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Nitty Gritty Music -Fuji Rock Festival

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0100

This week Hugo writes about Fuji Rock Festival in his newsletter.
It started in 1997 and I made a playlist of one group/Artist of every year.
Enjoy our newsletter and listen to this.Enjoy Nitty Gritty Music -Fuji Rock Fetival

Tracklist:
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Breaking The Girl
Sonic Youth – The Empty Page
Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros – Willesden To Cricklewood
Super Furry Animals – Bleed Forever
Brian Eno – On Some Faraway Beach
DJ Shadow – Midnight In A Perfect World
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers – Waiting For The Right Time
Graham Coxon – Perfect Love
My Morning Jacket – Touch Me I’m Going To Scream Pt. 2
Battles – Atlas
Stephen Malkmus – Out Of Reaches
Franz Ferdinand – Fade Together

THE MAKING OF MOLAMI

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0100

It´s movie time! Here´s the beautiful short film The Making of Molami by Stina Lütz, which premiered at Lilla Baren at Riche on Tuesday night.

Enter the mind of designer Maria von Euler as she gives you an inside look into her world of uncompromised design, through DJ Sanna La Fleur who stars in the film. La Fleur has been a muse and supporter of Molami from the very start of the project, three years ago.

Enter a world where sound is wearable!

Some pics from the premiere night at Riche:

Thanks for a great night y´all!

xx
Cecilia

CRAZY DAYS

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100

I wish I had about eight arms and could function on five hours sleep a night, but no. That´s why this poor blog hasn´t gotten enough time and affection lately. Deliveries are now pouring in (A.P.C.! Isabel Marant! AVHASHBY! Helmut Lang!), Stockholm Fashion Week is taking place right this minute, and Copenhagen´s dito is coming up this week too... We will also soon present Grit Girl Shoot #2, which we shot on Saturday. Good times, but busy times!

I´m soon off to see the catwalk show of The Local Firm and tonight we have a party with Molami at Riche, but first some of my pics from BACK´s show yesterday. Best Fashion Week coverage are found here and here though. C´est Bon!

The entrance at Konstakademien at Fredsgatan 12

Waiting for the presentation, it was a beautiful day

My favourite dress, the one with the large open zipper in back

And I looove bare shoulders, it´s so sensual and beautiful. Not a collection easily worn though, at least not for me personally, it was a bit chaotic at times. But she´s without a doubt a master of cutting, I saw an incredibly cool coat that didn´t end up on my photos unfortunately. I was probably too busy admiring it...

xx
Cecilia

Travel report Paris

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0100

We continued on in our search for the real deal in menswear for next A/W 2012.
Paris next and we always enjoy coming back to the city of love. We come here to visit tradeshows, to attend runway shows, to go to a bunch of showrooms and to eat a duck leg or two.
From Paris we buy among others, Visvim, Adam Kimmel and A.P.C. We always stay at Andres place up in the 9th and we always go to number 13 on Rue de Charonne for a proper Chateaubriand with all the right belongings.
Sometimes we go partying and stay out late at night, Le Pompon is a favourite.

Sometimes we just stay in the hotel and hang out with the staff after they finish their workday. They are so nice, sometimes they give us drinks and let us smoke inside. But most of the time, we just run around looking for a free taxi. That's a challenge. Sometimes we take the Metro. That’s easier. We love Paris.

A.P.C. Spring 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100

Travel report Florence

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Our buying season always kick off with an always inspiring week at the numero Uno trade show in men's fashion, Pitti Uomo in lovely Florence. This year was no exception.

What makes Pitti so unique is the total cover of the whole menswear fashion scene. You have everything divided in different areas and buildings depending up on what segment your brand belongs to.
We've got the L´Altra Uomo space where you find brands like Nigel Cabourn, TS(S), Diemme, Ten C, Gitman Vintage among our Swedish friends Our Legacy and Uniforms for the Dedicated.
In the Touch Area you can pick up treats from brands like Yuketen, Want Les Essentials de la Vie, Post Overalls, Barena and the White Briefs.
But the heart of Pitti is of course Padiglione Centrale, a huge three floors building where it's quite easy to get lost between all the silk and cashmere from Belvest, Kiton, Corneliani, Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli... well pretty much everyone that makes slick, expensive and made by hand tailoring or accessories.

Part from all the beautiful clothing we see we sure enjoy a proper Italian pasta, a glass of Chianti and maybe, for the special occasions, a glass of Prosecco. For cocktails, the place to be is Harry's bar. The dry martini's they do over there… Oh mama!

Arividerchi!

Nitty Gritty Music - D'angelo

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100

Rimshots, slick high hats, new strings on the bass, smooth voice. Tonight D’angelo is playing at filadelfiakyrkan in Stockholm. I never seen him before, I missed the concert he did some years ago and everybody talks about at circus.

Hopefully this one will as legendary.

It’s hard to make a best of d’ angelo songs because they are all good, but I did one anyway.

Enjoy Nitty Gritty Music -D'angelo

Tracklist:
D'Angelo – One Mo'gin
D'Angelo – The Root
D'Angelo – Lady
D'Angelo – The Line
D'Angelo – Greatdayndamornin'/Booty (Medley)
D'Angelo – Left And Right (feat. Method Man And Redman)
D'Angelo – Alright
D'Angelo – Brown Sugar
D'Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)
D'Angelo – Africa

PARIS, MON AMOUR

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0100

Paris, round two; staircases and hallways as usual (I´m obviously obsessed with them), and now also featuring old mirrors!

A beautiful Parisian passage:

After our appointment with Helmut Lang we had a late breakfast at CLAUS (which could easily have been the best breakfast including omelette I´ve ever had in Paris, you must go there!) - and while looking out the window from the second floor of the intimate place of CLAUS, there was a Stone Island pullover hanging in the window right opposite to us. We felt at home.

And now, back at the hotel, we´re just about to dig into some nice looking dessert feat. fruit salad and chocolate mousse... Gotta love room service.

Paris life is good. So sad to say there won´t be another round until March, but in between we´ll do buying trips to both Copenhagen and Milan! Not bad, not bad. And the collections so far... OH MY. One can always tell on the number of personal orders... Wowsa!

xx
Cecilia

AMOUR

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:30:00 +0100

We´re now comfortably checked in at one of our favourite hotels in Paris, Hotel Amour in Montmartre, which has quite a few unique interior details. Here´s an old hockey game from the basement loo, matching walls and roof in room 304 and ceiling artwork in room 403:

So yeah, what´s up?

xx
Cecilia

AFTERNOON TEA AT 122nd FLOOR

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:30:00 +0100

Long time no see here on the blog, I´ve had some time off and took the family to visit friends in Dubai.
We´ve been hanging around in the Arabian desert during sunset, we´ve seen beautiful fish en masse (aquarium style), done some shopping at the largest mall in the world, we´ve had afternoon tea on the 122nd floor... Burj Khalifa is 800+ metres folks, the tallest building in the world. I´m scared of heights but I just had to do it, and boy was it worth it! The scones were superb and the view, priceless.

Pictures here:

It was lovely to visit our dear friends and this last pic is the view from their balcony where we enjoyed a few nice dinners. Dubai is a seriously surreal place though, and it´s hard to imagine almost all of it has been built in the last ten years or so. Before, there was sand, and sand, and more sand.

Now, I´m off for Paris for three days, ordering Isabel Marant, Helmut Lang and A.P.C for next season. So excited, as always! Stay tuned for some Paris chic, coming up shortly.

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - The Wire

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0100

Yesterday I saw the brilliant documentary the interrupters by Steve James.
Far from the neighborhood in Chicago I had been in.

It’s about old convicts that has started a group that calls them selves “seize fire “and they are medaling between gangs, and try to make them to walk away instead of shooting each other.

http://svtplay.se/t/129797/dox__the_interrupters

This made me think of even more brilliant show, The Wire. The documentary is really like the first and third season of the wire.

I highly recommend them both.
Here’s the Wire soundtrack.
Nitty Gritty Music -The Wire

Tracklist:
The Wire – "This America, man."
The Blind Boys Of Alabama – Way Down in the Hole
The Wire – "Why would anyone ever wanna leave Baltimore?"
Michael Franti & Spearhead – Oh My God
Rod Lee – Dance My Pain Away
DJ Technics – My Life Extra
The Wire – "The king stay the king."
The Neville Brothers – Way Down in the Hole
The Wire – "We used to make shit in this country."
The Nighthawks – Sixteen Tons
Lafayette Gilchrist – Assume the Position
The Wire – "What the fuck did I do?"
Jesse Winchester – Step By Step
Paul Weller – I Walk on Gilded Splinters
Solomon Burke – Fast Train
The Pogues – The Body Of An American
The Wire – "All the pieces matter."
Stelios Kazadzidis/Litsa Diamadi – Efige Efige
The Wire – "Omar comin"
Domaje – Way Down in the Hole
The Wire – "If it's a lie then we fight on that lie"
Tyree Colion – Projects
The Wire – "Later for that gangsta bullshit"
Bossman – Ayo
Sharpshooters – Analyze
The Wire – "Wars end"
Masta Ace Feat. Stricklin – Unfriendly Game
Ogun Feat. Phathead – What You Know About Baltimore
Diablo – Jail Flick
Mullyman – The Life, The Hood, The Streetz
The Wire – "An act of daily journalism"
Steve Earle – Feel Alright
Tom Waits – Way Down in the Hole
The Wire – "You remember that one day summer past?"
Blake Leyh – The Fall

A HAPPY CUSTOMER

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Now this is a must-read for all those who knows Swedish. A happy new owner of a pair of Church´s brogues, and she´s HILARIOUS. We love our customers!!

xx
Cecilia

WISH YOU WERE MINE, WISH YOU WERE HERE

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100

Random post now, sorry for poor update pace. My heart´s been elsewhere, missing my dear grandmother who left this world last week. And just two years ago, I lost my mother.
And my grandmother lost her only child.
I so need to believe they are re-united in some kind of peaceful eternity now.

I know a woman who really has her way with words, and I´d thought I´d share some of her beautiful texts, as well as one of my favourite photos. Here´s me getting some kitty love at casa Nuraeva Starsta this past summer.
Oh how I would want one (eeeh, a few, including this soulful cutie) in my life. No can do though, husband is allergic. So I dream on... Also for those nine lives, imagine being blessed with them...

From Zulphiya, with love:

Your touch followed me home the other night.
...
It hid in the back of my mind as I fell asleep.
I could feel it under my pillow... Tied up to a dream.
Realized I couldn't fight it, and let it lead... ©Zulphiya Nuraeva Starsta

If only your Need for me
Was bigger than my Hurt for you
A rainy day like This would be
My Idea Of Heaven… ©Zulphiya Nuraeva Starsta

Dear darling friends,
I am not gonna tell you that time will ease your pain
Because some scars are not intended to heal...
There are no words.
No words to soothe. No words to comfort.
No words to console your broken hearts.
All I can tell you is that
Your sweet little Angel is all right in the land up there,
Wrapped up in LOVE.
Knowing that your hearts will never stop beating for her... ©Zulphiya Nuraeva Starsta

xx
Cecilia

Photo and words courtesy of Zulphiya Nuraeva Starsta

New Balance ML581 Pack

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0100

New Balance has lined up a series of retailer collaborations, including Bodega from Boston, 24 Kilates Barcelona, Mita Sneakers Tokyo and Kasina from Seoul. All four have added their own little twists to the low top running shoe, with performance details.

