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-Cameron

I AM BACK FROM PARIS AND FEELING PATRIOTIC

If you follow me on Twitter @CameronDecades you will have had first dibs on photos from the Haute Couture shows and presentations of Giorgio Armani (not my fav), Jean Paul Gaultier (looked better when we went to visit the Atelier in person), Versace (very Gianni), Valentino (chic and mature), Valli (who actually buys it?), Dior (too vintage), Mabille (great day looks), and Givenchy (kind of amazing!), among others. My photos and bon mots had my hand working overtime and I hope you all enjoyed my observations from Couture. It's good to be home and as much as I adore Paris high fashion, I still love a good ol' American point of view on style, too. This Bill Blass ombre chiffon evening gown has a knife pleated goddess bust and attached scarf that reminds me of some of the Madame Gres gowns we have received at Decades in her signature jersey. Blass makes the gown so light and the colors are like a Malibu sunset. Perfection. Seasonless. Fabulous with flats. Heaven with heels. Jeweled or just accessorized by tawny skin, this is Blass at his best. Not as an American in Paris, but as an American made in America, too.
-Cameron




Bill Blass ombre chiffon goddess gown, c. early 1980s. Generous size 4 SOLD
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VINTAGE CHIC FOR A GOOD CAUSE

photo from instyle.com

On Monday Anne Hathaway presented stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe with the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center first Visionary Award. They both wore vintage from Decades, Rachel wore this black velvet Gianni Versace and Anne shined in this vintage Dior Haute Couture gown in silk with white lace trim.

They both look so chic and modern and that is the magic of a good vintage dress from Decades!!

To read the Fun story behind Rachel Zoe and Anne Hathaway's vintage dresses go to instyle.com

-Team Decades

Gianni Versace black velvet evening gown with gold buttons and epaulette, c. 1990's. Modern size 4.

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Evening Gown with White Lace-Trimmed Slit, c. 1990. Modern size 4.

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.

YVES SAINT LAURENT

"When you feel good in a piece of clothing anything can happen. A good dress is a passport for happiness."

"Seduction: love yourself a little to be loved a lot. A woman's most beautiful makeup is passion."

"Nothing is more beautiful than a naked body. The most beautiful garment a woman can wear are the arms of the man she loves. But i am there for those who have not had the good luck to find that happiness."

-Yves Saint Laurent

Beside being the most celebrated and influential designer of the past 25 years, Saint Laurent understood what beauty and style were and he created clothes that reflected his sensibility.

This leopard silk evening gown is a perfect piece which captures the animal side of a woman and at the same time, her elegance.

For modern YSL pieces please visit decadestwo.com and check out the flash sale online only.

-Eri

Yves Saint-Laurent Rive Gauche leopard evening gown, c. 1980's. Marked Size 36. 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.

CHARITABLE IN STYLE

Co-Owner of Decades Christos Garkinos in McQueen with Rachel Zoe in vintage Versace from Decades

Hello loyal Decades blog followers. I’m so excited to file my first-ever blog post about an event that was in the words of the honoree…amazeballs!

I was a host at the event last night honoring one of Decades’ favorite gals-Rachel Zoe. She was chosen to receive the inaugural visionary award by the LA Gay and Lesbian Center benefitting the Homeless Youth Services.

Held at the gorgeous Sunset Tower in Los Angeles, Rachel was bestowed her award by close friend Anne Hathaway.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house after their speeches , which were accompanied by inspirational words from Aaron Sorkin (congrats on today’s Oscar nomination) and Kelly Osbourne.

We raised hundreds of thousands for the charity. And looked tres chic while doing so!

Rachel wore a vintage early ‘90’s Versace (Gianni era) velvet gown with gold buttons and silk details from Decades. She looked gorg. And gave a sweet shout out to Decades from the stage.

Also from Decades, Anne wore a vintage Dior gown with white lace trim from the early ‘90’s from the era of Gianfranco Ferre.

