A Loveletter

Author: Marcus Posted: February 29th, 2012

When Sonic Magazine gathered statements from 40 of the most renowned Swedish music journalists and musicians to sum up Joakim Thåströms career (you can buy the magazine at our neighbours shop or online at papercutshop.se if you are interested to read the whole article) so far and to compile a list of his 50 best songs ever over his 35 active years as a musician (the final list is also to be found on Spotify). From Ebba Gröns “Antirock¨ that was released in 1978 up to “Kärlek är för dom¨ (this list was made before his latest album release Beväpna er med vingar).

Songs are included from Ebba Grön, Rymdimperiet, Imperiet, Peace Love and Pitbulls, Sällskapet and his solo career Thåström. A unanimous group of musicians and journalists appointed “Kort biografi med litet testamente” to his best song ever written which came from his latest album. That is pretty amazing. Could you ever imagine going through Paul McCartney’s songs and not putting a Beatles song on top of the list but instead choosing something from his latest album? It sounds and is very unlikely don’t you agree?
This is what makes Thåström so unique. He is never nostalgic, and he just keeps evolving and improving with time.
I was at Cirkus to see the premiere show of his 2012 tour and was completely blown away, Again! I have seen Thåström maybe 20 times over the years and every time I’ve seen him it is similar to something of a religious experience. I feel like I have been somewhat chosen, handpicked to come and see him (and I really don’t think I am the only one feeling this way), its like thanks for letting me come Thåström, I hope I don't disturb you while your performing. I hope you don’t mind if a sing along to some of your music..
Every time I leave a Thåström concert I feel a little at unease, the same question always arises, is this the last time he is on tour? That would be a somewhat of a bitter calamity.
Thåström is of course one of a kind. There will never be anyone like him. I really hope that he will continue to perform for the next 35 years to come because it would be an extreme loss and feeling of emptiness without the knowledge of him in the studio or on the road.

On a more personal note I read that he and Amanda Ooms (they were a couple during the eighties) have gotten back to together and have bought a house at Österlen. “Joakim is the love of my life; I have waited 20 years for him and me to get back together¨ Amanda said in an interview recently. That is so fucking romantic!
Joakim and Amanda have been by Nitty Gritty once; we all got so starstrucked that we couldn’t utter a single word though.

Thåström thanks for these first 35 years and I am looking forward to the next.

Nitty Gritty Music - Franz Ferdinand

Author: Eric Posted: February 28th, 2012

This week I had no idea what kind of playlist I would do. This happens sometimes. No new music what I know has been released. Probably has, but I been busy with other stuff. I asked what the Nitty News was about and they said Gloverall. I picture googled
Duffle coats and there was the singer Alex Kapranos in Franz Ferdinand. So I made a playlist of Franz Ferdinand songs. Enjoy. Nitty Gritty Music - Franz Ferdinand




Tracklist:
RM Hubbert – Car Song
Franz Ferdinand – Fade Together - Avalanches Mix
Franz Ferdinand – Outsiders
Franz Ferdinand – Backwards On My Face
Franz Ferdinand – Twilight Omens
Franz Ferdinand – Tell Her Tonight - Paul sings
Franz Ferdinand – Matinee
Franz Ferdinand – Walk Away
Franz Ferdinand – Eleanor Put Your Boots On
Franz Ferdinand – The Fallen - Acoustic
Franz Ferdinand – Fade Together

WHAT DAY IS IT, AND IS IT A GOOD DAY?

Author: Cecilia Posted: February 27th, 2012

Last week was crazy. It started already on Sunday, me and Maria jetted off to a rainy and grey Milan for one night, our first trip there and loads of appointments crammed in on short time. Then came a stomach-thing, a day in bed at home, an event in store, followed by some kind of slow feverish delirium at the office on Friday, had to take the weekend off and now slowly getting back to normal. I hope.
Gosh. I so need to get back on track since this week means serious business - Paris Fashion Week coming up! We leave on Thursday and will be in Paris for a whole week.



My good ol´ Vivienne Westwood coat and Church´s Burwood brogues in Milan



I´m sorry to say Milan was a butt ugly city, but it did have it´s charms. This was cute.



And Maria was cute. Wearing her new Skargorn jeans (Thorn in Dirty Panther) with an Isabel Marant top, Marni coat and Jil Sander shoes.



