“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 murder of his glamorous superstar wife, Sharon Tate just months following the film’s release, with this chilling tale of a wife sold to a coven of witches to give birth to the child of Satan!
The myth of the curse on the film was further perpetuated when John Lennon was murdered just outside the historic and now notorious Dakota building (below) just across the street from Central Park in New York City.
in·ter·lude
noun \ˈin-tər-ˌlüd\
3. a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
So enjoy this brief interlude, and sail away with this new vintage classic. . .
If you’re in the #HamOnt area this Friday for the last {Art Crawl} of 2016 (December 9), be sure to stop by VOLVER STUDIOS at 126 James St. N between 7p and 11p for a chance to chat and shop with The Eye of Faith!
We are curating a cool collection of bold and exciting vintage pieces at incredible deals, making this the perfect stop for finding those awesome holiday party season styles, as well as one of a kind gift opportunities.
You will also be able to peruse the immaculate craftwork of Rosa Patriquin/ VOLVER who makes designer crochet accessories, clothing, and pieces; the chance for our collaboration in this capacity has been a long time coming, so don’t miss out!
There have been stranger things in this world than the fact that STRANGER THINGS has become such a huge pop culture phenomenon this year. The second we gazed at the itsy bitsy teaser I knew that something special was in store.
Plus, the fact that it was starring pop culture Queen Winona Ryder, it was just so clear!
If you’re familiar with us, you know that we firmly believe that portals of the past are always open and ready to influx the present, and in the end, help shape the future, and STRANGER THINGS is the perfect example of this.
From the second the show opens with its cavernous rumbling synths and the panning electric red Stephen King-esque font comes into full view, the homage to classic 80s horror occult thrillers is ignited. What follows is a roller coaster ride that has erupted a fever for this brilliantly branded nostalgia.
Nostalgia is the key to this show, and for those who think the past is best left in the past, you might want to reconsider those thoughts, and give this show a shot at infiltrating the imagination with the beauty and wonder that the past has to offer.
We were inspired by the show’s epic 80s style illustrated poster to take a look back at some of the artful posters of films from the 1980s, and how their graphic quality still stands up to this day.
We made a list of 20, and hope it helps sparks some neurons!
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20. THE TERMINATOR (1984) // Directed by James Cameron
19. A ROOM WITH A VIEW (1986) // Directed by James Ivory
18. TRICK OR TREAT (1986) // Directed by Charles Martinsmith
17. THE EVIL DEAD (1981) // Directed by Sam Raimi
16. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) // Directed by Wes Craven
15. THE FOG (1980) // Directed by John Carpenter
14. FULL METAL JACKET (1987) // Directed by Stanley Kubrick
13. THE MISSION (1986) // Directed by Roland Joffe
12. RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983) // Directed by Richard Marquand
11. SCARFACE (1983) // Directed by Brian De Palma
10. THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984) // Directed by Nick Castle
9. FRIGHT NIGHT (1985) // Directed by Tom Halland
8. THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST (1988) // Directed by Martin Scorsese
7. CHRISTINE (1983) // Directed by John Carpenter
6. THE ABYSS (1989) // Directed by James Cameron
5. EMPIRE OF THE SUN (1987) // Directed by Steven Spielberg
4. THE SHINING (1980) // Directed by Stanley Kubrick
3. BLADE RUNNER (1982) // Directed by Ridley Scott
2. E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL (1982) // Directed by Steven Spielberg
1. BLUE VELVET (1986) //Directed by David Lynch
Obviously we have a little bias towards Lynch, but this poster is EVERYTHING.
Are we missing one of your personal picks? LEAVE A COMMENT telling us your favourite 80s movie poster.
Also, take a look at this incredible video slideshow of 1,646 movie posters from the 1980s for reference:
Perhaps its the fashion photographer protagonist . . . or maybe the sexy 1970s set decor; most definitely attribute the funky score by Piero Umiliani (you know him – “Mah Nà Mah Nà”), as well as the brilliant presence of film legend, Carroll Baker (“The Watcher in the Woods“, “Babydoll“), and those quirky illustrations that appear, throughout the film – “Baba Yaga” is a bit of a shit show, but a wonderfully unique and stylish one, at that.