The 581 is a new trainer based on the iconic 574. Although silhouette has not been altered drastically, the side panels and tongue are made from a one-piece material, creating a sock-like fit. Outsole designs are also revised to provide better traction and offer durability to tackle the mountains.

World Wide Release on January 7th
09.00 CET online and 11.00 CET in store

- Price 105 Euro

Colour Options:
-Bodega
-24 Kilates
-Mita Sneaker
-Kasina

SOME STARDUST

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Rebel, rebel? Well, maybe not so rebellious anymore since we´ve seen it numerous times before; re-makes of David Bowies looks throughout his career (with emphasis on his earlier years, Kate Moss for Vogue Paris just recently, for example).
But this time around, it´s the haute couture patron, Guinness family heiress, modern icon and the late Alexander McQueen´s best friend Daphne Guinness giving it a go for German Vogue, lensed by Bryan Adams (yes, that Bryan):

Left, sequined dress by Dolce & Gabbana, make-up by Daphne Guinness for MAC. Right, velvet jacket by Marc by Marc Jacobs, fake fur collar by Versace, brooch by Bottega Veneta, platforms by Natacha Marro (leggings, private)

Glittering leather piece by Gareth Pugh, collar by Sonia Rykiel, (brooch in eye, private)

Patterned cape by Akris

I kind of like these four images, especially the middle one, and I can´t help being curious of this woman. She has a very special personal style, to say the least. Always spectacular. And does Bowie really well!

Image source: Vogue DE

xx
Cecilia

...And not to mention, Bowie is a huge personal favourite artist/person of mine. I just realized my old blog, filled with goodies and among them some great Bowie images, has gone in to a black hole in cyber space. This means I can do some serious re-posting, he he! Stay tuned.

THE DAY AFTER THE YEAR BEFORE

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Happy New Year everyone!!

And what better way to celebrate the new year than with friends and loved ones, and lots of champagne? We had a long, amazing dinner, drinks and fireworks, night games, cheese, and lots of laughter. With this said, mine started out just perfect. And as if this wasn´t good enough, I also got to sleep real late this morning... I love 2012 already!

I entered this brand new year in a gorgeous leather and velvet dress with high slits by Dagmar:

Also wearing black basic top by Stylein, belt by Borba Margo, vintage earrings and bangles. Had planned to wear these thigh high Willow boots with the dress as well, but I couldn´t find the time to actually lace them up! Killer wedges by Jil Sander also did the trick though.

Now, I´m gonna enjoy a few days off. Cheers, and again, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

xx
Cecilia

...PSSST! SALE NOW ON.

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Folks, our winter sale is now so on!

I did some sale shopping myself on Monday, and wore it yesterday. This long, light grey dress by Rodebjer is absolutely beautiful, but I did cut off the lining to make it more sheer, I was too heavy for my liking before. But now, perfection! Sorry I can´t say the same of my face, it´s just one of those days it had to be cut off too, ha ha.

Venus dress by Rodebjer (it even has pockets!), black leather and red python belt by Borba Margo, red earrings of my own design, vintage bangles, vintage heels.

xx
Cecilia

A VERY MERRY X-MAS!

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +0100

This week has been amazing, busy busy but oh so rewarding! I couldn´t even find a spare moment to update the blog... The best part is that we´ve gotten so much nice feedback on our new women´s store from almost every single customer. Keep it coming... We can never get enough of that, ha ha!

And I can´t express enough THANK YOUs for shopping with us, we value your business immensely and we look forward to continue to serve you in style; what´s left of this year and not the least in the new year 2012!

A very Merry X-mas from all of us, to all of you.

xx
Cecilia

GRIT GIRL SHOOT, PT. 1

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Last Friday, we packed our bags full of gorgeous pieces and headed to Lydmar Hotel, for our first ever inspirational shoot for Nitty Gritty´s women´s department.

We teamed up with photographer Jesper Brandt and stylist Gisela Rydberg, and we also had the pleasure to work with beautiful models Eddie P and Terese L, groomed by Therese Svenbo and Linda Sundqvist.

The result is seriously cool, a black and white hotel story in a glamourous documentary mood. Our very own mini-editorial! Enjoy! We sure do.

Terese wears velvet and leather dress by Dagmar, wedge platform shoes by Jil Sander, bracelets and rings by Laura Lee, and coat with fake fur collar by AVHASHBY.
Eddie wears trousers and jacket by Helmut Lang, shirt by Rodebjer, crochet tie by Ralph Lauren, rings by Laura Lee and glossy pumps by Jil Sander.

Eddie wears silk top by Anne Valerie Hash, pencil skirt by Jil Sander Navy, wooden clutch by Rocio, earrings by Line&Jo, rings by Laura Lee and wedge platform shoes by Jil Sander.

Eddie wears long coat and silk tank by Karin Malm, trousers by Jil Sander Navy, earrings by Line&Jo, rings by Laura Lee, Carlos leopard bag by Jerome Dreyfuss and wedge platform shoes by Jil Sander.
Terese wears dress / blouse and wide trousers by Jil Sander Navy, earrings by Line&Jo, wooden clutch by Rocio and glossy pumps by Jil Sander.

All in store now!

xx
Cecilia

Credits:

Photographer: Jesper Brandt/Rockson
Stylist: Gisela Rydberg/Agent Bauer
Hair & make-up: Therese Svenbo & Linda Sundqvist/Agent Bauer
Models: Eddie P & Terese L/Stockholmsgruppen
Photographer´s assistant: Thomas Jansson

Thanks so much for doing this with us!

And a very special thanks also to Lydmar Hotel!

PRE-SPRING IN STORE

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0100

In the middle of x-mas spirit (have you seen our apple must?), selected Helmut Lang and Dagmar pre-spring pieces have landed in store. I´ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a pair of suede pants and this shirt, yum!

Sheer shirt by Helmut Lang, trousers by Rodebjer, brogues by Church´s (day) and tweed heels by Jil Sander (night). I met up with a couple of friends for food and wine at Gondolen bar yesterday evening, 11 floors up, must be the prettiest view over Stockholm (even though I forgot to get it on camera. I was busy just enjoying the scenery irl). Highly recommended, he he!

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Motown Christmas

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0100

I guess it’s time for some solid Christmas songs. Last year I didn’t do a proper one. Manly because the one I had, was posted on a certain rock journalist’s blog one day before. It was this one. -Charlie Brown Christmas

This year a take the opportunity to follow our newsletter and make a Motown Christmas, it’s mostly Smokey Robinson & miracles with a nice foreword by Eddie Kendricks. Hope this puts you in a nice holiday spirit. Enjoy.
Nitty Gritty Music -Motown Christmas

Tracklist:
Eddie Kendricks – Season's Greetings from Eddie Kendricks
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Noel
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Winter Wonderland
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Christmas Everyday
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Christmas Lullaby
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Deck The Halls / Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – It's Christmas Time
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – A Child Is Waiting
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Season's Greetings from Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

CHRIST MUST

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +0100

This seasons beloved Nitty Gritty Applemust is now back in store. As always, 100% handpicked and 100% homemade.

Merry Christ Must to all of you!

Nitty Gritty Music - Jony

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0100

BEHIND THE SCENES

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Behind the scenes at the fantastic Lydmar Hotel on Friday, we did our first ever inspiration shoot for all the true grit girls out there. We decided it´s about time we flaunt our exceptional stuff out and about, all over town, taking it one step further from the clean product shots in our webshop. Like a mini-editorial exclusively for Nitty Gritty!

Here´s the whole team:

Photographer: Jesper Brandt/Rockson
Stylist: Gisela Rydberg/Agent Bauer
Hair & make-up: Therese Svenbo & Linda Sundqvist/Agent Bauer
Models: Eddie P & Terese L/Stockholmsgruppen
Photographer´s assistant: Thomas Jansson

And here, some snapshots from the day:

It´s a seriously cool hotel story. We´re thrilled! Watch this space for the final result... Coming soon to a computer near you.

xx
Cecilia

SLEEK COAT, COOL ED, SLEEK MAGAZINE

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Wowsa! I got hauled in to this editorial with this image, model Ilva Heitmann sporting Jil Sander:

Nice one. And the setting, all angular and wet. J´adore.

Continued, feat. more graphic shapes and great outerwear and knits:

And not to mention this coat, by A.P.C. and in store now:

Editorial from Sleek Magazine by photographer Markus Pritzi. Fab styling by Isabelle Thiry, grooming by Gregor Makris.
Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue

x
Cecilia

A Nitty Gritty Christmas Tip

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0100

Don't wait until the last minute to chase your Christmas presents. Come by the store this weekend or shop online to avoid the pre-Christmas stress.

TODAY

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:30:00 +0100

Our newest arrival in store is Cire Trudon, with their magnificent scented candles. Come by for some Roi Soleil, "Fragrance of the Mirror Gallery and the vast wooden floor of the Château de Versailles, vapours of wax, candelabras and palace. This kingly and solar perfume blends a green and wooded wake of coniferous trees to the sumptuous dizziness of incense with a light ray of citrus" (one of my favourites), and eleven other candles - these are some scents! And they´re all captured in beautiful glass covers, lift one and smell the loveliness...

Among them in store, also me. Of course.

I don´t come with such a vivid description as the Cire Trudon candles, but hey, wearing Helmut Lang side slit top (in store now), Helmut Lang trench / jacket (from last season), old denim by Nakkna and suede lace up booties by Chloé (from last autumn/winter). Fine hammered rings by Laura Lee and earrings by Line&Jo.

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Yeah Right

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0100

I started skating in the late eighties and the first skateboarding movies I saw were 'Back to the Future' with Michael J Fox and 'Police Academy 4' where Mike McGill ( the man behind the Mc Twist) and Tony Hawk is harassing the police. But the best skateboard movie was Thrashin’. The movie is extremely bad but it was about skateboarding and that was the drug of choice.

The first real skateboard movie a saw was Ohio Skateout. It was skateboard competition in Ohio. I highly recommend it especially for the soundtrack that contains Black Flag and early Dinosaur Jr. The soundtracks in skateboard movies have always been the other part of the thrill when a new movie is released. I found so much good music this way and you might think that it’s all hardcore and hip-hop, but it’s quite the opposite, I can probably give credit to Colin Mckay for finding Steve Miller bands brilliant serenade and both Mark Gonzales and Spike Jonze for making me listen to Coltrane.

And that leads us to this week’s Nitty Gritty Music. Spike Jonze and his skateboard company Girl & Chocolate is about to release a new movie early next year which is the probably the most looked forward movie since there latest 'Yeah Right'.

