Living in a Zandra Moment, Part 1

For twenty years, Zandra Rhodes' feathery, Bohemian-influenced dresses were some of the fashion world's best-kept secrets--the superior fabrication, design, and unique prints made both vintage and contemporary pieces highly collectable. But when the New York Times is singing your praises, as they did in this very excellent piece last month, word tends to get around.


Decades just received a trunkload of zany Zandra's best work, and we're sharing it with you this week in two huge posts! The blue deep V-neck kimono pictured below is ornately beaded and decorated in pink and mocha tribal elements, but it's the satin cumberbund that really wows us. For a louder Zandra statement, you might like the day dress beneath it--this time, in darker blue, the print really dominates the dress in vivid black and fern. Looking for something simple and understated? The third dress in our installment is a simple and chic nymph dress, similar in style to this dress posted last month.


Zandra Rhodes Aquamarine Beaded Chiffon Kimono with Mocha and Pink Pattern, c. 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD
Zandra Rhodes Cobalt Blue Beaded Chiffon Day Dress with Wild Black and Fern Print, c. 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD


Zandra Rhodes Aquamarine Chiffon Nymph Dress with Draped Back, c. 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

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Living In A Zandra Moment, Part 2

Here's Part 2 of our Zandra Rhodes collection! The first item, a sky blue and seafoam day dress, features a long train that doubles back and ties around the waist with an oversized marigold satin ribbon. It's also ornately beaded at the seams and adorned with a tribal pattern. The second dress certainly constitutes a descent from the traditional Zandra Rhodes fare--it's strapless party dress with optional halter neck! Check out the ornamental tassels and beaded applique, it's pretty nifty. Finally, a whimsical long sleeve white country dress with vivid rose and amaranth detail that's perfect for any age.

Zandra Rhodes Sky Blue and Seafoam Chiffon Beaded Day Dress, c. 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

Zandra Rhodes Beaded Pastel Halter Dress in Chiffon and Satin, c. 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

Zandra Rhodes Longsleeve Chiffon White, Rose, and Amaranth Country Dress with Beading, c. 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

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Hervé Alert!

Hervé Leger is hotter than ever, and Decades has two spectacular dresses to satisfy that fix! The first, a beatiful V-neck viscose evening dress, features a sporty twist with bandaging across the back. The second is truly sexy, though, combining black floral lace with Leger's signature viscose. We're truly scouring the globe to bring you these collectible dresses, but we can't keep them in stock!

Hervé Leger Black Viscose Evening Dress with V-Neck and Back, c. early 1990s SOLD

Hervé Leger Black Viscose and Floral Lace Evening Dress with Sun, c. early 1990s SOLD

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100,000 Hits!

This week marked a very special moment for the Decades blog... after 14 months, we've already received an incredible 100,000 hits! Many thanks to our clients from around the world for continuing to support Decades.

To celebrate this occasion, we're adding two more items to our Hermès "Luxe-a-Roll." This bowling bag-style purse with a hideaway compartment at the base carries on the Hermès legacy of handbags large enough to hold nation-states, with just enough room for makeup compact to boot. We're wild about the color combo, a chic ochre/navy. SOLD

If, for some reason, you don't need to carry a full half of your earthly possessions with you at a given moment, Hermès also presents you with this fashionable suede clutch in slate. The ornamental "H" hardware is set on a wood button closure.

Hermès Ochre and Navy Leather Bowling Bag-Style Purse with Compartment, c. 1980s

Hermès Slate Suede Clutch with Ornamental H Wood Button Closure, c. 1970s

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Hermes Luxe-a-Roll, Part 3!

As promised, we're delivering a collection of Hermès bags so fabulous, it defies superlatives! The discerning fashionista will recognize the Kelly as the pinnacle of style and sophistication. We have it here in an array of colors paired with gold hardware. Each bag is in mint or near-mint condition.

Hermès 28cm Kelly in Burgundy Leather with Gold Hardware, c. 1970s. SOLD
Hermès 28cm Kelly in Jet Black Leather with Gold Hardware, 1978. SOLD
Hermès 28cm Kelly in Midnight Leather with Gold Hardware, special order for Bonwit Teller, c. 1970s. SOLD
Hermès 28cm Kelly in Chocolate Leather with Gold Hardware, 1978. SOLD
Hermès 32cm Kelly in Midnight Leather with Gold Hardware, 1975. SOLD

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Christina and Jada Rock Looks from Decades

As much fun as the Emmys were, the red carpet just keeps getting safer and safer... after awhile, the most you can muster is a yawn! Not so with the next two Hollywood glamour girls. First up is indie darling Christina Ricci, seen sporting a new 'do in a white Hervé Leger bandage dress at a recent event in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith stole the pre-show at "The Kingdom" premiere in a fuchsia Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo ensemble, c. 1980s. Jada's a perennial favorite here, and she pulls off this brilliant piece effortlessly (Fashion Week Daily agrees). Both gals found their sexy digs at Decades!

Hermes Luxe-a-Roll, Part 2!

