IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way – in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.

-Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

 

It was the BEST of times last night as we feted our incredible vintage Moschino collection at Decades with aRose McGowan, Paz de la Huerta, Erica Pelosini, Louis Leeman, Janie Bryant, Mena Suvari, Perrey Reeves, Liza Mae Carlin, original vintage Moschino owner owner Lynda Yost, Jennifer Tilly, Aimee Song, Jeff Snyder, Natalia Bonifacci, and hundreds others who love the FUN in fashion and the contradictions of original Franco Moschino.  Who knew a suit that means business could be so fun?  Charles Dickens wrote elegantly of the high and lows of life and Franco Moschino manipulated the yin and yang in his own spectacular way on the runways of life.

-Cameron

 

All Moschino pieces, as seen on these photos, available for purchase at
http://www.decadesinc.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=moschino

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

GET THE LOOK

photo by Tiffany Rose 

The beautiful Stacy Keibler in a fresh sexy resort look incorporating vintage and modern pieces all from Decades, attending Disaronno screening of William Wyler's "Roman Holiday" at a private residence in the Hollywood Hills on August 23. Stacy like a real life goddess in vintage Yuki dress, vintage Yves Saint Laurent bracelet and clutch and Charlotte Olympia shoes.
To purchase the look please contact us at www.shopdecadesinc.com 
For more info on the dress click here: Yuki gold goddess dress.
For more info on the bracelet click here: Yves Saint Laurent gold cube bracelet.

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

WHAT TO WEAR TO HEDI'S DEBUT?

Vintage of course!  Dear Decades friend Jessica Chastain in an original Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture blazer over a Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black and white polkadot hater dress gets approval from Anna Wintour at today's Hedi Slimane debut at Saint Laurent Paris.

-Cameron

OLD AND NEW STARS

Check out Dakota Johnson in Nylon September issue rocking some vintage Hermes from Decades. Styled by the talented Sean Knight, the image of a young model/actress wearing vintage Hermes, is a testament to Hermes consistency in style and quality. 

If you want to know how that feels buy Hermes, and you if you already know, than you are investing wisely. 

-Eri 

 photo by Stella Berkofsky

Hermes silk printed blouse, c. 1980's. Marked size 42. SOLD

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

ANOTHER NICE JESSICA CHASTAIN MOMENT

I remember meeting Jessica before any of the movies she starred in had turned her into one of the most acclaimed actresses in Hollywood.  However, I knew she was already the busiest actress in Hollywood and certainly one of the loveliest.  How exciting that her talent and beauty match her charm and style.  She's so stylish that she is on Vanity Fair's just released BEST DRESSED list.  Her stylist is one of my favorite people, Elizabeth Stewart.  Together they chose a wonderful flamenco inspired Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture LBD to the NYC premiere of her new movie Lawless.  She's also the face of the latest YSL's fragrance, Manifesto.  Sticking on brand!

-Cameron

DITA @ DECADES

Dita Von Teese is the biggest name in burlesque and a modern day fashion icon credited for bringing back the glamour and allure of Old Hollywood stars. After years of delighting us with her look, Ms. Von Teese has now launched her first capsule collection of pieces now available to pre-order at shopdecadesinc.com. The collection showcases traditional features such as built-in corsetry, silk crepe de chine lining and silhouettes that are carefully constructed to suit the female form. Click here to pre-order this timeless investment pieces by Dita von Teese.

Photo by Gabor Ekecs

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

UNWRITTEN

Natasha Bedingfield stopped by the Lumia 900 Lounge last night at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE for Nicki Minaj concert wearing a vintage Yves Saint Laurent "YSL" logo dress from the early 1990s and an extraodinary vintage Yves Saint Laurent necklace from DECADES!  We had fun playing dress up before the concert.  Eri made perfect selections for Natasha. 

-Cameron

CAMERON'S TRAVELS

photo by vogue.fr

If you have been following Cameron on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @camerondecades you already know he attended Couture week in Paris then he was off to London to the opening of Designing 007. 

Cameron wrote about this exhibit celebrating 50 years of the James Bond franchise on style.com. To read the article click here. 

And if you have missed out on the couture antics in Paris this past week, not to worry. Reporting from the frontline is none other than Cameron Silver. Click here to read what Team Valentino is up to and what is the color of this Couture season.  

THIS IS HOW A WINNER LOOKS

I wanted to send a shout out to beautiful, bright, and super talented writer/director Mara Brock Akil who picked up a NAACP award last night for outstanding writing in a comedy series for the BET show The Game. She shared the award with her husband Salim Akil (director of the forthcoming Sparkle, starring the late Whitney Houston). Mara won her award in great Decades style...wearing a black jersey Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche gown from Decades. So happy for you and Salim!

