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Bits and Pieces No.4

Author: Hugo Posted: December 1st, 2011

The photographer and his subject.

In this weeks Nitty News I've written about the magnificent, French candle brand Cire Trudon. In their collection of fragranced candles one of the best sellers is “Ernesto”.
Thinking of Ernesto “Che” Guevara I'm pretty sure that there is one particular picture that pops up in your head, Che, with focused gaze, unshaved, wearing his characteristic beret. The photograph 'Guerrillero Heroico', was taken on March 4th in 1960 with a Leica camera by the Cuban born photographer Alberto Korda and has become one of the most spread pictures in modern time.
Korda and Guevara where both born in 1928 and they both had a very significant way of dressing. Che in his army rags and heavy boots, Korda in his more intellectual, yet adventurous army inspired linen shirts, vests and scarves.
Something like this:

Ernesto “Che” Rafael Guevara de la Serna
Army Shirt by Levis Vintage Clothing 1395:-
Cargo pants by Carhartt 1095:-
Tank top by White Briefs 349:-
Brown leather belt by Anderson 798:-
Sunglases by Moscot 2195:-
Rolex Submariner Private

Alberto Korda with his photograph of Ernesto "Che" Guevara

Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez “Korda”
Washed Cotton Shirt by Glanshirt 1495:-
Tweed vest by Nigel Cabourn 3195:-
Bandana by Hav-a-hank 149:-
Khaki pants by Woolrich Woolen Mills 1595:-
Suede Indy Boots by Alden 4495:-
Three pack 48 pages Memo Book by Field Notes
6 pack of pencils by Field Notes
Khaki – Cut from the original Cloth book by order from Papercut

Hasta La Victoria Siempre!

Hav-A-Hank
Bandana
17.00 EUR
Moscot
Zulu
243.00 EUR
Levi's Vintage Clothing
Tab Twill Shirt
155.00 EUR 77.50 EUR
Woolrich Woolen Mills
Expo Chino Trousers
177.00 EUR 88.50 EUR
Carhartt
Aviation Cargo Pant
122.00 EUR 61.00 EUR
Alden
40535 Indy Boot
499.00 EUR
Lundhags
Park Boot
243.00 EUR
Lundhags
Park Boot
243.00 EUR

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Bits and Pieces No.3

Author: Hugo Posted: November 11th, 2011

What daddy wants, daddy gets…

On Sunday it's the annual celebration day for all fathers out there. Luckily for me I qualify into that category myself since 8 years. On Sunday I'll bring my two boys, my father and uncle Hasse to our favourite brunch diner in Stockholm, Marie Laveau, located just a short walk from the Nitty Gritty Store.
Having problem with gift ideas for your dad, or just simply want to get something nice for yourself on Sunday? Here are my suggestions…

Pens and Notebooks from Field Notes (in store), Knitted Wool Hat from Drakes, Knitted Scarf from Drakes (in store), Wool Socks From Nitty Gritty (in store), Wool Peacoat from Gloverall, Oxford Shirt from DelSiena for Nitty Gritty, Wool insoles from Bama (in store), Eau De Parfum from Byredo Parfums (in store).

Drakes
Lambswool Knit Hat
66.00 EUR

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Bits and Pieces No.2

Author: Hugo Posted: October 20th, 2011

Technical Tailoring and comfy dress shoes…

Thanks to the warm autumn weather it's still possible to, even up here in cold, cold Scandinavia, to look fairly good when strolling or biking to work. And it's late October!

My colleague Erik approached me the other day with saying:
-I've never seen you wearing the same jacket every day for several weeks before…

Well, maybe I just haven't had such a great piece of tailored jacket before. Belvest Travel blazer is a dark navy, water repellent, perfectly fitted Italian jacket that could be combined in a thousand ways. This fall, I wear it with a quilted Montedoro waistcoat, black A.P.C denims, washed, non ironed cotton Glanshirt shirt, Alden Cordovan Derbys and the two face blackwatch/polkadot scarves from Drakes.

Easy peasy…

Montedoro
Nylon Lapel Liner Vest
198.00 EUR
A.P.C.
Petit Standard
130.00 EUR
Alden
Modified Cordovan Derby Shoe
722.00 EUR

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Bits and Pieces

Author: Hugo Posted: September 14th, 2011

For all you youngsters out there who still haven't found your true grit I will deliver some, hopefully inspiring, outfits from the Nitty Gritty seasonal assortment.
Every now and then on the blog and on the NG facebook page I'll give you ideas on how things can me mixed and matched together. Sometimes with a special person in mind, sometimes simply from my own visions… Enjoy!

We'll start up with some Nitty Classics like the LVC 505 that sits perfect with the Nitty Gritty special edition Tricker's brogue with red Dainite sole. The technical work jacket comes from Nanmica and goes well with the grey oxford b.d shirt from Gitman Vintage worn over a warming Henley from Nigel Cabourn…
Gloves from Carhartt and cable knit cashmere socks from Nitty Gritty. (My personal favourite when it comes to socks!) If you don't feel for spending 900 SEK for a knitted hat just bring a picture of this beautiful one from the great co-op between Visvim and Moncler to your grandmother and she'll make you one in a day or two.

See you at the Pub!

Hav-A-Hank
Bandana
17.00 EUR
Gitman Vintage
Oxford BD Sport Shirt
132.00 EUR
Levi's Vintage Clothing
505 - 1967 RAW
188.00 EUR

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Sir Paul...

Author: Hugo Posted: July 6th, 2010

According to Sir Paul Smith "you can find inspiration in everyting..."
Here are some pics from his CPH showroom where we went yesterday to do the buying for next spring/summer.

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