Hermes, Chanel, Loubs: 13 of Decades' Most Prized Pieces

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• Hermès 2005 Rouge Crocodile Porosus With Gold Hardware 30cm Birkin Handbag, $52,000. "Rouge should be every girl’s favorite color."
• Cartier 18K Pink Gold Diamond Tank Anglaise Watch, $20,000. "New in Box. Crazy, Huh? Retailed for $30,000. Security guard not included."
• Louboutin Crystal Fifi Strass Gold Pumps, $1,500. "Made with Swarovski crystals. Click your heels and go."
• Chanel Coin Necklace from the '80s, $2,800. "A lovely neck piece that's not to be used in parking meters."
• Chanel Quilted Double Flap Bag from the '90s, $3,300. "This is a total investment piece. Chanel bags always increase in value."
• Louboutin Crocodile Tall Boots, $8,000. "These came to us New in Box. Originally $20,000."
• Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag from the '60s, $19,000. "This says rich, but discretely. Very Grace."
• Yves Saint Laurent Feather Bolero from the '80s, $9,000. "I love the color. Doesn’t everyone need a bolero?"
• Balenciaga Haute Couture from 1955. "Stunning. Red was a favorite color at the Globes this year. This would have looked beautiful on the red carpet. Price? Think a Fiat."
• Vintage Mugler Leather Zip Dress from the ‘80s, $1,200. "Take the leather trend and ramp it up with this sexy piece. I could see Grace Jones rocking it."
• Gucci Crocodile Travel Bag, $12,000. "I am feeling croc. Owner never used it. Originally $65,000 with tags. It’s unisex and sexy."
• Alexander McQueen Dress, $3,000. "This is a breathtaking collectible."
• Pierre Cardin Haute Couture from the late '70s. "One of my favorite dresses at Decades. It makes me smile each time I pass it. Regarding price, this one is so special you will have to ring the store."

Decades has been one of LA's top luxury playgrounds since 1997. Co-founded by Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos, the Melrose consignment retailer is known for its out-of-this-world range of rare vintage and couture pieces, which is why stars like Dita Von Teese can't get enough. There's even going to be a show about it come March.

Although other price points at Decades do exist (check out their under $300 section), Garkinos—also known as the "Robin Hood of Fashion" for taking luxe items away from the 1% and making them available to his shoppers—has handpicked 13 of the boutique's most expensive treasures for us to marvel at.

From a $52,000 Hermès Birkin bag to a Balenciaga Haute Couture gown from 1955 that costs as much as a Fiat, step into our fantasy gallery and, if your pockets are deep enough, snap up these gems in-store or online today.
· Decades [Official Site]
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· Cameron Silver on His New Show, His Favorite Suit & LA Fashion [Racked]
· Bravo's New Decades Series Finally Gets a Name and Date [Racked]