OUR FAVES FROM FASHION WEEK

We've loved Olivier Theyskens since he dressed Madonna for the Oscars. We rocked every piece of Rochas that we could get our hands on. And when we heard that Theyskens was, the king of couture level detailing, was taking over the helm at Theory, it was a bit of a head-scratcher, but still. We put our faith in Theyskens. And we have to say, we lo-o-o-ving his collections. There smart, sharp, modern. Kinda like Balmain's younger sister.

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Never since Alaia and Leger, has a designer made body con knits look so appealing. But truth be told, Ohne Titel's rainbow bright clinging cocktail dresses makes want to go to Bikram yoga every single day. We loved this season's darker color palette and also were taken with the ready to pieces that didn't involve yarn. Ooooh, and it must be said, these babes can cut a pant like nobody's business.

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Phillip Lim 3.1 has a rep for dressing uptown girls. What do we mean by that? Well, we're talking about chic gals who want to look good, just not they belong in a Dostevsky film. You know, girls who don't take scissors to their own clothes for fun. This season PLim 3.1 showed sophisticated sleek gear in a time-tested black and white palette with a dash or two of cobalt, teal, and aqua blue.

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Oh Rodarte . . . we excepted certain things from you: tutus, crazy knits that make Sid Viscous look like Hamish Bowles. But this time around, the Rodarte girls gave us simple seperates. Simple, sophisticated and very very pretty but more make no mistake about it, this was a much more pared down collection than usual. Of course, the dresses? Bananas. And let's not even get into the prints. A-MA-ZING.

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Is The Row our generations Calvin Klein? Sleek, chic, quality. Think about it. but while you do, you might also want to think about picking out one of these amazing must-have pieces. Oh, and by the way, evey piece is a must-have piece. Especially the bags.

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COULD BE OUR FAV DRESS OF THE DECADE!

Dear Loyal Decades Blog Readers, this dress is not officially vintage! We won't try to fool you and say this is a vintage Rochas, rather it is another one of the divine archival Rochas gowns by Olivier Theyskens that we are loving to share with our clients and selling them pretty quickly to them, too! Decades sells vintage couture. Something becomes vintage when it is normally at least fifteen years old, but with a proliferation of designers of a certain age passing, retiring, or being replaced, many pieces that are more current are transitioning to becoming archival collectibles and their vintage value is inevitable. Now we won't sell a current dress by an active designer and parade that dress as vintage. Rather, those wonderful pieces are conveniently sold through our sisterstore Decadestwo, which consigns the best of current and modern designer clothing and accessories. However, we have an eye on the transitioning modern stars such as the aforementioned Monsieur Theyskens! Hence our love of these Rochas gowns, many of which are one of a kind, such as the concoction of metallic lace, organza petals, and, a train for good measure, too! Let the picture do the talking, but do note this is the only dress of it's kind from the start of the Rochas/Theyskens partnership around 2003. There are no others and once this is sold, the new owner will own a one of a kind Olivier Theyskens for Rochas gown! This is a sure- fire vintage in the making masterpiece.

Rochas by Olivier Theyskens organza petal and metallic archival lace one of a kind gown, 2003. Sample size (i.e., be Karlie Kloss's size or skip this!) SOLD

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ROCHAS IN ECRU

It's a gorgeous Sunday in Los Angeles and we thought this divine archive Rochas sample by Olivier Theyskens in ecru net and tulle lace with lingerie details and ballroom skirt was the perfect way to start the week. However, it is Sunday so we are actually taking the day off, and will complete this post with all the good details on Monday...when we are back to the 9 to 5! Rochas by Olivier Theyskens archival runway original sample gown of ecru tulle with lingerie bustier details and metallic trim underskirt, Spring Summer 2004. Sample Size, Couture model size 2 to 4 with room for bust. SOLD

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DEBUT COLLECTION

When Oliver Theyskens debuted his first collection for Rochas on the 6th of March 2003, Sarah Mower writing on Style.com raved "Olivier Theyskens, the prodigiously talented young Belgian, returned to the Paris scene to make his debut at Rochas and bowled over his audience with a show that was nothing short of magnificent. Having leafed through the annals of 1950s Parisian elegance, Theyskens proceeded to redefine the romance of the suit, cocktail dress and grand evening gown in exquisite couture-grade materials, making them relevant for a whole new generation." Editors, buyers, and the fashion loving public went crazy for the revival of Rochas but were a bit shocked by the five figure prices for many of the garments that may have used Haute Couture techniques, but were part of a ready to wear collection. Regardless of the sky-high prices, we all agreed that the collection was beautiful and we are happy to have many archival and one of a kind dresses from Theyskens brief and historic run at Rochas including look 35 below from the debut collection for Autumn Winter 2003. A tangerine melange of draped organza and ombre petals forming the skirt, the color, style, and quality of this dress (the construction is exquisite inside and out) is enough to make you swoon and even pass out. Our first archival Rochas sold almost the minute we posted, so who will be the lucky new owner of this runway sample of historic significance the from the first decade of 21st century high fashion? Nothing has surpassed the beauty of Theyskens' work at Rochas. Although his collection for Nina Ricci were exciting, the debut of Rochas hit people over the head with beauty.

Rochas by Olivier Theyskens archival runway sample of tangerine and ombre leaf organza. Look 35. Autumn Winter 2003. Modern size 2 (original model's sample)

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