Carroll Baker (BABY DOLL, THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS) is the titular stranger who is all sexed up with hunger for some female flesh. Baba Yaga sets her sights on fashion photographer Valentina Rosselli (Isabelle De Funes) after a chance encounter and soon pays a visit to her humble abode to deliver a doll dressed in some S&M gear for “protection”. After the visit, Valentina’s life is turned upside down; she is suddenly surrounded by death, hallucinations, Nazis (?), and more naked women than a Las Vegas casino. Of the four I prefer the naked women… just sayin’.
It’s these bizarre, unusual, and unexpected (perhaps, even absurd) elements that make a cult classic like this one to remember! You can totally read this film (even just the trailer) for clues on seventies style, and how timeless one can really make it. Love the stripes, the furs, the bobs, the rings . . . love it all! Even the menswear is pretty sublime.
Did I mention there’s witches? You probably gathered, by now. After all – “Baba Yaga” literally translates to Devil Witch! So, sit back and enjoy the sumptuous feast of the best vintage, stylish,erotic, exploitation, sleaze in three and half minutes you’re bound to find on the internet!
Enjoy the pictures, too.
They really capture the little moments that make this one worth remembering.
“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 [dmn]
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.
“Rosemary’s Baby” remains one of the single most affecting, and stylish films to ever grace the silver screen. Based on the bestselling novel by Ira Levin (“The Stepford Wives”), the film serves up the frightening tale of an innocent young couple pulled deep into a darkness once imaginable in the heart of New York City.
Many argue the darkness still purveys more than ever in urban sprawls all over the world. No longer should you fear the woods at night, as much as the threat of our own neighbours, and the things we can’t see, that has begun to send shivers up your spine. As Gary Indiana of the Village Voice describes:
“The movie appeared at a moment of optimum spiritual chaos in American life. Rosemary’s Baby remains an iconic memory trace of a time when anything seemed possible, including the birth of the Anti-Christ”.
The fear still prevails more than ever in these times, and many would argue that SATAN can be found everywhere we look these days; television, film, books, and of course, FASHION.
But, paranoid speculation aside, perhaps one of the greatest aspects of Roman Polanski’s 1968 classic, is the devilishly divine design by Richard Sylbert. Setting the film in the both epic and ominous Dakota Building in New York City, Sylbet acts on the trends and compulsions of the time that really give definition to Rosemary’s characterization.
Prim and proper Rosemary- the picture of perfection, really. From her committed DIY efforts around the apartment, to her of-the-moment Vidal Sassoon haircut (“Don’t you like it?”), Rosemary is a portrait of a woman, perhaps society, committed to doing what’s “Right”. In the end, her constant commitment to being the “good girl” has led her down the darkest path of all.
Artwork by Aaron Duarte for The Eye of Faith
Being obsessive fans of the film’s decor, it was such a treat to stumble upon “Rosemary’s Baby: Devilish Decor” on Nowness.com! The site always features dynamic and interesting stories in the realm of art, design, film, and fashion, but the celebration of Mia Farrow’s 67th birthday with a hillarious How-To for Satanist’ provided by blogging duo Unahppy Hipsters is just what Doctor Sapperstein ordered!
Gotta give it to Richard Sylbet for being so on-point with the yellow for 1968, considering the film would have started production at least a year before! Thanks Unhappy Hipsters and Nowness for this dangerous delight!
Artwork by Aaron Duarte for The Eye of Faith.
“All the while Rosemary is remaking the apartment to suit her needs, the building (and its inhabitants) are remaking her to suit theirs, which makes her choices of bright white walls and sunny yellow fabrics seem at first hopeful, then increasingly creepy.”
We are thrilled to join the ranks of vintage vendors making their way to the Careport Centre located at 270 Longwood Rd S. in Hamilton, Ontario.
Last year, The Vintage Marketplace gathered more than 2,500 visitors, and this year is bound to be just as busy, if not busier!
People come from far and wide to seek some of the best vintage finds in all the country, and we are excited to be a part of it. We will be bringing a large selection of our hand picked vintage menswear, womenswear, unique photographs, art, decor, books, magazines, and mysterious objects that have kept us alive to this day.
