Jump!

Everybody has one of those days when you just can't seem to put an outfit together. In said case there are one of two options,

A) Sport lovely Idaho spud potato sack and hope that people think your just being edgy.

or

B) Slip into a fabulous Claude Montana jumpsuit and be chic n' sleek!

This jumpsuit has two pockets and it zips down the front in case you begin to feel a bit frisky as the night progresses. The seam detailing and strong shoulder that are so indicative of monsieur Montana make this black wool jumpsuit an easy addition to any closet.

Claude Montana black wool jumpsuit, c.1980's. Marked size 40, Contemporary size 4-6.

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.

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ROUND TWO

When we first posted this cream Lanvin cocktail dress, we knew it would be a favorite with fashionistas hitting the awards season red-carpets. Today we are thrilled to announce that we have gained another of these lovely cream goddess gowns. If you would like to see this amazing gown's first and second appearance click here and here.

Made of silk satin, this dress befits an array of formal occasions. The ruching on the bust and waist compliments the midnight blue cascade that ideally fits around the neck. Whether wearing the cascade's bow at the shoulder for added drama or the nape, for the perfect over-the-shoulder pose, you're bound to be a stunning red-carpet favorite. We can't wait to see who takes advantage of round two.

Lanvin 80s cream silk satin Goddess gown with midnight chiffon cascade. Marked size 40, contemporary 4-6 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.

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Swirl Whimsy

Louis Feraud once said "a dress is like a caress, and that is a declaration of love." This French designer has dressed the Parisian elite since the 1950s. However, it wasn't until Brigitte Bardot was spotted wearing his designs in Cannes that his designs gained international notoriety. He established an American following in the 80s once his suits and dresses hit the airways of TV series Dallas.

The Haute Couture pink dress below is ruched and gathered in all the right places. Swirl detailing on the bust and below the hip provide both a whimsical effect and focal point for this design. A medium dress length makes it ideal for vary heights. Whether you're attending a wedding, garden party, or simply love to collect vintage, we think you'll find this dress designed with you in mind.

Louis Feraud pink silk-jersey dress with gathered detail, c. 80s. 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.

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MAD AT YOU

We are really not mad at you. Rather, we are madras at you and we hope you might be a little madras at us, too. You should be mad and madras about this Claire McCardell by Townley madras dress that is so perfect for this time of the year when cotton is your friend! McCardell's iconic hook and eye closure is evident at the front of the dress and the modified dolman sleeves have a beautiful fold over at each shoulder. Although the red belt is not original, we quite like it together and picture the 21st century owner wearing the dress with Lanvin ballet flats or Christian Louboutin Delfin Platform Espadrille Wedges, our personal favorites. Come to think of it, the delightful Chanel wicker bag we posted yesterday would by the perfect should accessory to accompany this dress, along with some large sunglasses, of course.

Claire McCardell clothes by Townley madras print cotton day dress, c. 1950s. Modern size 4 to 6. (sold with red belt that is not original) 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.

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CALLING ALL MAENADS

Okay one really doesn't need to be a maenad to wear this Madame Gres Haute Couture turquoise blue 50s goddess draped chiffon evening dress, but don't be surprised if you have a penchant to drink too much and dance like a mad woman while wearing this very Bacchus-friendly concoction. Madame Gres better than any other 20th century designer knew how to drape for the goddess in every woman using classical techniques evocative of Greek statues. This boned and corsetted gown has a dramatic bodice of turquoise and white fringed beads that are further enhanced with emerald rhinestones. A single cascade of chiffon over one shoulder is a pre-requisite signature of Gres and the pleats over the hip reveal a tapered skirt. Why you might start a Dionysian orgy when wearing this gown to a gala!

Madame Gres Haute Couture turquoise draped chiffon evening dress with embroidered bodice, c. late 1950s. Modern 2 (hips are quite narrow)

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.

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BASKET CASE

We have the bag for you for right now. This Chanel basket weave rattan shoulder bag is perfect for those who crave Chanel but want something that celebrates all things spring and summer. Of course, we all love a black quilted leather classic Chanel bag, but this particular Chanel bag is rather novel yet functional and all ready for a spring fling, or, a picnic in a park, or, a luncheon along a cobblestone cafe. Furthermore, this is a ideal vessel to carry your leftovers rather than in a typical "doggy bag"!

