Scherrer and Dior Get Out of the Cold!

When we began our blog over a year ago, we wanted our international clients to be able to keep up with the great inventory arriving daily at our store. Now, as the Northern Hemisphere bundles up for the winter, we've got two beautiful shirtdresses for our friends down under! The first is a pleated drop-waist Jean Louis Scherrer in white crepe; the second is from Christian Dior's Miss Dior line, in creme silk. Of course, we think either dress is perfectly suitable for a holiday getaway to St. Barth's...

Jean Louis Scherrer White Crepe Pleated Shirtdress with Drop Waist, c. early 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.

Miss Dior Creme Silk Shirtdress with Pockets and Sash, c. late 1960s. Fits a contemporary size 4.

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Miss Davenport Spring 2008 Private Sale!

The sisters Olsen, in Miss Davenport

Our good friends Estee Stanley and Cristina Ehrlich have a lot going on... in addition to their massive roster of celebrity clients, the stylists extraordinaire are also creative directors of Miss Davenport! We were tickled to learn that on Thursday, November 8th, the ladies will be hosting a private sale of the Spring 2008 line at 661 N. Harper Ave.--just around the corner from Decades! Click here to view the details and RSVP to the event.

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IT'S RAINING, MEN!

Certainly you are familiar with Laura Biagiotti. You know her cashmere and you know her eye wear, but she also did some phenomenal clothing like this amazingly dramatic black silk taffeta evening rain coat with exaggerated collar, gathered seams, and buttons up the front. It's not just for evening, but whether or not it's raining, this is a coat for making an entrance or turning heads down Madison Avenue.

Laura Biagotti Dramatic Black Taffeta Coat with Shoulder Embellishment, c. late 1970s; Size-free.

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BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

Although we write to you from sunny in LA (it starts out foggy in the AM, but the sun breaks through around 11 30 am during November), we do understand the need for a coat. After all, our blog readers are from around the world and, even with Global Warming, there are some readers who are filling a chill as they read the blog. Here are 3 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche mohair cape/coats. The blue and black plaid has actual arm holes and a discreet leather closure. It's very cocoon-y. The other two mohair coats aren't really coats, but cape wraps. Very typical of YSL in the late 1970s. One often sees a chic Parisian woman walking down the Rue Faubourg Saint Honore wearing such a cape. Are you that woman?

Yves Saint Laurent Variation Blue Black Plaid blanket coat c. late 1970s; Marked size 44. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cream and taupe mohair cape, c. 1970s; Marked 34. SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent tan and brown trim cape, c. 1970s; Marked size 38.

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Alert! Hermes Birkin 40cm Available Now!

Attention Hermès addicts: we have got the bag of the year! It's a 40cm Birkin in supple, chocolate brown leather with Palladium hardware, marked 2005 (we know the hardware looks gold, but it's just the lighting--darned Daylight Savings Time!). It's even got the original dust cover! We advise you act quickly--bags like this tend to go within hours, not days. SOLD

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Exotic Selections from Leiber

We've got a fever, baby, and the only prescription is more Leiber! Check out these great, colorful bags in exotic skins--the first, an evergreen alligator, the second, a canary yellow ostrich.

Judith Leiber Evergreen Alligator Evening Purse with Semiprecious Stone Clasp, c. 80s now available through Decades London at Dover Street Market, +44 (20) 7518 0680.

Judith Leiber Canary Yellow Ostrich Evening Purse with Semiprecious Stone Clasp, c. early 1980s. SOLD

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BILL BLASS IN BLACK AND WHITE

Sometimes you pine for a dress with absolutely no gimmicks. Purity of design becomes essential in a chaotic and over-accessorized world. If you are this type of super chic Decades shopper who wants to get back to basics, this dress oozes the simplicity of design you crave. Bill Blass direct from 1972 (the dress is dated and was sold at Bergdorf Goodman) is a black jersey halter attached to layers of off-white organza tiers. That's it. No bells and whistles. It's what we call "Great American Style." This is the type of gown that you could imagine Nan Kempner wore to a gala at the MET. Throw on a bangle or two, and some beautiful earrings, along with a Vivier or Louboutin evening sandals, and a bold clutch (maybe something antique or ethnic, we suggest) and you just might make the International Best Dressed List, too.
Bill Blass 1972 jersey and off-white layered organza gown. Marked size 8, modern 4 to 6. SOLD

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