Kelly, Kelly, Kelly...

We're going to make a prediction now, so hold us to it in the coming months: 2008 will be the year of the Kelly. With the smashing success of the Grace Kelly exhibits in Monaco and New York, there is a renewed focus on the Hermès bag that, like the woman for which it was named, has become the stuff of legend. This piece was recently reconditioned and features black boxed leather, gold hardware, and a hard frame. It's perfect for a new Hermès buyer or a seasoned collector!

Hermès Black 32cm Kelly in Boxed Leather with Gold Hardware, 1972. Recently reconditioned by Hermès. SOLD

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Paper Mag Presents Phyllis Diller!

Please join us at the opening of
Paper's Los Angeles Project 2007

A show of artwork by two amazing, uniquely glamorous women:

Paintings by Phyllis Diller

Curated by Cameron Silver and Jeff Snyder

Polaroids by Henny Garfunkel

Hosted by Mena Suvari

Opening Party

Wednesday, November 7th
5-6 p.m. press preview

6-8 p.m. reception

233 South LaBrea (near 3rd St.)
rsvp www.papermag.com/artshow
Show will be open to the public
Thursday, November 8th
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Belle of the Ball in Valentino!

We're ever-so-taken with this midnight silk Valentino dress in three bell-shaped tiers. It brings to mind a beautiful flower, a Lily of the Valley, perhaps... there's something very fresh about the way it drapes over the right arm.

Valentino Midnight Silk One-Shoulder Layer Dress with Satin Trim, c. late 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 6. SOLD

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Trick or Treat!

On this sunny Southern California Halloween day, Decades is going trick-or-treating with you! But something's missing from you costume... is it a little glitter on your ear, or a colorful cuff on your wrist? It's hard to go wrong with this assortment of new pieces from Chanel, Satellite, Iradj Moini, and our favorite designer of all--anonyme!


Iradj Moini Grape Heart Brooch with Crystal Bands, c. 1980s. SOLD!

Anonymous Black Sequin Circular Earrings, c. 1980s. SOLD



Anonymous Ocean Blue Enamel Bell Earrings with Gold Studs, c. 1980s.SOLD



Satellite Gold Paillette Earrings with Splases of Rust, Jade, and Sapphire, c. 1980s. SOLD



Satellite Gold Paillette Flower Bracelet with Splases of Rust, Jade, and Sapphire, c. 1980s.




Chanel Unsigned Runway Sample Cuffs in Metallic Fuchsia Lambskin with Gold Hardware, c. 1990s. SOLD

Chanel Lucite and Gold Charm Bubble Cuff, c. 1980s. SOLD

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DON LOPER FOR THE OPERA

We all remember Don Loper as one of Hollywood's favorite costume designers who was lovingly immortalized when Lucille Ball included Mr Loper on an episode of "I Love Lucy." Remember the episode when Lucy gets a terrible sunburn just prior to a Hollywood Wives fashion show featuring the designs of Don Loper? Well, we tried to find it on You Tube, but to no avail. However, it's probably the most hilarious blend of physical comedy and fashion, you will ever see. We have always had a love of Don Loper at Decades. After all, he was a Los Angeles designer and we like to support our local heroes.

This black silk full-bodied opera coat can be worn closed, as shown, or more dramatically opened up and off your shoulders. It's intricately beaded with black jet and the sleeves balloon grandly with narrow holes for your arm and hand to pass. It's very diplomatically sized. It can fit a variety of figures, it just needs a woman with the presence to carry-off such full-fledged glamour. What is particularly amazing about this coat is it's versatility. Worn with a fitted sweater and slim pants with flats, it's almost casual. Worn with a slight cocktail dress, it's useful to keep you warm during the winter months. And for a the red carpet with a full-length gown and slipping off your shoulders, it becomes a great non-fur wrap. So live the glamour. Lucy would be proud. Don Loper 50s black silk beaded opera coat. SOLD

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IF IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR A COUNTESS, IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU!

Okay, so we have satiated the princess in you with the Grace Kelly-endorsed Helen Rose, but what about the Countess? The Vicomtesse de Ribes (AKA the designer of this deep jade taffeta gown), remains one of the most chic and glamorous women of Europe. For a decade beginning in 1983, arguably one of the best dressed women of the 20th and this first decade of 21st Century, set up her own design studio and showed in Paris and New York. We love that the Vicomtesse understands discretion, glamour, and drama...check out the back of this gown! Jacqueline de Ribes early 80s iridescent jade taffeta gown. Modern size 4. Retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue SOLD

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GOOD ENOUGH FOR A PRINCESS

If it's good enough for Princess Grace Kelly, it's good enough for you! Helen Rose famously designed Grace Kelly's legendary wedding dress worn in 1956 for her nuptials to Prince Rainier of Monaco. That may have been one of Helen Rose's most famous achievements, but she also won two Academy Awards for Costume Design (The Bad and the Beautiful in 1952 and for I'll Cry Tomorrow in 1955) and was nominated an additional 8 times. In the late 1960s, she left the movie studios and opened her own atelier where this dress was designed. The striking citron draped jersey V neck gown is embellished with jeweled straps and has a flattering empire waist. As an added bonus, there is a gift with purchase. We jest. The gown actually has a lovely coordinating silk opera coat for added drama. The mandarin collar and crystal encrusted buttons on the full-volume coat scream "Best Actress" so we think this is an Academy Award winning concoction. Of this show stopper we hope you will agree: "we like you...we really like you."


Helen Rose late 60s citron draped jersey empire waist jeweled gown and coat. Contemporary size 6 SOLD

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