Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti ( 17 January 1933 – 3 May 1987) better known as Dalida (داليدا) +Before Beyonce there was Dalida.+ This exotic beauty of Italian descent and born in Cairo, Egypt rose to international fame throughout the 1960s and all the way to her suicide in the 1980s. A suicide over a broken heart…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} “GIGI IN PARADISCO” by +DALIDA+
FAVOURITE FIND
Whether online, at home, or on our travels. We share our Favourite Find(s) and the stories behind them.
E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {MAY 8, 2018}
{subject unknown, circa 1940s - 50s} Bad boys do it well . . . Check out his wicked style; not to mention his timeless threads. The essence of 'cool' is timeless, so don't be fooled by loser factory made duds! + +Vintage is Forever+ Visit our {SHOP} + Don't forget tonight we open up The…Read more E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {MAY 8, 2018}
E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {MAY 7, 2018}
{subject unknown, 1940s} Photographs are moments of time captured through light and silver. This cool dude knows whats up. Style never fades, it is eternal and is summoned from within. Don't fade away... As we always say, CONCISIONEM STYLO, ACCURATIUS CORDE, IUDICARI VITA Concision in style, Precision in Thought, Decision in Life -Victor Hugo …Read more E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {MAY 7, 2018}
I DON’T NEED YOU TO TELL ME I’M BEAUTIFUL! I KNOW I’M BEAUTIFUL!!!
Fresh off our VMP DRAG FASHION FLAUNT at this year's Vintage Marketplace, we can't stop thinking about how incredible drag queens are, especially those of the {PAST} who paved the way for the {PRESENT} culture and creativity and will continue to invoke its {FUTURE}. We know everyone who is anyone keeps up with RuPaul's Drag…Read more I DON’T NEED YOU TO TELL ME I’M BEAUTIFUL! I KNOW I’M BEAUTIFUL!!!
{FAVOURITE FIND} IVY STYLE 4.0!!! EXTREME VINTAGE MENS STREET CHIC CARDIGAN
Check out this bad boy! We found this 80s vintage mens cardigan a couple months ago, and are still reeling for this piece's unusual and unique qualities! It really couldn't be more perfect for The Eye of Faith {Vintage}, so we knew we had to provide the opportunity for some stylishly discerning individual out…Read more {FAVOURITE FIND} IVY STYLE 4.0!!! EXTREME VINTAGE MENS STREET CHIC CARDIGAN
E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {JAN 2, 2018}
"Torso" {circa. 1906} by F. Holland Day + Day was an advocate for photography as fine art. Open your eyes. Take in all you can. Be the best you that you can be. Until we meet again, {theEye} + CHECK OUT THE {SHOP} FOR PREMIUM VINTAGE FINDS! XIXIXI gets you 25% OFF at the…Read more E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {JAN 2, 2018}
Could Ya KAMA SUTRA ?
The Kama Sutra is an ancient Hindu text written by Indian philosopher Vātsyāyana between 400 and 200 BCE, and is an in-depth manual on "virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life, and other aspects pertaining to pleasure-oriented faculties of human life" - however, today in popular culture it is probably most…Read more Could Ya KAMA SUTRA ?
{MUSIC MINUTE} “ZODIACS” by Roberta Kelly
Well isn't that just too totally up our alley . . . Ms. Robert Kelly sings "Zodiacs" a funky 1970s disco-era tune about our favourite astrological symbols; all performed in timelessly popping canary yellow! Sorry Beyonce, but looks like Robert Kelly was rocking this shade of yellow far before the Queen B helped this…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} “ZODIACS” by Roberta Kelly
{MUSIC MINUTE} The Original “Stroll” circa. February 1958
"The Stroll" was a slow rock n roll dance popular into the mid to late 1950s embraced by cool teens across America. Classic concept: boys on one side, girls on the other - the paired up couples then strut their stuff down the line. A precursor to the iconic Soul Train Line ... we…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} The Original “Stroll” circa. February 1958
Crazy Mens Vintage 1950s / 60s Hair Style Videos!
Like every style discerning woman, a man needs a good hair-do too "...to give him all the confidence he needs" - at least according to these crazy 1950s / 60s archival films documenting some of the most popping hair crazes of the moment! "No longer is it fashionable to have short backened sides; today…Read more Crazy Mens Vintage 1950s / 60s Hair Style Videos!
