Boom Shocka Locka

This nearly-porn featuring Devendra Banhart and his muse teasing to Banhart’s “Brindo” is essentially a commercial for an eyeglasses company, Oliver Peoples. An interesting form of marketing for eyeglasses, but the aesthetic they’re selling got me to check out their website - so it’s working.

Starring real life couple Devendra Banhart and Rebecca Schwartz, the premise of the Oliver Peoples 2011 campaign is an exploration of authentic intimacy and sexuality. The love affair is explored in the one-of-a-kind masterpiece by architect John Lautner: Rainbow House. The contemporary California setting proved to be a perfect atmosphere to showcase the natural chemistry of the young, intriguing couple. Produced with acclaimed photographer and aspiring director Lisa Eisner, the short film will debut in early 2011 on the Oliver Peoples website.