Yves Saint Laurent's retrospective opens this weekend at the Denver Art Museum this weekend. In honor of museum show, we've just posted a plethora of Yves Saint Laurent, from Haute Couture to Rive Gauche on our website moments ago.

In the mood to peruse seminal pieces, not to mention this amazing dress from the definitive French designer? Click HERE!

DOWN WITH THE RITZ, UP WITH THE STREET!

When Yves Saint Laurent invented "Saint Laurent Rive Gauche", this quote was his cri de coeur: Down with the Ritz, up with the street! His intuition was spot on, he became the cuturier who thought about the women of today. The ready to wear collection was a triumph and he was quoted by the press at the time as the genius who captured a powerful trend: the imperialism of youth. Yves started to design for the woman who was active, young, and working, and her need for comfortable and cool clothes with an affordable price tag, was reflected in all his Rive Gauche designs. This knit sweater with shawl collar comes from the 70's, from that same concept, comfortable and chic, it can be worn with jeans or over a dress. The tonal hues of red, cream and rosé bring a warm mood perfect for fall or early spring and the pockets make for a practical use. This sweater is the perfect addition to any woman's life, and because it is Yves Saint Laurent it will be for life.

-Eri

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche knit sweater with shawl collar, c. 1970's. Modern Size 4 to 6. 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.

IN THE MOOD FOR

Yves Saint Laurent blouses with poufy sleeves from Fall '89 collection, reminiscent of the classic poet blouse, in four bold colors you can wear with flared jeans during the day and skinny leather pants at night. The prefect color to add to your wardrobe for summer and have as a staple all year round!

-Eri

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall '89 crepe viscose in rose pink. Marked size 44, modern Medium.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall '89 crepe viscose in turbulent purple. Marked size 44, modern Medium.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall '89 crepe viscose in royal blue. Marked size 44, modern Medium.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall '89 crepe viscose in pouname jade. Marked size 44, modern Medium.

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com ormailto:todd@dtwo1.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. 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.

ROYAL AND CASUAL YSL

Is there every too much vintage Yves Saint Laurent a fashonista can own? "Hell, no!" The Master is the master whether designing major Haute Couture or a smock dress that could just as easily work for picking lavender in Provence or the Ocena fete in the Hamptons at the end of July. This royal blue silk dress with abstract black print is so perfect in the summer as I see it with sandals. However, I wouldn't limit it just to summer months as the rich royal blue could easily transition to fall and why not wear this in the winter with tights, no? The chic vintage day dress is always something I strive to find for our clients as one needs to be chic before and after five.
-Cameron



Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche for I. Magnin royal blue silk with black print effortless smock dress, c. late 1970s. Marked size 36, modern 4 to 8 SOLD
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Summer Madness in Neon

We have another delicious batch of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche blouses. This time in bright neon colors, just in time for summer.








Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Spring Summer Camilla Pink linen blouse c. 1980's. Marked size 44, modern Medium. SOLD


Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Yellow silk charmeuse safari style blouse c. 1980's. Marked size 46, modern Medium.


Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Blue silk charmeuse safari style blouse c. 1980's. Marked size 46, modern Medium.


For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or mailto:todd@dtwo1.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. 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.