Bone IN

Not a fan of cream? Well good, because this bag is bone. This is a fabulous Chanel bone lambskin bag with bar stitching and the double CC logo on the front. The bag is used but has recently been refurbished. There is a gold ball zipper pull with long leather tassels and a long gold link chain.

Chanel bone bar stitching bag with ball tassel pull, c.80's. Measures 7"x3"x5"

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YOU TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

At Decades, we always take the High Road, and what better way to travel than with vintage Chanel bags from the late 1980s. The smooth black lamb messenger bag will hold your i Book, the quilted brown backpack frees up your hands to carry the jaw dropping large black quilted weekender bag with shoulder strap and a multitude of compartments. Details to follow but as the wise blog fans know, these teaser posts often sell the bags before we spill the beans in detail!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.

Think Pink

From our little teaser post yesterday, we now give you the Full Monty. This adorable baby pink Chanel bag is lizard skin with the classic bar stitching design. There are some slight marks in the pocket where the pink has rubbed off (from our recent reconditioning of the bag) as indicated in the picture below. If you need a gift for the girl who has everything, this might just be perfect. If you have a big enough stocking, this could even be a stuffer.

Chanel pink lizard skin bag with gold chain, c. 80's. Measures 7" x 3" x 5" (as found)

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Join us in Dallas

If you are in the Dallas area please join Cameron Silver at Forty Five Ten this Friday and Saturday from noon until four for a fantastic trunk show of vintage couture and accessories from Decades. For those with a philanthropic streak who want first dibs, you can join Cameron at December Decadence, the annual fundraiser benefiting http://www.familyplace.org/ with a $50 donation and private shopping on Thursday evening.

TRES BAROQUE

We have been amazed by how popular Chanel small clip on earrings have become at Decades. We can't seem to acquire enough vintage mini clip-ons to satiate demand. Normally we are all about long chandelier earrings, but the charm of these pint size earrings has really made sense as they are perfect for jazzing up your day ensemble. These rather ornate Baroque earrings have Maltese crosses inset along with brilliant Swarovski crystal diamonds. There's nothing dull about these pint size earrings and they sure pack a punch without taking much space. Purchased at Chanel in Paris back in 1984, the original owner never wore them and kept the box, tissue, ribbon and hang tag together for 25 years. If you seem dissuaded by the current Chanel costume jewelry which looks (and is) too plastic, these earrings show the beauty and ornate possibility in a pint size design from 1984.

Chanel Baroque Maltese Cross and Swarovski crystal clip-on earrings, stamped 1984. 1 1/2" approximately.
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Lookie Lookie, we've got. . .

Just in time for the Holidays, we have six classic Chanel bags to post in the next few days. Keep an eye on the blog and we will try to get them all up as soon as possible.

Chanel assortment of six bags, c.80's.

FYI We post detailed photos of these bags, but we sold the large brown tote, as well as two bags from the second row (black tassel and taupe tassel) so at present only bone tassel, pink lizard, and white options are available. These are selling fast!

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FIT FOR A PRINCESS

In 1986, Princess Diana wore the British Couturier, Murray Arbeid, blue tulle and glitter strapless gown photographed elegantly below in an official portrait by Lord Snowdon and with cherry satin gloves for an evening gala. Eleven years later, the gown was sold at her legendary auction at Christie's benefiting cancer and AIDS charities for $48,300. Twenty-three years after the dress was first designed, we are happy to offer a variation of Diana's famous dress in black tulle. This timeless design is a dress made for dancing and is season-less, yet festive enough for a Holiday party at the White House and red carpet friendly for Hollywood's Award Season. If you crave a dress fit for a Princess, this is an example of royal style famously worn by one of the great fashion icons of our time.

Murray Arbeid for Saks Fifth Avenue "Princess Diana" black tulle and glitter strapless gown, 1986. Modern 8

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Match Made in Heaven

In 1941, at the height of the second World War, Anthony Traina and Norman Norell teamed up to form Traina-Norell. Due to the war, women in the United States were unable to access french designer clothing. The gap left by the French designers was quickly filled by Traina-Norell as they produced evening wear of the highest caliber for their discerning socialite clientele.

This lovely black and bubble-gum pink party dress is perfect for the holiday party season. The black bustier top has internal boning and two spaghetti straps. The skirt portion has a slight drop waist and an internal crinoline sewn into the bottom of the skirt. Just below the waist is a pink bow that wraps around the hips. Classic and chic, when paired with a nice fur wrap nothing could be better.

Traina-Norell black and bubble-gum pink satin dress with hip bow, 1950. Contemporary size 4-small 6.