Chanel basket weaver shoulder bag, c. early 1990s.. 3 1/2" x 6" x 8" 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.

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ACQUA DI BALENCIAGA

You may have heard of Acqua di Gio, but have you heard of Acqua di Balenciaga? This is a Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture gown in aqua (get the pun?) gazar featuring an intricate top of metallic embroidery with crystals and silver pearls. Between the gorgeous color, classic silhouette, and sophisticated metallic embroidery and applications, this is a gown that creates a "moment" of red carpet flawless glamour. Wear you hair in a chignon, your lips red, and a Vivier metallic pump and disappear into a world of high glamour and Haute Couture. It's a dying world, but we are bringing it back one gown at a time!

Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture aqua gazar evening gown and stole, No. 72776 for 1960. Modern size 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.

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PINS AND NEEDLES

A few months ago Daniel made a display of Chanel camellia brooches that caused an absolute sensation in the blogosphere when we posted his display. The image was downloaded by countless fashionistas (probably at least three) and history was made. Well, he's done it again, but now he has a leather fetish and is munching on safety pins! Not really, but we do have a treasure trove of Gianni-era Versace Medusa and safety pin belts (we have a wonderful early 90s Versace deadstock safety pin bag to post shortly) that are a great addition to your wardrobe and certainly unexpected. Yes, we always love a great Chanel or YSL belt, but Gianni had a wonderful way with studs (in very many ways), coins, medallions, and of course his beloved safety-pins (which Christopher Kane is wisely manipulating in his current Versus designs). Come to the store and see all the pins and needles in person!

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WHERE'S THE BIEFF?

We got your Bieff right here! Yes, another Neil Bieff paillette top. This one is in bronze paillettes with accents of silver, rust, and black in a scoop-neck, cropped, and side zipped silhouette that echos the vibe of today's Balmain but does it for around 5% of the cost of a Decarnin blinged out top. Terribly chic with white cigarette pants, dressed up with tuxedo trousers, and perfectly casual with a high-waisted, bell bottom denim jean, too. The slight shoulder pads give the top a little extra edge without making you look like a quarterback. Day or evening, we got your Bieff.

Neil Bieff for Saks Fifth Avenue bronze paillette/sequin top, c. late 1970s. Marked size S, modern size 2 to slim 6. (some paillettes have shifted from wear and we like how it looks so do not intend to change it)

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.

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SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR

Sunday in Buenos Aires it will be 47 degrees and rain is expected. Just because we are North of the equator doesn't mean we don't emphasize with those who are experiencing winter while we embrace the heat. At the same time, the monthly fashion bibles will be shipping their big September issues shortly filled with miraculous winter fashions and temptations, so no matter where you reside, we think a little cool weather fashion might just be right on time. This Gianfranco Ferre black wool sweater dress is body conscious, practical, and has a touch of gilt, in the form gold metal bars placed over each gold lurex cuff (the lurex peaks out between each gold bar). This is what we call a perfect dress for travel. Roll into your Tumi and wear it with boots for a boring board meeting and with heels and sexy hose (channel a Robert Palmer video vixen) to celebrate your promotion later in the evening!

Gianfranco Ferre black wool knit dress with lurex wrist and gold bar details, c. late 1980s. Marked size 42, modern 6 to 8

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.

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ARE YOU WATCHING 20/20 TONIGHT?

If you do you will catch Decadestwo Co-owners Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos talking about counterfeit designer shoes! Preview the story here
We know our clients only wear the real deal, however.

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WE ARE BIASED!

These two Madeleine Vionnet gowns are both 1930s perfection! We are proud to be biased. We don't need to write much more as words would be a waste when these photos showcase the miraculous brilliance of Vionnet's legendary designs.

Vionnet Haute Couture bias cut silk satin evening dress with grey crepe top featuring knotted halter and antelope with restored bakelite belt, Spring/Summer 1938. Modern 4 to 6SOLD

Vionnet Haute Couture black satin evening gown with attached grey satin wrap sash, c. 1936. Modern 4 to 6SOLD

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.

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