I made a little best of yeah right soundtrack. Enjoy
Nitty Gritty Music -Yeah Right

Tracklist:

Royal Flush – Worldwide (Instrumental)
Squeak E. Clean – Martian Sunrise ("Yeah Right!" Soundtrack)
Fatlip feat. Chali 2na – Today's Your Day (Whachagonedu?) ("Yeah Right!" Soundtrack)
Public Enemy – Terminator X To The Edge Of Panic
Talib Kweli – Get By
The Stooges – Down On The Street - Remastered LP Version
Michael Jackson – Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - 2003 Edit
Nas – Made You Look - Explicit Version
Andre Nickatina – Ice Cream
Frank Black – Los Angeles

Krukmakargatan 26

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0100

A glimpse of the floor space at Nitty Gritty, Krukmakargatan 26, Stockholm for our overseas customers yet to visit us.

Nitty Gritty_20th Anniversary ‘991-‘011

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0100

When we set out to create the Nitty Gritty 20 YRS anniversary collection we really wanted to present a look that felt up to date yet kept some of the more important style references that has been a part of our stores history during these past 20 years. So when the time has come for the release of piece number three and four out of six we believe that our intentions of what we’ve had in mind right from the beginning is becoming more and more obvious.

The White Levis 505 is the ultimate and true to origin mod jean, but also the style worn by skinheads throughout the years. We asked our friends over at Levis Vintage if they could re-produce the white 505 for our special anniversary celebration. They accepted our request and liked the idea so much that they decided to include it in the LVC collection for Spring/Summer 2012. But they also created 20 pairs just for us so we could add them exclusively into our 20 YRS celebration collection. What they did was actually to over dye the regular raw 505’s so they became softer in hand and got a touch of a very light bluish tone. Similarly to if you added a little bit of chlorine to them, just like the skins used to do!

The City Trek boots by Lundhags have been designed by the Nitty Gritty team in order to get a comfy and slightly slicker version of the classic Lundhags cell rubber boot. By adding a dark brown premium leather, golden eyelets, and a low Vibram commando sole we ended up with a kind of punkish or skinheadish look or interpretation of the classic hiker style that throughout the years has built the worldwide reputation of Lundhags as being one of the best boot makers in the world. Our limited pairs of 20 have been made by hand by Mats-Håkan Lundhag himself, great grandson of the founder Jonas Lundhag, at HQ still situated in the small factory kept up in the North of Sweden, Järpen.

Release date for the Nitty Gritty 20yrs celebration Levi's Vintage Clothing White 505's and Lundhags City Trek:
09/12/2011 11.00 CET at Nitty Gritty, Krukmakargatan 26
09/12/2011 12.00 CET at nittygrittystore.com

DIRTY TRICKS

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Ok, so this was not the location and I didn´t do laundry in the middle of the night, but I wanted to share my outfit from Nitty Gritty´s Christmas dinner on Saturday. So here it comes! When one has laced those boots up, they deserve some attention, ha ha.

Thigh-high boots by Willow, striped silk slip dress by Karin Malm (in store now), draped asymmetric silk shirt by Sharon Wauchob, fine hammered rings by Laura Lee (in store now) and earrings by Iosselliani (back in stock in end January).

Evening was superb, and food + drink is damn good at new hot spot Svartengrens. What a treat! Must return very soon, that´s for sure.

xx
Cecilia

LITTLE THINGS

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Bought myself an early Christmas present on Monday, or actually two, he he. We got a re-stock on the fine hammered rings in 9ct gold by British Jewelry designer Laura Lee the very same day, and I could no longer resist the rose and white gold version. One on each finger. Been wearing them every single day since and I don´t see that changing anytime soon.

Today, I´m also wearing vintage bangles, Helmut Lang asymmetric sweater, Weekday tie-dye tank, holes pencil skirt by 1-10 Sharon Wauchob and green flat boots by Jil Sander.

Working tomorrow too, followed by Nitty Grittys yearly Christmas dinner. I can´t wait, it´s gonna be sooo much fun!! But what to wear? Hmmm. Gonna dig deep in my closet tonight and see what´s to be found.

xx
Cecilia

UPDATE 2011-12-05: May the oh so perfect Helmut Lang sweater rest in peace, since my daughter decided it was a very good idea to rip it to pieces today. She sort of hung herself and climbed in it while I was wearing it, and boy, did she have a great time... Ritsch. Ratsch. Mama sad, but I will always treasure the short but sweet time we had together.

OLD TOWN

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0100

I went out for dinner last night at Grill Ruby in Old Town of Stockholm. Food was e-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-t, I enjoyed the best company (how I love my dear friends!!) and when we stepped out in the dark night with cold wind, I couldn´t resist taking a couple of snapshots of the narrow alleys with cobblestone, crooked houses and beautiful season lighting. The December spirit in this part of town... Love love love.

x
Cecilia

Bits and Pieces No.4

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0100

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!

Nitty Gritty Music - Live at the Opera house

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0100

I want do a list this week. I would like you to pay attention to the group Gorillaz.
They’re celebrating ten years and doing so by releasing a singles collection, but the real good news is that spotify has posted the brilliant concert Demon days in Manchester opera House. Enjoy Nitty Gritty Music - Live at the Opera house

Tracklist:

Gorillaz – Intro (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Last Living Souls (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Kids With Guns (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – O Green World (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Dirty Harry (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – El Mañana (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Every Planet We Reach Is Dead (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – November Has Come (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – All Alone (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – White Light (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – DARE (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Fire Coming Out Of The Monkey's Head (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Don't Get Lost In Heaven (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Demon Days (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Hong Kong (Live At Manchester Opera House)
Gorillaz – Latin Simone (Live At Manchester Opera House)

MOLAMI NEW YORK AND PARIS LAUNCH

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Molami headphones continue with their launch crusade around the world. They´ve now been in both New York and Paris, and it was again quite the turnout and a nice crowd. At Fivestory´s pop-up shop in New York for example, Giovanna Battaglia of Vogue was there to see and hear the magic up close, and Molami is now also available at Colette in Paris.

Here are some photos from the New York event, feat. Maria von Euler herself (the Brand Manager and Designer of Molami) showing how it´s done. Wish I could have been there too, having the great Sweden launch event right here at Nitty Gritty in fresh memory... It was so much fun and the headphones are beyond cool!

Maria von Euler in Twine headband headphones

Miss DJ sporting white Pleat

Maria von Euler introducing Giovanna Battaglia to a world where sound is wearable...

...and she´s all smiles trying the Pleat earphones on:

Maria Von Euler in Pleat earphones

And grit girls, don´t forget to tell Santa what you want for x-mas.
And Santa will be jealous of the sound. He he.

xx
Cecilia

PHOTO BOOTHED

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0100

No camera around today, so good old Photo Booth comes in handy!

Wearing vintage suede shoes, old Sharon Wauchob tartan trousers, Helmut Lang asymmetric top and cardigan / jacket by Harris Wharf.

The later is completely sold out even though we managed to re-stock twice, but we still have a few pieces left of the top thanks to re-stock also on this style. It´s one of my favourites.

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Paul Simonon

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Last week the best story if this year revealed when Paul Simonon explained that he was arrested earlier this year working undercover on a Greenpeace mission to stop Leiv Eriksson oil rig in Greenland. Paul was working as a chef, making Vegetarian meals for the Greenpeace crew. You can read all about it here. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/nov/15/clash-paul-simonon-arrested-greenpeace

I made little best of Paul Simonon spotify list.
Nitty Gritty Music - Paul Simonon

Tracklist:

The Clash – Police & Thieves
The Clash – Ghetto Defendant
The Good The Bad And The Queen – Northern Whale
Gorillaz – Plastic Beach (Feat. Mick Jones and Paul Simonon)
The Good The Bad And The Queen – Kingdom Of Doom
The Clash – One More Dub
The Good The Bad And The Queen – Nature Springs
The Good The Bad And The Queen – A Soldier's Tale
The Clash – The Magnificent Seven
The Clash – The Guns Of Brixton

Wings + Horns

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0100

We took a stroll to the local Deli in some of the new arrivals from Wings + Horns, featuring possibly the best camo of the season, melton wool Mac coat and wool/cashmere Hunt knitwear.

Nitty Gritty_20th Anniversary ‘991-‘011

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Release date for the Nitty Gritty 20yrs celebration Polo by Fred Perry:
25/11/2011 11.00 CET at Nitty Gritty, Krukmakargatan 26
25/11/2011 12.00 CET at nittygrittystore.com

DREAMS ARE SERVED

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0100

How to cheer up November: wallpaper by Minimoderns for my baby girl´s own room, which is currently under d-i-y construction. (This striped wallpaper pattern is called different strokes, it´s pear green and absolutely wonderful):

And then heavenly editorials like this from Self Service (autumn/winter 2011/12 issue). Love, love, love the glamourous late seventies feel of it... And the colours! Sharing is caring, so enjoy:

Photographer Theo Wenner, styled by Ondine Azoulay, modelled by Gertrud Hegelund. Hair Holly Smith, make Chico Omae.
Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue

xx
Cecilia

IT´S A PYTHON AFFAIR

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0100

These beauties just arrived to the store yesterday, the Jerome Dreyfuss yummy MOMO mini handbag in burgundy python and the superb mini-TWEE in black dito. Jerome Dreyfuss sure knows how to make amazing looking bags. Wonder if he gets any advice from wifey (Isabel Marant, that is)?

Took snapshots of them both yesterday and today, and let me just say that both styles go very well with what I was wearing. Long skirt / dress by Dagmar, silk vest by Heimstone, asymmetric jumper from Helmut Lang and Church´s brogue boots, as well as with knitted holes skirt and zip tunic by 1-10 Sharon Wauchob, and boots by Jil Sander.

xx
Cecilia

1991-2011

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Nitty Gritty turns 20 years this autumn, we will celebrate this with six collaborative items specially made for Nitty Gritty. Each item comes from brands that have had a great impact on our 20 year history and is produced in limited quantities of 20 pieces per item.

Second time around is Fred Perry.
Stay tuned for more information...

A NOVEMBER MORNING

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0100

To ride to work in public transportation, on the old Lidingöbanan train, is just such a terrific start of the day. Especially on a day like this, grey November morning turns golden, yay!

Watch the picture slideshow to see more pics along the way, and over the bridge. It´s so pretty.

x
Cecilia

SENSUAL ANDROGYNY

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +0100

Just saw this incredible editorial styled by Gisela Rydberg and beautifully photographed by Elisabeth Frang. Some of the pieces chosen for this raw yet sensual androgynous ed are from Nitty Gritty, so I contributed in a very small way too by lending our stuff out, he he.

Enjoy!

Bra by Roseanna

Church´s shoes, in store now

Trouser by Jil Sander Navy, in store now

Silk slip dress by Karin Malm, sold out, hopefully we can re-stock it soon

Trouser from Jil Sander Navy, in store now

Make-up and (exceptional) hair by Helen Borg.

xx
Cecilia

FRIDAY IN STRIPES

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0100

Wearing striped silk slip dress by Karin Malm, cardigan / jacket in pure virgin wool by Harris Wharf, pants by Sharon Wauchob, earrings of my own design and vintage shoes.

xx
Cecilia

AND ANOTHER ONE... DARTH VADER!

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +0100

Ok, so another one, I can´t resist.

