{subject unknown, circa 1940s – 50s}
Bad boys do it well . . .
Check out his wicked style; not to mention his timeless threads.
The essence of ‘cool’ is timeless, so don’t be fooled by loser factory made duds!
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Don’t forget tonight we open up The Casbah stage for our classic KARAOKE CABARET! So if you are in the Hamilton area, stop on by, and sing a spell….
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I still can never get this visual out of my head when I walk down a beautiful tree-line residential street at night. I hope I never will.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS US, AND KEEPS THE DREAM ALIVE!
UNTIL NEXT TIME,
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It’s a tragedy really that many of our world’s most talented people can go unnoticed for so long. But now, with the advent of the internet, we are constantly rediscovering precious gems of our rich collective history and culture!
Bobby Banas swinging his hips and hair for some major 1960s swag.
You might have noticed this 60s bad ass popping up all over the interweb recently for his wild poppin’, non-stoppin’ style in a 1964 segment of The Judy Garland Show showcasing the latest youth dance craze – the Nitty Gritty!
Go figure that over 50 years after the fact, he would become a viral sensation. Time is funny like that . . .
We say it all the time; style isn’t just what you wear – it’s how you live! And judging from this bad boy’s dance moves, Bobby has enough style to give for all of us.
Tell me after watching this you don’t feel inspired!
We were surprised/not surprised to find out this rebel dancer was also featured in the epitomizing classic masterpiece WEST SIDE STORY in the iconic Jets gang, and also made out with Marilyn Monroe in the 1950 flick “Let’s Make Love”.
To our knowledge, Bobby Banas, a resident New Yorker, is live and well to this day.
Hope he’s enjoying his glory, and hope you are too.
Until next time,
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We can’t believe it!
It’s been 5 years since we first began this online source of high quality time traveled vintage clothing and style inspiration we ended up calling The Eye of Faith. November 11, 2011 was a very lucky year to begin a new endeavour according to numerology sources, and with that in mind, and our mind set on success we published our first articles online, and began searching the globe for our unique vintage clothing pieces that make up our collection today.
People often ask us: “What does The Eye of Faith mean?”
The Eye of Faith is definable in many contexts. It is a very ancient symbol that has been burned into our subconscious as humans – Oculata Fides is represented by an eye in the sky watching over us, and us in turn keeping our heart and mind centred on that eye; the eye represents our goals and wants, and as much as we keep our eye on those things fleeting and floating in the sky/mind, our dreams are also watching out for us. Keeping these two aspects symbiotic is the key. Having faith in yourself and your destiny will always turn up fruitful, and the accomplishments we have achieved in just this first five years prove to us that we weren’t off base when conceptualizing our brand and keeping this philosophy a cornerstone of its foundation.
On a basic level we have a keen eye, and faith in our dreams; thus, The Eye of Faith was born!
Everyone talks about rock these days; the problem is they forget about the roll.
-Keith Richards
So, with that in mind, we have chosen a brand new Style Idol to add to our altars!
A beautiful being brought unto this Earth by Gods of rebellion and bad assness. He has been an ultimate icon for us for many years, and its taken us a while to get the time to truly showcase his style savvy salaciousness.
This is the rock ‘n’ roll life, and you had to invent it as you went along. There was no textbook to say how you operate this machinery.
-Keith Richards
I mean some doctor told me I had six months to live and I went to their funeral.
-Keith Richards
We are talking Rolling Stones bad boy Keith Richards!
Such style and such un-grace. If you pay close attention, you will notice many musicians and male celebrities have begun heavily taking from this particular style spirit, which means you can too!
If you’re going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use both feet.
-Keith Richards
Don’t be shy! Also, boys and girls alike can summon the vibrations of Mr. Richards with ease; the most important aspect you must wear with it is the attitude. If you don’t have it? Fake it ’till you make it!
Nothing is as rad as showing up for your day, and the world clamouring at your style-wise armour.
About myself I have no great illusions. I know what I am. I know what I’m good at. I know what I ain’t.
-Keith Richards
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Stay wise and keep your eye on that long winding road ahead of us all.
We have all been faced with some disturbing realities this week.
Lets not let this mess with the strides we have made.
We have always believed in tracing the links between the {PAST} and the {PRESENT} to help shape the {FUTURE}.
And, if the {PAST} is any indication to what is in store, we need to be strong and resilient and not afraid to back down from who we are at our core.
Until we meet again,
{theEye}
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“Dude, I like your vintage sweater, but let’s admit it – it would look better on me.”
No need for friendships to get torn over the matter! You can get your own one-of-a-kind outstanding graphic vintage sweater at The Eye of Faith {SHOP}.
Tons more stuff on its way, so make sure you follow us on Twitter and Facebook also to get all the deets.
{theEye} is on the rise, so don’t miss out on all the fun.
Escape the everyday . . .
Click the links for sizing and more details.
Also, visit the {SHOP} for more incredible finds with more on their way!
We are watching to make our way to a neighbourhood near you.
Anytime.
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You wouldn’t be the only who spotted the tall dude on the right sporting an edgy pair of shades, and some sort of graphic-T. In fact, the debate is still on as to whether we have a real life time traveler, sophisticated photo manipulation, or just pure fashion forward realness!
The photo was part of the Official Virtual Museum of Canada, which showcases and exhibits thousands of photographs of everyday life throughout the history of Canada. Featured in the exhibit Their Past Lives Here, the photograph has rallied millions of believers, and was featured as a case study in viral Internet phenomenon at the Museums and the Web 2011 conference.
Further research has confirmed the gentleman’s “graphic T” as a sweater with a sewn-on emblem worn in sports, and the “futuristic” sun glasses would actually be seen only several years later on Barbara Stanwyck in the iconic film-noir – Double Indemnity.
Seems like the town’s quarterback maybe jumped practice to check out the new bridge. It says a lot that this gentleman has become such a phenomenon, really. Whether time traveling or not, either way you look at it, the Time Traveler really goes to show the power of style on our perception.
Time is but a rigid system of organization, and really doesn’t condemn a time period to a strict set of rules as most Costume and Clothing History likes to dictate. Whether 1941 or 2012, the Time Traveler in this photo has stood out so much for his unique one-of-a-kind sensibility and ability to stand out in a crowd. The mainstream moves in one direction, but there will always be individuals doing it their own way.
Here at The Eye of Faith we’re always looking to the past and searching all over for great vintage finds. The power of style is that it is absolutely timeless, so whenever we feel like going back in time we can dress the part.
You can too! Be your own Fashion Time Traveler, and don’t let your perception of time hold you down. Everyone loves a good story, and who knows, maybe in 70 years you will be going viral too!
Know of any other fashion time travellers?
Let us know in the comments below .. .
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{CIRCA 1930’s – Bad Boy Rebel Takes A Shot At The Old Arcade Firing Range}
Looking sharp is just as much a priority for young a man of discerning tastes and pleasures
as staying on target of the BULLSEYE!
So read up on what you’ve missed kids, or you’ll never catch up!
Make sure to LIKE US on FACEBOOK
and FOLLOW US on TWITTER ,
as well if you haven’t!
The following is getting strong, so lets all gear up to making it even stronger!
Until very soon,
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