Balsara // b. 1922
In 1947 became orchestra director of HMV and forayed into some wicked psychedelia in the 1960s.
Here is a great version of “My Favourite Things” by Balsara and His Singing Sitars…
Hope you enjoy, and have an awesome weekend!
Keep on dreaming . . .
Until next time,
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Back in 1999 a quirky cool show came out called ZENON: Girl of the 21st Century and now that we are actually in the 21st century its cool to see they weren’t so far off!
We always say the past informs our future, so when speaking on this idea of retro-futurism its so fun to notice visions of the future from the past, and usually in this context we speak often of a retro-future from the 40s, 50s, even 60s . . .but now we are seeing retro-future ideas taken from the 90s.
Jeremy Scott really took it there 100% with this vibe in his Autumn-Winter 2018 collection from the pastel millenial metallic palette with strokes of neon… to some really quirky weird sci-fi silhouettes.
The wigs brought me back to another 90s sci-fi gem which may be a bit more obscure unless you lived in Canada than guaranteed you watched this show if you grew up in the 90s: SPACE CASES!!!
The show first aired back in 1996, and has since stuck in our minds as a really rad adventure series featuring some cool talent. I think the plot was best summed up by Bethany on IMDB:
One day at an academy, 7 people sneak aboard a mysterious spaceship. The people consist of 5 students, who are Harlan, the athletic leader from earth; Catalina, the Saturnian rainbow-head with a sonic scream; Bova, the negative sour-pus Uranian who can generate electricity; Rosie, the happy Mercurian who radiates heat; and Radu, the Andromedan with super strength and hearing; the other two people are Mrs. T.J. Davenport, the principal at the academy and Commander Seth Goddard, who is their teacher/commander. While on-board they meet an android named Thelma who informs them that they are on a spaceship that is half living and called the Christa. Just when they meet up they become aware that they are approaching a hole that if they get sucked into, they will be stuck in space for 7 years. They eventually do and along their journey they encounter many hardships and enemies that they work together to overcome. They also meet some new people like Suzee (Catalina’s imaginary friend from another dimension who gets pulled into this dimension during a warp, putting Catalina in her dimension; she can read minds and has gills), Elmira (Sponge daughter of Warlard Shank), Warlard Shank (the arch enemy of them), etc.
Thorough analysis. Thank you Bethany.
{click here to watch the original Pilot plus links to more episodes}
The wigs immediately gave me some serious Jewel Staite as Catalina vibes; although, hers is just that much more with the multi-colored rings representing her home planet Saturn. Am I wrong?
Oh, and sorry about the strange captions in the two photos there. They are entertaining, nonetheless. Since it is a more obscure show, it was hard to find some great images, but I think you get the vibe, and especially with a few of the looks from Jeremy Scott’s AW 2018 show sandwiched between- I think the inspirations are undeniable!
Boy, Canadian television in the 90s was wicked…and man, Jeremy Scott’s interns must have been binge watching some serious shit, because you can’t deny that the painted ladies of Jeremy Scott’s Moschino Autumn-Winter 2018 show really give me crazy Rosie comparisons!
Granted, Jeremy Scott’s inspiration for this collection was Jackie-O, Aliens, and Conspiracy Theories so its not that far off…
Some other designers you can’t deny took a very similar route were Prada:
And, Maison Margiela Couture Autmn-Winter 2018 which was a symphony of hologram! Our jaws were dropethed watching one look after another walk down the runway.
If you have a chance, watch the actual show so you can see how magically these fabrics react to light- its magnificent and really shows the art of textile design and the incredible things being engineered today.
{Watch the Maison Margiela Couture Autumn-Winter 2018 Show}
Since we are on this topic, I wanted to throw in some pics of a few more Canadian 90s aliens from the cult show ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? – episode: “The Thirteenth Floor”!!!
Two kids get lured by stylish 90s aliens to a strange toy company that just happened to open on the 13th floor of their apartment complex where they usually play floor hockey…moral of the story is, if you think its weird a toy company opened overnight on the 13th floor of your apartment complex then just stay away!!! Especially when they’re dressed like that!
Never would I have imagined in 20 years I’d be talking about Are You Afraid of the Dark or Space Cases in the context of fashion and style…its actually kind of shocking how many designers landed on this vibe, but nevertheless its really interesting to have this kind of nostalgia prevalent in the scene, and no doubt we will be seeing more and more of this as time goes on.
The {past} repeats itself, even if that {past} is imitating the {future}!
Something about this vibe has always been in us, and we have been tending to lean towards this style many times – from metallic foil shirts, to PVC jackets, and definitely anything hologram! I guess, we like to be ahead of the curve, and it really goes to show the power in staying relevant with the past.
