Tuesday, August 31, 2010

I'm Allergic To Bees!

Usually if someone mentioned a honeycomb we would go running for fear of Anaphylaxis. But when that honeycomb is Gianni Versace we are more than willing to risk life and limb if it means achieving beauty perfected. The dress is constructed from a purple and green striped material that has been woven in a 3D honeycomb pattern. The dress is strapless and has a good amount of stretch to give you that classically sexy body-hugging silhouette. The bottom of the dress flares out giving it a flawless mermaid shape. This dress is right at home on the red carpet or flitting about a garden party, just watch out for those bees.




Gianni Versace honeycomb green and purple stripe strapless dress, c.90's. Contemporary size 2-4 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.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Better than SEX

How could you resist a nice big hunk of chocolate... especially when it takes the form of a 30cm Birkin. This lovely Chocolate brown Hermes Bikin is in amazing new condition with the plastic still on the feet and the panel behind the flap. There is no box, but we do have a dust cover. The pricing on this bag is very competitive. If you have been watching the blog for a deal we highly recommend you call for more information.






Hermes 30cm Chocolate brown clemence Birkin with palladium hardware, 2007 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.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

EVA AMURRI IN VINTAGE THIERRY MUGLER

Eva solo shot!
Our friend actress Eva Amurri is a total knockout in vintage Thierry Mugler from Decades with her mom at tonight's Emmy Awards.

KERI RUSSELL IN VINTAGE JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER HAUTE COUTURE

Doesn't Keri Russell look beautiful in her vintage Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture pleated gown from Decades? Guess what? She bought it almost ten years ago and she waited for tonight's Emmy Awards to finally debut her decade old Decades vintage gown!

Friday, August 27, 2010

Age of Aquarius

Finding inspiration in nature was nothing out of the ordinary for Yves Saint Laurent. Whether it was a necklace paying tribute to the sun, or green earrings that reminded him of the mint garden growing up, he was the master of taking elements found in nature and turning them into exceptional creations. These iridescent earrings tell the story of life underwater. Picture the woman of Atlantis wearing these magnificent jewels, as they walk each Swarovski crystal produces a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors. Now that's a sight to see!

YSL Rive Gauche Earrings-Pave Swarovski Crystals with Oal Cabochon Stones and a Swarovski Round rystal Drop- Hand Set S/S'88 Measures 1 1/4 "x 3 1/4"
YSL Rive Gauche Earrings- Large Hexagon Shaped Swarovski Crystals with Hand Polished Quartz Crystal Teardrops F/W '88
Measures 2"x 3 3/4"


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.

Canary in Guy Major

Just in time for that last Summer soiree we present a canary yellow day dress by Guy Laroche. The timeless scoop neck and princess shoulders provide sophisticated drama. The skirt has a lovely bell shape and is gathered at the bottom creating what can only be described as a slight bubble. We would pair this with a vibrant green or red thick belt to break it up a bit. This is a sassy and very easy look to pull of at that inevitable "farewell to Summer" party.





Guy Laroche canary yellow semi-bubble dress, c.80's. Marked size 36, contemporary size 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.

Champagne Gems

Once again we have received some fabulous pieces from one of our favorite Yves Saint Laurent jewelry aficionado.

Champagne Gems Set-"Saint Laurent loved working with resin because of its design possibilities. Each of these pieces catches the light as they move and have beauty that last forever!"

Sun Burst Choker-" Saint Laurent adored the sun. His favorite place was his home in Marrakesh with the desert sun glowing. This is a masterpiece version of his tribute to the sun"


YSL Rive Gauche Paris Runway Sample Necklace-Resin "Champagne" Gems Patterned Gunmetal Bezel F/W '81 Measures 2"x 18"

YSL Rive Gauche Paris Runway Sample Bracelet-Resins "Champagne" Gems W/ Patterned Gunmetal Bezel F/W '81 Measures 1 1/2"x 7 1/2"

YSL Rive Gauche Paris Runway Sample Earrings- Large Oval Resin "Champagne" Gems w/ Patterned Gunmetal Bezel F/W '81 Measures 2"x 2 1/4"

YSL Rive Gauche Paris Runway Sample Earrings- Dangle Oval Resin "Champagne" Hoops w/ Gunmetal Ear Clips Measures 1"x 2 1/2"

YSL Rive Gauche Paris Runway Sample Gold Metal Sun Burst Choker S/S '88 Measures 6 1/4"x 9 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.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Back in the Saddle

We have just received a lovely Hermes Passe Guide bag in a rich chocolate brown ostrich skin. The hard frame is constructed from gold horsebits making it very sturdy and classically chic. We have had only two of these bags before which you can view here and here. These are very hard to find and perfect for the avid collector or the first time buyer.




Hermes "Passe Guide" horsebit bag in ostrich, c.70's.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.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

MANILA MADNESS @ DECADES



Mabuhay! The Manila Machine food truck comes to Decades.

The Manila Machine, southern California's first Filipino food truck is coming to Decades on Tuesday August 31st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Feast on chicken adobo sliders and vegetable lumpia for a lunch that's super tasty as well as a perfect entrée into the rich heritage and culture of the Philippines.

The truck will be in the alley BEHIND Decades and Decadestwo 8214 Melrose Avenue @ Harper
Check out their menu at: http://themanilamachine.com/menu

Come hungry and wear your Filipino finest. Barongs and vintage Imelda welcome. Many famous and fashionable Filipino Angelenos will be there...bring your autograph books!

FIRE SALE!

We are not having a Fire Sale! But we have some fire to sell. How divine is this red Veau Grain Lisse 40 cm Hermes Birkin with Palladium hardware from 2008? It's so hot that your palm might burn when you hold the hot little handle in your hand!






Hermes 40 cm red Veau Grain Lisse Birkin with Palladium Hardware, L stamp for 2008. Pre-owned, but gently used. Come with box and sleeper bag. 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.

FALL FOR ME

Because we love to love you, please find a marvelous fall Hermes ebene 32 cm Kelly in box leather with coordinating brown pony fur panels. We haven't seen many of the fur bags come through the doors of Decades so this one is a bit of an anomaly from 2007. Presented with the original Hermes orange box and sleeper bag, this bag is pre-owned, but very gently used. We are noticing a lot of our stylish clients returning to the Kelly and this is a great Kelly for those looking for something out of the ordinary. It's perfect for fall!





Hermes Kelly in Ebene leather and pony fur, K stamp 2007. Pre-owned, but very gently used. Box and sleeper bag included. 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.

HERMES BUFFET

One of our favorite clients is moving, so she asked Decades to help us edit her Hermes collection!






Hermes OSTRICH 35cm Birkin in Saffron, F Stamp 2002. Excellent SOLD condition...plastic removed from hardware.
A note about Hermes and ostrich skin: According to our friends at Hermes, the production of ostrich skin handbags has been severely decreased by lack of high quality large skins. 35 cm Birkins are virtually non-existent at present. This bag was hardly used and comes from an avid Hermes collector who stored the bag for 7 years.

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.