{Past}, {Present}, and {Future} will truly combine over the course of these two days, so if you’re around, make sure you are a part of it. The show starts on Saturday April 26th with a special VIP shopping hour before the doors open at 11pm for $10 to ensure you get first pick of the best finds! Otherwise, admission is only $5 with FREE PARKING.
Paul Heaton, Co-Founder at The Eye of Faith!
There will also be a fashion show at 2pm daily, featuring Paul Heaton of The Eye of Faith, himself, modelling our one of a kind vintage men’s looks for this Spring/Summer!
I wish you could all be there, so I will be sure to be taking pictures.
And if you can’t make it to the event, don’t fret! You can still shop our vintage finds in the {SHOP}. Get them while you can, because after this weekend your favourite pieces could be gone!
So with that, we drifted with the tide to Hamilton, Ontario where we will continue catering to your {past}, {present}, and {future} needs, but with some new surroundings.
Hamilton is a historical city with a burgeoning art community, so we couldn’t be more excited to call this place home. Looking forward to meeting lots of cool, creative, and interesting people, and also for what treasures we might find while living here!
Speaking of which, you might want to see what treasures WE have in store this month, and to help inaugurate us onto the scene, we will be taking part in The Hawk & Sparrow Flea on December 1st at Hawk & Sparrow on 126 James Street North.
We will be there from 10AM- 6PM with a selection of fine vintage menswear, womenswear, LPs, books, vintage photographs, magazines, and decor to help make your life that much more beautiful and intriguing.
So, come and join us!
Things will be on for great deals + tons of stuff we don’t have featured in the {SHOP}!!!
The holidays are right around the corner, so what better than to shop for gifts whilst also finding treasures.
This week, we bring to you a set of most legendary fashion publications from the past 10 years. Legends are made everyday, and in the fashion industry, magazines like this are Bibles of the Idols to Worship, and Knowledge to Kindle.
As time goes on, they become valuable portals on the fashion and culture of the moment. And with Stars coming and going, and coming back again, it is always cool to trace the paths of our Idols; from one legendary photo shoot to another.
Our second issue in our series of LEGENDARY ISSUES features the French Chanteuse and Award-Winning Actress, Charlotte Gainsbourg (or G.C.). Very much Music & French Royalty, Charlotte is the daughter of French Pop Stars Serge Gainsbourg, and the beautiful Jane Birkin.
She is known for her roles in Lars Von Trier’s “Melancholia”, the disturbingly beautiful “Antichrist” (for which she won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009), Michel Gondry’s “The Science of Sleep”, and Todd Hayne’s poignant Bob Dylan inspired “I’m Not There” .
She is also a singer and songwriter, as well as a living fashion icon; having been muse for Nicholas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga. She is definitely one of today’s eternal IT Girls, with a heritage, and sense of self that is unmatched today.
She is definitely well on her way to being an E.O.F. Style Divinity if she keeps it up!
The entire issue is curated around the French Style Star with attention paid to the inner workings of her life. The issue exquisitely showcases the finer details of her inspiration, family life, work life, and art & style knowledge. There really isn’t a better portrait of her to date.
There is also a particularly wonderful tour of her beautiful Paris Apartment, showcasing her signature Charlotte Gainsbourg edge. A rich mixture of history, glamour, sex, and decay. Anyone would be crazy not to love her beautiful space filled with priceless antiques and heirlooms mixed with a sexy dose of 1970s glamour. And it just wouldn’t speak “Charlotte Gainsbourg” without a touch of mystery.
A very special and unique edition, even for Paris Vogue – one of the leaders in great Fashion Photography & Inspiration.
So, why not indulge in tradition and inspiration, and own a little piece of fashion history of your own??
The issue has been “signed” on the front by the chanteuse in metallic pink.
306 fabulous pages full of iconic imagery. This issue, and other LEGENDARY ISSUES are available now, exclusively for a limited time. We are starting the bidding low, with NO RESERVE, so you might just get an exquisite bargain. Click here to bid now!
These are very Rare issues that read LIKE NEW.
If you have any friends who might love this sort of thing, make sure to direct them over here to The Eye of Faith!
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