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The Return of the #Supercrawl Fashion Pop-Up Shop!

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For months we have been excited for the return of the Supercrawl Fashion Pop-Up shop. If you are a dedicated follower, you may remember us doing the Pop-Up last year at Limeridge Mall for 10 days.

This year, we are so lucky to be open for over three weeks (August 3 – August 25) right in the heart of Downtown Hamilton right smack in the middle of Jackson Square.

Seeing as the Supercrawl Festival is right downtown on James Street it couldn’t be a better fit!

If you’ve been following us, you may also know that over the past few years we have been branching our brand into creating original designs using vintage materials and fabrics we have obtained over our years of purveying.

Well, this truly is an exciting time for us, because this is our first ever Pop-Up where we are selling exclusively these one of a kind pieces that we handmade over the last four years. It truly is a special honor to be able to showcase these designs, and hopefully sell some to appreciative style-savvy people in our city.

We share this with 7 other fabulous Hamilton designers and brands including Batik Boutik, Defective Collectiove, Design by Mallory, Kitster Creations, True Hamiltonian, and With Love Lingerie. The chance for local designers and brands to showcase in a mall setting is so rare, so we feel very lucky to be a part of it all!

Hopefully soon we will have these pieces catalogued for sale to the rest of the world, but until then, keep updated through our Instagram and Facebook for any breaking news!

Until next time,

{theEye}

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Don’t forget to peruse some of our vintage collection in the {SHOP}!!!

XIXIXI gets you 25% OFF at the checkout.

Don’t miss out!

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E.O.F. A-Z SPRING STYLE ROUND UP

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Can you believe it? Just a month and a bit ago we were battling the biggest ice storm ever, and now we are basking in sunlight and showing off our arms! Spring is always a favourite season for us, and allows for tons of serious sartorial diversity.

Before summer comes and reaches its peak of summer style we wanted to showcase some great looks in our {SHOP} which give that signature E.O.F. time traveler cool . . .

School is almost out, but your style studies should always be at its optimal peak! That’s why we have devised a simple A-Z of some our favourite pieces that will help your style star shine. Click the links to find out more details, and remember to use secret code XIXIXI for a special 25% OFF all purchases.

It’s good to be in the know . . .

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a} Wicked Vintage 90s Purple Mouse Toque 

b} Street Chic 1980s Vintage Green and Purple Metallic Sweater Dress {MEDIUM / LARGE}

c} Designer Vintage DANIER Bright Green Suede Anorak {SMALL}

d} Weird 1980s “HAVE A HAPPY DAY…AIRHEAD” Pin 

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e} Rare 1970s Vintage Kama Sutra Graphic Print Button Down Tunic / Long Shirt 

f} Unusual Sparkly 1950s Beaded Flower Print Hand Purse

g} Bad Ass 1970s Mahogany Brown Leather Cowboy Boot 

h} Timeless 1970s Khaki Camel Felt Fedora Hat 

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i} Bad Ass Black Leather Vintage Motorcycle Bomber Jacket {SOLD}

j} Rare Gold Metallic REEBOK X Roland Berry Pro Sneakers

k} Mysterious Cross & Ship Silver Pewter Secret Society Ring

l} Classic 1980s Ralph Lauren Designer Red and Green Plaid Pleated Trouser {34 WAIST}

m} Classic LONDON FOG Turquoise Blue Graphic Slouchy Ivy Style Cardigan

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n} Rad 1980s NIKE Mens Neon Sport Stripe Racer Back Tank Top

o} Mysterious 1940s Vernacular European Boys School Academy Team Snapshot Photograph {circa. 1942}

p} Classic 1980s Ivy Style Preppy Academy Necktie

q} Cool Vintage 1980s Oversized Prep School Embroidered Crest Stripe Graphic Sweater

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r} Rare Tevyk 1980s Vintage Teal Blue Futuristic Space Pant

s} Cool 1960s Dapper Cropped Double Breasted Blazer

t} 1980s Vintage All Over Graphic Multi Color HOLT RENFREW Sweater

u} Rad 1970s Mens Navy Blue Lace Short Sleeve Party Shirt

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v} Vintage 1990s Pastel Blue PVC Raincoat Bomber Jacket

w} Beautiful 1960s Metallic Gold Patent Leather Clutch Purse

x} Painterly Watercolour 1970s Vintage Silk Necktie

y} Slouchy 1980s Mens Vintage Tropical Graphic Button Down Short Sleeve Shirt

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z} Luxurious Fuzzy 1980s Mohair Metallic Gold Designer Sweater

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Let your rebel spirit roar, and don’t settle for any less than timeless cool.

Remember, these daze designer styles are nothing more than vintage rip offs! Stay alert, and be open to finding that “latest” look from the {PAST} and help change our {FUTURE}.

Remember XIXIXI gets you 25% OFF in the {SHOP}, so why not take a browse.

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Until next time,

{theEye}

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{MUSIC MINUTE} “Bad and Boujee” x “September” Soul Train Mash-Up!

