MARRAKESH EXPRESS

Morocco is a magical place and has been a true inspiration for many designers, from Yves Saint Laurent's tassel to Dries Van Noten's tribal vibe to Givenchy's Ricardo Tisci dhoti pants and accessories, the signs are everywhere. As in this vintage Yves Saint Laurent gold coin necklace that could be worn two ways in true North-African boho chic form, and this amazing Sonia Rykiel layered coin necklace to add that mix of exotic splendor to any mood or outfit. 

-Eri

Sonia Rykiel layered coin necklace, c.1980's. SOLD
Measures 9 inches around the neck and 18 inches in total length. c. 1980's

Yves Saint Laurent coin necklace in gold. Measures16 inches around the neck. c 1980's SOLD

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PARTY HOPPING

There is a reason why this Cocteau drawing is here...read on!

I am about to begin some continent hoping which is why we have all been a little lazy with updating the blog this week. Tonight, our windows are revealed at the Stephen Webster boutique on Rodeo Drive with a cocktail party from 7 to 10 pm. You are all invited but you must RSVPBH@STEPHENWEBSTER. Under my "creative direction", Art Director Jeff Snyder and Decades Icon Jarred Cairns have designed windows inspired by Guy Bourdin featuring gowns from Decades and jewels from Stephen Webster in a dramatic tableaux plus installation upstairs. Then it's off to Toronto to speak at TIFF on Grace Kelly's style on Monday. Quick pit stop Tuesday to NYC for a few hours (and a haircut) then off to Hong Kong for dinner to celebrate Solange Azagury-Partridge's new Hong Kong boutique. Next weekend I am Shanghai doing a story for C Magazine which will tell you where to go, eat, and shop for a fashionable weekend in the city. Last stop in Singapore, where Christos will join me for our first Spore trunk show. We've been busy boxing up Alaia, Chanel, and the most epic collection of YVES SAINT LAURENT HAUTE COUTURE that will make our Singapore clients go GAGA! Aside from all the travel, I have been buying such good things lately that Eri will post while I am traveling. Wait till you see the Alex&Lee pieces (remember we had a trunk show for Lee years ago and favored the amazing jewelery long before Proenza Schouler). We have some edgy 80s Jean Paul Gaultier pieces (mad for the red leather swing trench coat) as well as gowns galore for award season. A bunch of Hermes bags came in too (Constance, Kelly, and a few Market bags that I HEART). Okay enough bragging about how fabu everything is and let's comment on three Decades clients looking amazing as they are party hopping around the world.

Maria Bell is a spectacular philanthropist and art collector (not to mention her amazing work on "Young and the Restless") and we are so lucky she lives in Los Angeles. Here she is photographed with Eli Broad wearing vintage Thea Porter and a Judith Leiber belt (from Decades of course!) while celebrating with royals from The Kingdom of Morocco during Miami Basel. You look gorgeous and thank you for making LA a more amazing city!

Heidi Klum is wearing a vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture LBD from Decades in Washington DC at the International Hall of Fame Awards ceremony held by the International Women’s Forum . Heidi received a Hall of Fame Award. Mazel Tov to Heidi and this dress is en route to Singapore as part of the ultimate collection from Madame X.

Chloe and her mother Raphaelle Cassens attended the opening of the Musee Jean Cocteau, Collection Severin Wunderman in Menton France on November 6th. Her Yves Saint Laurent necklace and Helmut Lang dress were both purchased at Decades. She chose the necklace because Chloe's grandfather, Severin Wunderman donated over 1800 works of art, making the museum possible. The YSL necklace is inspired the Cocteau drawing above. And now you understand why I put the drawing at the start of this post!

-Cameron

Ba-LING!

A little sparkle from a few choice pieces of costume jewelry can make even the most drab ensembles come alive. Other than the Millennium Star, these Yves Saint Laurent runway samples are some of the most brilliant items you could adorn your body with.

The pendant necklace and earrings are comprised of marquise cut Swarovski crystals in a brilliant star burst pattern. Last in the set is a brooch comprised of a square cut rainbow toned foursome with two clear tapered baguette cut crystals on either side. Hanging from the brooch is a line of eleven black and clear crystal fringe strands.

*Daniel*





YSL Swarovski faceted crystal medallion with black silk cord. F/W' 85 Collection. Measures 3" (pendant) drop is 10" SOLD
YSL Swarovski faceted crystal ear clips- square shaped. F/W' 85 Collection SOLD

YSL Rive Gauche iridescent resin gems with black and clear glass beads with dangling multi strands. Measures 3" wide by 5" long.

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Everclear

We've saved the best for last!....For the past month or so I've been blogging about our astonishing YSL Rive Gauche costume jewelry for all of our amazing followers. Well, as we come up on the last pieces, I have saved what I consider to bethe most ravishing. Crystal after crystal ,each of these pieces has enough sparkle to glisten under any light, rain or shine.

The previous owner, a former YSL employee, noted of these pieces...

