It Ain't Over 'Til The Fat Lady Sings

Have you ever gotten ready for an evening at the opera and woefully thought to yourself, "Woe! If only I had a brilliant crimson silk faille opera coat to wear to the opera!" Believe it or not, it happens all the time. That's why you have to act fast on this Givenchy haute couture brilliant crimson silk faille opera coat. Unlike the legions of crimson opera cloaks out there, this one has a dramatic rounded poof sleeve and broad collar.

But wait, there's more! Act now and you can also wear this chic coat with slacks and a sweater! In fact, you can splash some color into virtually any outfit with this versatile piece.


Givenchy Brilliant Crimson Silk Faille Opera Coat with Poof Shoulder and Sleeve, c. early 1980s. SOLD

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Givenchy not for Audrey

One thinks of Hubert de Givenchy and the immediate association is a perfectly chic little black dress and the ideal muse, the incomprable Audrey Hepburn. But Givenchy was going strong in the 1980s and adopted to his client's wishes for more boisterous options, like these two colorful cocktail options below. Both are Givenchy Haute Couture and ready for a lover of color and a little attention...well maybe a lot of attention!
Givenchy Haute Couture dark ash silk with yellow ribbon swirl pattern strapless puff dress. Approx modern size 6


Givenchy Haute Couture shades of lime/green strapless chiffon dress with sash/wrap. Approximately narrow size 4 SOLD

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Stunning Haute Couture

With autumn's couture presentations just days away, Decades is pleased to announce the arrival of trunkloads of stunning vintage couture! Listed below are just two of our many new arrivals--check back daily to view exquisite finds from Chanel, Balmain, and more.

The first is a magnificent Givenchy Haute Couture silk chiffon gown with a wide tie in the back, adorned with petal cutouts. Though the gown dates back to the late 1970s, it demonstrates an effect that has been popularized in recent years by designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte. Fits a size 4. SOLD



Next is a Chanel Haute Couture creation by Karl Lagerfeld from the mid-1980s. The silk chiffon dress and jacket are sumptuously adorned with gold bugle beading; it's a timeless design from a house that stands as a pillar of class and sophistication in an ever more crowded field of throwaway fashion. Fits a size 4 to 6.

Givenchy Haute Couture Black Organza Halter Dress with Circular Cutouts, c. late 1970s SOLD

Chanel Haute Couture Gold Beaded Dress and Jacket, c. 1980s SOLD

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Blouses Galore

Blouses Galore! If you have been needing some new vintage separates as I know so many of my dearest friends do, I suggest taking a gander and the selection below. They are all great great blouses. And we all know that shirting this good for women is hard to come by.

YSL Rive Gauche, Classic style one colored silk blouse with leaf motif. Contemporary petite size 4, marked size 36.


Know for her drapery, you can drape yourself in one of two blouses by Madame Gres, the first is 70s, cream silk tie front blouse a petite size 4. SOLD

The second is also from the 70s, Madame Gres, Berry colored tied front silk blouse also a petite size 4.

We also have a Givenchy, early 80s Yold neck and waist tied fuchsia silk blouse. Sized a petite 4. Has a certain feminine Cossack style to it. SOLD

Givenchy Couture, black ruffle neck and bow front blouse from the 70s in a petite size 4.

Celine, 70s, tie front silk blouse with a blue red and white pattern all over. It is also a petite size 4. SOLD

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