Emmys Mayhem, Part Deux

We're less than 20 days from the Emmy Awards, and we know that you still need a dress for the big show! At Decades, our top priority is to prevent this....

...from happening to you. After all, no one wants to step out in a dress that's already had its day in the spotlight--or worse, show up alongside Hollywood's starlet-du-jour in a fluffy "Who Wore It Best?" mini-feature. We think the next two dresses are the finest remedy to a fashion faux pas. The first, an iconic ruby red Norman Norell Mermaid gown, glitters in sequin-studded silk jersey with an open back. The second, a puce jersey Galanos halter dress, is eleganty draped from the bodice. Two great ways to shine on the red carpet!

Norman Norell Iconic Mermaid Gown in Ruby Red Sequins and Silk Jersey, c. 1960s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

James Galanos Puce Jersey Halter Dress, Draped From the Bodice, c. 1960s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

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Like Katie's dress? Here is a brown cocktail version

So you loved Katie's red full length version of the vintage James Galanos below and want it...well, that isn't going to happen. We have a feeling young Ms. Suri Cruise will be gifted a remarkable collection from her mom. This one IS available. It's a mid to late 80s chocolate brown chiffon pleated chiffon bustier dress in a cocktail version. The fabric is super airy and moves beautifully with your every step. It's around a contemporary size 4. We have several vintage James Galanos dresses to post so this last week of July will have plenty of goodies for you to consider.
James Galanos mid to late 80s pleated chiffon chocolate strapless cocktail dress. Approx size 4 SOLD

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE EMAIL BLOG@DECADESINC.COM OR PHONE 323 655 0223. PLEASE REFERENCE THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.

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Welcome to LA in LA's own James Galanos c late 80s

Our favorite client, Katie Holmes, got in right yet again last night at the "Welcome to Los Angeles" party in honor of David and Victoria Beckham. Katie chose this red pleated chiffon vintage James Galanos strapless gown from Decades in a yummy red, the color of the party. As readers will know, James Galanos is a Los Angeles design legend, so how extra appropriate to welcome the Beckham's to LA in something designed and made in Los Angeles, too. Sometimes our dresses don't even make it on the blog because our local regulars swoop up the latest arrivals before we can alert you! We do have this same dress in a chocolate brown cocktail version, from the same personal collection of a well-known fashion icon. Look for that and around 40 of her other gowns and dresses to be posted during the week. Brava Katie!

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THE SEXIEST GALANOS....EVER?

This is James Galanos gone naughty! And we love it and it's so sexy. You can see from the detail shot the paillettes are black and white printed and the dress is trimmed in black silk satin. It has a wonderful chiffon lining and because it is Galanos, the construction and details are comparable to Haute Couture.

James Galanos late 80s paillette tank mini. Size 4 SOLD

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE EMAIL BLOG@DECADESINC.COM OR PHONE 323 655 0223. PLEASE REFERENCE THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE

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JAMES GALANOS 80S BY WAY OF 50S

This is a very interesting James Galanos strapless dress that was originally sold at the famed Martha boutique. Although the silhouette is pure 1950s the fabric is very contemporary: (this was likely designed in the early 1980s) a textured and quilted sheen with red polka-dots, almost giving it a "fetish" quality. The big red rose gives a bit of Carmen drama. Approximately a contemporary size 6.

James Galanos 80s black strapless cocktail dress with red rose. SOLD

For more information or to purchase email blog@decadesinc.com or phone 323 655 0223

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James Galanos Starfish Gowns

Only one week to go until the Golden Globes and its high time you made your decision as to what you will be wearing. It is of course to wear black, but its better to wear black with some life in it. These two gowns are perfect options for a sleek and clean look that also has a playful youthfulness. They are both variations on a theme and that theme is Starfish!

James Galanos, late 70s asymmetric back gown made in black crepe and decorated with a large sequined Starfish on the right hip. Its very chic and very cool.




James Galanos, late 70s, one shoulder black gown. This time the Starfish motif is taken a little further with one larger one on the bodice and a flourish of small ones on the skirt of the gown. This version is a little more daring than the one above. SOLD

For further information or to purchase please contact alexander@decadesinc.com

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