Here are a few pieces in our {SHOP} right now that epitomize the 90s Back to the Future vibe that is taking over!
Remember, inspiration is everywhere! Keep your eyes open, because what seems mundane now could quite easily be the next big thing!
Did we miss any awesome 90s sci-fi inspirations? Let us know in the COMMENTS below!
Until next time,
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A couple daze ago, the poster for Darren Aronofsky’s newest film ‘Mother!’ dropped, and it has the internet spinning.
The plot is shrouded in secrecy, with not much about it being revealed except a few vague sentences. Here’s what wikipedia says:
A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.
Leaves a lot to the imagination, but I guess Aronofsky just knows the power of mystery!
The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kristen Wiig!!!
Whatever it ends up being, we have been itching for another psychological thriller a la Black Swan and perhaps Mother! can truly deliver! Perhaps it will even deliver J-Law her second Oscar? Only time will tell…
You know we love linking {present} day visuals to the {past}, so we couldn’t help but perceive the remarkable similarities to the aesthetic of sure-fire style diva Frida Kahlo!
There’s some kind of resemblance….the heart, the botanicals, even the gore! So Frida!
The Mother! poster was designed by Taiwanese artist James Jean. Mother! opens in theatres October 13, 2017 – so stay tuned!
Who knows what kind of musings this film will expose the world to . . .
Frida Kahlo by Nikolas Muray
{circa. 1939}
“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”
-Frida Kahlo
Until we meet again,
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In case you didn’t know, trailers have been dropping for Luc Besson‘s latest visual masterpiece “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” which stars burgeoning stars Dean DaHanne and the supermodel who continues to break the mould (as well as continually be a major bad ass)- Ms. Cara Delevingne.
Based on the French comic series first published in 1967 and reappearing again in 2010, Valérian and Laureline ; the trailer is full of astounding moments that dazzle the eyes (that PALETTE, though?!) and are all the more amplified by the surge of emotions provided by the addition of the very first original recording by the Beatles to ever appear in a movie trailer!
Sounds like a big feat, but apparently all it took was for Luc Besson to ask Paul McCartney himself.
“I just asked! We reached out to Paul McCartney, and he asked, ‘What is the film?’ and then he said yes! I never met him – I wish I could, to thank him. From what I heard, he’s seen a couple of my films…There is a vibe that I think, from what I heard, made him say, ‘For this one, because it’s at least new and fresh.’ So I think that he likes that. He likes to be part of something new.” {source}
{Read More} The Beatles’ ‘Because’ Featured in First ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ Trailer
While the French director certainly isn’t a stranger to the genre of science fiction, count on today’s advances in technology breaking the walls down for true aesthetic mastery, much the same way he did years ago with the stellar 90s masterpiece “THE FIFTH ELEMENT“!
According to most conspiracy websites, the Queen of Witches herself: RI RI , GOOD GIRL GONE BAD , MISS SUNSHINE . . . RIHANNA where you at?
Well, if you’re asking yourself that question, here’s the second teaser to drop this week to get another look!
Alright, if you haven’t spotted it yet, lets post our own little teaser below, just because . . .
Only Luc Besson could pull of making this film, and we can’t wait for it to land in theatres July 21!
We were super inspired, as always, by the style and look of this film – most particularly that super rad vintage Hawaiian graphic shirt that Dean DaHaan sports in the film! Are we not always saying that a wicked wild graphic shirt is absolutely timelessly cool?!
{READ MORE} +THE CASE FOR HAWAIIAN SHIRTS+ by The Eye of Faith {Vintage}
I guess it really wouldn’t be the first time I’ve said :
” I TOLD YOU SO”
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Here’s some graphic shirts we have in our {SHOP}!!
+ RAD 90s Illustrated Botanical Naturalist Stripe Graphic Print
Short Sleeve Slouchy Shirt+
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+ COOL 1960s Mens Sunset Resort Silhouette Bad Ass
Surf Street Chic Graphic Hawaiian Shirt+
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+ CHIC 1980s Slouchy Grey and Purple Abstract Graphic Print
Slouchy Silk Playboy Shirt+
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Photograph by Davide Sorrenti
There probably isn’t an aesthetic that struck a chord so controversial in fashion as the notorious 90s inclination towards the new look: Heroine Chic. We are starting to see a bit of a return to this vibe in some of the world’s most prestigious runways, not surprising as the 90s is taking the 21st century by storm these days.
According to Wikipedia, heroine chic is defined as:
a look popularized in mid-1990s fashion and characterized by pale skin, dark circles underneath the eyes and angular bone structure. The look, characterised by emaciated features and androgyny, was a reaction against the “healthy” and vibrant look of models such as Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer.
