ERI HOXHA IS FAMOUS!

The debut break out star of DUKES OF MELROSE is Ms. Eri Hoxha who will be making her first speaking engagement tomorrow, Thursday March 29th at the fabulous OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN.  Fight for a ticket.  Eri is majorly famous right now.  Soon she will be speaking in front of the UN!  She has a fascinating arc on tonight's episode involving a bunch of Biba.  Who doesn't want a bunch of Biba in their life?  -Cameron



CITY OF STYLE

Last night we attended the book launch of style and beauty writer of LA Times, Melissa Magsaysay's City Of Style, Exploring Los Angeles Fashion, from Bohemian to Rock. 

The fete was hosted by Philip Lim boutique on trendy Roberston Boulevard. It was a great crowd of Los Angeles's most influential designers, retailers, tastemakers and trendsetters mostly people included in the book like our very own Cameron Silver and yours truly:)

It is a must have book in order to understand Los Angeles fashion and the idiosyncratic individuals who have fueled its powerful transformations. 

Buy the book here to read more about Los Angeles fashion and the beautiful author and dear friend of Decades Melissa Magsaysay. 

-Eri 

Melissa Magsaysay, author of City of Style 

FIGHT FOR A TICKET!

THE ART OF ELYSIUM PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE 5TH ANNUAL HEAVEN GALA
BY VISIONARY CAMERON SILVER
HONORING ELIJAH WOOD WITH THE SPIRIT OF ELYSIUM AWARD
PRESENTED BY AUDI & RELATIVITY MEDIA
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2012


Los Angeles, California – The Art of Elysium is holding their 5th Annual Heaven Gala on Saturday, January 14, 2012, the night before The Golden Globes, at The Downtown Los Angeles Historic Union Station. Cocktails begin at 7:00 pm with special performances by The Johnny Crawford Orchestra & Lucy Walsh, followed by Dinner and a fashion show by Cameron Silver, styled by Elizabeth Stewart at 8:00 pm with a musical performance by Estelle and other surprise guests, and after-party at 10:00pm. 2012 Heaven is being produced by Yifat of Yifat Oren & Associates and presented by Audi & Relativity Media. Special thanks to additional supporting sponsors: Beau Joie Champagne, Loree Rodkin Beauty, and Marina B for providing jewelry for the fashion show.

Cameron Silver’s Heaven will celebrate vintage glamour in a historic setting, with added modernity and future, guests will experience a journey through past and present decades. Silver selected the Los Angeles Union Station as it reminded him of the Golden Era of Hollywood, which he felt provided escapism and fantasy through films such as the 1939 Oscar winning Gone With the Wind, the same year the station was built. Silver explained, “My world is one of fabrics, patterns, proportions, color and texture - my Art. The thought of experiencing life without self-expression made possible by Art is a bleak one, but for a child it is even worse. The Art of Elysium brings art to hospitalized children, providing an outlet to express their experience and zest for life through art, which inspires my soul. More importantly, invigorating children by giving them wings to travel beyond the hospital bed to a world of imagination and hope. “ For years Silver has donated time and resources to The Art of Elysium, for this outstanding contribution he is being honored as their Visionary. Recently, he hosted an Art of Elysium workshop at his Decades boutique where girls brought fashion sketches of gowns they dreamed to design to wear at the Heaven gala. Silver said, “It was a blast helping bring their visions to life by pulling similar styles from our racks, referencing vintage images from our extensive library, and interacting with staff and shoppers. It wasn't a textbook "academic" experience. But that was never the point. “

Cameron will share the evening honors with fellow artist, Elijah Wood, who will be celebrated for his unwavering support of The Art of Elysium over the years, touching the lives of thousands of hospitalized children through his participation in various art programs, donating proceeds of his music sales on iTunes and his personal time volunteering. Wood will be presented with The Spirit of Elysium Award, dedicated to one extraordinary supporting artist each year. Wood shared, “I am constantly inspired by the work of The Art of Elysium, using the transportive power of art to heal and inspire children; elevating them beyond the confines of their pain and discomfort to engage them in creativity and beauty. It has enriched my life to be a part of this tirelessly dedicated family and the lives of the children they've transformed. Such a simple concept, to engage hospitalized children in all forms of art and it's extraordinary to experience its power.

