Our latest addition to the altar of E.O.F. {STYLE IDOLS & DIVINITIES) was the impossibly stunning Mark Frechette, whose stardom originates as the handsome hero of Michelangelo Antonioni's 1970 counter-culture cult classic Zabriskie Point. We thought it apropos to delve into the fantastic and fundamental stylish-ness of this poignant and severely under-rated film. Whilst the flower…Read more {STYLE WISE} ANTONIONI’S “ZABRISKIE POINT” +BLOW IT UP!!!+
History
{MUSIC MINUTE} “Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell
I came upon a child of God He was walking along the road And I asked him, where are you going And this he told me I'm going on down to Yasgur's farm I'm going to join in a rock 'n' roll band I'm going to camp out on the land I'm going to try…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} “Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell
WTF?! THIS EXACT MOMENT 105 YEARS AGO . . . APRIL 14, 1912
The R.M.S. Titanic hits an iceberg and the 20th Century will never be the same. Imagine how different 1997 would have been without this megalith of a movie hitting the screens?We might not even have the same Kate or Leo we have today?! Winter of 1997/98 wouldn't have been consumed by 12 theatre viewings…Read more WTF?! THIS EXACT MOMENT 105 YEARS AGO . . . APRIL 14, 1912
He’s the Greatest Dancer! Bobby Banas’ Gets Down to the Nitty Gritty!
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! Like, Bobby Banas! Bobby Banas swinging his hips and hair for some major 1960s swag. You…Read more He’s the Greatest Dancer! Bobby Banas’ Gets Down to the Nitty Gritty!
{STYLE-WISE} Marlon Brando’s Screen Test for “Rebel Without a Cause” is EVERYTHING!!!
Unveiled is Marlon Brando's screen test for "Rebel Without a Cause" ; the iconic 1955 film that catapulted James Dean to icon status when the film was released just shortly after his death, making him a tragic martyr to that beloved 'live fast, die young" attitude that he has come to represent. Luckily for him, his…Read more {STYLE-WISE} Marlon Brando’s Screen Test for “Rebel Without a Cause” is EVERYTHING!!!
Music Minute: Krzysztof Komeda “Rosemary’s Baby Interlude”
“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…Read more Music Minute: Krzysztof Komeda “Rosemary’s Baby Interlude”
A VIEW WITH A ROOM // A POP UP {SHOP} @VOLVERDESIGNS
As you know, we had the pleasure of setting up A POP-UP {SHOP} at Volver Studio at 126 James Street North in Hamilton, ON this Friday, and it was a blast! Just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who made their way up to the third floor, and especially THANKS to our loyal…Read more A VIEW WITH A ROOM // A POP UP {SHOP} @VOLVERDESIGNS
Lost in a Paradise: {WWII Memories} Vintage Vernacular from Another Earth
This is a short clip from Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line" which never ceases to inspire and engage the mind and soul with its thoughtful narration and invigorating visuals that take the viewer through the complex voyage of a soldier to war hidden by the beauty of "paradise". . . It really must have…Read more Lost in a Paradise: {WWII Memories} Vintage Vernacular from Another Earth
E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {APRIL 5, 2016}
+LAUREN BACALL+ {circa. 1940s} + Sensuous. Seductive. Strong. Can't get enough of these black and white stripes . . . her cigarette, the stunning jewels, chilling on the floor listening to vinyl... the photo of herself. ++++ Feel free to share the image ++++ Lets all channel a little bit of this spirit. Until we…Read more E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {APRIL 5, 2016}
+ 90S THROWBACK to HEROINE CHIC +
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…Read more + 90S THROWBACK to HEROINE CHIC +
