OH MY MISSONI!

My favorite thing about winter is that I get to indulge in what amounts to a crazy cardigan addiction. That's right. I heart a cardigan. I've been collecting cardigans since I was a little girl. Forever eschewing the crew neck, the V neck, and the pullover if favor of the button up, my collection is so large that it must be housed in storage in warmer summer months. So, whenever an especially chic cardi comes through the door, I kvell with excitement.

Now, for those of you who have yet to invest in Missoni, the time is now. A Missoni piece is a must. The squiggle knits are iconic, the yarns employed are the super softest and the style will never ever go out of fashion. Luckily for you guys, I've found the ultimate cardigan for this wrap-around part of winter known in the fashion world as Resort/Cruise. It's crafted in a rich rose mauve with Spring's colors du jours: blue and yellow and features scalloped edging. (Sigh.) I just want you all to know that it took an extreme amount of restraint on my part to post this bad boy instead of snatch it up for yours truly. Enjoy!

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: MISSONI

-The Missoni Clan

It seems that every time we reach into our closet these days, we're pulling something Missoni to start our look. Nothing but nothing works better for these bright and blustery pre-Spring days, than pieces from the iconic Italian knitwear company. Formed in 1953, by husband and wife team Ottavio & Rosita Missoni and championed by US VOGUE's Diana Vreeland for their geomtric squiggle knits, the Missoni label catapulted to cult-like status in 1967 when the duo sent models in gossamer lame' blouses down the runways sans brassieres at their show in the Pitti Palace. 40 years later, the label still stands for a seamless mix of style and sexiness. In 1998, the couple's daughter Angela took over the direction of the brand, while Rosita and Ottavio still design and develop Missoni home and textile projects. Under their tutelage, Missoni, along with the Rezidor Hotel Group, is slated to open 30 Missoni boutique hotels by 2012, with outposts in Kuwait, Edinburgh, London, Paris, France, Miami and Kiev.

Picture it: a room entirely designed in signature Missoni block colors and geometric graphics. Missoni sheets, Missoni towels, Missoni hangers, Missoni shoe trees . . . I mean, have you ever heard of anything so chic in all your life? Us neither. Until the first one opens its doors, we'll just have to be content with bringing Italian modernism to our closets.

*Missoni plaid Adelaide coat. In a size 42. Originally priced at $4705 and priced at $1600.

**Missoni camel wool cropped coat. fully lined with signature Missoni knit. In a size 42. New with tags and originally retailed for $2930. Priced at $1100.

***Missoni V-Neck Squiggle knit sweater. In a size 42. New with tags and originally retailed for $1700. Priced at $610.

****Missoni jade and pink squiggle knit cashmere/silk sweater set. In a size 46. New with tags and originally retailed for $2000. Priced at $770.

*****Missoni striped knit dress with ruffle hem. Approximately a US size 6. Priced at $600.

******Missoni brown and taupe squiggle knit wrap front dress. In a size 42. New with tags and priced at $895.

For further information or to purchase, please contact: lizzy@decadestwo.com

ALAIA Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket & So Much More!

You're the one that I want, Azzedine Alaia! Ok, while it's true that Danny Zuko always had the hots for Sandy Olsson, it wasn't until she showed up on the scene wearing on one of these bad boys, that he got chills that were multiplying. He was loosing control. We like to think from the power her motorcycle jacket was supplying. What can we say . . . they're electrifying!



Crafted from a gorgeous soft and supple smooth black leather, this marvelous motorcycle jacket feature tradtional greaser detailing such as the silver metal zipper accents. In a size small. New with tags and retailed for $3695. Priced at d2 for $2200. Grease is the word!



For futher information or to purchase, please contact: thegang@decadestwo.com

***So, many of you may know and many of you may not, but in addition to our boutique and our blog, we also have an ebay store. Super exciting for all you shop-a-holics who need, need, need another Balenciaga bag at 3am . . . we're not judging. So below, we've picked a few of our favorite things to show you gals and gents in order to introduce you to our presence on, as we like to call it, the bay. Our ebay store has a wider range of items & price points than our blog and a bit of a different flavor, yet it's still got that inimitable Decadestwo style. We post new items 4x weekly for auction-style listings. We also have a Buy-It-Now or make us a Best-Offer store, where the schwag is available online for 30 days. Please let us know if you have any questions. Lotsa Love from the D2 Gang!***

We like to think that this is something Julie Christie might have donned in Darling, when she married that Italian Prince, if she stayed with him long enough for it to get cold. Crafted with a signature Missoni knit, this perfect poncho features a chic chunky style accented with oversized front button closures and front pockets. In mint condition. Available at decadestwo for $765. For further information or to purchase, please contact: thegang@decadestwo.com or follow this link to ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/MISSONI-MIRACLE-MISSONI-Plaid-Poncho-Cape-s-L_W0QQitemZ270104711768QQihZ017QQcategoryZ63862QQcmdZViewItem

WHAT TIME IT IS, MONIE LOVE? Time to check out these super fabulous, scmamazing Hermes watch, that's what time it be. Crafted with a silver face with signature Hermes dial, this schwanky piece will have you rolling with your Hermes homies in no time. Get it, no time . . . Comes with one orange leather wristband, one in textured blue leather and one in green snakeskin. In mint condition and priced at $950. For futher information or to purchase, please contact: thegang@decadestwo.com or follow this link to ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/HOT-HERMES-Auth-HERMES-Wrist-Watch-Leather-Bracelets_W0QQitemZ270126433511QQihZ017QQcategoryZ31387QQcmdZViewItem
Sheer genius, sheer madness, sheer shearling--that's what this delightful Gucci concoction is. Crafted with a 100% shearling, this baby showcases one front button closure. Perfect for a snow bunny, on the slopes or off. In a size 40 and while there's a tiny mark one of the sleeves, this little number is next-to-new condition. Priced at $1000. SOLD