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NYE in MIAMI

Going somewhere warm this New Years? May we suggest you don this gold lame trimmed, silk crepe apricot 1930's goddess gown from one of our personal faves, James Galanos. We can't think of a more ideal dress for ringing in the New Year off the coast of Miami on Diddy's yacht. The five section construction consists of three solid panels separated by two pleated ones, each trimmed in gold lamé. This is a never-before-worn vintage sample! So if Naomi gives you any trouble at the party, we suggest you avoid her signature concussion-by-way-of-cell-phone and just walk away so she can witness the full ensemble. Remember, she might be an angel, but you are the goddess.

For added protection from you know who, add some large gold cuffs and clip on earrings. The cuffs can be used to shield the face and the earrings can be easily pulled off in case a fight ensues.

James Galanos apricot crepe gown with gold lamé trim, c.60's. Contemporary size 4-6 SOLD

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NORELL AT HIS BEST

This amazing Norman Norell gold mermaid va-va-voom gown has just been placed in our holiday window and we promise to post photos in the next week. We love that the original owner kept an editorial image of the dress she purchased in the early 1960s along with the actual dress which we have meticulously restored. It took forever to find matching crystal diamonds for the waistband, but our commitment and patience has paid off and this is one of our favorite examples of Norell's iconic mermaid gowns to come through Decades. This dress is ultra sexy and red carpet ready for the right Glam-A-Zon. We would love to see someone select it for next year's busy award season, so don't be shocked if it ends up at the Golden Globes or Oscars!

Norman Norell gold paillette mermaid halter gown with crystal waist band, c. early 1960s. Modern size 4

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NO MORE TOTE JOKES

When it rains, it pours. At least according to our now third installment in the "What's a Tote?" menage-a-trois of Chanel totes posts. The joke is clearly tired, but we are losing sleep at how adorable these variations of totes are when re-worked in Chanel-isms. Our final ode to the tote is a black quilted satin slim tote with a snap closure and subtle Swarovski crystal interlocking "C"s on the front side. Ultra slight, perfect for travel, big enough for the stuff you need, small enough to work with any cocktail or evening gown...We are preparing our trunk show in Dallas at 4510 today to benefit The Family Place. Many of the Chanel pieces we just posted will be sent to Dallas, so if you are craving an immediate Chanel fix, call or stop by the store today. Do note that we have more more more Chanel bags (including some outstanding carry-on bags) that will also post in the next week, too.

Chanel black quilted satin slim evening tote, c. late 1980s. 8 1/2" x 7" x 4"
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WHEN IS A TOTE NOT A TOTE, PART TWO

This is another tote that isn't a tote, but is a tote, so carry on, as Tim Gunn would say. A structured tote of black lambskin and iconic quilted jersey, this Chanel evening tote will not hold a Thermos, but it will hold a Lorenz Baumer designed Guerlain lipstick, a stack of Benjamins, and keys to a Park Ave apartment. There was a gold link chain attached to internal hooks at some point, but the chain has good "bye bye" and actually good riddance as a tote is meant to be "tote'd", n'est-ce pas?

Chanel mini leather and quilted jersey tote, c. late 1980s. 8" x 7 1/2" (including top of handle) x 2"

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TO TOTE OR NOT TO TOTE

A tote suddenly doesn't feel like a tote when it is a) Chanel, b) alligator, c) luncheon size. Yes, this ain't your Uncle's LL Bean canvas tote. Rather the familiar shape is rendered ultra luxurious and elegant in brown shiny alligator with a flap closure and large sleeve on the backside of the bag. Inside the structured bag offers a zippered compartment and an additional pocket. It's the perfect luncheon size and it would probably hold a slim Thermos and a bologna sandwich, if you were so included!

Chanel brown alligator flap closure tote, c. early 1990s. 9 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 3 1/2"

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BUY BOTH

We've uploaded so many photos since 2006 on our Daily Arrival Blog, that we just had to purchase more space to add additional photos. Consequently, this will be the last post of the day until we get more room from Google which takes apparently 24 hours. Is it an Ugh! or Hallelujah! we should shout? We can handle a break from blogging, but can you handle a break from our blog? THAT is the question! Amen that we have a duo post of Chanel bags below and our advice is to buy both. Why? Why not! Seriously, we think the options of both a black and navy classic 80s Chanel bag are very warranted in your closet. The black bag has a large monogram flap pocket; where as the blue one has an asymmetric flap detail (the fold over is permanent and stitched to the bag). Both bags have large coordinating fringe tassels, but note that the gold hardware on the blue tassel has lost a touch of its gilt over the last thirty years. Both bags were just refurbished by our master leather repair man so they look remarkably fresh for bags purchased in the mid 1980s.

