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Fly Me To The Moon! 1967 Cosak by Dormeuil Mens Suit Advertising Campaign

October 7, 2017 {theEye} 2 Comments

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 world.

This 1967 Ad Campaign for Cosak by classic French textile company Dormeuil displays the fun they had doing just that!

Obviously inspired by James Bond or any of the other number of mens genre media / plus the overall futurist movement of the 60s; the campaign features a well-dressed man in several of the classic suit designs alongside a bombshell blonde, and it appears they are prepping to go to space…or are in space already? Not quite sure all the exact subtleties of the scenario…its all very entertaining and more than that – stylish as ever!

These images appeared in Tailor & Cutter magazine, and were found courtesy of Voices of East Anglia.

We were drawn to these images while doing some research finding we were lucky enough to have a Dormeuil cloth suit of our own. We recently uploaded it into the {SHOP} so click here to check out the listing, or scroll below for a quick look!

Classic 1960s Mens Vintage Graphic Stripe Ivy Style Secret Society Playboy Blazer

PIT TO PIT: 22″
LENGTH: 33″
SHOULDER TO SLEEVE: 33″

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Super rad find, in our eyes! Hope you, or someone deservingly discerning you know, thinks so too! Share it, or comment below to tell us what you think!

Really cool to find out that this piece comes from a certified lineage of cool!

Remember XIXIXI gets you 25% off in the {SHOP}

So, check it out now!

Until next time,

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{MUSIC MINUTE} Burt Bacharach “Theme from The Blob”

October 7, 2017 {theEye} Leave a comment

Indescribable… indestructible… insatiable… It crawls… It creeps… It eats you alive!

The 1958 film “The Blob” might just be the pinnacle of classic 50s B-Movie awesomeness! Check it out for the sci-fi camp, the american nostalgia, and above-all the wicked vintage style inspiration in every moment of the film.

E.O.F. {STYLE IDOL} STEVE MCQUEEN actually made his feature film debut starring in this flick! His brooding blonde badass-ness is still a refreshing sight on the screen. Funny enough, the star was 27 at the time of filming but playing a 17 year old!

We were enraptured recently discovering that Burt Bacharach created the film’s charming happy-go-lucky theme song, and wanted to bring it to the forefront!

B-MOVIE Style is coming to the forefront (GUCCI’s A/W 17 Campaign by Glen Luchford for one thing) so stay on the look-out for more of this essential vintage inspiration!

Until we meet again,

{theEye}

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Steve Mcqueen was offered $2,500 or 10% of profits for his role in “The Blob”.

Tragically he accepted the $2,500; the film would go on to make over $40 million!

You live and you learn.

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There are Giants in the Sky (and in the Middle of My Small Town…Twerking Like They Did in the 60s)

April 17, 2014 {theEye} 1 Comment

So they didn’t twerk in the 60s, but the dance moves in this 1960s B-Movie cult classic, “Village of the Giants“, was more than risqué and still delivers on undoubted sex appeal.

We can’t help but love the attention the camera pays to the beautiful natural curves and flesh of the actors who really know how to jiggle their juices. It’s cool to see how in 1965, a small flick like this can in many ways be more sexually tempting and stimulating than the in-your-face provocations of today’s movie and music video scene. It’s so simple…and sometimes that is all it takes!

See them burst out their clothes, and terrorize a town!

(I’m in . . .)

There’s a real ‘edginess’, as we say these days, to it all, and the music is great too. Leave it to misfits teens to make everything fun . . .

When a group of rebel misfits get their hands on “goo”, a mysterious compound that makes every GIANT, who didn’t see some wild dance parties starting? Even in the middle of perfect All-American Hainesville, where ducks roam the sidewalks and white picket fences are for everyone, you can’t stop a gang of rebellious teens from having fun, ESPECIALLY when they are fifty feet tall (give or take).

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since this film hit the screen for the first time, but it is still remembered as a cult classic with notable special effects for its time, and undoubted sex appeal.

Full of exuberant and fresh classic styles, and plenty of 1960s psychedelic fun!

Get ready to dance with the giants . . .

JUST THINKING….

On the subject of rebel misfit teens: How cool would ‘The Bling Ring‘ have been if they were just giants?!

Imagine . . .

Oh, dancing . . .

Until next time!

Be sure to visit the {SHOP} while the pieces are still around!

They are going fast these days, and we don’t want you to miss out . . .

Sincerely,

{theEye}

Bullet Breasts and Beatnik Poetry, “High School Confidential” with Phillipa Fallon

January 1, 2014 {theEye} 8 Comments

Sometimes you can just wake up in the mood for some Beatnik poetry.

We want to hear that wa-dee-ya cry from that broken saxophone on the dusty radio . . .the wisha-wish-washish from the pipe in my basement sink . . . that shining reverie from that crusty Madonna posing as some telephone operator on the other end of this plastic cup. . .