Founder of The Art of Elysium, Jennifer Howell states, “The Art of Elysium’s idea of HEAVEN is the creative exchange between artists and children that empowers through art the healing process of the soul. HEAVEN was created to give a VISIONARY the creative license to share their ideal state of HEAVEN. This year we are honored to have Cameron Silver sharing his HEAVEN with us and are so blessed to be giving THE SPIRIT OF ELYSIUM award to Elijah Wood. Both Cameron and Elijah have shared their talents, hearts and passions with this organization and the 5th Annual HEAVEN promises to be an evening where the past, present and future are suspended within one moment. The music for the evening is under the direction of the brilliant Chris Holmes with a special performance by Estelle and a surprise band.
The following are confirmed to attend: David Arquette, Justin Bartha, Rachel Bilson, Gerard Butler, Scott Caan, Kirsten Dunst, Shepard Fairey, Andrea Fiuczynski, Ginnifer Goodwin, Topher Grace, Jennifer Morrison, Chanola Hampton, Amber Heard, Patrick M. Herning, Julianne Hough, Finola Hughes & Russell Young, Sarah Hyland, Minka Kelly, Jamie King, Kidada Jones, Rashida Jones, Ali Larter & Hayes MacArthur, Joe Manganiello, Rose McGowan, Patrik Milani, Alan Siegel & David Meister, Kimberly & Michael Muller, Amaury Nolasco, Amy Smart & Carter Oosterhouse, Aaron Paul, Rain Phoenix, Busy Philipps, Brittany Snow, Tarina Tarantino & Alfonso Campos, Ashley Tisdale, Michelle Trachtenberg, Kat Von D, and Alicia Witt.

The Heaven Gala was created to celebrate artists who provide outstanding support to the foundation each year through their vision and spirit, thus being awarded as “Visionary” and “Spirit of Elysium.” The Visionaries create their own version of Heaven on earth, much like the name Art of Elysium meaning Art in Heaven. Past Visionary & Spirit honorees have included; Director Jim Sheridan, Artist Shepard Fairey, Musician Mark Mothersbaugh, and Actors Eva Mendes, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco. For more information on The Art of Elysium please go to www.theartofelysium.org

The Art of Elysium is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, founded in 1997 by Jennifer Howell, which encourages actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children battling serious medical conditions. They provide artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting, television, film and creative writing. They work with numerous hospitals and hospices throughout Los Angeles, California and began servicing hospitals in New York City in 2009.


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PARTY WITH ME!

I don't care if you like Adam or Eve, I know you like COCKTAILS!
Join me this Saturday night BUT RSVP! click below for the 411
-Cameron

AN ACTUAL COCKTAIL PARTY

If you are in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 3rd, join me for a COCKTAIL party from 7 to 10 pm with actual COCKTAIL rings (and cocktails) destined by ultra cool jeweler STEPHEN WEBSTER. I am co-hosting the launch of "It Started With Eve" featuring a unique selection of cocktail rings inspired by histories most villainous sirens. To make it even more special, I have Creative Directed the windows for Stephen Webster with the amazing artistry of both Jeff Snyder and Jarred Cairns so come see some "killer" vintage couture gowns inspired by "Murder She Wrote," but not the Jessica Fletcher one!
-Cameron
PS YOU MUST RSVP TO THIS FETE: RSVPBH@STEPHENWEBSTER.COM. Only people with manners need attend.

FASHIONABLE FILIPINO FOOD

Join your fave Filipinos (aka Marcy, Monique, Isaac, Michelle and Cameron?) for some lunch on Monday October 24th.

The Tapa Boy truck (serving meat, chicken and tofu Filipino rice bows, yummy fried desserts and fresh juices) will be parked in the back parking lot of Decades from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Address is 8214 Melrose Ave., street parking on Melrose and side streets, walk to parking lot through the alley just south of Melrose off of La Jolla Ave. or Harper Ave.

http://tapaboyla.com/

Hope to see you!

-Cameron

STAR POWER

You may have heard whispers that Cameron and Christos were cast as fashion gurus, aka themselves, on a new TV show to air this winter. Well, kids, the rumors are all true! Be sure to tune into Episode 6 of ABC's upcoming shoe, Jane by Design to debut in January. Set your Tivo's now.

They arrived on set yesterday only to find out that their episode was being directed by our favoriteThirtysomething actress, Melanie Mayron, who had a tete-a-tete with Christos during a little down time between takes. Want to know about the shoot? Here's Christos' take on the takes.

"We arrived on set and each had our own honey wagon. I wore a Tom Ford shirt and bow tie that I paired with Gucci pants. Cameron was looking chic in a schoolboy-inspired suit with a metallic blue tie and shorts.

On the show, Andie McDowell's character was looking for a vintage Halston dress and of course, we found it for her. After all, that's what we do. Andie McDowell was gorgine (Decades speak for gorgeous. Don't worry. We're going to publish a dictionary of our colloquialisms).

