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Lost in a Paradise: {WWII Memories} Vintage Vernacular from Another Earth

July 15, 2016 {theEye} 4 Comments

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 been something to find yourself in a strange new world, another Earth far away from the hometown you left months before. You might never want to leave. You might hope to be left on a deserted island for the rest of your days; left alone by the complications of society.

Malick does a great job at creating this world, and you can get an even cooler glimpse into this world by digging into the world of vintage vernacular.

Ask your grandparents and they probably have vintage snapshots to share with you, or dig through the bins of them at your local Flea Market or antique store. There are treasures to find. These memories of some lost paradise always seem to be like faded remnants of some beautiful black and white dream. . .

Here’s a few to quench your thirst! Soak it up, and bring this lost paradise with you wherever you go.

Why should I be afraid to die? I belong to you. If I go first, I’ll wait for you there. On the other side of the dark waters.
Be with me now.

-BELL, “The Thin Red Line” by Terrence Malick {based on the novel by James Jones}

What’s this war in the heart of nature? Why does nature vie with itself? The land contend with the sea? Is there an avenging power in nature? Not one power but two?

-TRAIN, “The Thin Red Line” by Terrence Malick {based on the novel by James Jones}

Until next time,

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NEW FOUND IMAGES OF WAR FROM THE EYE OF FAITH!

April 3, 2015 {theEye} Leave a comment

WAR? What is it good for?

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

Those are the words we have stuck in our head, as of late. With the world in such a dizzy spell of violence and outrage, its hard to believe in a world where war doesn’t exist. But, like the faithful dreamers we are, we will have hope.

War has been around for centuries, and probably since the dawn of man; and yet between the moments of fiery battle and angry destruction, we somehow all find moments of tranquility and joy.

We uncovered a huge collection of beautiful war time photography dating to World War 2 that capture brilliantly and honestly those moments of humanity that really make us the grand creatures we truly are destined to be.

There are smiles, and laughs, and plenty of love and friendship – so much so, that it becomes heartbreaking to imagine the lives of these young boys, and the persistence of wondering whether or not they even survived the tragedies that awaited them.

Here is a look at some of the mysterious moments captured that we now possess to share with the world never to be forgotten.

So, there’s an itty bitty taste of what our collection contains! You’ve seen other unique photos from our collection before, and many of them have been shipped off to museums and/or universities where they will be safely stored and studied for their remarkable sense of composition, as well as place and time.

We are so proud and honoured to have these vintage snapshots as a part of our brand, and I think it is so important for us to keep obtaining these and other photographs, as so these moments will not be lost in time, and the artists, though unknown, can retain some respect and admiration for their spur of the moment creative thought and action!

You’ll probably see a few of these posted on our Etsy {SHOP} over the next few days, so please check it out! Vintage vernacular photographs are one of a kind, and is an affordable way to start collecting art! You can guarantee these pieces will start a million conversations, which is just another aspect that is incredibly enjoyable when collecting vintage snapshot photography.

Not only are they art, but they are a piece of history! So head over now for a peak . . .

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{STYLE WISE – SUMMER EDITION} Surf Dudes with Attitude!

July 30, 2014 {theEye} 3 Comments

While not all the gentlemen seen in this series have surf boards in their hands, they all undeniably possess that wicked spirit of the surf.

Spontaneous, effervescent, and wild like the waves, these are men of the past who have found sanctuary in the beauty of the ocean, and have used its energy to conjure an unbeatable swag, and undeniable attitude.

We love looking through what people wore, and especially with swimwear, not much has changed. Whether shorts or speedos, the look and style of these basics can still be found today.

And while we don’t wear the one-piece suits anymore, or have to swim with tank tops; these looks are more and more interesting and intriguing. There is some unique stuff there that just needs to come back (striped one-piece, graphic swim tanks) into play!

Especially with today’s climate, always drifting back to the past for inspiration, I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of these influences in the mix in coming years. If not, we’ll just have to take it on ourselves. Either way – it’s happening.

Check out the amazing pictures we’ve found for you all to get in the swing of Surf, and the attitude that makes it timeless beyond the bleached blonde hair and tubular moods we automatically associate with this lifestyle.

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1930s Surf Buddies

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1930s Stripe Bathing Suit

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1930s Bathing Suit Inspiration- Weis Mueller

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1940S Flower Swim Shorts- Cool Guys Pose- Snapshot

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - Hot Spur 1960s Book for Boys- Surfs Up Dudes-Cover Illustration

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1950s Bad Ass Rebel- White Bathing Suit- Shadow Vernacular

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - Hand Stand Man

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1930s Graphic Tank - Cool Swimsuit Dude- Moustache

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1940s- Beach Babes- Swimwear Inspiration

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1930s Boys of the Beach- Bad Ass Vernacular

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1960S Colour - Striped Bathing Suit- Play Catch

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1970s - Beach Stripes and Wild Florals - All American Dream

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1950s Surf Dude with Attitude- Swimwear

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - Launching Surf Board, April 1943

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1930s Sheiks of the Beach

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - Majestic God of Surf- Beefcake

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - May 1964 - Swimwear

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - Rad 1930s Surf - Black and White Swimwear

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1940S Cool Guy in Sun Glasses on Beach- Vernacular

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1970S Yellow Guy- Bathing Suit

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - 1970s Polaroid Pic- Swimwear- Blonde with Glasses

EOF Vintage Menswear- Summer Style - Victorian Bathers - Colour Illustration

So what do you think? Have things changed that much? There’s no time value on fun in the sun, that’s for sure.

