RED BULL

Truthfully, a wide red croco belt by Judith Leiber can save the day...or at least your outfit.  The power of a bold accessory like this versatile and adjustable belt from the 1980s means whatever you are wearing that may have been basic is suddenly transformed into something ballistic.  I don't advocate boring or basic, so put a belt on it!

-Cameron

Judith Leiber red crocodile wide adjustable belt, 1980's. SOLD

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REHAB

Are you feeling a bit waisted? Well, if you are fit to be tied, and want to avoid a stint in rehab, you should snatch up these perfectly chic belts below from Judith Leiber and Emanuel Ungaro.

The two Judith Leiber belts are from the early 1980s and in midnight blue and khaki karung, respectively. Both belts are adjustable to fit either on your low hips or high waist. The blue belt features a streamlined moderne gold and silver buckle with semi-precious stones. The khaki belt has 3 textured starfish accented with semi-precious stones, too. Finally, the Emanuel Ungaro belt from the late 1970s is an adjustable waist cincher with an ornate paisley and leaf bronze-hued buckle.

Judith Leiber midnight blue karung streamline-moderne buckle belt with semi precious stones, c 1980s. Adjustable from 22" to 38" SOLD

Judith Leiber khaki karung starfish buckle belt with semi precious stones, c 1980s. Adjustable from 22" to 38" SOLD

Emanuel Ungaro black velvet waist cinch with paisley pin buckle, c 1980. Marked size 70, Adjustable to 31" length. 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.

Kenneth Jay Lane That's Out of This World!

One of the highlights in our recent haul of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry from the 1970s was this stunning, chunky gold belt adorned with discs in jade, magenta, and ocean blue. It's quite a piece for the avid KJL collector, a great way to add pizzazz to a solid colored dress. We've photographed it three ways so you can see for yourself!

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Belt with Discs in Jade, Magenta, and Ocean Blue, c. 1970s. Belt (buckle excluded) measures 31", fitting a contemporary size 8 to 10. 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.

A Bevy of Belts by Yves Saint Laurent!

Looking for the perfect accessory to add one-of-a-kind flair to this season's hot blouse? How about a gift for the discerning fashionista in your life? These Yves Saint Laurent belts come in a variety of styles, colors, and materials; you're certain to find something to match nearly anything in your summer wardrobe.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Velvet Belt with Tassel Ornaments, c. 1980s. Marked size 2 (on a 1 to 4 scale), modern size small. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Leather and Faux Gator Belt with Contrast Stitching, c. 1980s. Marked size 2 (on a 1 to 4 scale), modern size small. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black and Gold Woven Wide Belt with Oversize Buckle, c. 1980s. Modern size small. SOLD


Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Red Leather Belt with Gold Horsebit Hardware, c. 1980s. Marked size 2 (on a 1 to 4 scale), modern size small. SOLD



Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Gold Woven Belt with Ornamental Flourish and Tassels, c. 1980s. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Multicolor Woven Belt with Silver Latch Closure, c. 1980s. Modern size small. SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call (323) 655-0223. Please reference the description above.

More Chanel for the Holidays!

Happy Hanukkah, everyone! If you're already running low on presents for the feast, might we suggest you call your favorite vintage couture boutique? We've got plenty of gifts from every girl's favorite--Chanel. Below, a bevy of belts for that biker babe in your life...

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Tiered Swag, c. late 1980s. SOLD

Chanel Gold Chain Belt with Engraved Logo Buckle, c. late 1980s.

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Tiered Swag, Buckle, and Long Medallions, c. late 1980s. Sized 80cm / 32". SOLD

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Three Tiered Swag and Medallions, c. late 1980s. SOLD

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Accessories Megapost!!

Husbands of the world, beware: Decades has just received trunkloads of the most stellar bags, belts, and baubles you ever did see! Poring through the stacks of rare and outrageous accessories has got us feeling a sugar high, something akin to a young child punch-drunk on Red Bulls and Twizzlers.

Leading off the festivities is an "It" bag if we ever did see one: a Judith Leiber black snakeskin oversize shoulder bag! Long before Marc Jacobs was a household name, Leiber was giving fashionable ladies chronic back pain with heavy gold chain handles like these. It's biker babe meets disco denizen (one of our favorite combinations).



Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Oversize Disco Bag with Gold Studs and Heavy Chain Handles, c. 1980s. Measures 13½" by 9½" by 6". SOLD


Next, two fashionable Chanel bags in violet--a must-have color for Fall '07. The first is an oyster-shaped evening purse in flawless satin with a gold clasp and chain; it's also stitched with the iconic CC logo on the bottom. The second is a buttery quilted leather satchel with gold hardware and ornamental tassels (fans of this look should check out our red Chanel bucket bag, featured here).

Chanel Violet Pleated Satin "Oyster" Evening Purse with Gold Clasp and Chain, c. 1980s. Measures 8" by 6" by 3".

Chanel Violet Quilted Leather Drawstring Bag with Ornamental Tassels and Gold Chain, c. 1980s. Measures 8" by 7" by 8". SOLD

Finally, we present two decadent belts fit for a fashion warrior. The first is a Judith Leiber black suede number with an oversize gold-plated clasp that would look trés chic with some Lacroix (view here) or Dominique Aurientis costume jewelry (also available by request at Decades); the second is a patchwork belt in suede, rope, patent, and rhinestones with a distinctive arrowhead ornament.

Judith Leiber Black Suede Warrior Belt with Gold Ornamentation, c. 1980s SOLD

Anonymous Suede/Patent Black and Carmine Warrior Belt with Twisted Rope and Rhinestone Detail, c. 1970s SOLD

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE EMAIL BLOG@DECADESINC.COM OR PHONE 323 655 0223. PLEASE REFERENCE THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.

Cartier 'Jackie O' Style Belt

The late Jackie Kennedy Onassis was seen wearing this belt on the Isle of Capri in the early 1970s. Since then it took on a life of its own. When her estate finally came to auction by Sotheby's on April 23rd 1996 this piece listed with an estimate of $500-$700 sold for a staggering $27,600.

Of course this is not the piece from the auction itself, but it is the same exact belt. It is shown below as both a belt and a necklace. The woman who buys this piece will be able to live their own exotic lifestyle dreams and enjoy the thrills of Cartier with the style of an Onassis. Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

CARTIER VERMEIL JACKIE O BELT NECKLACE C 1970s. SOLD

For further information or to purchase please contact alexander@decadesinc.com