MIDNIGHT BLUE CHANEL

Certainly you know of our obsession with all things in midnight blue. It's one of the great alternatives to dependable black, but with a little relief. This Chanel Boutique by Karl Lagerfeld evening gown from the late 1980s features thick straps, a pleated bodice with a wonderful blouson waist. We love the "Cowl"-effect of the back and how the skirt (check out the flat pockets on the hips) gatherers to a fishtail illusion at the knee and a sensible slit. This is a very accommodating and flattering dress, too. If you are the type who always is drawn to black, may we suggest a detour to midnight blue.
Chanel Boutique midnight blue silk evening dress c late 1980s marked size 38. Modern size 6 to 8 SOLD

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GET YOUR 1983 CHANEL ON!

Can we ever post enough Chanel to satiate our ever adoring blog readers? Here is one from 1983 and the very start Karl Lagerfeld's tenure at Chanel. It's Chanel Boutique, not Couture, but the gorgeous embroidery of silver and gold is Couture-worthy. It's a two piece ensemble. An over-sized tee that buttons up the back with over sized short sleeve cuffs. The skirt has a classic waist band with two front pockets and matching splatter of silver and gold sequins. We are always mad for two piece ensembles. The tee shirt could be worn with slim back pants and the skirt with a cashmere turtleneck. So many possibilities.

We've shown the Chanel ensemble with a brand new Celia Birtwell designer chair in Lucite. We love Celia's distinctive patterns and prints and the chairs are available through Decades at $2250 with a 4 - 6 week delivery estimate.

Chanel Boutique A/W 1983 cream crepe two piece embroidered evening ensemble. SOLD

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Camp To Vamp!

These new arrivals at Decades run the gamut from the ridiculous to the sublime. The Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pouffy dress shown below was a runway sample, but the exquisite details--scalloped tulle layers, hand-assembled marabou feather flowers, a fierce interior construction--rival the artistry of even the finest haute couture. This is a dress for a fashion eccentric, and a contemporary size 4 at that.

Not to be outdone, this Chanel Boutique creation by Karl Lagerfeld shows some skin in all the right places! It's a full-length dress with sheer drapes around the lower legs and sheer faux-cocoon sleeves... one of the best Chanel gowns we've seen. Tie it at the bust for a little extra coverage, or leave it undone on a particularly sultry evening (we've photographed it both ways). Fits a size 4 to 6.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Tulle Dress with Marabou Feather Flowers, c. 1980s SOLD

Chanel Boutique by Karl Lagerfeld Chiffon Evening Dress with Sheer Drapes, c. 1980s

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Distinctive Chanel Daywear

Looking for a new blouse? A jacket, perhaps? Or is it a day dress that call out to you? Pick your poison with the following new arrivals from Chanel!

Personally, we think every woman could use a day dress like the one pictured below. It's navy and white linen, with yummy little details like an open back, pleated waist, generous front pockets, and signature gold earrings. Fits a size 4 to 6. Those of you seeking separates can revel in the same kind of luxurious detailing: take, for instance, this sexy silk blouse with black velvet collar and gold buttons, or a rust loose-knit jacket with lion's head buttons... you get the picture.

Chanel Boutique Sleeveless Blue Linen Sailing Dress with White Collar and Gold Buttons, Pleated at the Waist, c. early 1980s SOLD

Chanel Boutique Ivory Silk Blouse with Black Velvet Collar and Signature Gold Buttons, c. 1980s

Chanel Creations Rust Loose-Knit Jacket with Gold Lion's Head Buttons, c. late 1970s SOLD

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Endlessly Chic Chanel!

The next two dresses illuminate every characteristic that makes us love Chanel so much. The first, a ready-to-wear piece from the 1980s, features drapes of knit jersey, satin lining, gold and black enamel buttons, and pockets (how revolutionary!). It's timeless and sophisticated and demonstrates an attention to detail that is all too often absent from the trend machine that is contemporary ready-to-wear. Fits a size 4.




Next, a sumptuous Chanel Haute Couture gown from the 1980s in delicate drapes of silk chiffon. These photographs fail to capture the exquisite beauty of the black and gold beaded embroidery and the custom Chanel coin buttons (featured in a different variety on the previous dress). This dress fits a contemporary size 4.



Chanel Boutique Black Knit Strapless Gown with Satin Lining, c. 1980s SOLD
Chanel Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Gown with Gold and Black Embroidery, liked A/W 86-87 SOLD
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Early 1990s Chanel Boutique Dress

Few fashion houses deliver a winning combination of sophistication and sex appeal quite like Chanel. This high-collar pleated dress, c. early 1990s, has plenty of both to spare. Done up in midnight blue, this stunning creation by Karl Lagerfeld features a gorgeous plunging back and gold signature Chanel buttons. It fits our size four mannequin to the T!

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