We found this throwback video of a 1997 episode of Fashion Television (I miss you!) on the death of fashion wunderkind Davide Sorrenti who had been one of the industry’s top photographers for this new look.
Taking photos of his friends in New york City inspired by the images of Larry Clarke and Nan Goldin, and coming from a lineage of art/fashion, he quickly became the go-to for this latest look until his untimely death at only 20 years old from . . . you guessed it!
HEROINE! (Not doing very well for the cause . . . )
According to top 90s fashion photographer Corrine Day (who is often attributed with the rise of Kate Moss to iconic model status and poster child of this new look) in a 1997 interview for Vogue:
“We were poking fun at fashion” – Corinne Day, 1997
Out of the 80s which was all about glam and excess, Corrine Day in particular, stripped down her editorials to the basics, and instead of big butts, red lips, exaggerated bosoms, and endless hair; she chose young nymph-like beauties with a more natural essence and a bit of grit for a more realistic aesthetic that was really a rejection of the then standard of beauty.
It’s hard to get the joke when you use the words ‘Heroine’ and ‘Chic’ together, and then you think of the deaths of so many talented young people (first supermodel Gia Carangi, actor and E.O.F. Style Idol, River Phoenix, rock star Kurt Cobain, and of course, ‘heroine chic’ proprietor Davide Sorrenti) during this time, making it impossible to reject the realities that this truly was a problem in the industry. However, I think it is a shame to bash the entire industry and pigeon hole this aesthetic and its creators and muses as – EVIL.
After all, in the end – they are images. You take them as you do, and thats that.
“Is Heroine Chic even real?”
That’s a brilliant question Jeanne Beker asks in this clip, and its what I kept asking myself as I watched it. After all, even Bill Clinton had something to say about this trend and its abuse on younger generations who could be susceptible to the cool factor of the fashion industry essentially embracing drugs.
However, it wasn’t the photographers or models or industry people coining the phrase, it was simply a term coined by the media which quickly turned into a frenzy – on the verge of a witch hunt.
There will always be that push against changing times, and interestingly enough today we are seeing the shift realized towards more “full” sized women in the mainstream of the industry. But, in the end, what does that prove?
It is always important to push healthy body image, but honestly, some of these girls (and boys, too) cannot help being that thin, so I always find it unfair this constant scrutiny on body types. Perhaps, the less we made an issue of either end of the scale, there wouldn’t have to be a problem at all.
The truth is we don’t want to accept each other for what we are, which is absolute crime.
In the end, I guess this clip posted initially by Dazed & Confused Magazine really just got me thinking, and would definitely have me thinking for a while. There’s no denying this controversial era absolutely broke down walls in the realm of fashion imagery, and brought a rebellion to the forefront that continues to this day.
Nobody is perfect, and that’s what I think this era really tried to capitalize on in the simplest way.
Milla Jovovich interviews at Fashion Out Loud circa. 1996 ft. Davide Sorrenti
The elusive world of fashion will probably always have some sort of bad rep, and that’s fine.
But don’t be silly enough to only look at the surface.
Try to dig deeper in all aspects of life.
Until next time,
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“They say you are a man of good… taste. “
-Dracula, Bram Stoker’s Dracula
As fore mentioned in our last post, we are developing quite the affinity for a certain dreamboat of the dark side, and it seems like more and more of the masses have also come under the dandy wrath of Dracula.
With the passing of ultra-talented and internationally acclaimed costume designer Eiko Ishioka (passed on January 21 at the age of 73), we are finding our world more and more drenched with the dark nightmares and dreamscapes her fantasies conjured in designing for Coppola’s visionary 1991 film, Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
A nightmare fantasy realm of dark mystery, elaborate exoticism, blood, seduction, and intrigue which would not have been the same without the remarkable talents of Ishioka who would go on to win the 1992 Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
While her spirit will be missed, the designs she created are of constant value, for they provide much inspiration and insight into reinvention, and taking the reigns on one’s image. Choose a jump point, and really explore it.
That’s what we’ve been up to. Since we’ve been in this dark mode, and with Dracula on the brain, we pulled some pictures to explore OUR take on the Prince of Darkness explored in true E.O.F. style.
DEDICATED TO EIKO ISHIOKA [ R.I.P. 1938 – 2012 ]
Sincerely,
– The Eye x
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“Fear not at all; fear neither men nor Fates, nor gods, nor anything. Money fear not, nor laughter of the folk folly, nor any other power in heaven or upon the earth or under the earth. “
[Book of the Law: Chapter 2, Line 53]
Seems like the invocation went well last night.
