CAMERON SILVER AUTHOR OF “DECADES” FETE

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HIGH SOCIETY

Photos By: Owen Hoffman/Patrick McMullan

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Cicely Tyson

Andi Bernstein With Lois Betts And Liz Robbins

B. Michael With Kathryn Chenault And Arianna Huffington

Jean Shafiroff

Amsale Aberra And Sandra Cornwell

Joy And Regis Philbin With Audrey Meyer

Recently in celebration of New York Fashion Week, host Kathryn Chenault along with Fashion Designer B Michael, Mark-Anthony Edwards, and Jean Shafiroff hosted a book party for Cameron Silver author of Decades in a private residence, with arrivals including Tony Winner Cicely Tyson, Jill Bright, Nicole Fischelis, Regis & Joy Philbin, Arianna Huffington, Debra Lee, Sandra Parks, Deborah Roberts, NY1's Cheryl Wills & husband John Singleton, Melissa Berkelhammer, Audrey Meyer, Marva Smalls, Debra Martine Audrey Bernard, Chase, Yaz & Valentin Hernandez, Amelia Cogunlesi, Ike Ude, Cameron Silver, Thelma Golden and more.

DECADES

The world's leader in vintage and modern pre-loved luxury clothing and accessories

Decades is the illustrious vintage and haute consignment retailer in Los Angeles, worshipped by fashionistas and collectors alike for an unparalleled collection of designer clothing and accessories dating from the 1920s to today. Known for their discerning eye, co-owners Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos personally oversee the acquisition of an edited selection of authentic vintage treasures and future collectibles. Their impact in the fashion industry is recognizable even among those who have never walked into the boutique; their finery is seen on women across the globe in places like Dubai, Moscow and Tokyo, who regularly snatch up a couture gown or one-off necklace online at the Decades ecommerce site. Their clientele in Los Angeles is a veritable who’s who of Hollywood’s elite, which includes Julianne Moore, Selma Blair, Charlize Theron, among many others. Renowned stylist Rachel Zoe regularly goes bananas over their unique finds.

And Decades can find beautiful, timeless vintage and modern pieces like no one else. Silver, with his encyclopedic knowledge of fashion, roams the world’s auctions and private collections, scooping up pristine Alaia, Hermes and Dior vintage glamour. He focuses on modern, sexy, unstudied and alwaysalluring pieces that intertwine vintage with contemporary; the results are never a flashback. Garkinos travels the globe gaining access to exclusive closets and rescuing gently to never used clothing and accessories directly from celebrities, stylists and overzealous shoppers. In his signature move, he personally edits his clients’ closets, culling singular pieces from iconic labels including Chanel and Christian Louboutin as well as from cutting-edge, emerging designers like Alexander Wang and Rick Owens, selling the pre-loved items at prices of up to 80% off retail.

Decades was founded in 1997 by Silver, with Garkinos joining as a co-owner in 1999 to helm modern consignment. Silver and Garkinos have been lauded for their innovative concept, including being named “Retailer of the Year” at the 2006 LA Fashion Awards and “Best Hollywood Boutique” at the 2011 Hollywood Style Awards. The brand announced a new development in their brick and mortar boutique in 2011, with the first floor offering accessible, nearly-new merchandise from staple designers and the second floor showcasing an exclusive selection of one of a kind couture gowns and hard to find Chanel pieces from eras past. Each year, Decades hosts multiple trunk show events across the country. With the expansion of e-commerce, which now accounts for 50% of their revenue, the brand launched a flash sale concept that will instantly bring one of a kind merchandise to fashion lovers worldwide.

CAMERON SILVER

 Founder, co-owner Decades

Since Cameron Silver opened the doors of Decades in 1997, the dress code in Los Angeles has irrevocably changed due – in large part – to Silver exhorting his frequently-photographed, trendsetting clientele to “dress up!” He is widely recognized for his impact on runway trends from fashion’s new generation of designers in New York and Paris to the way a constellation of Hollywood’s brightest appear on the red carpet. With the new guard of so many heritage houses from New York to Milan seeking inspiration at Decades, Silver is frequently tapped to consult on everything from re-imagining a brand’s identity to navigating its global launch. His current clients are confidential, but Silver has served as a creative consultant to Azzaro, Samsonite, Costume National, Pringle and Boucheron. Named one of Time magazine’s “25 Most Influential Names and Faces in Fashion” in 2002, Silver is a favorite pundit on E! Entertainment, the Style Network and “Fashion File.” In January 2012, The Art of Elysium recognized Silver as the year’s Visionary and creative force behind their Heaven gala. He has written about luxury, from shopping to travel to his front row perch at the haute couture presentations, for Harpers Bazaar (UK), C Magazine, Departures, Style.com, and others. Today, with more than a decade of Decades under his alligator belt, Silver is on an international tour to promote his coffee table book for Bloomsbury, Decades: A Century of Fashion showcasing an unexpected compilation of the most significant 20th century fashions, as well as many of the celebrities he collaborated with over the years.

B MICHAEL AMERICA (www.bmichaelamerica.com), the American couturier and ready-to-wear designer who is known for his glamourous designs made exclusively in America and worn by many of the world's most stylish women cordially invites you to attend his Spring/ 2014 Couture presentation took place during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday, 11 September 2013 at 8pm in the Studio venue.

As the hallmark of the brand's "Advanced American Style" heritage, B Michael remains committed to designing and manufacturing his collections in America, creating jobs for garment workers in New York City and supporting the heart of the U.S. fashion industry since 1999.

Fashion innovator, pacesetter and legend B Michael began his career as a milliner and honed his skills as a fashion designer and couturier while working in the ateliers of leading designers including Oscar de la Renta. Mr. Michael launched his own label in 1999 and is now at the helm of a multi-faceted brand that includes ready-to-wear, accessories and the treasured couture collection. A favorite among some of the most photographed women in the world, Mr. Michael's designs have been worn by Cate Blanchett, Beyonce, Halle Berry and Cicely Tyson, among others.

Mr. Michael has presented collections worldwide, and is a dedicated philanthropist and supporter of organizations that educate and empower young people, thereby shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Organizations he supports include the New York City Mission Society, the Cicely L. Tyson School of the Performing and Fine Arts and the DreamYard Project, to name a few. Mr. Michael was recognized for his philanthropic efforts on April 8 when the non-profit educational organization Figure Skating in Harlem honored him at the 2013 Skating with the Stars Gala.