Necklace-"Saint Laurent loves crystals and this necklace packs a huge punch for out of sight drop dead gorgeous"

Pin- "Saint Laurent's philosophy was the longer the better and this one lives up to that- simply divine!!!"

Earrings- "Saint Laurent out did himself on this pair of earrings- they are the ultimate grandstand of to die for."

YSL Rive Gauche half domed Swarovski crystal w/ a circular medallion of Swarovski crystals set in silver. S/S' 84 Collection. Measures 2 1/2" x 14" SOLD

YSL Rive Gauche long Swarovski crystals in flower design w/ teardrops and center faux pearl. F/W' 90 Collection. Measures 2" x 7" SOLD

YSL Rive Gauche dangle w/ triple half domed Swarovski crystals set in silver. S/S' 84 Collection. Measures 1" x 3"

YSL Rive Gauche half domed Swarovski crystals with a disco ball dangle of Swarovski crystals set in silver. S/S' 84 Collection. Measures 2" x 3" SOLD

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Perfect Contradiction

Who says you can' t wear plastic and crystals together! Certainty not YSL, on the contrary Saint Laurent loved combining plastic and crystals. These bracelets are a stunning marriage of both and are exactly what any spring outfit thirsts for. Simply Divine!

Saint Laurent loved cuffs! Especially worn on both wrists.




YSL Rive Gauche bangle in black plastic with half dome multi- color Swarovski crystals. S/S' 84 Collection. Measures 2" with a 8" circumference.

YSL Rive Gauche bangle in pink plastic with half dome Swarovski crystals. S/S' 84 Collection. Measures 2" with a 8" circumference. SOLD


YSL Rive Gauche bangle in orange plastic with half dome Swarovski crystals. S/S' 84 Collection. Measures 2" with a 8" circumference. SOLD


YSL Rive Gauche bangle in orange plastic with half dome Swarovski crystals. S/S' 84 Collection. Measures 2" with a 8" circumference. SOLD

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YSL Trilogy

With jewelry as magnificent as these YSL pieces, you are guaranteed to have all eyes on you wwhen you enter a room. The soft lavender pearls are contrasted perfectly with the ravishing blues.

The previous owner, a former YSL employee, noted... "Saint Laurent's love of a grand statement is personified in this grand dame necklace- A rare beauty."

- Monica


YSL Rive Gauche 5 strand of faux purple pearls and blue faceted glass beads with royal blue and turquoise faceted resin gems. F/W' 82 Collection. Measures 18" x 2"

YSL Rive Gauche 5 strands of lavender faux pearls with royal blue faceted gems. F/W' 82 Collection. Measures 7" x 2"


YSL Rive Gauche 5 strands of lavender faux pearls with royal blue faceted gems. F/W' 82 Collection. Measures 7" x 2"
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Out of the Rolling Ocean...

Saint Laurent loved to celebrate the beauty of nature. There's something special to be said about the ocean's mystery and beauty, what better way to put my thoughts into words than with this poem by the great Walt Whitman: Out of the Rolling Ocean, the Crowd.

OUT of the rolling ocean, the crowd, came a drop gently to me,

Whispering, I love you, before long I die,

I have travel’d a long way, merely to look on you, to touch you,

For I could not die till I once look’d on you,

For I fear’d I might afterward lose you.

Now we have met, we have look’d, we are safe;

Return in peace to the ocean, my love;

I too am part of that ocean, my love—we are not so much separated;

Behold the great rondure—the cohesion of all, how perfect!

But as for me, for you, the irresistible sea is to separate us,

As for an hour, carrying us diverse—yet cannot carry us diverse for ever;

Be not impatient—a little space—Know you, I salute the air, the ocean and the land,

Every day, at sundown, for your dear sake, my love.

- Monica




YSL Rive Gauche long gold chain triple strand with 2 star fish necklace. S/S' 89 Collection. Measures 18" long. Starfish 3" x 3" SOLD

YSL Rive Gauche gold oval shaped dome earrings. S/S' 89 Collection. Measures 2" x 1 1/4"
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Match Made In Heaven

YSL introduced plastic into high fashion in the 1960's. Being able to mix and match an amazing couture piece with a dazzling resin cuff like the ones shown below conveyed a message of beauty and versatility that Laurent wanted to be known for. From leopard to wood, Saint Laurent loved taking risks with materials and patterns; these cuffs are no exception! Beauty has no boundaries and these are casual and fun!!

- Monica


YSL Rive Gauche peach and black spotted cuff in plastic. S/S 86'. Measures 6 1/2" x 2 1/4" with a 1" opening YSL Rive Gauche white and black spotted cuff in plastic. S/S 86'. Measures 6 1/2" x 2 1/4" with a 1" opening
YSL Rive Gauche brown and black plastic and leopard pattern and elastic closure. S/S' 86. Measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/2"
YSL Rive Gauche walnut and rosewood with elastic closure. S/S' 87. Measures 7" x 2"
YSL Rive Gauche blue and black plastic and leopard pattern and elastic closure. S/S' 86. Measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/2". SOLD
YSL Rive Gauche white plastic with black criss cross with Swarovski crystal in lay in clear. S/S' 86. Measures 6 1/2" x 2" with a 1" opening. SOLD
YSL Rive Gauche caramel plastic with black criss cross with topaz and iridescent crystal Swarovski inlay. S/S' 86. Measures 6 1/2" x 2" with a 1" opening.
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Make A Statement!