Our demon brother walks the Earth, tempting the weak at heart and empowering the brave. We wanted to bring this PHOTOBLAST back to the hermetic roots of our wayward journey, and raise the demon brother in us all.
n. De-mon [d
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n]
1. an evil supernatural being; a devil.
2. A persistently tormenting person, force, or passion.
3. One who is extremely zealous, skillful, or diligent.
4. Genius.
The word ‘demon’ has quite an interesting origin in the realm of man. Before gathering itself as a symbol of supernatural evil, the word came from the Greek , Daemon. The wise Plato invested great interest in these mysterious spirits. These metaphysical beings, who held a state between God and Mortal were “interpreting and transporting human things to the gods and divine things to men; entreaties and sacrifices from below, and ordinances and requitals from above…”
Plato believed that allotted to every man and woman, a daemon would distribute destinies and wisdom to us all. Call it, a conscience of man. Plato would eventually have charges laid against him for “”corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel.”
“Man tells his aspiration in his God; but in his demon he shows his depth of experience.”
-Margaret Fuller
So, dare not fear your demon brother, my friends, for there is indeed a voice that binds man in the form of the night. If we are all things at once, infinite, a journey to the dark is a quest to find your heart. For wrestling in the soul of man is a struggle bigger than that of you or I.
There is mythical genius in all of us, and what better way to display your gifts of knowledge than with the very threads you wear. The struggle is to find pride in your sacred identity, whatever that it may be. So don’t get mad if you find your own demon brother giving you tips on a star-filled night. He might just know a thing or two.
Enjoy our musings…
Message me if you need clarification.
Others know.
Sincerely,
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“The time has come”, the style man said, “To talk of many things . . . “
We’ll stop with the strange allusions, but we did want to talk of many things today.
Of style, of class, of tradition, and function. Of beauty and elegance, of aesthetic, also.
But most importantly, we speak to that uncompromising soul quivering deep within that refuses to
accept anything foreign of divination. . . Meaning, you want to look good.
We all do, and that’s some strong power if you can harness it wisely.
Now that the worst of winter (fingers crossed) seems to have passed
we’ve taken to leaving our heavy winter coats behind these last few days, and instead vying for a
classic approach to beating the cold: a good ole’ Winter Sweater.
Great for all that “Sweater Weather” out there; whether it be acrylic, wool, cashmere, or angora.
Worn by fishermen, farmers, workmen, heroes, athletes, gods, teens, and idols.
They are aran, cable-knit, patterned, and geometric;
Textured, solid, V-neck, or button-up.
There are so many different ways to wear them. Don’t forget they are an important part of the repertoire for any well-dressed gentleman of distinct tastes.
We explored +Sweater Girls+ in the past, so now we shine an eye to the men of the past who have made the sweater great; showing how the perfect sweater can truly transform.
Integrate these thoughts and inspirations into your daily ritual, and become part of the legendary timeline.
If you play your cards right, you might just live forever.
Or at least, like you did once.
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When I stated in fashion, I had already adopted the sailor-striped sweater as my uniform; that way, I wouldn’t have to drive myself crazy trying to figure out what to wear.
– Jean Paul Gaultier
We have plenty of our own vintage mens sweaters and knits in the {SHOP} to help get that classic appeal!
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It’s a pervasively positive outlook on life, really; one that begs you to be free. The most unique thing you can be, really, is yourself, and no God or society should hold that against you. It’s your right.
It is a philosophy embraced by millions around the world, and a magic realist way of living that has influenced countless art forms in the last century; most especially music, with Crowley being a inspiration to The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and countless numbers of heavy metal rock groups.
It’s a doctrine as old as time itself, really, and with the re-release of Crowley’s Original Wax Recordings by Mr. Suit we felt it to be the perfect inspiration for a little vintage photographic inspiration- {PHOTOBLAST}, as we like to call it here, at The Eye of Faith.
After all, it’s been a long while since we’ve featured one of our timeless collages of vintage musings on the site, and just thought- you know what, you guys are worth it!!
So, please, whatever you do- ENJOY!
And, always remember
“Do What Thou Wilt”,
whatever you do.
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Saul Bassis the iconic film maker and graphic designer who is best known for his iconic opening sequences, poster designs, and corporate logos. Google celebrates his 93rd birthday today, so if you’re searching Google you will see the ode to Saul’s design for the “Anatomy of a Murder” poster, a classic from 1959.
{You can learn a bit more about the master face to face here}
It is men like he, whom with some creativity and unique individual thought changed the course of modernity forever. We thought we would remember Saul too, by posting some of our personal favourite opening title sequences over the years. You can let us know which one was your favourite in the COMMENTS below.
Don’t forget to let us know if we didn’t include your favourite, what favourite it is!
So . . . .?
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