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{c. 1950s}
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Tag Archives: 1950s
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!
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Don’t forget tonight we open up The Casbah stage for our classic KARAOKE CABARET! So if you are in the Hamilton area, stop on by, and sing a spell….
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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
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HOW HONEST ARE YOU? Vintage Educational PSA {c. 1950}
We showcased SHY-GUY (1947) and SELF-CONSCIOUS GUY (1951), but now its time to ask yourself “HOW HONEST ARE YOU?”
A high school basketball team gets in a bit of a mix-up thanks to a nosy girlfriend who needs to ask herself the question. What you saw, and what you heard are very different things, and the coach does a good job to illustrate this while also give some sure-fire tips to make sure your honesty is top notch!
Again, some really great vintage style inspiration; true classic Americana all around, while also showing some wicked 1950s sports looks which are as hot now as they were then. Obviously they thought nothing of it at the time, but today these looks still fly!
Vintage style is alive and well – just look around and open your eyes and you will see!!!
So, how honest are you, people? Check out the video below from OLD TIME TV and let us know in the comments below!!!
You a nice girl…why you lie?
We’ve got some spiffy time traveled pieces to channel the Honest vibe.
Check it out!
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ARE YOU A SELF-CONSCIOUS GUY? Vintage Educational PSA Film {c. 1951}
Had a lot of fun posting “Shy-Guy” yesterday, so thought we’d continue showcasing some of these awesome and entertaining vintage educational films. They sure were worried about the self-esteem of teenagers.
This one shows how feelings of self-consciousness keep a high school boy from doing his classwork well or making friends easily. Poor dude feels so out of whack ALL THE TIME, until he realizes everyone else feels self-conscious too and if you learn to remind yourself of this, you will be fine!
And when he realizes this watching his buddy totally goof at ping pong after just being so dashing in a tuxedo, he should have realized that of course he felt better wearing a tux! Who doesn’t feel bad ass in a tux?!
Again, a great collection of classic American style from the early 1950s which still has that timeless 40s vibe lingering. This is a look that seems to be really permeating in the fashion world more and more lately. . .
Especially couldn’t take my eye off a wicked panther graphic sweater one of the featured students wears while yacking on the phone with confidence…check it out! The panther motif is a super bad ass graphic that was quite popular, and today, a very rare vintage find.
We featured a good looking Vintage Panther Graphic Sweater on The Eye of Faith years ago, but you can totally see this EXACT look for a hefty price point from Alessandro Michele over at GUCCI!
Love anyone bringing vintage styles to the masses, but its always good to know your shit and see the influences in the world around us. This is how the {PAST} helps inspire the {PRESENT} and shape our {FUTURE}.
Well enough ado. Thanks OLD TIME TV for uploading this and all the other wicked vintage content you post on your channel!
Please enjoy and let us know what you thought in the COMMENTS BELOW!
Take a look at some of the pieces waiting in our {SHOP} to be brought back to life on the streets that channel the “Self-Conscious Guy” vibe!
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{MUSIC MINUTE} “I’d Rather Be Burned As A Witch” by Eartha Kitt
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witch
noun \ ˈwich \1: one that is credited with usually malignant supernatural powers; especially : a woman practicing usually black witchcraft often with the aid of a devil or familiar : sorceress — compare warlock2 : an ugly old woman : hag3 : a charming or alluring girl or woman4 : an adherent of Wicca
courtesy Miriam-Webster
The word witch derives from the Old English nouns wicca Old English pronunciation: [ˈwɪttʃɑ] (‘sorcerer, male witch’) and wicce Old English pronunciation: [ˈwɪttʃe] (‘sorceress, female witch’). Thanks Wikipedia!
The origins, really, are much more complicated and mysterious, of course. For many centuries this term was used a blanket term for outsiders in society; people who didn’t fit the mould of the status-quo. Outrageously, these free spirits were often burned at the stake!
HOW RUDE?!!!
Lord knows if these were different times, we’d be right on that stake with the best of them!
Eartha Kitt does a fabulous job of playing with the stereotype and society’s perceived notions in this song, and especially give it up to bosslady1971 for a wicked compilation of witches in popular culture to go along with what is sure to be one of the highlights of your playlist!
Do Enjoy!
I’d rather be burned as a Witch than never be burned at all!!!
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{MUSIC MINUTE} “Sunset Boulevard / Main Titles” by Franz Waxman
{circa. 1950}
It has come to my attention that there may be people out there who have no idea about Sunset Boulevard – only one of the best films of all time by iconic director Billy Wilder. This disturbs me slightly, so here’s a glimmer of that inspiration in guise of one of our classic {MUSIC MINUTE}s.
Scored by legendary Hollywood composer Franz Waxman, the moody jazzy score provides the perfect sultry and mysterious backdrop for this strange tale. If I had a dime for every time I said “they don’t make them like they used to” . . . but this film is the epitome of that sentiment.
The film opens as a murder investigation, but delves into the twisted depths of an aging silent movie starlet who coerced a handsome screenwriter to be her live-in gigolo. When he decides its time to leave, things get very . . . dramatic.
Gloria Swanson who was an aging silent movie star herself brings such complexity, vulnerability, and diva strength – you are sure to be shook. On top of that, the film is a gorgeous display of midcentury Hollywood style and glamour; from the grandeur of the mansion (which was also used in Rebel Without a Cause) littered with gold leaf, exotic mouldings, tapestries, and furs to some seriously chic loungewear – there really is inspiration at every turn.
So watch these Main Titles, take in that awesome score, and get yourself a copy of Sunset Boulevard!
You wont regret it.
Just doing our duty of bring the {past} to the {present} to shape the {future}.
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E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {JANUARY 30, 2018}
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E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {JANUARY 29, 2018}
Not sure where this is from, but sure does stir the imagination . . .
Happy Monday, folks! Been really busy with some upcoming projects so haven’t been able to post as much as we would want! But, stay tuned, there’s plenty of cool stuff in the works!
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E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {JANUARY 16, 2018}
Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.
-Martin Luther King
When you’re right, you’re right . . .
Here’s to better daze ahead!
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