We stayed just beside Corso Como and went for dinner and drinks on the famous no. 10 on Sunday night (followed by a fashion visit in store the day after, naturally). The courtyard was a waterfall of lights, very pretty. And had the smallest door on the way out, later in the night...



And at this point, Church´s shoes had to make way for Jil Sander wedge platforms. Yup, I got myself the ankle boot version, too. Pure love is in the air...

And the latest news, so much interesting turns this past week... Raf Simons leaving Jil Sander with a magnificent last collection, Jil Sander herself coming back to her eponymous label (just wow), The Oscars (the dresses..!), London Fashion Week and Milan´s dito, and the deliveries are now pouring in to the shop (Jil Sander Navy! More Isabel Marant! More Helmut Lang, more AVHASHBY, A.P.C., more everything!)
Our beautiful webshop model is on her very romantic honeymoon in Mexico though, so stuff aren´t even close to getting online in the same pace we receive them in store. So, come hither if you´re curious to see what´s new!

xx
Cecilia

• SkarGorn
  Thorn Dirty Panther
  143.00 EUR
• Church's
  Burwood W
  466.00 EUR

Nitty Gritty Music - Graham Coxon

Author: Eric Posted: February 24th, 2012

2012 is a good year to be a fan of the boys in Blur. A new blur song was presented last week and Graham tweeted that there will be a new Blur record in the future. Gorillaz have released a new song to their collaboration with Converse and Damons new project with Flea & Tony Allen will release a record this spring. Graham has a new album out 2nd of April.

I Made a playlist with Graham Coxon to warm up. Enjoy. Nitty Gritty Music - Graham Coxon



Tracklist:
Graham Coxon – Ribbons And Leaves
Graham Coxon – All Has Gone
Graham Coxon – Brave the Storm
Graham Coxon – Hard And Slow
Graham Coxon – Baby, You're Out Of My Mind
Blur – You're So Great
Graham Coxon – Are You Ready?
Graham Coxon – Don't Believe Anything I Say
Graham Coxon – This House
Blur – No Distance Left To Run
Graham Coxon – Flights To The Sea (Lovely Rain)
Graham Coxon – All Over Me

Universal Works

Author: Nitty Crew Posted: February 24th, 2012

The morning coffe is always a strong favourite. Especially when the weather is kind enough for it to be enjoyed outside. A treat not too familiar for us in Stockholm for the past months, a substitute for the cream on top for those of us that prefer our coffee black. Coffe, a cigarette and new arrivals from Universal Works. It's hard to start the day off any better.

• Universal Works
  Bakers Twill Jacket
  143.00 EUR
• Universal Works
  Croyde 50's Print Shirt
  110.00 EUR
• Universal Works
  Loopback Stadium Jacket
  143.00 EUR
• Universal Works
  Reversed Loopback Sweater
  132.00 EUR
• Universal Works
  Knit Work Jacket
  266.00 EUR

REBECCA BONAPARTE

Author: Cecilia Posted: February 21st, 2012

This Thursday, we highlight another new addition to Nitty Gritty, the absolutely beautiful rings by Swedish goldsmith and jewelry designer Rebecca Bonaparte.



Come meet Rebecca in person, have some cheese, a glass of wine and a chat with us, it´ll be nice! From 18:00-20:00, just RSVP to me at cecilia@nittygritty.se if you want to join us!

The rings come in different shapes and sizes, but in the centre of attention is this apple ring with tourmalines, citrines, smoke quartz and emeralds. So incrediby pretty! And for those wanting a more luxurious version, why not customize your very own? Rebecca can make these beauties also in yellow gold, white gold and with diamonds, for example...



May I also add that we as of today also got the new delivery from Iosselliani in, as well as a re-fill of the fine hammered rings by Laura Lee..? So it will be a sparkling evening, hope to see you here!

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Under the westway

Author: Eric Posted: February 20th, 2012

GRIT GIRL SHOOT, PT. 2

Author: Cecilia Posted: February 17th, 2012

so don't just glance
look at me
like I do you

Photographer Elisabeth Frang and stylist Gisela Rydberg made magic with model Patti P and hair & make-up artist Therese Svenbo for the second edition of our finest source of inspiration; the Grit Girl Shoots.

Old style public transportation never looked this good.

Enjoy, and much love from us!



Patti wears dress by Isabel Marant, sweater tied around waist from Isabel Marant Etoile, leather belt (worn as bracelet) by Dagmar, fine hammered bangle by Laura Lee and brogue boots by Church´s.