Yves Saint Laurent loved surprises! The S/S' 90 Paris show had photographers snapping like crazy as one model after another walked the runway wearing gowns, dresses, and tops that revealed either one or both breasts. Quelle surprise! The bare breasts were covered by magnificent multi-strand necklaces. One more dazzling than the next! The one in the center is one of our favorites; a feast for the eyes.

- Monica




YSL 6 Strands of faceted topaz glass beads with 4 faceted square black jet gems. F/W '84 Collection. Measures 15" x 3"

YSL Double strand glazed ceramic beads, venetian glass beads with 4 strands dangling with frosted glass beads etc. S/S '90 Collection SOLD
YSL 4 Strands of green faceted glass beads with amethyst glass tear drops. F/W '87 Collection. Measures 16" x 3"
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Crystal Candy

When all else fails leave it to YSL to satisfy your yearning for stunning one-of-a-kind jewelry! Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted to perfection, ready to make a statement whether you're off to a night at the opera or a fabulous gala, these beauties will last a lifetime!

-Monica



YSL Rive Gauche iridescent Swarovski crystals with black glass free form dangles. F/W '88 Collection. Measures 5" x 1" YSL Rive Gauche long dangles in blue resin "leaf" design set in silver. F/W '88 Collection. Measures 4.5" x 2"SOLD
YSL Rive Gauche matte gray metal "diamond" shaped triple dangles w/ half dome Swarovski crystals in each diamond. S/S '84 Collection.


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Just Beyond The Sunset

Yves Saint Laurent loved finding inspiration in all of his surroundings, especially nature. Yesterday in LA we were fortunate enough to witness one of the most beautiful sunsets so far this season. The sky was full of blazing reds, sultry oranges and exquisite yellows similar to the picture given below. Coming into the office today we could not help but recognize the same gorgeous colors in these YSL pieces.

The previous owner, a former YSL employee said, "Saint Laurent Never underestimated the beauty of man made materials. When in the hands of YSL- He always created extraordinary works of art."

- Monica






YSL Red, peach, yellow resin "gem" oval shaped with gunmetal bezel. F/W 81' Collection. Measures 19"x 2"


YSL Peach resin oval "gems" ear clips with gunmetal bezel. F/W 81" Collection.
Measures 2 1/2" x 2"
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Egyptian Goddess

Everyone remembers Elizabeth Taylor's epic role in the 1963 adaptation of Cleopatra. Watching this film was like traveling back in time to an ancient Egypt where everyone was stunningly beautiful and dripping in gold and silver. Now you too can harness some of the power Elizabeth Taylor wielded over her domain as Cleopatra with these significant Yves Saint Laurent cuffs. Who knows, you might even catch your very own Mark Antony!

The previous owner, a former YSL employee, noted, "Saint Laurent's passion was cuff bracelets. This is an exquisite cuff of diva power!!"

-Monica






YSL Rive Gauche Gold circular ribbed cuff with 4 red square cut Swarovski crystals. F/W '86 Collection. Measures 3" x 5 1/2" SOLD


YSL Rive Gauche Silver circular ribbed cuff with 4 square cut Swarovski crystals. F/W '86 Collection. Measures 3" x 5 1/2" SOLD

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Spring Delight

With Spring just around the corner and the weather in LA being absolutely perfect, we couldn't help but post some of our delectable YSL pieces that pay homage to the season of life and color. Besides, a little color and sparkle never hurt anyone and these pieces will amp anyone's look instantly!

The previous owner a former YSL employee and passionate collector said of the Butterfly Pin/Pendant & Earrings, "Saint Laurent created this masterpiece to adorn a shoulder or at your neck as a pendant- such priceless beauty!" She added that Saint Laurent adored crystals and thought "the pin is the ultimate delicate beauty to grace your shoulder and add a touch of glamour." And the earrings "bathe the ears in clear light and pure delightful beauty!"




YSL Rive Gauche Hand set pave Swarovski crystals in topaz with teardrop crystals of turquoise and pink with black faceted jets "butterfly" shape set in gold. F/W '89 Collection. Measures 4" x 3"

YSL Rive Gauche Hand set pave Swarovski crystals in green with teardrop crystals of turquoise and pink with black faceted jets in "butterfly" shape set in gold. F/W '89 Collection. Measures 2 1/4" x 2"


YSL Rive Gauche Hand set in green Swarovski crystals with oval red crystals set in gold. F/W '89 Collection. Measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"


YSL Rive Gauche Hand set gray Swarovski crystals pave with oval large crystals ear clips in gold metal. F/W 86' Collection. Measures 1 3/4" x 2"

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