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Cameron SilverAmerican fashion historian
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Content:
- Cameron Silver: American Fashion Historian and Founder of Decades
- Early Life and Career
- Fashion Influence and Popularity
- Writing and Consultancy Work
- Other Endeavors
- 'Dukes of Melrose' and 'Decades: A Century of Fashion'
Cameron Silver: American Fashion Historian and Founder of Decades
Cameron Silver is an American fashion historian, founder, and co-owner of 'Decades', a vintage boutique located in Los Angeles, California. In 2002, Time Magazine named him one of the 25 most influential people in the fashion world. Silver frequently appears on popular fashion talk shows and in American and international magazines. In 2013, his reality show 'Dukes of Melrose', which showcased the daily operations of his boutique, debuted on Bravo. His business partner, Christos Garkinos, also appeared on the show.
Early Life and Career
Cameron Silver was born and raised in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. He released an album titled 'Berlin to Babylon' under Hollywood Records. Since the opening of the vintage fashion boutique 'Decades' in 1997, the dress code in Los Angeles has been forever changed, largely thanks to the constant presence of Silver's clients in front of cameras. Located at 8214 Melrose Avenue, the shop quickly gained popularity and became one of the leading vintage fashion stores in the world.
Fashion Influence and Popularity
Silver and 'Decades' became well-known for dressing celebrities for a wide range of events, including Chloe Sevigny, Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Dita von Teese, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga. As the popularity of the store grew, so did Cameron's influence and popularity. Today, he is considered one of the most beloved and sought-after guests on E! Entertainment, Style Network, and the show 'Fashion File'.
Writing and Consultancy Work
With his deep knowledge of fashion history, particularly Hollywood fashion, Silver creates red carpet looks for celebrities attending events like the Golden Globe Awards, the Oscars, and the Independent Spirit Awards. He also writes about luxury in various publications, including British Harper's Bazaar, C Magazine, Departures, and Style.com.
As a consultant, Silver has collaborated with well-known fashion brands and personalities, such as Pringle, Boucheron, Miriam Haskell, Hermes, Costume National, Loro Piana, Samsonite, and Azzaro. In 2012, he partnered with Modern Vintage to create a capsule shoe collection that showcased styles from four different decades.
Other Endeavors
Silver's passion for good design extends beyond fashion. He was among the first to advocate for the preservation of disappearing architectural heritage in Los Angeles, specifically modern-style buildings. He spent several years meticulously restoring a home designed by architectural icon Rudolph Michael Schindler. His efforts were recognized by the Los Angeles Conservancy, and the building became a historic landmark featured on multiple specialized magazine covers.
In addition, Silver actively participates in national charitable movements, primarily focused on making art accessible to the masses. He has worked with major museums in the country, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, studying collections and curating exhibitions.
'Dukes of Melrose' and 'Decades: A Century of Fashion'
In April 2013, Bravo announced Silver's own reality show, 'Dukes of Melrose', and simultaneously, he released his first book, 'Decades: A Century of Fashion', which provided an unexpected perspective on the most famous events in 20th-century fashion. The entire book sold out within two days.