Share you favourite pics with your friends or post to your own blog

and help showcase {vintage} summer style!!!

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The Secret of the Vibrant Green Vintage Nat Nast Bowling Shirt . . .

November 13, 2013 {theEye} 1 Comment

A rather fantastic thing happened the other day.

It seems that one of our recent sales, a vibrant turquoise 1950’s Nat Nast bowling shirt that featured a fantastic diamond embossed on the back ( ‘Ray Jewlers’ it proudly proclaims in the most elegant lettering), was embedded with some very strange history. . .

It always seemed to possess a mysterious energy, and was for so long, a most precious piece of our collection. Excited to have found a home for this exquisite find, we would never have expected to learn what would soon be revealed and unraveled.

Upon undergoing some alterations to properly suit its new owner, some peculiar mysteries emerged. Embedded within the collar stays was a very old social security card for “Charles Beckweth, Born 1929” that was halved and in a fragile state.

Looking into a bit more about the mystery man uncovered an important man in history. . .

Charles Beckwith, or “Chargin’ Charlie’”was a Korea & Vietnam Vet and Colonel with the United States Army and is accredited with creating “DELTA FORCE”.

Footballer and frat boy, this Delta (of the Sigma Chi Fraternity of The University of Georgia) rose the ranks of the United States military system, and was also able to have some fun in-between, by the looks of this incredible shirt.

But why was his social security card cut in half and used as collar stays? Was getting dressed to impress a smart way to go undercover? Dapper “Dean” makes a statement to not make a statement. If you’re found dead, then they have something to properly identify you by when looking in the collar? This is the secret of the Nat Nast shirt.

That “vibrant green bowling shirt” was already unforgettable, but this truly shows how remarkable the history behind vintage pieces can be. It’s a powerful force really, and the mystery of it all is undoubtedly part of the fun.

We might never know the full truth of the Nat Nast shirt and its secret history, but we will enjoy knowing that this shirt truly was something special.

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{PAST} Owner of the Nat Nast “vibrant green bowling shirt” from The Eye of Faith Vintage

{January 22, 1929 – June 13, 1994}

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{STYLE WISE} – “Stranger Than Paradise”

July 1, 2013 {theEye} 3 Comments

“STRANGER THAN PARADISE . . . “

by The Eye of Faith

On a journey through the mystery of the most beautiful place on Earth.

Taking us to a world both wild and exotic, this series was inspired by the faded 1940s dreams and memories of life on the high seas in the South Pacific. It is the tale of society’s soldiers taken hostage by the wild. In many ways, it is a true Paradise Lost lived . . .

In a place where the air is hot and its perfume sweet it is hard not to be intoxicated by your surroundings –

lost in a paradise.

+”Nothing is quite as strange, as a day spent in Paradise”+

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E.O.F. Snapshot of the Day {June 15, 2012}

June 15, 2012 {theEye} Leave a comment

{World War Memories in the Barracks}

Vintage Surf Shorts by Scout Original

May 17, 2012 {theEye} 1 Comment

Scout Original is a Brooklyn brand that specializes in the purveying, restoration, and regeneration of fine quality vintage, rare, dead stock, and surplus pieces. Their pieces all display fine amounts of craftsmanship, detail, and loads of creativity.

Check out these vintage surf shorts that feature hand drawn memories of some mysterious lost paradise. Like images torn from a map; vignettes of hula girls, surfing pin-ups, tropical flowers, sea gulls and scrolls create the effect of a modern-day toile. These are the perfect pants for the park, beach, or a night on the town. Dress it up or dress it down – definitely perfect for that Paradise Found aura we fantasize about constantly.

This is just one example of the wicked works created by the dynamic team of Ryan Sneden and Gianna Galli. The pair draw from themes of nature, history, and popular culture with many iconographic pieces representative of popular archetypes in Americana (the rebel, the athlete, the hippie, the soldier, etc.).

Scout Original really goes to show that history isn’t just for dorks, and it’s about time we take to the relics laying around us and create something unique and remarkable with them!

Get these shorts today from Couverture!

Sincerely,

{The Eye}

Music/Movie Minute: Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t Followin’ The Boys (1944)

May 10, 2012 {theEye} Leave a comment

We we’re lured in with Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five’s rendition of Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t, yet we’ve discovered Follow the Boys from 1944 offers so much more! Releasing morale-boosting movies full of huge and not-so huge stars to send over sea’s to Soldiers and to Patriots in America would constitute as a wartime effort from Major Film Studios during World War II.

Featuring everyone from Donald O’Connor to the Andrew Sisters to Orson Welles to W.C. Fields to George Raft to Marlene Dietrich, and dozens of the other Universal players, Follow the Boys is a ‘modern’ Vaudeville-esque extravaganza full of all kinds of performances to entertain, and we mildly believe that efforts such as this helped win the War.

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Paradise Found: Adventures in the South Pacific

March 20, 2012 {theEye} 10 Comments

“Ah, to think how thin the veil that lies Between the pain of hell and Paradise.”

-George William Russell

We like to think of The Eye of Faith as our own special island. Seeing these brave young men embracing nature, the islands, the beach, flowers, and sky made us quite nostalgic for the faded dreams of these long lost memories.

Faded technicolour dreaming and utilitarian practicality make this look fresh and easily reinventable. So, let’s all find our own Bali Hai this Spring and Summer!

“I seen another world. Sometimes I think it was just my imagination”

-Terrence Malick, The Thin Red Line

Sincerely,

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