More Chanel for the Holidays!

Happy Hanukkah, everyone! If you're already running low on presents for the feast, might we suggest you call your favorite vintage couture boutique? We've got plenty of gifts from every girl's favorite--Chanel. Below, a bevy of belts for that biker babe in your life...

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Tiered Swag, c. late 1980s. SOLD

Chanel Gold Chain Belt with Engraved Logo Buckle, c. late 1980s.

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Tiered Swag, Buckle, and Long Medallions, c. late 1980s. Sized 80cm / 32". SOLD

Chanel Black Leather and Gold Chain Belt with Three Tiered Swag and Medallions, c. late 1980s. 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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Accessories Megapost!!

Husbands of the world, beware: Decades has just received trunkloads of the most stellar bags, belts, and baubles you ever did see! Poring through the stacks of rare and outrageous accessories has got us feeling a sugar high, something akin to a young child punch-drunk on Red Bulls and Twizzlers.

Leading off the festivities is an "It" bag if we ever did see one: a Judith Leiber black snakeskin oversize shoulder bag! Long before Marc Jacobs was a household name, Leiber was giving fashionable ladies chronic back pain with heavy gold chain handles like these. It's biker babe meets disco denizen (one of our favorite combinations).



Judith Leiber Black Snakeskin Oversize Disco Bag with Gold Studs and Heavy Chain Handles, c. 1980s. Measures 13½" by 9½" by 6". SOLD


Next, two fashionable Chanel bags in violet--a must-have color for Fall '07. The first is an oyster-shaped evening purse in flawless satin with a gold clasp and chain; it's also stitched with the iconic CC logo on the bottom. The second is a buttery quilted leather satchel with gold hardware and ornamental tassels (fans of this look should check out our red Chanel bucket bag, featured here).

Chanel Violet Pleated Satin "Oyster" Evening Purse with Gold Clasp and Chain, c. 1980s. Measures 8" by 6" by 3".

Chanel Violet Quilted Leather Drawstring Bag with Ornamental Tassels and Gold Chain, c. 1980s. Measures 8" by 7" by 8". SOLD

Finally, we present two decadent belts fit for a fashion warrior. The first is a Judith Leiber black suede number with an oversize gold-plated clasp that would look trés chic with some Lacroix (view here) or Dominique Aurientis costume jewelry (also available by request at Decades); the second is a patchwork belt in suede, rope, patent, and rhinestones with a distinctive arrowhead ornament.

Judith Leiber Black Suede Warrior Belt with Gold Ornamentation, c. 1980s SOLD

Anonymous Suede/Patent Black and Carmine Warrior Belt with Twisted Rope and Rhinestone Detail, c. 1970s 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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Cartier 'Jackie O' Style Belt

The late Jackie Kennedy Onassis was seen wearing this belt on the Isle of Capri in the early 1970s. Since then it took on a life of its own. When her estate finally came to auction by Sotheby's on April 23rd 1996 this piece listed with an estimate of $500-$700 sold for a staggering $27,600.

Of course this is not the piece from the auction itself, but it is the same exact belt. It is shown below as both a belt and a necklace. The woman who buys this piece will be able to live their own exotic lifestyle dreams and enjoy the thrills of Cartier with the style of an Onassis. Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

CARTIER VERMEIL JACKIE O BELT NECKLACE C 1970s. SOLD

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

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