WHAT TIME IS LOVE?

It's always time for love when wearing a vintage Schiaparelli faux ruby Swiss watch.  The original owner of the watch loves our blog and sweetly created a blog post for this watch so here is our first guest editor post by "Madame X":

"This elegant Schiaparelli gold-tone Swiss watch bracelet is covered with three rows of red rhinestones in the shape of flowers.  There are twenty-one flowers with six stones each linked together by a single stone for a total of one hundred and sixty stones.  Opened at the watch, the bracelet slips on the wrist with ease.   The bracelet’s exquisite floral design is reminiscent of Schiaparelli’s iconic spring motif.  This motif is celebrated in jewelry pieces of the Schiaparelli Collection housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, where the world famous Met Gala Benefit is held annually.  The Gala celebrates the opening of its spring exhibition drawing luminaries from the fashion and entertainment industries." 

Okay my job is done.  What time is love? 

-Cameron

Elsa Schiaparelli Swiss watch bracelet with red rhinestones, c. 1960's. Diameter 7'.  SOLD

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BEST IN SHOW

I'm kvelling. While scrolling through the Met Gala photos on style.com, I came across this lil' beauty and in the words of Rachel Zoe, "I die(d)." I mean, the chicness just kills me.

Let's discuss. In my humble opinion, there were lots of chic designer/doyenne pairs on the carpet: Joan Smalls and Olivier Rousteing, Ricardo Tisci and Rooney Mara, Chanel Iman and Tom Ford, Stella McCartney and M.I.A, need I go on.

But I have to say, my favorite dazzling duo were Nicole Miller and our very own Cameron Silver. Of course, Nicole looked flawless, the dress, the jewels, the hair, the make-up - all perfection. And it must be noted that the designer was matched perfectly by Cameron Silver, who wore a custom suit in a Nicole Miller print from 1986 and a vintage Schiaparelli walking stick with attached handbag. The bag itself, in true Schiaparelli fashion, took the form of, a sea creature. Talk about getting carried away. In the best possible way.

Take that "IT BAG", what ever carryall you may be this season.The award for best accessory has been won. There was never a competition though. Vintage Schiaparelli can't be beat.

--Lizzy

UPTOWN GIRLS . . .

Calling all you uptown NYC fashionistas. Have I got good news for you. Decades' second NYC trunk show opened its doors just hours ago. Do ya have a penchant for all things pretty, printed, pleated, platformed or Prada?

Then you're going to want to break out that metrocard and ride toute suite to The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Thrift Shop, 1440 3rd Avenue, between 81st to 82nd, today, Tuesday, May 1 and tomorrow, Wednesday, May 2 from 10am - 5pm each day.

In addition to our usual selection of chic clothing and amazing accessories from Alaia to Zanotti, we've also curated an amazing selection of Prada and Schiaparelli in honor of the two Italian designer's upcoming museum exhibit.

And we'll also be donating 10% of proceeds from the trunk show, PLUS, 10% of all sales from our website, www.shopdecadesinc.com, will be donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Looking good never felt so good.

--Lizzy

READ ALL ABOUT IT, NYC!

Guess what paper of note just published a piece on our Manhattan take-over?

Makes sense to me. After all, news of the trunk show has hit the airwaves and the interwebs, and hit them hard. While surfing the net today, I came across some pretty sweet pieces from style.com and NY MAG. Even publications across the pond are reporting on the dazzling duds we're packing for our downtown NYC trunk show, co-hosted with Rent the Runway. Merci Buckets, Harper's Bazaar UK!

Sounds pretty chic, no? Oui. So, should you happen to live in New York or can rush to your local airport and hop on a jet airliner to attend the fashion festivities, including the ultimate in vintage and modern Hollywood glamour, a boutique curated by Cameron Silver, exclusively for Rent the Runway, and an amazing selection of Prada and Schiaparelli signature looks, hand-picked by Christos Garkinos, to celebrate the Italian designer's upcoming museum exhibit, you definitely should go to the trunk show and get your shop on.

