GUCCI GALORE

Spruce up your fall wardrobe with a great vintage Gucci handbag.  Not an "IT" bag that has been gifted to celebrities and editors in the last months that suddenly turns up on blogs and weeklies as the must-have bag of the season, but a bag no one else will have that will cost you a lot less than the current bag phenom: the W by Louis Vuitton which is featured in advertisements with Michelle Williams and conveniently on the arm for the paparazzi when Reese Witherspoon is strolling through Brentwood or SJP steps out of a SUV in NYC..  That bag starts at $3750.  You can buy all six of these Gucci bags for way less and you won't see yourself coming or going or the knock-off versions on the corner of 5th and 57th!  I love Louis Vuitton, but I also love things that separate you from the pack!

-Cameron

Gucci Bags
Burgundy snakeskin, c.1970's. 1.5 x 7.5 x 10
Brown leather "Jackie O" bag, c. 1970's. 1.5 x 8 x 13
Burgundy leather with gold GG chain, c.1970's. 3 x 8 10.5
Burgundy suede and leather, c.1970's. 2.5 x 8.5 x 9.5 
Black leather with horse bit clasp, c.1980's. 3.5 x 9 x 12
Chocolate brown leather shoulder bag, c. 1980's. 3 x 10 x 14. 
Black canvas with tan leather trim shoulder bag, c.1980's. 2 x 8 x 10.

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A LADY WHO DOES AND A LADY WHO DOESN'T

We have two classic Hermes bags that just came out of the epic storage facility of a family that has devoted not one, but two work spaces to a collection in the tens of thousands composed of clothes and accessories.  The pieces date as far back as the 1940s from the great Hollywood designer Irene; up to the early 1990s.  The Hermes collection is vast.  We have been selling the family's Hermes leather goods over the last few months and they have all found great homes.  The 35 cm chocolate Kelly and patent leather Constance are from this impressive collection.  The brown Kelly has a little wear on the handle and a scratch here and there, but it's priced in a very friendly way.  A lady who lunches can afford to take her friends to lunch with the money she will save on this bag. The key doesn't open the lock, but that's a quick fix as Hermes will provide a correct key (that's a casualty of having 100 plus Hermes bags - locks and keys get separated).  The Constance is only for a rock 'n roll Hermes lover as the patent leather has some serious "stretch marks" although the hardware is looking wonderful. A lady who lunch need not apply.

-Cameron

 Hermes Kelly brown 35 cm, c. pre 1972 Stamped Hermes Paris. (lock does not match key) SOLD

 Hermes Constance black 23 cm. Stamped L, 1982. (in rock 'n roll condition) SOLD
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Alaia black long sleeve gown

If you don't have an Alaia floor length dress in your closet that could fit in a zip-lock sandwich bag you are clearly suffering sartorially.  A 21st century Wonder Woman needs an evening dress that's light and smushable for when she has to suddenly twirl from work garb to evening wear in a New York Minute.  This Azzedine Alaia makes the transition easy.  Seriously, put it in a zip lock bag at the bottom of your purse along with some statement earrings and your boldest red lips.  Change in a gas station bathroom (keep your Atwood heels on pa-leeze), put on the above, and your transformation to ultra-glam is complete.  I should write a self-help style book.  By the way, it's Alaia and it clings, so make sure you are either toned or have the proper under-garments to create the illusion of a toned physique. 

-Cameron

Alaia black long sleeve gown of acetate, c.1980's. Marked size S, modern size 4-6. SOLD

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BIG IS BEAUTIFUL

This year was all about the come back of big earrings. As seen on all major runways they came in many styles, from chandeliers at Balmain to Byzantine inspired at Dolce and Gabbana. but one house remains as the number one to-go-to for costume jewelry and especially big earrings; Chanel. These vintage chandelier earrings with pearls and Gripoix multicolor stones set on gold baroque style pendants, make it clear that when it comes to jewelry big is beautiful. 

-Eri 

Chanel chandelier earrings, c. 1970"s.  SOLD

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RDC RTW

This fall we will be doing a very special collaboration with the storied Italian accessory and ready to wear house Roberta di Camerino.  I can't share the details yet, but let's just say we will "totally" be your resource for chic bags come November.  In the meanwhile, we have some lovely RDC RTW in the form of these three silk blouses with full sleeves and gathered shoulders.  You know how I feel about a great blouse: blouse, pair of jeans, great shoes...throw on a bold accessory and handbag and you are pretty much dressed chic for almost every occasion.  So what's not to love about these three Roberta blouses with a tonal textured weave of stripe through the fabric?   Buy all three.  You will thank me!

-Cameron

Roberta Di Camerino silk blouses in Black, Pink and Khaki, c.1970's. Marked size M, modern size 4 to 8.  SOLD

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PIERRE CARDIN NOT FROM OUTERSPACE

The oeuvre of Pierre Cardin is quite vast.  Clothing from his first years designing are reminiscent of his time working with Balenciaga.  In the 1960s he took us on a journey to outer space with his futuristic fashions.  In the 1970s, Cardin softened and some of my favorite examples of his work remind me of classical Goddess dressing.  Of course if you didn't want to wear Cardin, you could probably wash your clothes in a Cardin-licensed washing machine as his name has been spread across something like 1000 products.  This oyster silk charmeuse and black velvet gown is from 1979 and evokes his softer side.  It's a rather clever design.  The black velvet waist band is ultra figure-flattering and narrows the torso as well as lengthen it.  The top and bottom can disguise a myriad of "things" be they flaws or things you just don't want to show.  I am thrilled because this isn't a baby size gown.  At Decades we love ALL women!  Everyone gets to be chic and sexy.

-Cameron

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture cream silk pleated gown with black velvet bodice, 1979. Modern size 8-10. SOLD

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ST TROPEZ

I am unequivocally and totally addicted to Instagram.  I live vicariously through many people's lives via their photos and mini films.  I post often too.  Lately, everyone seems to be in St. Tropez and in something jersey with a terrific tan.  If this were St. Tropez in the early 1980s and Instagram had existed (imagine what we would see!) I have a feeling it would not have been out of the question to see a PYT in this Angelo Tarlazzi dress of rust jersey and gold lurex doing some move approved by Deney Terrio.  Dance Fever!

-Cameron

Angelo Tarlazzi burgundy and gold, c. early 1980's. Marked size 40, modern size 4-6.  SOLD
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