Street Art Utopia - like them on Facebook here or go directly to their website here. A Friday treat for y´all! Trust me - there´s more...

xx
Cecilia

LEGO TERRACOTTA ARMY

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Some of you have probably already seen this, but I must share for those who hasn´t! It´s beyond amazing...

It´s a terracotta army, lego style, by Planet Streetpainting at the Chalk Festival in Sarasota, 2011. More info here.

Images courtesy of Street Art Utopia.

x
Cecilia

PIECES OF ME

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0100

An outfit post now, I´m crazy in love with my new killer shoes... Oh mama!

Wedges from Jil Sander, old denim by Nakkna, silk top by Anne Valerie Hash, vintage bangles, and earrings of my own design. And that´s all for today, folks! Over and out.

xx
Cecilia

PENHALIGON´S MAGIC GIFT BOX SETS

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Eye candy, look:

Illustrated gift boxes with scented candles, matches and mini perfumes, yum. And not to mention their giant tea inspired indulgence candles, the Earl Grey one is beyond words. All just arrived to the store today, yay!

xx
Cecilia

Might as well have the best

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Filson of Seattle has been in business for over one hundred years, well known for their honesty and great quality outdoor gear.

Since we just got a big re-stock of their durable bags, we decided to take them out for a walk together with a nice new outfit from Post O’alls.

Nitty Gritty Music - Cover two

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0100

One problem with Spotify is that they don’t have every song in the world. I can accept that when it comes to cover all underground remixes and unknown artist. But please make a deal with Bob Dylan and apple records so I can play the Beatles in the store.

If anyone know if there is a good cover of the George Harrison written song Long, Long, Long. Please let me know at eric@nittygritty.se

Here’s some covers of songs by artist that don’t exist at spotify and some nice cover songs.

Nitty Gritty Music - Cover Two

Tracklist:

The Baskerville Hounds – Penny Lane
Sonic Youth – Within You Without You
Richie Havens – Sad-Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands
The Hollies – I Am A Rock
Al Green – Light My Fire
Ananda Shankar – Jumpin' Jack Flash
Roy Ayers – MASH Theme
Easy Star All-Stars – Speak To Me/Breathe (In The Air) [Dubmatix Remix]
TLC – If I Was Your Girlfriend
Todd Rundgren – Most Likely You Go Your Way [And I'll Go Mine]

IN THE ANNE VALERIE HASH MOOD

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0100

Absolutely beautiful moodboard at the Anne Valerie Hash site right now:

It feels like this to wear her clothes, sort of. If I would try to put words on it... Special. Sensual. Powerful. Peaceful. Dreamy. Sharp. And if you want to feel it hands on too, come hither. We have both AVHASHBY and Anne Valerie Hash main line in store now, and the later also in our webshop as of today, looking lovely. Just for you.

xx
Cecilia

MERYL STREEP IN RODEBJER!

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0100

More awards! None other than Meryl Streep sported Rodebjer at a very special event a couple of days ago, where Vanessa Redgrave was saluted for her “consistently brilliant 50-year career” by other actors (such as Streep), as she was given a tribute by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Congrats to both Vanessa Redgrave and Carin Rodebjer, and to Meryl Streep for the excellent choice of dress! She sure does look fantastic in it. May I add that we have one of these gorgeous tops/dresses left in store at Nitty Gritty? It´s a size S, will fit both small and medium sized grit girls, and in the grey/blue-shade instead of bright red:

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Cecilia

EARLY 90´s JIL SANDER AD

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Stumbled upon this ad from the first half of the 90´s, looks like Amber Valletta is the one showing some flesh for Jil Sander:

Now those pants look interesting, they get this week´s award! I´m being serious here, would just style them a bit differently, with less navel. But they look totally cool; wide-legged and shiny.
I´m intrigued..!
Would love to see more.
Would love to see them hanging in my wardrobe.
Oh well. Dream on...

Photography by Peter Lindbergh, image source the Fashion Spot/Berlin Rocks.

x
Cecilia

TROUSERS OF THE WEEK AWARD...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +0100

...goes to the relaxed, draped pocket pants from Helmut Lang, which I´ve been wearing three out of five working days this week. They´re from last spring, but there will be a similar model in Helmut Lang´s pre-spring collection 2012, which ought to arrive shortly. In case you liked these. I obviously do, ha ha.

Also wearing silk top by Anne Valerie Hash, vintage burgundy suede heels and bangles, and earrings by Line&Jo (top and earrings in store now).
Today, I´m teaming the pants with Church´s brogue boots (back in stock in December), a vintage top, a dark green turtleneck from COS and another headband by Deepa Gurnani (I got married in one as well). Feeling like a princess but in a cool way, art deco style. A variety of them are available in store.

Now I have a three day weekend coming up! Sweet life. Have a good Friday night, y´all. Let´s start it off with some Justice! Recently bought their new album on iTunes, and it´s grrreat!! I´ve been playing it in the shop all week long.

xx
Cecilia

KARIN MALM IN DV MODE

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0100

The gorgeous long coat by Karin Malm is featured in the latest issue of DV Mode, which is a special fashion edition of Damernas Värld. The later, a Swedish monthly, just received this year´s award for best printed magazine. So at the same time, I take this opportunity to say congratulations and celebrations!

The scans here:

And here is the knitted mohair dress by Karin Malm featured in an earlier issue of Damernas Värld (not at the correct price though, it is knitted by hand and understandably therefor landed quite a bit higher):

This autumn/winter 2011/12 collection is her debut, and now also available in our webshop! Enjoy.
(I know I do, her striped silk slip is to die for.)

x
Cecilia

Bits and Pieces No.3

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:30:00 +0100

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).

The perfect Reefer

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0100

There are few outerwear styles with as much history as the Reefer, more commonly known as Pea Coat. Originally worn by sailors of the American and European navies, references of the garment appears in American newspapers dating back to the 1720s. Anyways, what would history of a garment be worth without good looks? A proper pea coat does not only keep you warm during winter time, it also makes you look the dog's bollocks.

This heavy weight wool Reefer from Gloverall has all the right details including large anchor buttons, Melton wool fabric woven by Moon, Corduroy lined side pockets and a nice updated fit.

The hunt for the perfect Pea Coat has finally come to an end.

Nitty Gritty Music - Stockholm

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0100

It’s time for a new musical guest appearance. Marcus, who owns this place, has Stockholm in his heart and shares his top ten music from Stockholm. I leave the word to him.

This is our Hometown.

Being a guest here at Eric’s, every week always very inspiring, music blog. I like to contribute this week by giving you a Stockholm tribute list. If you were brought up in Stockholm from the mid Seventies and onwards I am sure that at least more than a few of these Stockholm based artists crossed your musical paths at several places and locations such as ZTV, perhaps local concerts held at places like Studion, Skitiga Duken, Gino, Ritz, Tre Backar. Or simply just over the radio.
More or less all of these artists usually stop by Nitty Gritty every now and then. This is my way of saying thank you for their contributions to the music scene in general and to the city of Stockholm in particular.

I hope you enjoy it and that it brings back some nice memories for you.

Nitty Gritty Music - Stockholm

Teddybears Receives awards

Thåström Live

Robyn Live at Letterman

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Whale (Video By Jonas Åkerlund)

Knesset Hall of fame

Bob Hund Video

Europe at TV4

Tracklist:

Teddybears STHLM- Little Red Rooster vs The Robodog
Whale- Pay For Me
Olle Ljungström- Sthlm, Sthlm
Imperiet- Höghus, Låghus, Dårhus
Neneh Cherry- Buffalo Stance
Kleerup/Robyn- With Every Heartbeat
Bob Hund- Istället För Musik: Förvirring
Enter The Hunt- One
Entombed- Living Dead
Europe- The Final Countdown

Woolrich Woolen Mills A/W11

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0100

All of you whom are already familiar with the Woolrich ”Made-In-USA” line Woolen Mills probably know by now that this AW11 collection has been made by a new designer. Replacing mr Daiki Suzuki, one of the most priced designers of our days who designed Woolen Mills since the birth of the line in 2005, wouldn’t seem like an easy job.

Enter, mr Mark McNairy.

Mark, who is a former creative director for J. Press and also run his own line of Northamton made shoes, Red Brick Sole and the clothing line New Amsterdam, has always been inspired by Military clothing, classic American Sportswear and Ivy League style, while the work of Daiki is all about american outdoor history. Mountain Parkas, Fishing Vests and Hunting flannel shirts was key pieces in every Woolen Mills collection and the style was always very retro inspired with a washed and wrinkled feel. So, in order for Mark to take over the job he didn’t just add something new, he totally flipped the coin.

The A/W11 collection from Woolrich Woolen Mills is crispy american clothing history with a twist. Heavy fleece sweat pants, checkered flannels, chambray shirts, a reversible car coat with herringbone tweed on one side and water repellent cotton on the other are just a few examples of the great products available and together with Daiki, Mark has also made a special edition of the classic arctic parka from Woolrich called "the 4 hand parka". We hope you like this collection as much as we do.

JANE BIRKIN IN CONCERT

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0100

On Friday night, Jane Birkin sang Serge Gainsbourg for me (and another bunch of lucky people) at the Filadelfia church in Stockholm. She´s still one of the most beautiful women in the world, her smile warms my heart and that lovely voice of hers, accompanied by her Japanese orchestra... I am so very happy we managed to get tickets to this intimate concert.

Here, some snapshots:

She was so cool wearing a long sleeved plain top with a round, wide collar and masculine cut black pants and flat shoes. If you fancy the look, I´d recommend you go for a taupe top by AVHASHBY in the exact same style, a pair of black trousers byDagmar and Church´s shoes, all available in store and in our webshop.

xx
Cecilia

MOLAMI IN DA HOUSE

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Thursday night, feat. the Sweden launch of MOLAMI headphones exclusively at Nitty Gritty, was a success! Thank you everyone who came to join us for this very special event.

A few snapshots of the window display before the guests arrived:

Maria von Euler, Brand Manager and designer of MOLAMI held a presentation and showed us how to work these fantastic pieces while we were served delicious pink bubbles and cheese.
We watched a super cool "making of"-film starring MOLAMI´s muse La Fleur - who was also the DJ of the night (sporting Pleat in black leather and suede during her set, naturally). And the most popular spot was indeed the place where you can try the headphones for yourself...

What´s so spectacular about these headphones is not only that they are made of silk, leather, suede and stingray with 18K gold pleated details (!), but the other part, the utterly important sound part, is the best one around. Not in town, but worldwide. Zound Industries, the producer, are also the creators of the headphones for Marshall, for example. And if you tried those, you know what I´m talking about here.

I bought myself a pair of MOLAMI Bight in black stingray, finally a pair of fierce small earphones pour moi! I have never bothered to use any since I thought they all lacked either style or comfort, so this is a big moment in life. But not even in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that headphones actually could look this good... Gosh. And the twisted cord makes them tangle-safe. Pure practical, magical love.

More images here!

And I finish this post off with some of the Nitty crew this nite, me and Store Manager Maria in eachother´s arms, and Owner and CEO Marcus and menswear Buyer Erik, with friend Ermes:

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Wes

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0100

The Stockholm film festival starts this week and if I had the time I would easily put my tired behind in a comfortable movie chair.
In this weeks Nitty News, Hugo gives Wes Anderson the Nitty Gritty Movie Style Award and I agree, but not only is he a great dresser, he knows his music to.