Next stop Mariatorget. Summer sweatshirt, heart brooch and fine leather belt by A.P.C., wide trousers by Dagmar, chain earrings from Line&Jo and handbag by Jerome Dreyfuss.



Window beauty in jacket by Isabel Marant Etoile, striped silk slip dress by Karin Malm and multiple rings by Iosselliani.



Waiting for the train in dotted shirt by AVHASHBY, bra by Roseanna and pants by Isabel Marant Etoile.



On her daily route. Patti wears patterned silk dress by Isabel Marant, brogues by Church´s and handbag by Jerome Dreyfuss. Socks, stylist´s own.



Her reflection in the window while riding through Stockholm town, Patti wears overlapped belted top and slouchy pants by Helmut Lang, bra by Roseanna, bowler hat by Chapeaux Anthony Peto, fine hammered bangle by Laura Lee and shoes from Church´s.

All in store now!

(We´re working hard to also get everything online as soon as possible).
Please e-mail us if you´re interested in a product that´s not yet available in our webshop, we´ll help you out!

xx
Cecilia

Credits:
Photographer: Elisabeth Frang/Söderberg Agentur
Stylist: Gisela Rydberg/Agent Bauer
Hair & make-up: Therese Svenbo/Agent Bauer
Model: Patti P/Mikas

Beautiful, just beautiful. Thanks ever so much for this amazing tram story!

• A.P.C.
  Fine Belt
  72.00 EUR
• Isabel Marant
  Ito Jacket
  288.00 EUR
• AVHASHBY
  Sheer Dotted Silk Shirt
  343.00 EUR
• Helmut Lang
  Shroud Sleeveless Top with Belt
  255.00 EUR
• Isabel Marant
  Doll Linen Long Sleeve T-Shirt
  132.00 EUR
• Isabel Marant
  Vince Dress
  499.00 EUR
• Karin Malm
  Striped Strap Dress
  255.00 EUR
• Helmut Lang
  Slouchy Pants with Drawstring Waist
  321.00 EUR
• Church's
  Shannon Derby
  410.00 EUR
• Church's
  Burwood W Polished Binder
  466.00 EUR
• Church's
  Gatcombe High Brogue Boots
  477.00 EUR

SKARGORN JEANS

Author: Cecilia Posted: February 17th, 2012

They´re here! Jean styles Thorn, Bones and A! from SKARGORN, in store and online as of yesterday.



More info from this week´s Nitty News here:

“There's nothing pretentious about SkarGorn; it's raw and unspoiled as it's catalysts…”

These words comes from the press release of denim guru Rikke Korff´s latest project, the denim brand SkarGorn. Danish born Rikke has affected the denim world probably more than any other individual during the past 15 years. With a background that includes super developing design commissions for Levi's Vintage, Levi's Engineered, Levi's Red and Lee among others, this woman is nothing but a true genious when it comes to combine (hi)story telling, brand development, jean fits, craftsmanship and forward thinking.

The press release also proclaims that the SkarGorn jeans are aggressively primal and have an instinctual spirit, deliver a modern and timeless product of superior quality and that, when it comes down to real Nitty Gritty of the brand, in the end it's all about black, white and blue – essential, sexual and rock`n´roll like there is no tomorrow…

We have no reason to doubt it and that’s why they've chosen the Nitty Gritty womens store as their exclusive Swedish retail partner.

Get down to the real Nitty Gritty 6 pocket deal.

xx
Cecilia

• SkarGorn
  A! Greased Rinse
  143.00 EUR
• SkarGorn
  A! Smokin´
  143.00 EUR
• SkarGorn
  Bones Hello Sailor
  143.00 EUR
• SkarGorn
  Thorn Dirty Panther
  143.00 EUR

Nitty Gritty Music - Webshop

Author: Eric Posted: February 16th, 2012

In Eric's absence the Web Office decided to share some of the most played tunes over the last couple of months.
So from our world of cardboard boxes and delivery notes here is this weeks list:
Nitty Gritty Music - Webshop



Tracklist:
The Platters - The Great Pretender
Creedence Clearwater - Need Someone To Hold
Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
The Band - It Makes No Difference
The Handsome Family - Weightless Again
Todd Rundgren - I Saw The Light
The Grateful Dead - Morning Dew
The Drifters - Another Night With The Boys
Simon & Garfunkel - Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.
Jackson C. Frank - Blues Run The Game