We chatted it up with the cute and sassy Erica Dasher, who regaled us with stories of the smart and sleek Jane Fonda. Seems that Erica was a PA on a Jane Fonda set and Jane Fonda heard that Dasher was producing a documentary about high school debate teams. Well, Jane shouted down to Dasher that she should solicit her ex-husband Ted Turner for funding as Turner was on his high school debate team. And then, without missing a beat, Fonda shouted, 'Never marry a man who knows the art of debate. You'll never win an argument.' I mean, how a-maz-ing is that?

Our scene took 3 hours to shoot. It was a real thespian moment. I'm waiting for my turn on the Actor's Studio with James Lipton. Cameron's getting Emmy ready. It's not a pipe dream. We are SAG/AFTRA eligible now." -Lizzy

THE WINDY CITY

Dear Friends in the Mid-West, I hope to see you in Chicago at our space519 pop up on the 5th floor of North Michigan Shops (900 N Michigan Avenue on the 5th Floor). Christos and I are coming out with a mix of modern and vintage designer clothing as well as Decades Denim. It will be fun to see our friends in CHICago! Cameron

STYLIST WITH STYLE AND OUR FRIEND WITH BENEFITS!

Elizabeth Stewart works her magic with celebrities like Cate Blanchet, Kristin Davis, Amanda Seyfried, in addition to editorial jobs with every major magazine from In Style to this month's cover of Vanity Fair with Cher. We like to call her the stylist's stylist! Last night she attended the MOCA gala with her husband Rob Bragin and wore a vintage Paco Rabanne gold chain mail dress from Decades. She may work her magic on other style-setters, but she also knows how to look like a million bucks. The dress was heavy so we hope she doesn't have a hernia from it. Maybe that's why she was resting her head on Cameron Silver's shoulder? Anyway we love her style and she's a fantastic person, too.

BY GEORGE

Los Angeles bespoke footwear designer extraordinaire and CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund nominee George Esquivel is having an open house Saturday, November 6th from 1 to 5 pm. We totally dig his rock 'n roll meets conservative and chic aesthetic and encourage you to got bespoke by George and with George!

DECADES LOVES THE LADIES OF SAN FRAN

Read the story behind the chic vintage Teal Traina for I. Magnin worn by the First Lady of San Francisco, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, on the occasion of the opening night of the San Francisco Symphony here.

Jennifer channels the beauty of Sharon Tate and looks stunning next to her husband, Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Katie Schwab opted for vintage Chanel Haute Couture and is full of joy next to her fiance, Matt Paige.

We love how these ladies look so beautiful in their vintage treasures from DECADES!

THEY SPEAK

A panel on vintage at home and on the runway moderated by Elle Decor Editor-in-Chief Margaret Russell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Legends of La Cienega: CELEBRATE HOLLYWOOD.
Hosted by La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ) and ELLE DECOR, the second annual
event commemorates interior and production design in Hollywood with dozens of
engaging window displays re-creating favorite movie sets, as well as fascinating panel
discussions and presentations by interior design’s A-list. Proceeds benefit Habitat for
Humanity Greater Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA April 13, 2010- La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ) presents the
second annual design event slated for Friday, May 7–Saturday, May 8, benefiting
Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA). A collaboration between ELLE
DECOR and LCDQ, the event will honor design on the silver screen and television, and
the creative talents that have made Hollywood the capital of the entertainment industry.
On May 7 and 8, the exciting lineup of programs hosted at LCDQ showrooms for
designers and the general public will include:
• Inspiring window vignettes created by top interior designers and production designers
such as: David Phoenix, Tim Corrigan, Peter Dunham, Mark Cutler, Richard Hallberg,
Oliver Furth, Philip Nimmo, Woodson & Rummerfield, Katie McGloin, Jane Hallworth,
Kathleen Clements, and Katie Leede.
• Panel discussions and presentations featuring: celebrity stylist Estee Stanley,
Madison Hildebrand from Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, fashion and textile designer
Trina Turk, Creative Director of Missoni Home Wanda Jelmini, Bravo’s Top Chef
Masters chef Susan Feniger, textile designers Irving & Fine, fashion journalist Merle
Ginsberg, founder of Spacecraft Kristofer Keith, fashion designer Catherine
Malandrino, designer of Soho House Waldo Fernandez, and Decades founder
Cameron Silver.
• Presentations on: HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR (Defining the look of Hollywood
opulence); VINTAGE LINEAGE (Classic designs with modern applications for the home,
red carpet, and the runway); IT’S A MOD WORLD (‘60s design in today’s pop culture);
DELICIOUS DESIGN (Imaginative restaurant design in L.A.); and LA DOLCE VITA (The
sweet life of design with color in the home, film, and fashion), to name a few.
• An invitation to meet leaders of the design, fashion, and entertainment communities at
luncheons, teas, cocktail parties, fashion events, and book signings. For more
information on Legends of La Cienega and the La Cienega Design Quarter, please visit:
lcdqla.com or elledecor.com/legends2010.
About LCDQ
The La Cienega Design Quarter was formed in 2007 by 40 interior-design merchants to
promote and create further awareness for the La Cienega/Melrose/Melrose Place
neighborhood as a venue for design and decorative-arts shopping.
About ELLE DECOR
Month after month since 1989, ELLE DECOR has been delivering what you can’t live
without—chic houses, fascinating people, elegant furnishings, cool objects, smart ideas,
inspiring entertaining tips, and must-see destinations. Our viewpoint is fresh, our vision
is international, and our philosophy is simple: to inspire our 2.5 million readers to make
their world more beautiful, one room at a time. As the leading edition in a worldwide
network of 25 ELLE DECO publications, ELLE DECOR has an influence that extends to
26 countries on five continents. ELLE DECOR (www.elledecor.com) is published by
Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (www.hfmus.com), a company of Lagardère Active.
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SHARON TATE'S AMAZING STYLE