First I wanted to do an all Mark Mothersbaugh list but Spotify's lack of his material made me change my mind and now it’s a little best of Wes Anderson soundtrack that I could find on spotify. Enjoy Nitty Gritty Music - Wes

Tracklist:

Elliott Smith – Needle In The Hay
The Who – A Quick One, While He's Away - Remixed Stereo Album Version
Love – 7 & 7 Is - Live
The Rolling Stones – I Am Waiting
The Kinks – Nothin' In The World Can Stop Me Worryin' 'Bout That Girl
The Proclaimers – Over And Done With
The Creation – Making Time
Faces – Ooh La La
The Beach Boys – Ol' Man River
Peter Sarstedt – Where Do You Go To My Lovely

MOLAMIFYING THE STORE

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0100

We´re getting Nitty Gritty´s women´s store ready for the MOLAMI launch tonight! Looking good, looking good...

xx
Cecilia

MOLAMI PICTURE TRIBUTE

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +0100

Grit girls, tomorrow night at 1800hrs, BOOM!

MOLAMI makes its grand debut in Sweden, right here at Nitty Gritty (and at the same time launched in our webshop).

Their magic vision of sound through silk, leather, suede and stingray is so inspirational, and until we show you the real deal, I´ll share some dear pictures that speaks of Molami to me.
It´s a mix of photos from the last four decades, mainly by Peter Lindbergh and Paolo Roversi, two of my favourite photographers. Here united with MOLAMI´s beautiful flowy fabric and leather pictures.
So, enjoy this small tribute and stay tuned for tomorrow night!

Now enter a world where sound is wearable.

xx
Cecilia

ANGELA TAKES A STROLL

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Just a great pic with a great silhouette for y´all, the fantastic Angela Lindvall by Patrick Demarchelier for Harper´s Bazaar in 2001.

And speaking of absolutely nothing, try to say this out loud, rapidly:

She sells sea shells on the sea shore

It´s a challenge, no?

xx
Cecilia

THE LOOK OF A MONDAY

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:00:00 +0100

Another day, another dollar, another outfit.

Wearing super wide wool trousers by Minimarket and Isabel Marant knitted pullover.
My fourth winter with these pants now, I really love them. Just the second season with the sweater, but it´s a keeper too. The texture, with the little minature pom pom balls all over, is adorable.

Same old heels from Whyred as I was wearing on Saturday. They´re super comfy!

x
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Damon, Allen & Flea

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0100

MOLAMI LAUNCH

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Countdown to MOLAMI´s Sweden launch, right here at Nitty Gritty on Thursday night!

Stay tuned for sound through silk, leather, suede and stingray...

xx
Cecilia

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0100

I made an effort on Saturday to let the Jil Sander boots rest. Wore tall and wide Jil Sander Navy trousers instead, teamed with a Karin Malm striped silk slip dress, A.P.C. fine belt in burgundy (all in store now). Black top underneath by Hope and shoes by Whyred, both from past seasons, and vintage jewelry.

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Cecilia

STORE SNAPSHOTS

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Ok, so I am aware of the fact that it´s good for the feet and the shoes not to be wearing the same ones every day... But I just can´t help myself. Dark green flat boots by Jil Sander just arrived earlier this week and I don´t want to wear a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g else! On my fourth day straight now...

Here are some snapshots of the boots in question (me included) and images from the store, feat. our house dog Gustav too. Enjoy!

Thomasine gloves and Isabel Marant heavy knit textured sweaters

Plum-coloured hat by Anthony Peto and ankle boots by Chloé

Karin Malm black silk coat and striped silk dress, Jil Sander pointy flats and next to it hangs a gorgeous two-coloured dress by Anne Valerie Hash

And Church´s for the ladies... Yum.

These are the wedges that make all other wedges feel ashamed of themselves, he he. Killers straight from the Jil Sander catwalk!

1-10 Sharon Wauchob knitted tunic and striped turtleneck dress

THE boots. Gosh, they know how to make footwear, the folks over at Jil Sander. These glossy pumps below sure are perfection, too!

I´m also wearing knitted tunic and knitted pencil skirt with holes by 1-10 Sharon Wauchob, vintage bangles, and earrings of my own design.

Now it´s time for blueberry pie! Have a good Friday night y´all.

xx
Cecilia

EERIE MECHANICAL FASHION DOLLS

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0200

Wow, have a look at these stunning (and admittedly a bit scary) photos by Tim Walker, modelled by Audrey Marnay and Kirsi Pyronen, for the October issue of Vogue Italia:

And then watch the film. Uh-mazing.

The work that has been put in to this production, so impressive... And the model casting is p-e-r-f-e-c-t. Fashion by Jacob K.

If film will be removed from YouTube, you find the whole story here.

Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - John Peel Day

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0200

A year after John died the BBC created John Peel Day and it became an annual event, well for two more years… But the Peel Day didn’t stop just because the Beeb (once again) gave up…

Venues all over Europe still wanted to continue because it commemorated one of the most influential DJ’s, but especially because it gave up and coming bands an opportunity to perform. Thus keeping the spirit of Peel alive. (source: keepingitpeel.wordpress.com)

I did my part and made a John peel spotify list. Enjoy.

Nitty Gritty Music - John Peel Day

IN THE MORNING MIST

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Just outside our house (no, not that one) on my way to work today, in the most wonderful luminous morning mist.

Wearing the furry Swiss Cap by Anthony Peto that I love so much, and my precious little MOMO python bag by Jerome Dreyfuss. Coat is an old Vivienne Westwood that I will wear forever and ever, and last but not least a giant scarf with metal buttons by Sharon Wauchob (also an old favourite).

xx
Cecilia

DANISH DELIGHT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Grit girls! New arrivals in store this week:

Danish goldsmiths Line Hallberg and Jo-Riis Hansen founded their label Line&Jo in 2007. Now, just a few years later, customers worldwide go wild on their designs (myself included!). We are very happy to announce that we as of today have their beautiful jewelry in store for you. The long, super thin chain earring with a feather is so beautiful, and we naturally have the matching ring, among other little treasures... All in Sterling Silver or 18K gold.

And for the coming cold months we just received our autumn/winter order of Danish knitwear masters S.N.S. Herning (established in 1931), which our male customers have already enjoyed for years at Nitty Gritty. Pure wool qualities and great clean shapes await you now, as Nitty Gritty is currently the exclusive stockist of their womenswear in Sweden.

We have pullovers, tubular scarves, short sleeved tops, skirts, dresses and a cardigan to keep you stylishly warm! The colour palette is navy, black, indigo, cream and stripes. Classic!

xx
Cecilia

Bits and Pieces No.2

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +0200

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…

Gloverall 60th Anniversary

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Filmed in celebration of Gloveralls 60th Anniversary featuring Iconic Monty Duffles & Archive recreations. In 1951 Gloverall was founded from M & F Morris Industrial clothing company. The name was conceived from the words Gloves and Overalls. Morris's were approached by the MOD at the end of Korean War to dispose of surplus supplies of Duffle Coats. Gloverall of London were the first clothiers to make the traditional Military and Naval Duffle coats available to civilians. Gloverall created what is known as todays Duffle, with a check back double faced fabric, Buffalo horn toggles and leather fastenings. Many companies try to emulate but there is only one and that is the 'Original Gloverall Duffle'.

Nitty Gritty Music - Happy birthday Paul

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0200

I pay my respect to Paul Simon on his 70 year birthday and make my best of Paul Simon list. Hold your thumbs that he’ll come to Europe now when he’s out on tour!

Enjoy
Nitty Gritty Music - Paul Simon

BEST HAT IS A SWISS CAP

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0200

These beauties come from the marvelous hat maker Anthony Peto. Best headpiece this winter, just saying.

Get in in brown wool tweed or in a furry mohair pinstriped wool combo, all made in France. In store now!

x
Cecilia

MONDAY TUNE

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:00:00 +0200

This Monday night music offering is not new, but it´s on repeat. I can´t put my finger on what it is, but I just love this tune. And now I´m gonna make an effort and empty the dishwasher and deal with some laundry, so I need something to keep me going. Try it yourself, you might like it too?

x
Cecilia

KARIN MALM MOVIETIME

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0200

A brand new short film by Klara G and Love Nordberg for Karin Malm spring/summer 2012, enjoy:

Her wonderful autumn/winter collection is in store now! I love that striped silk dress so much I might have to get a similar one in all black... I obviously caught a Karin Malm-fever, heh. Don´t want any remedy though!

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty_20th Anniversary ‘991-‘011

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Stone Island celebrates Nitty Gritty_20th Anniversary ‘991-‘011
Limited Edition Parka 5515M0257

Release Date:
14/10/2011 11.00 CET at Nitty Gritty, Krukmakargatan 26
14/10/2011 12.00 CET at nittygrittystore.com

Price:
989.00 EUR

Nitty Gritty Music - 20lovesongs

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:30:00 +0200

This Friday we proudly present our 20th anniversary jacket we made with Stone Island!
I must say it’s really good! The colors are all toned down; well it looks like an autumn Swedish birch forest when the sun is shining! Yeah I’m quite impressed how it turned out.

Now how do I put music to this piece of garment? Well it’s a parka so some northen soul would work but that’s not what we need. The 20 best britpop songs? Absolutly not!
How about 20love songs?

Nitty Gritty Music - 20 lovesongs

Tracklist:

Teddy Pendergrass – Turn Off The Lights
D'Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Lee Fields & The Expressio... – Love Comes And Goes (Instrumental)
The Dramatics – Thank You For Your Love
Jean Adebambo – Paradise
Leon Ware – Body Heat
Syl Johnson – Back For A Taste Of Your Love
Lee Michaels – Love
The Natural Four – Love's So Wonderful - Original
Augustus Pablo – Lovers Mood
R. Kelly – Heart Of A Woman
Slick Rick – Teenage Love
George Guzman – Winter Love
Don Carlos – I Love Jah
Mel & Tim – Making Love Is My Thing
Donovan – The Love Song
Georgie Fame – And I Love Her
The Vogues – I'll Know My Love [By The Way She Talks]
Johnnie Taylor – Darling I Love You
Tom Waits – Little Trip To Heaven [On The Wings Of Your Love]

S T Y L E B Y

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0200

The new issue of Swedish fashion magazine S T Y L E B Y (with Elin Kling as the creative force) is out now, and there´s a spread from my home (focusing on my closet), featuring me and stuff I love. I really like how I was portrayed, so glad that they´ve quoted me in the answers instead of re-writing them. It always feels weird to see oneself in print (at least I feel that way), but that made it a lot easier, since it felt like me, still. Makes sense?
The only thing is a text on one of the pictures referring to my shoes, they state that my collection of shoes is "extensive". I´d rather put it like this; "I have a hard time resisting a good pair of shoes..." Ha ha. There will be more.

Scans here, but to see the whole picture and to read the little interview, I suggest you know Swedish and get yourself a copy. I´m just about to dig deep into mine, daughter and dog sleeping, husband working late. Time only for me... Rare, but ever so wanted.

