Stars Rock the Emmys, Decades Style!

Hollywood kicked off the awards show season tonight in style with the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium! As always, there were fashion hits and misses; but there were some real standouts, and they came from Decades! Before you can even ask, "what were they wearing?," we're here with the answers...

Actress and model Rebecca Romijn of ABC's "Ugly Betty" exuded sophistication and classic Hollywood sex appeal in a Guy Larouche Haute Couture drop-waist beaded tank gown with sway skirt from the 1970s.

Actress Rachel Griffiths, nominated for her role as Sarah Whedon on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," rocked out in a Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld bustier dress, c. 1980s.

Hostess with the mostest Stacy London, style correspondent for "Access Hollywood" and star of TLC's "What Not To Wear," glammed it up in a crimson Estevez swag dress, c. 1970s.

Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't acknowledge one of our favorite couples of the evening: Portia de Rossi, who wore a spectacular serpant gown by Azzaro by Vanessa Seward with Boucheron square-cut diamond studs, and Ellen DeGeneres, who spiffed up a classy tux jacket with Boucheron's signature Delilah woven gold and diamond-studded necklace. Brava, ladies!

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Hermes Luxe-a-Roll, Part 1!

Pardon our lack of posts this week--we've been ever-so-busy traversing the globe for the finest vintage gems. During a recent hunt, we happened upon a trove of Hermès treasures that's so large, we have to bring it to you in three parts! First up, an assortment of iconic Jige clutches in different colors and leathers. Each features intricate contrast stitching and the signature "H" closure, and all have been reconditioned by Hermès leather specialists in New York. Get one (or two, or three) before they're gone! All bags measure 11½" by 8".

Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Cherry, 1985. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Burgundy, 1978. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Grey, 1983. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Midnight, 1979. SOLD
Hermès Jige Clutch with H Closure in Luggage, 1978. 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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We've Been Busy!

Forgive us if we are a little distracted with updating and adding new items to the blog. The store is a mad-house as the Emmy's are this Sunday and we're living on a diet of spanks and Perrier! In the meanwhile, don't forget that the blog goes back well over a year and there are GREAT items from the past that may have no sold so we invite you to check out old posts.

And for those feeling like a little fashion analysis, do check out Cameron Silver's premiere blog on The Huffington Post! Plus, brava to Cathy Horyn and her insightful review of the new and absolutely gorgeous Marc Jacobs collection. Marc is bringing sexy back in a new and feminine way... Vulgar is OVER!

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Mel B. Hits the Jackpot in Vegas!

Scary Spice hardly looked scary at MTV's Video Music Awards in Las Vegas tonight. Rather, she looked svelte, sexy, and stylish in her vintage Herve Leger lilac dress she found at Decades. There were some fantastic train wrecks on the red carpet tonight, but Melanie Brown was a class-act.

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JUDITH LEIBER TIMES 3

Once is not enough, twice is not enough, and although the third time is a charm, we just can't stop posting this fantastic Judith Leiber alligator handbags in fun shapes and intoxicating colors. Take for example the three options from the 1980s below:

The bright jade alligator bag is shaped like an oversize coin purse but in a bold color with a silk tassel and woven strap. It's the type of bag that makes a basic ensemble have a bold statement. It's 5¼" by 5½".


The black alligator bag with cord strap has a secret compartment that can hold a change of jewels via a snap and release. The top compartment won't hold much more than bail money, $100 bill, your house key, and a slim phone and we don't mean a Blackberry. It's cute as a button 6" by 2½" by 4½". SOLD

The final selection is a fantastic steel gathered oversized alligator clutch with a dramatic industrial two-tone bar at the top of the bag. It's that pefect size...not too big and the color is really distinctive. 10¼" by 5¼" by 3". 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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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

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

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"Collecting 20th-century fashion is like collecting 20th-century art... when we look back at fashion history the first half of the 21st century will be known as 'the vintage years' because it's the one really identifiable trend to have happened."

So says Cameron Silver, owner of the legendary Los Angeles vintage boutique Decades, in this piece by Alice Olins for The Times. They now know what you, dearest reader, already know... Decades is simply the finest!

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