And lastly, Ashley Madeckwe, star of my favorite television show Revenge (is anyone else obsessed with it like me?!), shone in a modern Alaia flounce dress from Decades.

And, well, moi,---McQueen head to toe, except for my croc bow tie from Teddy Tinson—Cameron turned me on to his line, and my collection of his ties has grown exponentially.

There ya have it. My first post of hopefully many to come. Cameron would you come back from Paris already!

-Christos

Anne Hathaway in vintage Dior Haute Couture from Decades

Ashley Madekwe in Alaia from Decades

Co-Owner of Decades Christos Garkinos with Garcelle Beauvais

Co-Owner of Decades Christos Garkinos with Angelique Soave

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF CHANEL

Cameron Silver in Chanel photo by style.com

Cameron attended over the weekend the opening night of Numéros Privés: A Journey Through the World of Chanel is Las Vegas. He reported on this lavish affair on style.com.

We love all things Chanel, and it is exciting when a vintage piece comes by that is so different, yet feminine and classic like this two-piece ensemble with a passionate red and black floral print. The pleated silk gives the skirt a bit of a flounce and the top part can be worn entirely by itself.

Read more on Cameron's journey through the world of Chanel and remember to invest on your very own Chanel piece.

-Eri

Chanel Haute Couture two piece set in silk with black and red floral print and velvet belt, c.1980's. Modern size 4.

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.

A CUT ABOVE

"Having a dress fitted at Scaasi is just like having a tummy tuck without the pain". That was the word among socialites who could afford a made-to-order Scaasi gown. Arnold Scaasi dressed every influential woman, from first ladies to movie stars. His love for color and pattern, especially bold flowers like this dress, was always praised by critics as "exotic color alliances" and the full skirts gave women a sense of being part of a fairy tale.

The 1980's unleashed a voracious appetite for fashion and extravagance. And Scaasi was there to make the perfect gowns, combining color and volume. This exuberant dress is a perfect example of something so well made that never goes out of style.

-Eri

Scaasi black floral silk evening gown, c.1980's. Modern 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, so may offer you a high level of personal service.

CASUAL LUXURY

Hermes bags are known for their simplicity and the Masai bag is a minimal bag with no special effects or frills, practical and very elegant. You can carry everything in this bag and still look polished and put together. The bag is in pristine condition and comes with its own sleeper bag and box. Place the strap that best suits your body and you will understand the meaning of casual luxury that Hermes has perfected.

-Eri

Hermes Massai bag in Clemence brown leather M stamp for 2009 with extra long detachable strap. 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 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2ndFloor) 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.

GUCCI'S TAKE-OFF

Throughout the Sixties and Seventies, scarcely an airport photo appeared without GG-printed Gucci luggage among the flurries of fur coats and dark glasses. Gucci traveled with Ringo Starr, Michael Caine, Rod Stewart, Liza Minelli, David Niven, Peter Sellers and of course Roger Moore (as seen in the photo below in 1974). Before Tom Ford revived whatever was left of it, Gucci was synonymous with quality and style. From that time we bring you these Gucci luggage in three sizes. Travel safe and always in style!

For more Gucci items, vintage and modern, please check our site decadestwo1.com tomorrow at 10am to have access to a carefully curated collection of all things Gucci.

-Eri

Gucci large logo suitcase, c. 1970's. Measures 32' x 18' x 8' 

Gucci medium logo suitcase, c. 1970's. Measures 30' x 20' x 8' SOLD

Gucci small logo suitcase, c. 1970's. Measures 28' x 18' x 8' 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 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2ndFloor) 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.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS WINDOW

Beautiful work Jeff, another amazing job!

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2ndFloor) 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.

BABES IN DECADES GOLDEN GLOBE WEEKEND

Can you figure who is wearing who? We have Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Chanel, Rochas, an Anonymous custom gown and Philip Hulitar below. Who's zooming who?

-Cameron