Thanks for having me, team STYLEBY!

xx
Cecilia

ISTANBUL

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0200

We went on a trip to Istanbul this weekend with Stone Island, here are some pictures from the beautiful city. Thank you Stone Island for a wonderful trip!

OUR WEDDING

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:30:00 +0200

Finally a moment to share some of the beautiful photos from our wedding on September 23rd... So here they come.

It was early autumn and the most amazing weather, and we gathered our friends and family on the small island of Kastellholmen in the centre of Stockholm for the occasion. It was just so perfect... And to see all of our loved ones there was just the utmost of joy, I have never been a girl always wanting to get married - but now when I did, I can so see what all the fuzz is about! An unforgettable day in our lives, full of love. Magic.

I let the pictures do the talking from now on, but I´ll of course let you in on what we wore at the end. After all, this is a fashion blog. He he.

Something old? Yup! The crochet dress is a deadstock 70´s that I bought on eBay (I was quite sure he´d say yes, this dress is something else and I felt sooo pretty in it...). Lace scarf worn in hair from a local antique and vintage shop here in Stockholm, and antique silver marcasite earrings also bought on eBay (but I had them for many years).

Something new? Sure! The cutest twisted headband in pearls and crystals by Deepa Gurnani (a variety of them is found at Nitty Gritty, in store now, and also the one I wearing, of course). Wooden clutch by Rocio (also in store now) and heels by Jil Sander (from last season, but that´s still new compared to the dress and such).

Something borrowed? Eeh, sort of. The new thing is to include something stolen, ha ha... I wasn´t happy with the bridal bouquet when I picked it up from the florist, so I literally ditched the light blue-ish flowers I didn´t fancy and replaced them with really dark blood red ones that I "borrowed" from a public garden. And after this little alteration, the flowers were just perfect. Voilà! Proud to be a criminal, but only in the name of love.

Something blue? Yes, thanks to Hotel Skeppsholmen where we spent our wedding night. When they learned we were getting married, they brought some gifts to our room (a scented Byredo candle among other things, nice! Thanks so much!) and the lady who knocked on the door got all superstitious and nervous when she realized I didn´t have something blue, so she ran off and came back with a ribbon that we hid in the bouquet. Such a sweet gesture.

My gorgeous husband wore a Vivienne Westwood suit, shirt by Paul Smith, tie from Amanda Christensen and shoes by Alden, the later available at Nitty Gritty.

And then we partied the night away to this view...

xxx
Cecilia

PS. The ring? Bought at an antique shop in England, white gold setting in art deco manner with old cut diamonds and rubies from the early 1900´s. I love it so much.

ADIEU PARIS

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0200

The staircase finale of this trip pictured here. I was so sad to leave Paris, my favourite city in the whole wide world, but so happy to come home to my baby girl, husband and dog! And I was sooo tired, it is intense days and long nights.
I had the day off yesterday and took a nap with Maxine before lunch and went to bed with her around 8.30... Gosh. I undoubtedly have tons of beauty sleep to catch up on.

And a couple of outfits, I wore the striped silk dress by Karin Malm another day, I love it so much:

And the very last day in Paris was actually grey and offered a bit of light rain. So I wore a pair of old trousers (super wide ones) from Minimarket paired with my brand new short coat by Vanessa Bruno, it´s green and gorgeous even though you can´t see much of it in this picture:

And that´s all for now, folks. Over and out.

xx
Cecilia

1991-2011

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:30:00 +0200

Another sneak peak..

Stay tuned for more information on the release of the Stone Island x Nitty Gritty 20th anniversary collaboration.

Nitty Gritty Music - 7years of Bangers ’n’ mash

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0200

Listen up rude boys , topboys and proper lager lads!
The club Bangers ’n’ mash is celebrating 7 years of existence and they celebrate that with having the actor Jonathan Owen as a DJ and a performance by the band The Broken Vinyl Club!
Also a songbird twitted that a very special guest might turn up! I promise you a good night! I asked Robert (One of two who started this club) if he could give seven songs that sums up the years so far. This is what he gave me. Nitty Gritty Music - 7years of Bangers ’n’ mash

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:

The Coral - Dreaming of you
The Smiths - This charming man
The Stone roses - I am the resurrection
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the devil
The Beatles - Ticket to ride
The Jam - Town called Malice
TSOL - Instant repeater '99
Jacques Dutronc - Le responsable

1991-2011

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Nitty Gritty turns 20 years this autumn, we will celebrate this with six collaborative items specially made for Nitty Gritty. Each item comes from brands that have had a great impact on our 20 year history and is produced in limited quantities of 20 pieces per item.

First off is Stone Island.
Stay tuned for more information...

PARIS DAYS GO BY

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Paris days go by so quickly, it´s already Tuesday night, and just a couple of fantastic days left in this magic city now. Here´s the latest snapshots feat. us girls, more beautiful staircases, autumn leaves en masse and bright walls.

Been wearing this new Anne Valerie Hash top a lot (in store now). I love it and always feel like a million dollars wearing it. Best ever. And I got myself a little present today. My only purchase this trip, but money well spent. A gorgeous short coat with wide sleeves by Vanessa Bruno, I´ll show you later.

Yesterday night, after dinner at Chez Paul, we went to a Purple Magazine party at La Fidélité. It was quite the crowd even though we arrived late...

xx
Cecilia

SHOES (AND KATE)

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Yesterday´s selection of shoes, wore the same clothes all day but changed down at the bottom. I just realized I brought ten pairs of shoes for six days in Paris... Seems I get fairly good use of them though.

Jil Sander green pointy flats (in store now)

Vintage Stuart Weitzman brown lizard pump

Army green suede Dries van Noten with floral heel (also shown on pic is my colleague Hugo´s brogue boots from Trickers, in the gentlemen´s store now)

Black brogue boots by Church´s (in store now)

We had dinner at the hotel, and so did none other than Isabel Marant and her husband Jerome Dreyfuss with their sales team, and Kate Lanphear of US Elle sat at another table just next to us! I got a bit starstruck on Kate, that woman is a-m-a-z-i-n-g (I didn´t have the balls to ask for a picture though, so you get one of us instead, ha ha).

Later on in the night, we left the hotel for nightclub Le Baron and we were dancing like there was no tomorrow until early this morning. We had sooo much fun! Just ouch when the alarm clock for our first appointment rang four hours later...

xx
Cecilia

PARIS, DAY TWO

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0200

Second day in Paris is far from over, but here´s some snapshots from the day feat. Tuileries, beautiful and worn down staircase (as seen in just about every building - I find it utterly charming), Maria multi-tasking in a taxi, and now we just arrived at Hotel Amour, which will be our home for the next four days. We´ve bought Isabel Marant and Harris Wharf London, and we´ve been to more trade fairs. It´s gonna be the best looking spring/summer season ever, we couldn´t be happier!

Oh, striped silk dress by new Swedish design sensation Karin Malm, her small but incredibly beautiful debut collection just arrived to the store the day before we left. Pointy flats by Jil Sander, also in store now.

xx
Cecilia

PARIS, DAY ONE

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Our first day of this trip has not left us disappointed! Oh grit girls, we will have so much superb stuff in store for you also next year. We were at the Tranoi fair all day, had lunch outside (feat. my new shades from Hyde´s Spectacles) at the always nice Café Ruc (which has a cat to cuddle with upstairs), lots of champagne and dinner (with lousy service from cute waiters) with jewellery designer (and dear friend) Cornelia Webb and her sister, and then me and Maria walked to our hotel with her new glossy pump shoes by Jil Sander in hand. As always, there´s hardly any taxis available in this town. But Paris, we still love you. More than ever.

Some random pics from the day and night:

xx
Cecilia

FRENCH BALCONY IN PARIS

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0200

We just arrived in Paris and checked in at the hotel. We have a French Balcony-feeling in the bathroom. It´s all very lovely. Paris je´taime!

Now, off to see Iosselliani for some amazing jewellery! Might I add it´s 30 degrees Celcius and sunshine? Summertime all over again!

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Nevermind the worst album ever made

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0200

Nevermind the worst album ever made!

It has apparently gone 20 years since Nirvana released their smash hit record Nevermind. It makes me feel a bit old! I was in London when they released it and I was at the Astoria to see them perform it. Sure it was a big crowd and they played two nights but I could never predict that they were going to be the biggest band on the planet! Back home I had introduced my indie friends to their first album bleach but they didn’t like it. I was quite happy about having a band all to myself. Well. That didn’t last long, did it?!

All of a sudden I shared Nirvana with all kinds of people! This was hard for me to cope with,
Alternative music was accepted by the public and MTV Played Nirvana on prime time!
A couple of months earlier, us alternative folks were relegated to the show 120 minutes with Paul King to see our underdressed rockstars in music videos!

I blame everything on Butch vig! His production on Nevermind is vulgar! Why did Nirvana agree with his production? And why did they leave Sub Pop for a major company? It’s too slick, voice dubs too even and the guitar and bass sound is horrible.
The songs were alright and if they have stayed with their original sound, Kurt might have still been alive. Okay his production really worked on Gish with the pumpkins but Nirvana was a garage band. Why didn’t he take that in to consideration?

Happy 20th year Nevermind.

Nitty Gritty Music - Nevermind the worst album ever made

A clip of how Mr Vig, butchers smells like teens pirit!

Somewhere down there is a young me doing a pogo dance!

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Sliver
Love Buzz
Swap Meet
Drain You
Tourette's
Serve the servants
On a plain
Lounge act
Aneurysm
All apologies

BACK ON TRACK

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +0200

Ok, so getting married was almost too fun! I want to do it all the time now, ha ha ha. Pictures coming up, still waiting for them myself.

The hangover the day after wasn´t too bad - but instead I was knocked out by some feverous flu and I wasn´t feeling well until this afternoon. I miss the new store so much!! But it´s been doing great without me, so I guess it´s still all good.

Will be back tomorrow and on Friday, and then we leave for Paris Fashion Week early Saturday morning. My first travelling as a Madame, how strange not to be a Mademoiselle, no? And what to pack? I´m in autumn mode and it´s 26 degrees Celcius and sunny in Paris. Uh-oh.

But first, just sharing a couple of outfits from the opening night of the new women´s space last Thursday, Maria in the fabulous winter wool dress by Jil Sander Navy (in store now), so is her stockings by Falke, and the shoes are old Chloé´s.

Me in knitted pencil skirt by 1-10 Sharon Wauchob, asymmetric side slit top by Helmut Lang, wool jacket by Harris Wharf (all in store now), and vintage shoes and jewellery.

Can´t wait to be back at work tomorrow, being home sick is just too booring...

xx
Cecilia

Acronym Fall/Winter 2011

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Co-founder Errolson Hugh demonstrates part of the new Acronym Fall/Winter collection.
Directed, edited, and shot by: Ken-Tonio Yamamoto

Click here for our full selection

Remade in Switzerland - Event

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200

We had the great pleasure of hosting an event last week featuring Christopher Raeburns collection for Victorinox 'Remade in Switzerland'. Champagne, finger food, Bang Olufsen TV's featuring the videos made for every piece in the collection.
It is always a treat to get the chance to talk to the designer of a collection, and hear his thoughts on the process as the collection takes form, and the work behind it.

