We've said it time and time again - "Don't wear a mask, be yourself" There is so much power and pleasure in knowing who you are and literally wearing it on your sleeve, we really wouldn't have life any other way than just being the real you! That's why we always promote the joys of…Read more {PHOTOBLAST} +LAVARTUS PRODEO+ I wear a mask . . .
Culture
The Future is Now! Retro 90s Sci Fi on the A/W 2018 Runways…
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…Read more The Future is Now! Retro 90s Sci Fi on the A/W 2018 Runways…
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…Read more HOW HONEST ARE YOU? Vintage Educational PSA {c. 1950}
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…Read more ARE YOU A SELF-CONSCIOUS GUY? Vintage Educational PSA Film {c. 1951}
WHY SO SHY, GUY??? Vintage Educational PSA {c. 1947}
If you’re what they call a shy guy… There must have been a really urgent calling to help young men who suffered from social anxiety during the Post War period, because this is just one of dozens of educational films distributed to schools throughout America dealing with this. This one is one of the…Read more WHY SO SHY, GUY??? Vintage Educational PSA {c. 1947}
+ FAVOURITE FIND + VIVA MAGAZINE {circa. January 1976}
VIVA MAGAINE: The International Woman's Magazine {circa. January 1977} Cover Photograph by the iconic HELMUT NEWTON (hence, the undoubtable chic-ness of this image). Published by icons Bob Guccione and Kathy Keeton of PENTHOUSE fame, this is a prime piece of classic porn chic. First coined in a highly influential New York Times article in 1973, porno…Read more + FAVOURITE FIND + VIVA MAGAZINE {circa. January 1976}
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} “Bad and Boujee” x “September” Soul Train Mash-Up!
Boujee when you try to be some lavish bitch, but you know you're not. {urban dictionary} The {PAST}, {PRESENT}, and {FUTURE} are always in beautiful syncopation with each other, and we're not just talking style! Yes, there is a rising popularity in shopping and wearing vintage (HALLELUJAH!), and more and more high fashion designers…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} “Bad and Boujee” x “September” Soul Train Mash-Up!
DING DONG CHARLIE MANSON IS DEAD!
We're not in Wonderland anymore Alice -Charles Manson Maybe we can all sleep a little more sound knowing that yesterday marked the passing of one of the world's most notorious criminals - Charles Manson. Infamous for bringing a dark turn to 1969's Summer of Love co-ordinating a string of horrific murders in the Hollywood…Read more DING DONG CHARLIE MANSON IS DEAD!
The Eye of Faith Presents “A KARAOKE CABARET” {Halloween Edition} October 31!!!
We are pleased to announce that this Halloween we will be conjuring the spirits of music at A Karaoke Cabaret special {Halloween Edition} at The Casbah starting at 9p! We love hosting every second and fourth Tuesday, but couldn't resist the chance to do it up on All Hallow's Eve! Hopefully you and your…Read more The Eye of Faith Presents “A KARAOKE CABARET” {Halloween Edition} October 31!!!