Hop on the N/R and take it straight to Openhouse Gallery, 201 Mulberry Street (between Spring and Kenmare Streets) on Friday, April 27th from 10am - 7pm and Saturday, April 28 from 10am - 6pm to get your hands on the best in luxury vintage and modern designer fare, such as the super chic vintage cocktail dress you see below. Talk about taking the LBD to a whole new level.

And stay tuned for details of our upcoming Uptown trunk show next week. We're taking the Big Apple by one major sartorial spring storm!

--Lizzy

DECADES IS TAKING OVER MANHATTAN

Great news, NYC: We're taking over Manhattan, one neighborhood at a time. First, we're conquering Soho, with an amazing trunk show that we're co-hosting with our sartorial pals, Rent the Runway.

Be sure to drop by and shop the trunk show at Openhouse Gallery (201 Mulberry Street between Spring and Kenmare), which in addition to our usual amazing vintage and modern fashion finds, will include a boutique hand-curated by Cameron Silver, exclusively for Rent the Runway as well as Schiaparelli and Prada pieces picked by Christos Garkinos and the Decades team to celebrate the two Italian designers upcoming museum exhibit.

And of course, we know you New Yorkers are noses to the grindstone/warp-speed career gals. Don't worry. You won't need to call in sick to get your hands on the goods. The trunk show is open from 10am - 7pm this Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th from 10am - 6pm. So, zip on over after quitting time or hop on the N/R after coffee and croissant Saturday morning. We'll see you there.

And be sure and stay tuned to our blog to get deets on our second trunk show, kicking off the following week on the Upper East Side. See, Big Apple? We've got you covered.

--Lizzy

NOT SUBTLE

Oscar for the Oscars? Yes, yes, yes! This 80s Oscar de la Renta is in the most vibrant Schiaparelli-endorsed shocking pink silk taffeta and it means business. It is more or less impossible to take your eyes off a woman in this strapless gathered bustier dress with bi-level tiers that are shorter in the front (show off those legs) and has a train in the back (watch out for other people's legs tripping over the train). You don't have to be attending the Oscars to wear Oscar since so many many women turn to Oscar when attending an event. Actually, I've heard stories of top ODLR clients blocking dresses from their peers so they can have an exclusive, so avoid the politics of fashion and wear vintage Oscar to the Oscars or anywhere else where the Fashion Police might appear.
-Cameron



Oscar de la Renta shocking pink silk taffetta strapless gown with tiered ruffles, c. 1980s. Marked size 8, Modern size 6 SOLD
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V-Day by Schiaparelli

This spectacular dress comes to us from the fabulous designer and icon of surreal fashion, Elsa Schiaparelli. To put it bluntly, she was a genius. Schiaparelli is regarded in high esteem by both fashionistas and academics. She was the arch rival of Coco Chanel and became known for her distinctive and whimsical collaborations with artists such as Dali and Cocteau. To read more about this legendary woman click here.

Now, onto the perfect Valentine's evening gown. We love a good crepe, and this is a stunning example of the sensual fabric in a slate grey that has been enhanced with red ruby pearls. A very intricate Italian stitch is employed in the gown called trapunto. Every one of the ruby pearls has been circled by the trapunto stitch, creating a subtle but extraordinary quilted effect. It's a marvel that all the various textures create a cohesive style that seems totally complimentary, rather than a chaos of ideas.

The sweetheart neckline has been trimmed in ruffles and each red ruby pearl has been hand sewn in perfectly placed horizontal lines across the entire upper portion of the gown. A scoop back with prominent zipper and form fitting shape round out what can only be described as a gown for the ages. Seeing as it has survived since 1940 and seventy years later is still in remarkable condition, we feel this is another example of the timeless quality of great vintage couture from Decades. This is a chance to own a piece of fashion history.

Schiaparelli grey silk crepe gown with ruby pearl design and trapunto stitching, Ete 1940. Contemporary size 4. SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-0223. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue (2nd Floor) at Harper Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing. For email requests, kindly include your full name and phone number plus City, State, and Country from which you are contacting.