Following are some pictures of our showroom before the event kicked off:

YES, WE´RE OPEN!

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0200

Today was the big day! YAY!

We opened the doors to our new women´s shop, the first in Nitty Gritty´s 20 year old history. It´s looking fantastic, we couldn´t be happier (ok, maybe next week when the last bits and pieces fall into place, but still)! Here, some snapshots of the shop space. Read more in our latest newsletter here, such as details of our biggest inspirations (though we are very embarrassed to see that Ladurée was misspelled, it wasn´t in our Swedish version so it´s just an unfortunate typo) (Please forgive.)

Now, I need to get some beauty sleep. Wedding coming up tomorrow!

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Girls Girls Girls

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0200

Hey ladies!
From tomorrow we open the first all women Nitty Gritty store in history!
This needs to be celebrate with an all women spotify list and because it’s all for the ladies, I asked our two female buyers Maria & Cecilia. This is what they came up with.
Nitty Gritty Music - Girls Girls Girls

Enjoy the list and come and have a look at our new store!

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
(Cecilias part)
Kate Bush - Cloudbusting
Nina Simone - Mr.Bojangels
HTRK - Ha
Grace Jones - La vie en rose
Bat for lashes - Daniel
(Marias part)
Doris - Did You Give the world
Beyoncé - Run the world (Girls)
Robyn - Call your girlfriend
Edit Piaf - Je ne regrette rien
Adele - Rolling in the deep ( Ellens Pick )

WORK IN PROGRESS

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Oh no, we´re delayed one day! / Oh ok, good things come to those who wait.

Thursday it is!

xx
Cecilia

HAPPY SUNDAY

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Happy times! I just hung our autumn/winter selection from Helmut Lang in the new shop space, and it looks i.n.c.r.e.d.i.b.l.e!

The dusty soft green shade on the walls really brings out all the colours in such a brilliant way, and it´s airy and ...just amazing. The picture is taken with an iPhone though, it doesn´t do it complete justice, but still. I just feel the need to share, so excited!!! On Wednesday my friends, on Wednesday. Come say hi and check it out for yourselves. Boom!

xx
Cecilia

CATWALKING LANG

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:30:00 +0200

New York Fashion Week has come to an end and for the first time in five years, Helmut Lang had a catwalk show (for next spring/summer season 2012). The design duo (a husband and wife team), Nicole and Michael Colovos, have been the creative forces behind the label for the past five years. Mr. Lang himself left the company in 2005 and now works as an artist based in New York.

It´s no secret that I´m a big fan of Helmut Lang and I think the Colovos´ are doing a wonderful job keeping the legacy of the Helmut Lang fashion house alive.

Some pics from the show:

Print like giant brush strokes, and the bare midriffs are explained by the smashing bras - I would want to show those off, too. They´re perfection! But I´d do it with a see through top over, and I have plenty of those. Yum.

Fierce looking gals indeed...

...and that little dress and that flowy jacket looks absolutely amazing from where I´m sitting (in front of the computer, that is). Looking forward to Paris Fashion Week in early October so I can go all touchy-feely on them as well. Heh.

xx
Cecilia

For all the catwalk pictures and a review, go to Style.com

AT WORK WEARING...

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0200

...the most beautiful blouse I´ve ever seen from Anne Valerie Hash. In store from Wednesday, when we open the new women´s space. The feel of this silk - I´ve never worn anything nicer.

Wide trousers by Jil Sander Navy (in store now), heels YSL and vintage bangles. Voilá!

x
Cecilia

BUSY BEES

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0200

Getting the new womenswear space ready for opening mid next week! And at the same time, the main men´s space will get a makeover too. It´s like Santa´s workshop here! Love the energy and devotion, can´t wait!

x
Cecilia

FIRST A.P.C. LADIES DROP!

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0200

A.P.C. just flew over another 21 boxes of superb clothing for autumn/winter, including the first ladies drop of the season! There are coats, knits, dresses, cardigans, skirts, pants, stockings, boots and accessories. Make sure you drop by soon to have a closer look, here´s a quick sneak peek:

x
Cecilia

Voyage into Stone Island - Ep. 4

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200

A Voyage Into Stone Island_Episode 4
A video interview with Paola Rimondi, head of the research and quality control for fabrics. With Stone Island since the very beginning, Paola shares with us her insight, tracing our history, offering a personal view of Stone Island’s world and philosophy. From the early beginnings to the present day. From style to material know how: from the idea to the manufacturing, when matter comes to life.

SORRY MOM?

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Now this is funny! Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA.

Image source: Flickr, but website here.

x
Cecilia

LEFT OVERS

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +0200

I had visitors at home the other week, a Swedish fashion magazine wanted to dig deep in my walk-in-closet, and I let them. I´ve gathered so much fun stuff over the years, why not share some of the joy? The result can be seen in print in early October, watch this space. (I´ll scan and post it here, of course.) They also took some photos of my outfits, and I can post this one already now since it´s one of the left overs, a pic that wasn´t included in the final selection (and I´m glad, that light is doing something with my nose, it looks totally weird, ha ha!):

But the pencil skirt is sooo great, my new partner in crime. It´s knitted with holes from 1-10 Sharon Wauchob, and in store now. Also wearing vintage shoes in burgundy suede, chunky vintage copper blend bangles, mustard coloured knitted pullover from Isabel Marant Etoile (from last autumn/winter season), brown t-shirt by The Local Firm and stockings by Falke. A good autumn colour palette.

xx
Cecilia

Image courtesy of photographer Kjell B Persson.

Bits and Pieces

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200

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!

Nanamica Wind Stopper Mountain Jacket

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200

What is a modern piece of outerwear? What does it look like and what does it feature? Every company in the business probably has their own answers to these questions but we are quite certain that Nanamica's idea of a modern piece of outerwear is better than most. Their coats and jackets always combine modern technology with that perfect touch of retro aesthetics. For this season they have made this old style soft constructed mountain jacket and put a Windstopper laminate in it. We think this piece proves it all.

Navy checked Windstopper Mountain Jacket from Japanese brand Nanamica, in wool outer shell with nylon lining, contrasting brown corduroy collar with removable storm guard. The font has three buttoned flap pockets and drawstring waist, the back has a large brown canvas panel.

- Designed in Japan

SUIT COUTURE

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:00:00 +0200

A little Sunday something for y´all, from Vogue Italia the year 1999. There´s a lot to drool over here, like the widest pants on the planet from Christian Dior Haute Couture... OMG.

Photography by Peter Lindbergh, fashion Nicoletta Santoro, modeled by Malgosia Bela.
Make-up Emanuel Sammartino and hair Julien D'YS.
... And thanks a million to Cul8tr @ The Fashion Spot for these amazing scans

xx
Cecilia

Stone Island Liquid Reflective A/W 2011

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200

5515 STONE ISLAND__LIQUID REFLECTIVE JACKET_AW’011’012
Experimentation, research and design. Stone Island describes through metaphorical images the making of the AW ’011’012 Liquid Reflective Jacket.

Grey hooded jacket in a in a highly reflective fabric thanks to a coating made of thousands of glass microspheres from Stone Island. The finished garment has been individually hand-sprayed and then individually oven dried.
The diverse refraction and colour intensities make each piece unique and unrepeatable. The coating of the fabric makes the piece water and wind resistant. Two vertical pockets on the front and two on the chest, zip fastening edged with tape. The hood can be folded down and fixed to form a raised collar. Padded woollen lining. Tape with Velcro® at the cuffs, edged with tape. Tape and snap fasteners at collar. Zip fastening edged with nylon tape.

The wearing of the coating can be forseen in the most stressed areas. The coating will wear off around pockets, in the armpits and such after time, this is the nature of this garment and not a defect.
For correct maintenance please follow the special care instructions.

47% glasfibre, 27% Resins, 26% Polyester outer
80% wool, 20% Polyamide inner.

Art. Nr: 551545644

GOING HOME

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +0200

On my way home from work, by bike the last bit. But it´s just uphill from there, so we took a short break by the water, me and G-dawg. Wonder if he´d fancy a monkey friend? I think they would be totally cool.

Wearing skirt by Dagmar, knitted tunic by 1-10 Sharon Wauchob, vintage jacket and bangles, brogue boots by Churchs. I´ve had the boots for a year and a half, and they´ll last many more.

x
Cecilia

YES PLEASE, I´LL TAKE YOU TOO

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Just received an invitation for the buying appointment for Iosselliani jewellery in Paris, spring/summer 2012 collection. How adorable?
Imagine having this cutie in the shop... Or at home for that matter. Love.

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - End of the Road

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0200

There are many reasons to get to work in the morning but the best thing I know about my job is the Krantz Brothers! The Krantz brothers engagement here at Nitty Gritty is our website. At first it was just one of the Krantz brothers who worked here, his name is Mikael and he’s very good at ping-pong. Now they are two, Jonas joined us in July. He doesn’t have the same ping-pong quality as Mikael but I’m sure he can master other sports better than most.

Last week Jonas took the weekend of to go to End Of the Road festival and he was so pleased that he made a Spotify list that he wants to share. I saw a glimpse of the list and Lykke Li and Beirut is attending, far from my favorite bands but I’m sure Jonas has his reasons.
I'll let Jonas have the word.

As autumn tightens it's grip over northern Europe I jumped on a plane to the UK to attend
one of the last music festivals of the season, End Of The Road set in beautiful Larmer Tree Garden, Dorset.
Their idea is to create an intimate festival with artists they like and with a friendly and relaxed feel. With a lot of activities for children it's really family friendly which ads to the relaxed atmosphere.

Great bands, good food, nice people, local ales and Somerset cider, what more could one ask for.
Here's a playlist of ten of my favorites from the weekend based on the festivals programme: Nitty Gritty Music - End of the Road

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Micah P. Hinson - Take Off That Dress For Me
Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing
Beirut - Elephant Gun
James Yorkston - Tortoise Regrets Hare
M. Ward - Undertaker
Emmy The Great - We Almost Had A Baby
The Leisure Society - We Were Wasted
Josh T. Pearson - Woman When I've Raised Hell
Midlake - Rulers, Ruling All Things (Acoustic)
John Grant - Where The Dreams Go To Die

WHAT´S DARK GREEN, FLAT AND POINTY?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:00:00 +0200

The answer is the newest addition to our shoe selection in Nitty Gritty this season, these comfortable beauties by Jil Sander! Ever since ordering them in Paris in March, I´ve been eagerly awaiting their arrival. Welcome home, kittens.

And the whole lot from today, outfit-wise:

Notice the most amazing cardigan jacket in pure virgin wool by Harris Wharf? That´s another love story (continued below). So is the antique palm tree lamp (and I´m not that tiny, the thing is 240 centimeters high or so, ha ha). And apart from being just the most amazing piece, it kind of cures my winter depression. Having a palm tree in the living room during the freezing darkest days is actually helping, for real. I´ve had it for about four years now and it will be with me ´til the day I die.) (Not too soon, I hope. I want to enjoy it a while longer, thank you very much.)

