Anglo-Mango...

...Well, okay, they're not exactly mangoes. Those are pineapples that adorn this Ossie Clark crepe silk "Lulu" dress for Radley, a perfect English day dress with a flounced collar and hem. Those of you who don't yet own an Ossie should act quickly on one of the four recently-posted items on the blog--these dresses are timeless and totally collectable! Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.

Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell for Radley Moss Crepe "Lulu" Dress With Pineapple Print and Flounced Collar, c. early 1970s. SOLD

Decades also discovered this totally chic dress by Yuki while in London. It's a bit more evening appropriate, evoking an Old Hollywood vibe, in scarlet draped silk jersey with a neck that plunges to the waist. The sleeve on this dress is fascinating, draped around the arm to dramatic effect (unfortunately, it's not visible in this picture). Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.

Yuki Draped Silk Jersey Evening Gown in Scarlet with Billowy Sleeve and Plunging Neckline, c. late 1970s. Labelled UK 10, US 8; Fits contemporary 4 to 6. SOLD

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YSL Walk on the Wild Side!

Rocker chicks rejoice in these Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cocktail dresses from the 1980s! The first, a leopard print wrap dress in shades of black and grey, which dives to a deep V in the front (we added the belt, also Yves Saint Laurent, to give it an extra-sexy shape). But it's nothing compared to the outrageous bustier dress in sultry black lace with billowy peasant sleeves, pictured below. Pour some sugar on us!

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Shades of Black & Grey Leopard Print Wrap Dress, c. 1980s SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Suede Belt, Ties with Braided Rope, c. 1970s SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black Lace Bustier Dress with Sheer Billowy Sleeves, c. 1980s

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ALAIA... Enough Said!

Let's just keep this really simple. Here is a late 1980s Azzedine Alaia stretch acetate knit mock-turtleneck dress with long sleeves and a short skirt. It's black and the knit is "water-marked" in a subtle moire pattern that is very difficult for us to show in a picture. But, you get the picture. Straight up sexy...forever sexy.

Alaia late 80s moire motif on knit stretch acetate black mock turtleneck dress. Marked size XS SOLD

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OSSIE CLARKS X 3

These always-dependable Ossie Clark moss crepe dresses never go out of style. We just received the three below and they are perfect as we prepare to transition into fall. Worn casually with flats, sexed-up with heels, practical with boots (Russian collection vintage YSL would be yummy) and tights...there's a reason why Ossie is one of the most copied designers of the 20th Century in the 21st Century and we have his original early 70s designs to satisfy our many Ossie fans. We are proud to think that Decades helped spirit the Ossie Clark revival 8 years ago when we famously sold over 150 pieces of iconic Ossie Clark dresses at the store in a single-owner collection sale. The spirit of Ossie will never go away and these are terrific examples of Ossie Clark style.
Ossie Clark moss crepe wrap dress c early 70s with key hole back and full sleeve Marked size 14, modern size 6 to 8

Ossie Clark midnight blue moss crepe satin trim belted dress c. early 70s (label only reads MOSS CREPE) Marked size 12, modern 4 to 6
Ossie Clark for Radley dyed to emerald green maxi gown in moss crepe c early 70s with collar and covered buttons. Modern size 4-6

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HERMES FOR YOUR WAIST

Are we having a fanny bag moment or what? We've had Chanel fanny bags and now this ultra chic waist pouch with a tie closure from the ultimate purveyor of leather, HERMES! You might ask, "Where am I am wearing this?" and we say, "Be Creative!" The pouch is 5 1/2 by 4 inches and the belted strap is removable so you can pop the pouch in your purse or keep the leather belt strap in place and simply knot the ends and have the flexibility of where you are going to wear it on your waist. Free up your hands when you go the flea market and keep some mad money and your ID safely around your waist. Going on a hike in Montecito? Well, you simply can't wear a nylon sports pack!? But this is ideal for your mobile, some tic-tacs, and your keys. What if you run into Oprah? You need to be chic at all times when hiking in a neighborhood of billionaires. Why this bag may not be a novelty at all, but rather a necessity!
Hermes leather waist pouch belt from 1990 5 1/2 " x 4 " SOLD

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Two Ways To Wear Chanel

Life is full of decisions. Today, a difficult choice awaits you: shall you wear your Chanel on your arm on on your waist? We think there's a compelling case to be made for your arm with this quilted jersey bag from the 1980s--it is, after all, quite hard to pass up the iconic gold chain hardware and interlocking CC clasp. But we also know that this will be distressing news for your chiropractor, who will no doubt lobby in favor of the practical waist pouch. It features a prominent CC logo stictched into supple calfskin and gold chain ornamentation on the strap. Fortunately, these two options are not mutually exclusive--you can have both! If only all life's decisions were so easy....

Chanel Quilted Jersey Handbag with Gold Chain Hardware, c. 1980s. Measures 9½" by 5½" by 3". SOLD

Chanel Caramel Leather Waist Pouch with Gold Chain Detail and Interlocking CC Logo, c. 1980s. Measures 6" by 4½" with 34" strap. SOLD

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Yves Saint Laurent Razmataz!

We think it's smart to inject some loud color into your wardrobe this autumn: all our favorite designers camped up their collections with vivacious pinks, purples, and yellows, making neon hues a surprise must-have. And that makes this Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cocktail dress, with its brilliant fuchsia color, deep plunging neckline, and jeweled gold coral clasp, a perfect pre-fall find! It's marked a size 38, fitting a contemporary size 4.


Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fuchsia Longsleeve Jersey Cocktail Dress, Summer 1985 SOLD

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