Something like that, right? But even better (though I’m gonna give it up for myself on that one)!

Check out this clip from the classic not to be forgotten 1958 film “High School Confidential” starring Russ Tamblyn, John Drew Barrymore and Mamie Van Doren (to name a few). The film was meant to be an expose on the horrifying beat generation and their libertine ways infiltrating every dark corner of the American Dream! And GASP! Your children ! ! ! EEK!

{Mamie Van Doren Gets A Visit From

A Young & Shirtless Russ Tamblyn}

You’d think most parents would be proud to see their daughter schmoozing it up at some artsy bar, and rattling out some rhythmic articulation of her soul, but amidst the repression of the era, this film was just another hot potato of controversy tampering with societal morals and hardcore stepping on accepted standards of decency.

Today it’s fun to revisit, and imagine life the way it was in the movies . . . Phillipa Fallon, the lovely brunette in the clip, totally attacks the scene and will make you want to watch it over and over again . . .Not much is known about the actress, but there is a site dedicated to her which I have included the link above! Interestingly, she was signed to the same agency as the notorious Frances Farmer . . .

So take me to the Beatnik Bar, Daddy! I have a ringing in my brain that needs to be let free!

Tomorrow is a drag, Man! Tomorrow is a King-sized bust!

Sincerely,

{theEye}

E.O.F. Snapshot of the Day {November 14, 2013} + Bonus Music Minute: “Cast Out Devils” by Gene Moore

November 14, 2013 {theEye} 1 Comment

+CARNIVAL OF SOULS+

{japanese poster – 1962}

such a fine example of vintage japanese poster art! Would love this for the walls of our studio!

“Carnival of Souls” is a magical movie. It’s both dreamy and nightmarish, and could have been absolutely forgotten if it weren’t for the tireless fans who keep promoting the film for the work of art it is. It also goes to show that it doesn’t take millions of dollars to get a good film done – all it takes is some unique ideas and dedicated actors to bring the vision to life.

Contemporary Hollywood should take a note.

Listen to some of the fantastic score by Gene Moore, that features the fantastic use of the pipe organ for a hyper-atmospheric experience. The pipe organ is coming back into play in a more recent film, “Only God Forgives” , which features music by the great Cliff Martinez. {click here for a preview of the score}

So, listen up friends and followers!

“Cast out Devils” . . .

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E.O.F. Snapshot of the Day {June 25, 2013}

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Commercial Break: Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971)

June 19, 2012 {theEye} Leave a comment

Starring Zohra Lampert and directed by John D. Hancock, this B-Movie from 1971 will have you questioning your own sanity! Small town horrors ensue a group of friends passing through a curiously creepy small town. We highly recommend.

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Commercial Break: Poison Ivy (1992)

May 21, 2012 {theEye} 2 Comments

We are going to share with you a movie about rebellion, a tale of deceit and love, most importantly the story of one crazy ass bitch, Poison Ivy. Directed by Katt Shea, from 1992, starring the ever-wild Drew Barrymore as the title character Ivy, and introverted and sexually ambiguous Sara Gilbert as Sylvie ‘Coop’ Cooper. A movie full of fresh 1990s fashion and one cheesy tattoo, a true gem that stands out against campy thrillers of it’s time.

The story begins off innocently enough, social outcast (Gilbert) befriends sexy new girl in town (Barrymore), throwing her mundane privileged yuppie lifestyle upside down, causing conflict with daddy dearest (Tom Skerritt) and resentment is seeded against sick and lonely bedridden mum (Cheryl Ladd). An erotic thriller involving sexy troubled girls, a hot vintage set of wheels, and a rope swing in the valley that you better believe will lead to disaster.

Boarder line cheesy, undeniably sultry, switch the lights off for this one and cuddle into someone you’re not afraid to have a laugh with. B-movies have always been an indulgence for us at The Eye of Faith, and we must admit this (soon to be) A-list cast gets it right and gives us a film we’ll always recall if we sense danger. We got a lot more than a rash from Poison Ivy, is for sure!

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Commercial Break: Candy Stripe Nurses (1974)

April 20, 2012 {theEye} 2 Comments

Described as a thriller by IMDB with the synopsis of “Young, sexy nurses and their hospital adventures.”, we found favour in this feature when we saw the movie poster. And there is a lot to look at in the trailer!

Maybe a bit overtly sexual, we just love a product of its time!
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Commercial Break: Battle Beyond the Stars! (1980)

April 6, 2012 {theEye} 1 Comment

This is a sci-fi B-movie gem that we needed to bring attention to! A great adventure at the edge of the universe with the sexy Sybil Danning, yes please. Ambitious costumes, dreamy design, great fun.

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