Yves Saint Laurent LBDs

While we are all about vivid color and wild prints here at Decades, we're also quite partial to the perfect little black dress. These Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dresses from the 1980s give you three different ways to wear black! The first features gold sparkle buttons, the second is elegant in its simplicity, and the third bares a little skin but maintains its sophisticated mystique.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Plunging Neck Longsleeve Dress with Gold Sparkle Buttons, c. 1980s. Marked size 34, fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Longsleeve Dress with V-Neck and Button Sleeves, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4. to 6.SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Black Sleeveless V-Neck Cocktail Dress, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.

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Yves Saint Laurent Outerwear

We're thrilled that the rain has stopped here in LA, but we know that a few more months of cold weather await us. Therefore, we're continuing our Yves Saint Laurent extravaganza with three ways to stay warm. The first is a brilliant gold brocade coat with a palm pattern; the next, a voluminous black wool opera cloak with velvet panels; and the third, a buttery suede jacket with colorful ethnic bead embroidery.

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Silk/Wool Brocade Coat with Palm Pattern, Winter 1984. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Cloak with Velvet Panels and Collar, Winter 1986. Marked size 38, fits a contemporary 4 to 8.SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Black Suede Jacket with Ornamental Ethnic Beaded Trim and Detail, c. 1980s. Marked size 36, fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

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The Yves Saint Laurent Extravaganza Continues!

Continuing on our Yves Saint Laurent extravaganza, we have three more beautiful dresses--this time, in stylish black and red! The first features glorious spring roses in scarlet with lace trim at the collar and hem. The other two feature variations on the polka-dot; the first is more straightforward, while the other adopts olive-shaped spheres.

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wrap Dress with Rose Print and Lace Collar, Hem, c. 1980s. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Black Longsleeve Dress with Red Polkadot Pattern, c. 1980s. SOLD!

Yves Saint Laurent Black Longsleeve Dress with Red, White, & Olive Print Dress with Frilled Collar, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

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Get Ready for Spring in Yves Saint Laurent!

It may not feel like it, but spring is just around the corner! Decades is here to whet your appetites with a colossal collection of Yves Saint Laurent dresses, blouses, and cocktail attire that will make you the standout in a season packed with lush florals, loud geometric prints, and vibrant colors.

Get tropical with our first two selections: the first is a black and white fern print dress, the second a colorful Caribbean dancer pleat dress. If that's not loud enough, go Geo with wild pouf sleeves, a scoop neck, and the best print we've seen all year! (it is only the 3rd, after all...) We've also thrown in three more greyscale print dresses in various silhouettes--a little something for everyone, don't you think?

Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Tropical Print Longsleeve Dress, c. 1980s. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Vibrant Caribbean Dancer Pleated Print Dress, c. 1980s. Marked size 36, fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Bright Geometric Print Dress with Scoop Neck & Pouf Sleeve, c. 1980s. Marked size 38, fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Checked Wrap Dress with Assymetric Buttons, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Black & White Zig-Zag Print Dress with Button-Up Front, c. 1980s. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Greyscale Spot Print Dress with Longsleeves, c. 1980s. Marked size 36, fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD

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FORGET YOUR TROUBLES, COLOR IS HERE!

Okay, the price of oil is skyrocketing, the exchange rate between the Euro and US Dollar is painful, and Britney Spears has a new album called "Blackout." So on this day after Halloween, we propose some color in the world with fabulous designer labels attached.

No one mastered color better than Emilio Pucci and this is extraordinary 60s evening jacket with elaborate embroidery gives testament of his genius with the colors of a rainbow. The jacket has a simple construction that zips up the front and bracelet sleeves. The intricate embroidery was reserved for only the top tier Emilio Pucci FIRENZE black label evening pieces which are rather rare and this one is in very tip-top condition except for some minor underarm discoloration (we wish it was absolutely perfect, but we weren't going to pass on such a gorgeous piece of Art over the subtle compromises). It's a once-in-a-lifetime purchase opportunity for the right savvy Decades shopper. We don't have to tell you how we suggest you need to wear it...the possibilities are endless!

Emilio Pucci Firenze Couture embroidered evening jacket, c. 1960s. Marked size 16, fits a contemporary size 6 to 8. SOLD

The Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche bright red cocktail dress is a style we have had at Decades before and the dress always sells. We love a sexy long sleeve dress, and the deep V-plunge along with the gold coral and red glass brooch make this extra special. Be the Lady in Red and watch what happens!

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche red jersey long sleeve dress with gold brooch c early 80s. Marked size 36, fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

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CHARMED, I'M SURE

Here are two charming necklaces with charms (naturally) that are quintessential Decades-style bijoux of fantasy. We've always preferred our costume jewelry to be bold and full of personality as evidenced by the eye-candy below. The first necklace by Yves Saint Laurent borrows a bit from Coco Chanel's codes of gold chain and pearls. The second necklace by Chanel features seven medallions of quilted gold metal along a classic gold chain. Whether you fancy the YSL or the Chanel, we say go for the GOLD.

