GO GREEN AND GUCCI

'Tis the season of green and red, but this vintage Gucci suede and leather iconic coat with gold hardware is all green, all the time.  It's always amusing that these coats are often marked rather generous sizes like a 46, but always fit much, much smaller.  I haven't been paying much attention to current Gucci collection as of late, but give me a classic heritage piece and I swoon a little.  Not to be worn in the rain, this is an ideal cool weather coat for the icon within you.  So go green and go Gucci. 

-Cameron

Gucci leather jacket with gold hardware, c. 1970's. Marked size 48, modern size 4 - 6. SOLD

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MUSEO GUCCI

Have you been to the Gucci museum in Florence?  It's fantastic.  The fabulous curator Grazia Vernneri has assembled the most amazing pieces from the legendary Gucci Cadillac, crocodile luggage carried by iconic 20th century celebrities, plus clothes and objects from the famous House of interlocking Gs!  I have always loved Gucci suede coats from the late 60s/early 1970s. And this is an absolute winner for Fall of many years to come! 

-Cameron 

Gucci suede coat with enamel snaps, c.1970’s. Marked size 44, modern size 4-6. SOLD

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KATE THE GREAT

No matter what she wears, she captivates. She is not driven by trends, she creates them. The skinny jeans, the boho chic tops, the flat boots, the vests, the denim cut offs, and the famous retro sequin dresses, Kate Moss has inspired and continues to do so. It is her cool attitude and innate style that make her different and definitely a style authority. She has inspired many artists and photographers as well and that is what Christie's is celebrating, a collection of art inspired by Kate Moss which goes on live auction on September 25th. With photographs from Craig McDean,  Chris Levine and Allen Jones, Kate Moss has been captured by many artist creating striking images. Like the Asher Penn photographs of Kate Moss that are featured in our latest windows at Decades created by the amazing Jeff Snyder and Jarred Cairns. The art pieces come to us from Cameron Silver's personal archive and they will be on display at Decades for a limited time. Cameron too is a Moss fan and inspired by her coolness. 

Kate Moss inspires us at Decades everyday and with that feeling we put together a collection of pieces that Kate would wear. You can shop it here on our website. Some of the pieces featured on our window are Tom Ford for Gucci sequin dress, Nina Ricci powder blue fur, vintage leopard fur, Stella McCartney pant suit and Judith Leiber Swarovski evening bag and more. 

Stop by to check out the windows and click here to own something that would make you look as cool as Kate!

-Eri

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THIS WAS A REALLY CHIC GUCCI COAT

We loved it and it conquered us.  As is the magic of Decades, a wonderful woman from Santa Barbara was visiting the store yesterday and asked for coats.  Eri pulled the coat and showed it the enchanting client and the rest is history:  now in a Santa Barbara closet.  Gone. Gucci.  Gone.  We may sell on line, but our heart and soul is in brick and mortar.

-Cameron

Gucci suede coat, c.1970's. Modern size 6. SOLD

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GUCCI GALORE

Spruce up your fall wardrobe with a great vintage Gucci handbag.  Not an "IT" bag that has been gifted to celebrities and editors in the last months that suddenly turns up on blogs and weeklies as the must-have bag of the season, but a bag no one else will have that will cost you a lot less than the current bag phenom: the W by Louis Vuitton which is featured in advertisements with Michelle Williams and conveniently on the arm for the paparazzi when Reese Witherspoon is strolling through Brentwood or SJP steps out of a SUV in NYC..  That bag starts at $3750.  You can buy all six of these Gucci bags for way less and you won't see yourself coming or going or the knock-off versions on the corner of 5th and 57th!  I love Louis Vuitton, but I also love things that separate you from the pack!

-Cameron

Gucci Bags
Burgundy snakeskin, c.1970's. 1.5 x 7.5 x 10
Brown leather "Jackie O" bag, c. 1970's. 1.5 x 8 x 13
Burgundy leather with gold GG chain, c.1970's. 3 x 8 10.5
Burgundy suede and leather, c.1970's. 2.5 x 8.5 x 9.5 
Black leather with horse bit clasp, c.1980's. 3.5 x 9 x 12
Chocolate brown leather shoulder bag, c. 1980's. 3 x 10 x 14. 
Black canvas with tan leather trim shoulder bag, c.1980's. 2 x 8 x 10.

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PERHAPS THE BEST DRESS OF THE 1990S

I am a huge fan of Tom Ford's work at Gucci and it's amazing to think that this iconic jersey column gown with keyhole revealing gilt hardware suspended by a thong is from fall 1996.  It could be coming down a runway today and still be heralded. As shot by Mario Testino and worn by South African model Georgina Granville in this famous Gucci ad campaign pictured below, the look continues to be modern, provocative, and ultimately timeless.  I really do think it is one of the great dresses of the 1990s.  We have just received the black version of this formidable gown which is a true collectible.  Ford was definitely influenced by both Halston and Rudi Gernreich and this is a perfect example of Ford's formidable work for Gucci.  Do you agree this is the gown of the decade?  It's in my book by the way!

-Cameron

Gucci by Tom Ford jersey black dress with hip cut out detail and coordinating panties, Fall 1996. Marked size 40, 4 to 8 SOLD

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WARM AND CHIC IN GUCCI

Fall is here ....even in Los Angeles!  Here is a Gucci long sweater in beige with the iconic racing stripe and an attached shawl to keep you warm. Gucci's history has been filled with iconic images and most importantly the green and red racing stripe, born from the canvas strap used to hold saddle's to a horse's back. The stripe, inspired by a Tuscan tradition was developed in the 50's and has since become one of the hallmarks of Gucci. Used in accessories, clothing and even car interiors, as in Cameron Silver's Gucci personalized Fiat 500. The racing stripe has definitely made a come back especially with the new Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. The stripe has returned, but for those who never forgot the magic of Gucci and want to be part of best dressed fashion bunch, here's the original. 

-Eri 

Gucci knitted sweater with iconic racing stripe, c. 1970's. Marked size 46. SOLD

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HORSE BIT

Rather than ride on a horse-drawn carriage (please ban this anachronistic practice in NYC!), carry a vintage Gucci horsebit purse.  It's much more politically correct and much more chic in my book.  Salute equestrian style and be animal cruelty free (albeit this is leather, but it is vintage).  Quite honestly this remains one of my favorite vintage Gucci handbag styles.  It's the total tote!

-Cameron

Gucci leather tote with gilt metal horsebit handle, c, late 1960s.   11.5" x 10" x 4". SOLD
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