The competition for mens suiting was fierce throughout the 1960s - an absolute essential piece of every working man's wardrobe, while also a time that signalled the decline of this timely tradition. More than ever, ad men and women were looking for new and exciting ways to capture the attention of dapper gentlemen around the…Read more Fly Me To The Moon! 1967 Cosak by Dormeuil Mens Suit Advertising Campaign
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BAD GIRL BEAUTY: Vintage Mugshot Makeup + Hair Inspiration
The Mugshot. Definitely a work of art. We've had a few of them come into our possession over the years, and they are always full of so much fascinating mystery. They definitely have a special quality to them; you know that person did something "wrong" and then they paid for it. Most of…Read more BAD GIRL BEAUTY: Vintage Mugshot Makeup + Hair Inspiration
E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {AUGUST 11, 2017}
{circa. 1950s} +SILLY SOLIDER BOYS+ + If you have any snapshots or vintage images that you think we would love send them to the.eye.of.faith@gmail.com + Until next time, {theEye} + SHOP THE {SHOP} // USE CODE XIXIXI for 25% oFF
+RARE+ JUDY GARLAND’S ‘VALLEY OF THE DOLLS’ WARDROBE SCREEN TEST
We love Valley of the Dolls... And we love the myth and legend of Judy Garland, so to discover this rare gem on the interwebs, was to say the least, a huge score! If you haven't seen the film, "Valley of the Dolls" was based on Jacqueline Susann's best selling novel about several young ladies…Read more +RARE+ JUDY GARLAND’S ‘VALLEY OF THE DOLLS’ WARDROBE SCREEN TEST
E.O.F. {STYLE IDOL} CAETANO VELOSO: Lost in the Paradise. . .
"Viewed up close, nobody is normal" -Caetano Veloso When it comes to bad ass boho gods, I'm sure we could all name a few; but very little do I ever see the name Caetano Veloso pop up, and this is for us....OUTRAGEOUS!!! We should be worshiping this icon of perseverance, elegance, rebellion, philosophical contemplation,…Read more E.O.F. {STYLE IDOL} CAETANO VELOSO: Lost in the Paradise. . .
{STYLE WISE} ANTONIONI’S “ZABRISKIE POINT” +BLOW IT UP!!!+
Our latest addition to the altar of E.O.F. {STYLE IDOLS & DIVINITIES) was the impossibly stunning Mark Frechette, whose stardom originates as the handsome hero of Michelangelo Antonioni's 1970 counter-culture cult classic Zabriskie Point. We thought it apropos to delve into the fantastic and fundamental stylish-ness of this poignant and severely under-rated film. Whilst the flower…Read more {STYLE WISE} ANTONIONI’S “ZABRISKIE POINT” +BLOW IT UP!!!+
{MUSIC MINUTE} “Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell
I came upon a child of God He was walking along the road And I asked him, where are you going And this he told me I'm going on down to Yasgur's farm I'm going to join in a rock 'n' roll band I'm going to camp out on the land I'm going to try…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} “Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell
The E.O.F. Vintage Summer LookBook 2017 !!!
Our tagline has always been "Escape the everyday..." Invocations of the {past}, into the {present}, to shape the {future} We wanted to take it to the next level . . . What better escape than the infinite stars above? + remember…Read more The E.O.F. Vintage Summer LookBook 2017 !!!
Music Minute: Krzysztof Komeda “Rosemary’s Baby Interlude”
“A chance to sit quietly and find out who you are; where you've been and where you're going.” -Ira Levin, Rosemary's Baby {published in 1967} I called this an interlude because of its sauntering sweet nature between the high stakes and drama that is"Rosemary's Baby". Polanski's iconic film had many claiming he had beckoned the…Read more Music Minute: Krzysztof Komeda “Rosemary’s Baby Interlude”
Diary of a Small Town: Vintage Dreams + Nightmares {Vintage Style Moody Mood Board Inspiration}
We have quite the tale in store for you today at The Eye of Faith. . . This one is taken from the darkest depths of our imagination and tells the hidden tales of a quaint small town, not too far from where you sit. It could be any small town, but this one…Read more Diary of a Small Town: Vintage Dreams + Nightmares {Vintage Style Moody Mood Board Inspiration}