Chanel black quilted zip classic shoulder bag with functional outside flap pocket, tassel, and woven gold link and leather chain strap, c. mid 1980s. 9 1/2" x 7"x just shy of 2 1/2" SOLD

Chanel navy quilted zip classic shoulder bag with flap pocket, tassel (gilt gold slight patina), and woven gold link and leather chain strap, c. mid 1980s. 9" x 6 1/2" x just shy of 2 1/2"

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.

CHANEL CHANEL CHANEL updated!

We will be posting several 80s and early 1990s CHANEL handbags today and tomorrow. Watch this space! We just added this photo showing two lambskin shoulder bags in blue and black, two evening bags (one in quilted black satin, the other in quilted jersey and leather), and very unusual quilted black velvet shoulder bag, and a truly scrumptious brown alligator compact tote. Detailed photos will post in the next day, but you know how quickly these will sell so feel free to ring + 1 323 655 0223 during store hours today (11 30 am to 6 pm PST) or email us blog@decadesinc.com to inquire further or purchase before ALL is revealed!

RING AROUND THE BORDER

We really wish we could call this post "Ring Around the Collar" but that would be a false and malicious fashion statement! This Gianfranco Ferre jacket may feature a slew of fetish-tastic rings but they are on the front of the jacket's border. We all know Ferre was a master with leather. Remember that typical late 80s/early 90s silhouette of his tough leather pants with a massive gazar blouse? Well this Ferre jacket is tough on top and features a generous shoulder and sculptured midsection for a feminine and futuristic looking shape. Although it's more of a bolero than a jacket (it does not close in front), the jacket isn't cropped like most boleros (readers should know we are on a bolero kick of late), but rather skims the hips. This is one of those everyday pieces that can be worn in the day with jeans or at night with a sexy dress that shows off your legs. If you have fallen for Balmain-ia (haven't we all), you will get how a strong shouldered jacket is a must-have for your wardrobe. Thankfully, this jacket will cost less than a pair of Balmain jeans!

Gianfranco Ferre black leather with gold ring border jacket, c. early 1990s. Marked size 40, modern 6 to 8

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CHANEL WISH LIST

We can't seem to post enough vintage Chanel jewelry fast enough to satiate the requests by clients, but mostly by husbands of clients! Who knew the Decades Daily Arrival Blog was on so many holiday wish lists? Well, make a wish a reality by buying this unusual Chanel necklace that reminds us of 80s era Bulgari with it's bold chain interlocked with amber poured glass reminiscent of antique intaglios and gold encased green beads. It can be worn as a single or a double strand and is ideal for mixing with other vintage Chanel treasures from Decades. Pile them on!

Chanel unusual gold chain link with amber and green poured glass bead, c. late 1980s. 34" long
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EVERY DAY IS CYBER MONDAY AT DECADES!

At Decades, every day is Cyber Monday regardless of what the economic pundits and web retailers tell you. Not a day goes by that we don't cyber it for our clients from all corners of planet Earth.

We dig J Lo in this Gucci Spring 2010 white cutout dress, but we dig even more our vintage Alaia curry stretch cotton dress that bares a bit of resemblance to Jennifer's recent AMA look. Featuring interlocking straps, raised seams, and a "faux" trapunto stitched corset panel at the mid-section, this dress is spicy like the curry color it resembles. Keep it modern with J Lo's smart Louboutin heels (but not in white) and you will be absolutely delicious.

Azzedine Alaia stretch cotton curry multi strap dress, c. late 1960s. Marked M, modern 4 to 6.
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EVERY ANGLE

We need a better digital camera, we admit it. We also need a shadow box when photographing our "smalls." We love you for loving the blog even if our photography is often inadequate as in the challenging case of this Coco Chanel Haute Couture 60s gold woven lame jacket with shocking pink lining. We have taken photos with flash, sans flash, au naturel, and something in between so those not able to visit the jacket in person at our store can see how wonderful and wearable this effortless and elegant jacket is in all the shades of gold. The soft cardigan silhouette has 3/4 sleeves and can be worn casually with a tee and jeans or as an evening jacket with a cocktail dress or gown. In the past fifty years since this was jacket was made, hook and eye closures were added and it's the next owner's choice to leave them or remove them. The lame shows some signs of wear, so we've priced this to be quite attractive since this will cost less than a cashmere cardi at Loro Piana! We think it's a great alternative to the ubiquitous fitted leather jackets we are seeing everyone snatch up to wear over a multitude of options. Sometimes the freshest look is something that's half a century old.