-Cameron

VIOLA IN MUGLER

Viola Davis shines in this vintage Mugler piece from Decades. She was photographed for Los Angeles Times Magazine and to read how it all started for this Oscar Nominated actress click on the link: Viola

VINTAGE CHIC FOR A GOOD CAUSE

photo from instyle.com

On Monday Anne Hathaway presented stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe with the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center first Visionary Award. They both wore vintage from Decades, Rachel wore this black velvet Gianni Versace and Anne shined in this vintage Dior Haute Couture gown in silk with white lace trim.

They both look so chic and modern and that is the magic of a good vintage dress from Decades!!

To read the Fun story behind Rachel Zoe and Anne Hathaway's vintage dresses go to instyle.com

-Team Decades

Gianni Versace black velvet evening gown with gold buttons and epaulette, c. 1990's. Modern size 4.

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Evening Gown with White Lace-Trimmed Slit, c. 1990. Modern size 4.

For additional information, please email blog@decadesinc.com or call + 1 323 655-1960. You may also visit us in person at Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Please reference the description above, if calling or emailing.

CHARITABLE IN STYLE

Co-Owner of Decades Christos Garkinos in McQueen with Rachel Zoe in vintage Versace from Decades

Hello loyal Decades blog followers. I’m so excited to file my first-ever blog post about an event that was in the words of the honoree…amazeballs!

I was a host at the event last night honoring one of Decades’ favorite gals-Rachel Zoe. She was chosen to receive the inaugural visionary award by the LA Gay and Lesbian Center benefitting the Homeless Youth Services.

Held at the gorgeous Sunset Tower in Los Angeles, Rachel was bestowed her award by close friend Anne Hathaway.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house after their speeches , which were accompanied by inspirational words from Aaron Sorkin (congrats on today’s Oscar nomination) and Kelly Osbourne.

We raised hundreds of thousands for the charity. And looked tres chic while doing so!

Rachel wore a vintage early ‘90’s Versace (Gianni era) velvet gown with gold buttons and silk details from Decades. She looked gorg. And gave a sweet shout out to Decades from the stage.

Also from Decades, Anne wore a vintage Dior gown with white lace trim from the early ‘90’s from the era of Gianfranco Ferre.

And lastly, Ashley Madeckwe, star of my favorite television show Revenge (is anyone else obsessed with it like me?!), shone in a modern Alaia flounce dress from Decades.

And, well, moi,---McQueen head to toe, except for my croc bow tie from Teddy Tinson—Cameron turned me on to his line, and my collection of his ties has grown exponentially.

There ya have it. My first post of hopefully many to come. Cameron would you come back from Paris already!

-Christos

Anne Hathaway in vintage Dior Haute Couture from Decades

Ashley Madekwe in Alaia from Decades

Co-Owner of Decades Christos Garkinos with Garcelle Beauvais

Co-Owner of Decades Christos Garkinos with Angelique Soave

BABES IN DECADES GOLDEN GLOBE WEEKEND

Can you figure who is wearing who? We have Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Chanel, Rochas, an Anonymous custom gown and Philip Hulitar below. Who's zooming who?

-Cameron

MAZEL TOV TO RACHAEL HARRIS

Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her amazing performance in NATURAL SELECTION and looking so sophisticated in vintage Yves Saint Laurent at today's nominee's brunch. I am so proud of her.
-Cameron

WE ARE SO OVERWORKED!

Award season is really Hollywood's Christmas and between the fittings and parties, none of us have had a chance to blog much about our latest goodies ranging from 80s edgy CDG to gowns galore! It's party time. Last night, good friends Rachael Harris and Ann Magnuson both donned vintage from Decades wearing Pauline Trigere and Halston, respectfully. Rach and I arrived in one of the super duper cute Gucci'd Fiats and the paps went crazy. Tonight is HEAVEN and tomorrow are the GLOBES. Hope to return to more active blogging by Monday. Forgive, but you don't want a bunch of naked icons on the red carpet, do you? We have duties!
-Cameron

MY FRIENDS LOOK SWELL!

It's been a busy weekend in Los Angeles. Saturday night divine Dita Von Teese in Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture joined equally divine filmmaker Liz Goldwyn at the MOCA gala. Liz gave us full on Guy Bourdin glamour in a vintage custom red chiffon gown she accented with a vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture brooch placed dramatically at the top of the keyhole - both found at Decades, of course.
-Cameron

WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR HONEYMOON

Newlyweds Kyle Martino and Eva Amurri just returned from their honeymoon and came for dinner last night. Love that Eva wore the Lexington necklace from our Miriam Haskell for Decades collection in a fresh manner. Eri suggested she double the chain and I think it looks great. Have you bought one yet? The Holidays are coming and remember all Haskell is made "Couture" style piece by piece, totally by hand, in New York City, so order your piece today by visiting our online boutique and SHOP Miriam Haskell for DECADES!
-Cameron