Below please find information about an exhibit featuring the iconic clothing and images of Sharon Tate to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Tate's passing. The clothes are curated by the Tate estate and include such beloved designers as Christian Dior, Ossie Clark, Thea Porter, and Yves Saint Laurent. The wardrobe acts as a backdrop to a multi-media exhibit by artist Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell. For more information contact icon@jeremycorbell.com

A FASHIONABLE FEAST!

If you are in LA next Wednesday, and want the best sushi in town and hang out with a fun fashion-loving crowd, please reserve for a tasty dinner at Nobu!
Ashlee Margolis, Cameron Silver, Elizabeth Stewart,
George Kotsiopoulos and Kenny Mac
Invite you to come to Nobu for dinner and drinks
Wednesday, July 22nd
Nobu
903 N. La Cienega
Dinner reservations available for 8 and 830
Drinks to follow at 10
With DJ Rashida
Please contact blake@thealist.us for dinner reservations

FUTURE COLLECTIBLE

Here is a "One Size Fits All" fashion event for our civilized clients who spend their summer weekends in the Hamptons:

Cultural historian, curator, and author, Kohle Yohannan, will be signing copies of his two most recent books, VALENTINA and THE MODEL AS A MUSE at The Rizzoli Bookstore at Empire Gallery in Sag Harbor this Saturday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Both books are necessary additions to the bookshelf or coffee table of any aesthetically-inclined fashion lover. Even if your closet is not filled to the brim with 1940s Valentina boleros or 1950s Charles James and Dior gowns, just owning both these books will add value and cache to your closet's contents. These books will imply you own an enviable collection of collectible Couture, even if you are more Banana Republic than Balmain. (Mmmm, if you summer in the Hamptons, we think your closets probably are pretty well stocked, come to think of it). However, the real value is in getting both your books signed by the smart and charming Mr. Yohannan. There is something about a book personally dedicated to you by a respected author. It also makes a wonderful gift.

Get thee to Sag Harbor this weekend and celebrate a slew of 20th Century Icons ranging from the incomparable and mysterious couturier Valentina Schlee to the world's greatest models of the last fifty years. Decades is proud to have both books signed by Mr. Yohannan for viewing on our coffee table within our Los Angeles boutique. And our closets are pretty gorgeous, too :)

Divine Design 2008 Gala!

Next Thursday, look out for the Divine Design 2008 Gala, honoring Jada Pinkett Smith and David Furnish! Benefits Project Angel Food, whose mission is to nourish the body and spirit of men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. Details below--just click the image to open the invitation!

Join Salvatore Ferragamo, W Magazine, and Cameron Silver this December!

On Thursday, December 11th, Decades' own Cameron Silver will co-host Salvatore Ferragamo's Evening of Holiday Shopping to Benefit Project Angel Food. Click on the invitation below for all the details. Hope to see you there!

Magnificent Jewels at Decades, Dover Street Market in London!

Decades is pleased to announce

"Magnificent Jewels"

Highlights from the upcoming exhibition by Phillips de Pury & Co.

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Dover Street Market
17-18 Dover Street

London

Lisa Perry POP! Collection, Now at Decades!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Lisa Perry's POP! collection, exclusively in Los Angeles at Decades! Lisa has been a passionate collector of vintage fashion and art for years and a lover of all things Mod and modern since childhood. Her enthusiasm is reflected in a fresh, colorful collection of dresses and accessories that will be available exclusively in Los Angeles at Decades. POP! in if you have a second--we'd love to see you all.

Above, a flirty look from Lisa Perry.