Coco Chanel Haute Couture gold lame evening cardigan jacket lined in pink. c. 1960s. Modern 4 to 6

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59501

What's the 411 on 59501? Well, 59501 is the model number of this very elegant Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture evening gown of Chantilly lace with delicate black paillette embroidery, violet silk charmeuse lining, and signature black velvet bow. If you had been officially invited to Tuesday's State Dinner with the President and First Lady, this would have been the perfect dress to wear. It's refined, timeless, elegant, and certainly eye-catching, as the back delivers the drama with a low key, the bow over the "butt" and the train of lace. Of course when half the guests are in ODLR from Neiman's, you are always safe to be in vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture. Eat your heart out Michaele Salahi. Impostors need not apply.

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture lace and violet lined evening gown, c. early 1980s. Model number 59501. Modern size small 4 (lace has some repairable flaws, but this is priced VERY reasonably).

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.

BLACK FRIDAY=WHITE WEDDING

All over retail stores in the US today, post-Thanksgiving consumers are packing on the presents after packing on the pounds, following last night's traditional feast. At Decades, we say "bah humbug" to Black Friday, as our stylish, sophisticated, and savvy clients know the best deal in town is to buy something vintage that is likely to gain in value, won't be seen coming and going, is environmentally friendly, and has a history (in a good way!). We promise to post accessories galore in the next month for those in a gifting kind of mood. But as our faithful blog readers can see, we are busy and things are selling fast (especially accessories) since husband's are visiting the blog and our store in large numbers already to find the perfect vintage gift at the store. We will let you know we have a lot of 80s Chanel handbags that we will post in the next week, plus lots of Chanel jewelry, but Chanel is selling before we post to customers shopping the store, so we are doing our best to satiate those in the World Wide Web and those that visit us in the flesh.

Enough of our consumer rant, and now let's celebrate this celebratory Zandra Rhodes hand-printed chiffon "Field of Lilies" cream dress with original pink satin sash. Ideal for the boho bride, yet Stephanie Seymour-sexy for, well, Stephanie Seymour, this dress features one of Zandra Rhodes iconic prints and adds signature faux Mother of Pearl iridescent appliques along the top of the dress. A democratically flattering silhouette, the dress looks great on a plethora of sizes and shapes. The billowy long sleeves, elastic waist, and full/swash-friendly skirt make this a dress ideal for a beach wedding on a bride who likes sand between her toes. If you are to choose one dress to get married in while barefoot, we have your (un)-gown. Although we might suggest this dress to a bride-to-be, anyone feeling easy breezy and boho can certainly wear this classic example of Zandra Rhodes.

Zandra Rhodes cream "Field of Lilies" hand-printed chiffon dress with sash, c. 1970s. Modern 4 to 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.

Stocking Stuffers!

Guess what's a perfect fit down a Christmas stocking? Chanel earrings! Below are four great examples of what your could put down someone's stocking this season.
We have two gold coin earrings with a wheat design framed by gold links. Next is a substantial pearl with a dimpled gold frame. Next to those, we have a slightly concave oval CC crown logo coin. Last, a pair of gold loops in a quilted pattern. These are sure to make any special lady giggle with glee.

Chanel gold coin earrings with wheat pattern, c. 80's. Diameter 1 1/4" SOLD

Chanel gold coin earrings with wheat pattern 2nd pair, c. 80's. Diameter 1 1/4" SOLD

Chanel pearl earrings with gold dimple frame, c. 80's. Diameter 1 1/2" SOLD

Chanel gold coin crown logo earrings, c. 80's. Length 1 1/2" SOLD

Chanel gold loop earrings with quilt pattern, c. 80's. Diameter 1 1/2" 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.

December Decadence

If you are in Dallas, or the surrounding areas please come join Cameron Silver. He will be at FORTY FIVE TEN in Dallas for the annual December Decadence TRUNK SHOW featuring, an extraordinary collection of vintage couture!


OPENING NIGHT PARTY at 4510

4510 McKinney in Dallas, TX
December 10th
7 PM – 9 PM

Benefits The Family Place

Tickets to annual opening night party: $50 Donation
to The Family Place
through http://www.familyplace.org/

TRUNK SHOW continues at 4510

on December 11th and 12th from Noon to 4 pm
4510 McKinney
Dallas, TX
for more information call 214 559 4510

YES IT WILL HOLD A BLACKBERRY

The only question one should ever ask of their evening minaudiere is: will you fit my BlackBerry? The answer is a resounding "YES" when questioning this 1970s Givenchy Disco-Does-Deco sculptural gold metal evening bag with Swarovski crystals and optional gold chain/rope strap. The pictures do fine justice to this design so we probably shouldn't elaborate too much on this other than to once again draw your attention to it's BlackBerry-friendliness, it's versatility (clutch or shoulder bag) and it's Givenchy!

Givenchy sculptured gold metal minaudiere with Swarovski crystals and options chain/strap, c. 1970s. 8" x 6" x 2" (approximately).