Cameron Silver Book Signing & Caftan Trunk Show
Join us for a book signing with Cameron Silver celebrating his latest book, Caftans: From Classical to Camp. Plus, shop Cameron's limited edition Caftan Capsule Collection.
More details coming soon!
Saturday, June 1st
11am - 6pm
About Cameron Silver
Since fashion philanthropist Cameron Silver opened the doors of his vintage store Decades in 1997, the dress code in Los Angeles was irrevocably changed, as Silver consistently told his frequently-photographed, trendsetting clientele to “dress up!”
“I think of fashion, of dressing, as art. I’m not about disposable shopping. Even my day wear is glamour.” - Cameron Silver
With the new guard of so many heritage houses from New York to Milan seeking inspiration at Decades, it is hardly surprising that Silver is frequently tapped both as public emissary and secret weapon to consult on everything from re-imagining a brand’s identity to navigating its global launch.
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.” Pulling looks from Decades’ deep closets, he styles celebrities for major red carpet awards appearances like the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards, and the Academy Awards. He has also written about luxury shopping and travel from his front row perch at the haute couture presentations for Harpers Bazaar, C Magazine, Departures, vogue.com, and others.
Caftans: From Classical To Camp
Step into the world of Cameron Silver, the mastermind behind LA’s renowned vintage haven, Decades. With him, embark on a whimsical journey through the timeless saga of the caftan.
This enchanting book, penned by Silver, reveals why caftans never fade from vogue. Arguably the world’s oldest-known garment, the caftan appears in every era and culture, from the chitons depicted on urns and murals in ancient Greece and Rome to the diaphanous versions wafting down today’s red carpets. They range in style from loungewear to haute couture, and Silver guides us expertly through all the manifestations: “Caftan Couture” presents creations by the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Marc Bohan for Dior, Karl Lagerfeld, Emilio Pucci, Rudi Gernreich, and Oscar de la Renta; “Caftan Stars” showcases caftans worn in films, concerts, and on the red carpet, as well as at home—think Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Natalie Wood, Barbara Streisand, Princess Grace of Monaco, Jacqueline Kennedy, Liza Minnelli, Nina Simone, Billy Porter, and Jennifer Lopez; “Mantans” reveals men’s growing penchant for wearing caftans; “Resort” focuses on the colorful, lightweight versions that are the go-to garments when on holiday; “Caftan Capital” highlights the iconic caftans of Morocco; and “Caftans Today”documents the current embrace of caftans as the ultimate multigenerational, size-inclusive, gender-fluid, cross-cultural, populist items in our wardrobes.
Adorned with a tapestry of photographs, both vintage and modern, ‘Caftans’ flutters through the pages in a dance of glamour, camp, and comfort – an ode to a garment as multifaceted and enduring as the spirit it embodies.