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Boujee
when you try to be some lavish bitch, but you know you’re not.

 

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 are ripping from vintage styles- but we see this trend in movies and music, too!

Would a show like “Stranger Things” even be as popular if it weren’t set in the 80s? And we keep seeing an influx in nostalgia everywhere you go.

Give it up for Ric Wilson‘s ridiculously awesome mash-up of Migo’s hit song “Bad and Boujee” with Earth, Wind, & Fire’s iconic song “September” for a wicked funky take on this song that never ceases to make you want to put on a wicked outfit and look fly AF.

Take a listen!

We know it’s not everyone’s cup a’ tea, but you can’t deny how perfectly these two jams sync up – not to mention how awesome it is always to watch Soul Train dancers shred the dance floor.

So, in this spirit, we were inspired by both the “Bad and Boujee” video, as well as the funkedelic soul of the 1970s to bring you a few options to invoke the spirit!

REMEMBER XIXIXI gets you 25% OFF in the {SHOP}

top left to bottom: 

  1. Psych Rock 1970s Vintage Orange and Black Abstract Graphic Maxi Party Dress
  2. 1940s Mens Vintage Hand Blocked Graphic Print Kimono 
  3. Lavish 1980s Mens Vintage Slouchy Playboy Graphic All Over Silk Shirt
  4. 1980s Vintage Oversized Gold Metallic Party Trench Coat
  5. Luxe 1980s Fuzzy Black Mohair Gold Metallic Graphic Sweater
  6. Vintage Distressed Gold Foil Embellished Spike Camo Army Jacket
  7. 1960s Black, Red, Neon Yellow Mexican Blanket
  8. Vintage Rock N Roll Black Leather Trouser w/ Zipper Details
  9. Chic 1980s Mens Vintage GIVENCHY Barley Tweed Blazer
FEELING THE SPIRIT? VISIT THE {SHOP}
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Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Love hearing from you, so don’t be shy. . .

Until next time,

{theEye}

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E.O.F. SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY {DECEMBER 11, 2018} + INVOCATE

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“We need the tonic of wildness…At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable…”

-Henry Thoreau 

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

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Don’t get stuck floating in the depths of the status quo…

Be unique. Be your best.

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Until we meet again,

{theEye}

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The Eye of Faith Presents {NEW KINGDOM} @SUPERCRAWL 2017

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Creatures of a day!
What is a man?
Man is the dream of a shadow.

-Pindar

 

SUPERCRAWL is upon us again! North America’s fastest growing festival is in its 8th year, and is set to be bigger and better than ever. Which is why we are so excited to announce our latest runway show entitled {NEW KINGDOM} to close the Designer Showcase in the Maker’s Market Fashion Tent at 9pm on Saturday, September 9!

 

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This collection is inspired by the palette, modernity, and of course, glamour of Ancient Egypt and is a nod to a new society who embraces the {past} to invigorate the {present} and propel us all into the {future}. We are featuring both menswear and womenswear, and most of the designs utilize vintage materials for a truly one of a kind statement.

We’ve been preaching for years, but its a still a huge issue! We fill our landfills with so much wasted fabric that its killing our planet. If we can work towards helping reduce this footprint in any way- we are vigilantly dedicated to this cause- and if more people could follow suit, who knows what could change?

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You are only a spirit

-Djehuti {ancient egyptian proverb}

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So if you’re around this Supercrawl weekend in Hamilton, ON make sure you swing by the Fashion Tent at James and Murray and check out some of the city’s best fashion, and of course, our {NEW KINGDOM} at 9p on Saturday, September 22!!!

CHECK OUT THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK

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Until we meet again,

{theEye}

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The Eye of Faith X Style Group {BEHIND THE SCENES} Vintage Inspired Fashion Shoot

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metallic gold 1950s brocade ‘Babylon Rock Goddess’ dress by The Eye of Faith

{photo by Derrick Vanderkolk @stylegroup }

So, as you may or may not know, in the past two years we have evolved our purveyance of time traveled vintage clothing to creating one of a kind handmade fashions inspired by the {past} to influx the {present} and change the {future} of style.

It really made sense in our mind to make this shift, and has led to some incredible opportunities. While we are making new clothes, many of our materials are still vintage, which makes these pieces all the more special, and perfectly in tuned to our philosophy.

We often say we didn’t choose fashion as a destiny, but it truly chose us!

[Check out our past collections: HOLLYWOOD BABYLON / VALLEY OF THE DOLLS / TAROT ]

Which leads us to this video, which is a super wicked behind the scenes glimpse of a vintage inspired photo shoot we had the opportunity of collaborating on with Style Group!

We had the honour of working with photographer Derrick Vanderkolk who helped us transform his Cotton Factory studio into a timeless jetset rock n roll pad, and with the help of Nate Belgrave we have this memorable behind the scenes glimpse of a truly amazing day.

