Scherrer and Dior Get Out of the Cold!

When we began our blog over a year ago, we wanted our international clients to be able to keep up with the great inventory arriving daily at our store. Now, as the Northern Hemisphere bundles up for the winter, we've got two beautiful shirtdresses for our friends down under! The first is a pleated drop-waist Jean Louis Scherrer in white crepe; the second is from Christian Dior's Miss Dior line, in creme silk. Of course, we think either dress is perfectly suitable for a holiday getaway to St. Barth's...

Jean Louis Scherrer White Crepe Pleated Shirtdress with Drop Waist, c. early 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.

Miss Dior Creme Silk Shirtdress with Pockets and Sash, c. late 1960s. Fits a contemporary size 4.

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Forbidden Flowers

Florals aren't just for nice girls. Indulge your darker side with nettle-tinged couture creations by Castillo and Christian Dior. The Castillo dress pictured below features a delicate sheath of Chantilly lace over a black A-line strapless cocktail; the Dior might require a slip, though we love the iridescent sheen of the black and caramel layered netting.

Castillo Haute Couture Chantilly Lace A-Line Cocktail Dress, 1962. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6; now available through Decades at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680. SOLD

Christian Dior Sheer Netting Dress with Floral Embroidery, c. 1960s. Fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

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Stunning Dior Haute Couture

Every so often, we come across a dress that is, to invoke an overused cliché, priceless. This particular piece unites two of the most venerated figures of 20th century fashion: it was designed by a young Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent in his second haute couture collection for the house of Dior, Spring/Summer 1959. The artistry apparent in the garment's construction--intricate floral lace, elaborate bodice, layered skirt--is scarcely replicated today, even within the realm of haute couture. Patrons of Yves Saint Laurent or Christian Dior are certain to find this a formidable addition to any collection.





Christian Dior Haute Couture by Yves Saint Laurent Ivory Floral Lace Dress with Wide Ribbon Tie, P/E 1959. Extremely delicate, fits a size 2 to small 4. SOLD

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BACK TO HAUTE COUTURE

We have posted some great Ready to Wear pieces the last few days, but here is a fine example of Christian Dior HAUTE COUTURE from P/E 1968, when Marc Bohan designed. This ecru gazar gown features gorgeous embroidered cap sleeves and bodice that continues the details to just around the hips. The close-up shots show the intricate embroidery of a cobweb pattern in silver metallic thread with overlays of crystals and gold embroidery. The details are extraordinary. The dress is fitted around the bust and arms but the skirt is fluid. At nearly forty years old, the dress seems entirely contemporary and year-round wearable. We even love it with a metallic flat, but finessed off with some Graaf diamond studs or a Buccellati cuff. It will match both yellow and white gold jewelry.

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Marc Bohan P/E ecru embroidered short sleeve gown. SOLD

(The gown was painstakingly hand cleaned by Brown's in Santa Monica but some intermittent spotting was impossible to remove. The gown remains entirely wearable, however). Contemporary US 4 (the top is fitted) but the skirt portion can fit someone less-narrow at the hips.

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Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre

Haute couture represents one of the most desirable pursuits for any fashionista. The recent passing of Gianfranco Ferre, who mastered the craft as creative director at Christian Dior, makes these gowns particularly relevant extremely collectable. The first is actually not a gown, but an evening ensemble: the black sleeveless top with an open back is actually a bodysuit worn beneath the rose colored tafetta skirt with dramatic train. The second dress also features an open back--formed this time by crossing shoulder straps--and a beautiful lace-trimmed slit in the side of the gown. Both pieces fit a contemporary size 4-6.

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre Evening Ensemble/Gown with Floral Detail, c. 1990 SOLD

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Evening Gown with White Lace-Trimmed Slit, c. 1990.

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FUR-Tastic!

That's right, today we have been going Fur-Tastic at Decades. With the weather so unpredictable, the smartest thing to do is to don a fur, shrug it off your shoulder if you get hot and life the high-life. If you can wear a fur like its a second skin, then you will look sexy and powerful. If the fur wears you, then Houston we have a problem.

Christian Dior, late 50s, natural mink stole recently relined by Dior in Paris.

Christian Dior by Ferre, early 90s, red cashmere shawl with leather trim and mink balls. SOLD

Anonymous, 60s, vest tunic in tourmaline mink with beige leather trim. SOLD

Weil, 50s, Bolero style jacket in a pastel colored mink. SOLD

For further information or to purchase any of the above pieces please contact blog@decadesinc.com

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