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Tone Necklace with Pearl Drop, c 1980s. SOLD

Chanel Gold Tone Chain Necklace with Quiltedd Charms, c 1980s;

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YSL BLING-A-LING

Leave it to Yves Saint Laurent to make the perfect bling-a-ling earrings. Two falling circles connected by a ovular clasp make for a perfect set of earring for a night out at the disco or to dress up something basic and black. These crystal diamond earrings are the antithesis of basic...they are basically perfect, however!
YSL double circle signed clear "diamond" crystal earrings c 70s SOLD

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SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE!

Shiny happy people will love these shiny and happy options for you. Gold and silver. Dress and accessory. We are feeling a mixed metal moment, so maybe dare to wear these together?

YSL Variation liquid gold jersey skirt shown as strapless dress deadstock Summer 1987 marked size 42

Gucci early 80s silver paillette evening purse SOLD

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Two Yves Saint Laurent Blouses!

Check out the latest additions to our unparalleled Yves Saint Laurent collection:


First, a playful bateau-neckline blouse in navy silk with a jubilant sailor pattern. This piece comes to us from the Spring/Summer 1992 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche collection.

Second, a sleeveless canary blouse with black trim and a ribbon tie. A perfect way to add a pop of yellow--this season's hottest color--to any outfit.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sailor Print Blouse in Navy Silk, Spring Summer 1992.SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Sleeveless Canary Blouse, c. 80s. SOLD

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Yves St. Laurent Gold Necklace

Calling all costume jewelry enthusiasts! Decades is pleased to offer this decadent treasure from Yves Saint Laurent, perfect for a woman with a dramatic side. This necklace, signed and from the early 1990s, features a jewel-encrusted soleil pendant hanging from a strand of thatched gold balls. A must-have for any collector.

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Signed Gold Medallion Necklace. SOLD

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YSL PERFECT

It doesn't get any better than this: A gorgeous Grecian goddess midnight navy 70s Yves Saint Laurent jersey gown with a deep plunge, open back, and gathered waist. Don't need to say much more...other than it fits our size four mannequin and the waist is quite tiny....oh and it's deadstock and the runway sample/prototype...kind of super special!

YSL Rive Gauche Midnight Jersey gown c 70s. SOLD

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49th Grammys

Shakira, your hips don't lie and neither do we. Last night at the Grammys, in Los Angeles you looked fab. That sexy skirt, YSL, that you found at Decades certainly does a lot for you. Its right up your alley, a show-stopper and terribly chic. So chic that while everyone was wondering what is that gold skirt she is wearing you were comfortable knowing that you were wearing amazing YSL RIVE GAUCHE.
Hot.

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YSL Rive Gauche Midnight at the Oasis

Darker shades of blue and navy can be hard to wear but ever so chic and elegant. Midnight, the deepest it gets without being black is a stunning choice to wear and reminds me of the Guy Laroche jersey gown that Hilary Swank wore to receive her Oscar for best actress for her work in Million Dollar Baby.

YSL Rive Gauche, 70s midnight blue pleated strapless dress. Made with a linen bustier and chiffon draped overlay. Marked as a size 42 it fits and American 6-8. SOLD

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YSL Russian Collection coat 1976

With the Ballet Russes Collection of 1976 for fall and winter, Yves Saint Laurent revolitionized the fashion industry in one fell swoop. It was no longer a staid and traditional presentation of couture clothing on glamorous models to potential buyers, but an extravaganza, a production, a full bells and whistles show. It was a break from the norm and a commencement of a standard to be copied and heightened.

YSL Russian Colletion 1976 Saga mink coat. Detailed with three rope closures. Contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

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YSL Haute Couture coat

In recent days I have come to realize a truth within fashion. As I have heard many times, it is not about shopping ad nauseum in each season for looks that will last no more than three months and exhaust your shopping potential. It is far more important to find pieces that you both truly adore and that you will be able to not only cherish for ever but also wear for ever.

This is not to say that buying clothing is ever an investment. That would be akin to saying buying cars is an investment, it just is not so. But what it does mean is that you will have a collection of pieces worth every penny you spend originally and the joy you will get every time you wear it. On that note, i think this coat not only plays into the moment, the current desire of comfort in fashion, but it also is a great standard of dress for a true Lady. It is at once stylish and fashion forward but never tired. A simple task that so often goes awry when the check book is in the wrong hands.

YSL Haute Couture, early 90s, Anthracite velour jacket. In the style of a throw-on wrap coat but made sublime with rare Emba mink trim on the cuff, shawl collar and hem. Belted at the waist adding a touch of sophistication. Contemporary size 4-6. SOLD

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YSL black ruffle blouse

With the weekend just a day away, I decided that one ought to consider what to wear for brunch and shopping tomorrow. It's a little chilly here in LA at the moment so black is perfectly acceptable. This YSL blouse is the key to the weekend look.

Pair it with some charcoal colored J brands and boots, or some black leggings and a chunky hardcore wedge or heel. The look is utter casual chic. As though you really do not care but want everyone to know that your only option was this YSL Ruffle top with ruffled cuffs. Dated to the 80s and marked as a size 36. SOLD


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