The undeniable Nicole Buston truly gave us some magical moments which we will be sharing on the site, so stay tuned! And of course, we couldn’t do it without the help of our makeup artist extraordinaire Janet Granados.

When people ask us how we’ve been, and we say “Just keeping on, keeping on…” – this is what we mean!

We were given a piece of advise once from the Canadian mentalist Chris Mysterion back in our humble beginnings, who said: “When it comes to being in a creative field, you never dodge at an opportunity to collaborate, to do things, to create”, and we’ve held this mantra close to our heart and mind ever since.

Seems to be working out.

Rewatching these moments makes us know that we are definitely on the right track!

{photo by Derrick Vanderkolk @stylegroup }

 

MORE PHOTOS TO COME!

Check out Style Group on Facebook! 

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FOLLOW US ON TWITTER / INSTAGRAM @THEEYEOFFAITH

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK /THEEYEOFFAITHVINTAGE

ALSO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SITE, AND JOIN THE SOCIETY FOR UPDATES AND STIMULTATING VINTAGE INSPIRED MUSINGS! 

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Until we meet again,

{theEye}

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{STYLE WISE/MUSIC MINUTE} THINK PINK!!!

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Everything on the great horizon,
Everything that you can think—
and that includes the kitchen sink,
Think pink!

FUNNY FACE

“a film in love with fashion . . . “

{circa. 1957}

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Pink really is making a comeback in style these daze. No longer does it just represent that demure vision of femininity – today, it stands for power and strength!

Great to see things changing everyday.

{PAST} {PRESENT} {FUTURE}

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“I fell off my pink cloud with a thud.”

Elizabeth Taylor

Pink in the {SHOP}

Unusual 1980s Victorian Inspired Silky

Pink Ruffled Pussy Bow Blouse 

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Classic 1980s POLO by Ralph Lauren Ivy Style

Timeless Pink Stripe Cotton Oxford Shirt

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Unusual Vintage Pink Button Down

Sheer Sleeve Party Jacket

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“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”

Audrey Hepburn

Remember XIXIXI gets you 25% at the checkout.

So peruse the {SHOP} and don’t miss out!

One of a kind time traveled style.

Until we meet again,

{theEye}

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The Eye of Faith Presents TAROT #supercrawl2016

thank you

EVERYONE INVOLVED IN BRINING ‘TAROT’ TO LIFE.

SOKIE SA-TITH & ALBERT SNOW SALON FOR HAIR.

BRANDON MCILVENNA FOR MAKEUP + ROCKING THE RUNWAY

OUR MODELS BRAEDEN, ADRIANA, BENNET, GEOFF, RAQUEL, CHRIS, DANIELLE, AIDAN, SAMARA WHOM WITHOUT WE WOULD HAVE NO SHOW.

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Photograph by Derrick Van Der Kolk

THANK YOU DERRICK VAN DER KOLK & STYLE GROUP FOR COVERING THE SHOWS, AND TAKING WICKED SHOTS OF ALL THE DESIGNS ON THE DAY.

THANK YOU TAROT CARDS FOR ARRIVING ON TIME. 

#SUPERCRAWL CAME AND WENT // THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES.

The Eye of Faith TAROT- Male Makeup Looks by Brandon McIlvenna
The Eye of Faith TAROT- Male Makeup Looks by Brandon McIlvenna
The Eye of Faith TAROT- Samara - Makeup by Brandon McIlvenna
The Eye of Faith TAROT- Male Makeup Looks by Brandon McIlvenna
The Eye of Faith TAROT- Male Makeup Looks by Brandon McIlvenna
The Eye of Faith TAROT- Male Makeup Looks by Brandon McIlvenna

We will post more photos as they come! 

ONTO THE NEXT?

{theEye}

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The Eye of Faith is back for Supercrawl 2016!

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That’s right friends and followers!

We are so psyched to be back presenting for Supercrawl 2016 alongside the city’s best designers of original clothing. Last year not only did we have our runway show, but we also presented a two hour Vintage Showcase the following day, so this year we are so thrilled to only have our runway show to master.

This year, our collection was inspired by TAROT, and we can’t spill too much, but we are definitely sure that we have more than a few show stoppers to give all you fashion lovers the most bang for your buck.

We are also pumped to showcase some original menswear in the collection this year, as well as some conceptual looks that incorporate unconventional materials. Being proponents of vintage clothing, we also thought it would be interesting to use primarily vintage fabrics to create our looks!

This year, the fashion tents are situated at James St. N and Murray.

Our show begins

 Saturday, September 10 @ 3: 45 SHARP. 

Fashion, Art, and Music – the most powerful trifecta – all in one slamming event taking over downtown Hamilton: SUPERCRAWL!!! 

Don’t miss out! Grab a seat and enjoy the show!!! 

Until we meet again,

{theEye}

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E.O.F. SNAPSHOT FO THE DAY {NOVEMBER 30, 2015}

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Pigs of L.A.

NOIR

{circa. 1973}

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