Last week, Decades brought you five fabulous Hermes Jige clutches that are practically sold out. Today, in our second installment of what we like to call the "Luxe-a-Roll," we have two classic Hermes Rio clutches in this season's most fashionable color pairing: navy and black! A discreet but luxurious evening clutch, each features buttery calfskin leather, contrast stitching, and a simple yet elegant slide closure. Check back tomorrow for Part 3... it's going to be the best installment yet!

Hermes Calfskin Rio Clutch in Navy, 1981. SOLD

Hermes Calfskin Rio Clutch in Black, 1981. SOLD

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Stars Rock the Emmys, Decades Style!

Hollywood kicked off the awards show season tonight in style with the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium! As always, there were fashion hits and misses; but there were some real standouts, and they came from Decades! Before you can even ask, "what were they wearing?," we're here with the answers...

Actress and model Rebecca Romijn of ABC's "Ugly Betty" exuded sophistication and classic Hollywood sex appeal in a Guy Larouche Haute Couture drop-waist beaded tank gown with sway skirt from the 1970s.

Actress Rachel Griffiths, nominated for her role as Sarah Whedon on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," rocked out in a Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld bustier dress, c. 1980s.

Hostess with the mostest Stacy London, style correspondent for "Access Hollywood" and star of TLC's "What Not To Wear," glammed it up in a crimson Estevez swag dress, c. 1970s.

Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't acknowledge one of our favorite couples of the evening: Portia de Rossi, who wore a spectacular serpant gown by Azzaro by Vanessa Seward with Boucheron square-cut diamond studs, and Ellen DeGeneres, who spiffed up a classy tux jacket with Boucheron's signature Delilah woven gold and diamond-studded necklace. Brava, ladies!

Hermes Luxe-a-Roll, Part 1!

Pardon our lack of posts this week--we've been ever-so-busy traversing the globe for the finest vintage gems. During a recent hunt, we happened upon a trove of Hermès treasures that's so large, we have to bring it to you in three parts! First up, an assortment of iconic Jige clutches in different colors and leathers. Each features intricate contrast stitching and the signature "H" closure, and all have been reconditioned by Hermès leather specialists in New York. Get one (or two, or three) before they're gone! All bags measure 11½" by 8".

Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Cherry, 1985. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Burgundy, 1978. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Grey, 1983. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Midnight, 1979. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Luggage, 1978. SOLD

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We've Been Busy!

Forgive us if we are a little distracted with updating and adding new items to the blog. The store is a mad-house as the Emmy's are this Sunday and we're living on a diet of spanks and Perrier! In the meanwhile, don't forget that the blog goes back well over a year and there are GREAT items from the past that may have no sold so we invite you to check out old posts.

And for those feeling like a little fashion analysis, do check out Cameron Silver's premiere blog on The Huffington Post! Plus, brava to Cathy Horyn and her insightful review of the new and absolutely gorgeous Marc Jacobs collection. Marc is bringing sexy back in a new and feminine way... Vulgar is OVER!

Mel B. Hits the Jackpot in Vegas!

Scary Spice hardly looked scary at MTV's Video Music Awards in Las Vegas tonight. Rather, she looked svelte, sexy, and stylish in her vintage Herve Leger lilac dress she found at Decades. There were some fantastic train wrecks on the red carpet tonight, but Melanie Brown was a class-act.

JUDITH LEIBER TIMES 3

Once is not enough, twice is not enough, and although the third time is a charm, we just can't stop posting this fantastic Judith Leiber alligator handbags in fun shapes and intoxicating colors. Take for example the three options from the 1980s below:

The bright jade alligator bag is shaped like an oversize coin purse but in a bold color with a silk tassel and woven strap. It's the type of bag that makes a basic ensemble have a bold statement. It's 5¼" by 5½".


The black alligator bag with cord strap has a secret compartment that can hold a change of jewels via a snap and release. The top compartment won't hold much more than bail money, $100 bill, your house key, and a slim phone and we don't mean a Blackberry. It's cute as a button 6" by 2½" by 4½". SOLD

The final selection is a fantastic steel gathered oversized alligator clutch with a dramatic industrial two-tone bar at the top of the bag. It's that pefect size...not too big and the color is really distinctive. 10¼" by 5¼" by 3". SOLD

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It Ain't Over 'Til The Fat Lady Sings

Have you ever gotten ready for an evening at the opera and woefully thought to yourself, "Woe! If only I had a brilliant crimson silk faille opera coat to wear to the opera!" Believe it or not, it happens all the time. That's why you have to act fast on this Givenchy haute couture brilliant crimson silk faille opera coat. Unlike the legions of crimson opera cloaks out there, this one has a dramatic rounded poof sleeve and broad collar.

But wait, there's more! Act now and you can also wear this chic coat with slacks and a sweater! In fact, you can splash some color into virtually any outfit with this versatile piece.


Givenchy Brilliant Crimson Silk Faille Opera Coat with Poof Shoulder and Sleeve, c. early 1980s. SOLD

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"Collecting 20th-century fashion is like collecting 20th-century art... when we look back at fashion history the first half of the 21st century will be known as 'the vintage years' because it's the one really identifiable trend to have happened."

So says Cameron Silver, owner of the legendary Los Angeles vintage boutique Decades, in this piece by Alice Olins for The Times. They now know what you, dearest reader, already know... Decades is simply the finest!