Nice one, no? I love the shorter sleeves, but the edges are raw so if one wants them even shorter, it´s easily fixed with a pair of scissors.
And what else, vintage silver bracelet, earrings by Lara Bohinc, faded top by Sharon Wauchob and trousers by Isabel Marant Etoile (from last winter).

x
Cecilia

#FAIL

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0200

What happened here? Heavy wind or baby girl? Hmmm.

x
Cecilia

Mackintosh x Nitty Gritty - Special Edition Kerrera Parka

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0200

At Nitty Gritty we strongly believe that an army green fishtail parka never goes out of fashion, especially if its handmade by people from the United Kingdom with decades of experience. For this season we decided to make our own touch on Mackintosh's coated cotton Kerrera coat with mohair lined hood. So, in order not to ruin the perfectly simple outside of the parka, we pimped it with a removable leopard print wool liner. What else could you possibly ask for? At least we are fully satisfied.

EARLY AUTUMN ON THE BALCONY

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:00:00 +0200

A perfect day off for me is one that include antiques, plants, great food and dear friends and family. Well, multi-check!

Bought antique pedestals at Brandstationen on Friday, picked them up yesterday and inaugurated them today (going to spray paint them dark green later on though, they´re much too yellow as is, I promise it will look fantastic), friends took us to Zeta to pick up plants and have a marvellous lunch, and all this in the beloved company of baby daddy, baby girl and dog.

xx
Cecilia

NEW ARRIVALS FROM ISABEL MARANT

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:00:00 +0200

A sneak peek at the newcomers from Isabel Marant Etoile. Come greet them personally in store, they´ll charm and enchant you! Coats, knits, dresses, sweaters, trousers - all so perfect for everyday wear, and going into night.

Want to see more? Well, I´ve made it easy for you. Have a closer look at all the goodies in our online store here!

xx
Cecilia

NEW ARRIVALS FROM JIL SANDER

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0200

Lots of deliveries are entering these premises every week now, and one of them is from the fantastic fashion house of Jil Sander. We´re still waiting for some of the shoes, but the clothes are all here and they sure do look fantastic. Easy to wear and high quality products all made in Italy (except for the knits).

Here, have a sneak peek:

Liked it? Loved it? Of course you did! Check out our online store for more images!

xx
Cecilia

ONE OF THOSE DAYS...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0200

My glass is seldom half-empty, but it´s just one of those days.

Had to throw myself home during mid day, in the middle of a buying appointment, since our wonderful childminder had an emergency back problem and I had to pick up my baby girl Maxine a.s.a.p.

Then, when her granddad´s girlfriend came along to babysit a couple of hours later, I realized I´ve managed to make a big hole in my brand new Sharon Wauchob knitted tunic (pictures will follow when I get it back from the tailor. I really want it to be fixed properly, so I left it there immediately. Or actually, I can find other pictures of it, stay tuned. It´s gorgeous, nonetheless).

And then, the icing on the cake, on my way back to work I left my black Zambesi coat either on the bus or on the tube. It was hot, so I took it off and then probably just left it on the side, and when my stop came along I just got up and left, didn´t look back at the seat as I usually do. How sad!!! I´ve had it since 2005 and it´s one of my all time fav´s. Oh well, if we´re meant to be, I´ll find it at the lost and found department. But still... Sorrow at this moment. I´m so not ready to part with it!

Anyhow, enough of this now. Since my tunic broke, I had to change outfit. So this is what´s on at the moment, photographed in our soon-to-be new womenswear shop!

Knitted dress with open back: Rodebjer (in store now, also available in a blue-ish grey)

Skirt: Sharon Wauchob (and really a cut off old dress)

Boots: Veronique Branquinho

Bangles, ring and earrings: Line&Jo & vintage

And I went much darker hair-wise. Been wanting to do so for quite some time now. And finally! I love it. So it´s not all bad.

x
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Collaborations

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +0200

Because of my two recent musical posts I really wanted to do a solid list of musical collaborations. The ones that really matters but not the obvious ones that we already heard millions times before. I'll tell you it's been a bit tricky! I've been thinking real hard and this is what I came up with. Nitty Gritty Music - Collaboration

If you know any really good musical collaborations please let me know at eric@nittygritty.se

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
PAUL MCCARTNEY - MICKAEL JACKSON - THE GIRL IS MINE
MALIAN MUSICIANS - DAMON ALBARN - 4AM AT TOUMANI'S
CSNY - MUSIC IS LOVE
BON IVER - ST VINCENT ROSLYN
ABOUT GROUP - DON'T WORRY
BJÖRK - THOM YORK - I'VE SEEN IT ALL
UNKLE - IAN BROWNE - BE THERE
MOTHER LOVE BONE - CHLOE DANCER
RODRIGO LEAO - EIL HANNON - CATHY
ETTA JAMES - HARVEY FUGUA

Stone Island Shadow Project A/W 2011

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0200

Head designer Errolson Hugh introduces Stone Island Shadow collection for the upcoming FW '011'012 season. He lends himself to be the hero of this video introducing us to the PARSEQ GRID, the performance system at the base of the Shadow Project since its inception and the FW collection pieces, explaining concepts/design/technical features/functionalities, all thought for a perfect symbiosis between item, environment and wearer.
A selection of this seasons collection is available online and in-store.

Diemme X Nitty Gritty

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0200

There is no secret that we at Nitty Gritty like boots. Red Wing Moc Toes, Alden 405s, Yuketen Maine Guide, Lundhags Park, Tricker’s brouge… and of course, the beautiful hand made Italian hiking boots from Diemme. This season they introduced a new style, the Firenze. A plain toe suede boot with a light weight white Vibram Wedge Sole. We decided to team up and produce our own colour way.

With a look that reminds us of everything from a classic Timberland and Red Wing to the super modern Virgil-Folk from Visvim it combines classic aesthetics and functionality together with the foot comfort and weight of a trainer, the Diemme X Nitty Gritty -Special Edition Firenze Boot is born.

MOVIE TIME

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0200

This season, we welcome the amazing designs from Anne-Valérie Hash to Nitty Gritty, including the much sought after AVHASHBY line.

In just a couple of seasons it´s earned a superb reputation and such great timing for us when the Fashion House of Anne-Valérie Hash now is presenting it´s first fashion film. What a great way to show what´s soon in store for you!

It´s their vision of the Parisian girl of today, capturing the grace, taste, impertinence and energy of the AVHASHBY woman.

Enjoy.

x
Cecilia

SUMMER SUN

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:00:00 +0200

We had such lovely summer sun in Stockholm yesterday. In late August, summer season´s almost over here. It rarely gets over 20 degrees Celcius, but the sun went all in and released some major light. It wasn´t super hot, but still, what a day!

Store Manager Maria and I were in meetings all day, took nice walks between them and had great lunch at Riche, feat. some nice wine. And at our buying appointment with Dagmar later in the afternoon, we were served Champagne. Great eat, drink, fashion, fun and sun. Did I say it was a lovely day? Well it was. I´m telling you now. Ha ha.

Maria in her new jacket and skirt from Isabel Marant Etoile and Jerome Dreyfuss CARLOS bag (in store now), pink silk tank from Heimstone, sunglasses by Karen Walker and old ballerinas.

Me enjoying some of that light. In same old, same old Helmut Lang trench / jacket, Helmut Lang sheer knitted sweater (in store now), trousers from Sharon Wauchob, MOMO bag by Jerome Dreyfuss (in store now) and vintage shoes and bangles. And when I looked up, it was massive green and bright. Perhaps the most beautiful building in town right about now? Location Karlavägen.

And me too was wearing shades by Karen Walker, these milk chocolate brown hotties are also in store now.

And while writing this post, this is tonight´s soundtrack; Lou Donaldson. I must admit I don´t know much about jazz, other than that I really like it a lot when I´m in the right mood. Enjoy.

xx
Cecilia

Stone Island Ice Jacket A/W 2011

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0200

44499_ICE JACKET_THERMOCHROMATIC FABRIC
Field Jacket in a light cotton canvas with a thermo-chromatic water and wind resistant coating that changes colour according to variations in temperature. The molecules of the coating’s micro-encapsulated pigments modify the passage of light when temperature lowers and morph to darker a colour. Back and rear of sleeves in metallic effect nylon in contrasting colour that matches the thermo-sensitive coating colour when it is exposed to cold temperature. Pockets with diagonal flap and hidden snap fastening. Patch pocket on chest with wind proof flap opening. Adjustable snaps at cuffs. Collar hiding a foldable hood. Hidden zip and button fastening. Detachable lining in padded and quilted run-proof nylon mesh. Raised collar lined in felt with the application of two parallel tubular tapes. Snap fastening.

Nitty Gritty Music - Fall Creek Boys Choir

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0200

Stop the press! Bon Iver & James Blake’s collaboration is now up on YouTube.
It’s nothing shocking! It’s exactly what I imagined it would sound like with lots of choirs in auto-tune, off beats and off course extremely beautiful.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

CHLOÉ JODHPUR BOOTIES

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Sporting new Chloé jodhpurs today (in store now). Best classics ever for every day, and every night.
And speaking of classics, the shirt I´m wearing is Hope. It´s a dusty dark pink Coppola shirt and it´s perfect too! We don´t have it at Nitty Gritty, but I still feel I need to tell you. Watch the picture slide and you´ll get a better look at it. And the shoes. And Gustav (G-dawg).

xx
Cecilia

ON THE WALL

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0200

This post is dedicated to Emilia, who e-mailed me and asked for a couple of paintings with hearts she once saw on my blog some years ago (when I was still writing Fashion Affair at the department store PUB). The picture wall in question was my own, but we moved house since, so I thought it´s a good time to share an updated version.

So here it is, now in our bedroom, since that´s the only room with proper high walls (we live in a loft so there´s sloping ceilings just about everywhere else).

The big one on the top is my personal favourite, it´s scraped and painted directly on wood by artist Niels Jensen. Another piece that has a very special place with me is a lithography by Baertling, the one with bright and bold colours in triangles. I inherited it from my paternal grandmother and grandfather. The rest of my family absolutely hated it, lucky me!
I also inherited some oil paintings from my late mother (the flower down below and the abstract face just by the lamp to the right), and I treasure these immensely too.

Zooming in on the hearts (below), the artist´s name is Gerhard Blum, and he´s indeed famous for his kings and queens paintings, they´re his signature. Ours are copied from copper plate and then painted on by hand.

You can buy his book Love/Crazy here. If you would like to get in contact with Gerhard directly, just send me an e-mail and I´ll forward it to him.

x
Cecilia

LOVE IS IN THE (STILL) AIR

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Yesterday was full of love. We had such a beautiful time at Christopher and Johanna´s´wedding. And that very still water, when it was all pitch black around midnight we had a sauna and a swim in it. Amazing to say the least. Wedding parties are just the best!

Bride and bridesmaids were dressed in super cute fifties style and the hairdo´s were sooo pretty.

True love.

Table decoration of artichoke, broccoli, onions and leaves, wow.

I went for my new Helmut Lang dress, but wore not so glamourous Bean Boots along with it since the rain was coming and going during the day, and we were mostly outdoors. Silver earrings and bracelet by Lara Bohinc, mixed with a vintage bracelet I bought for myself as a special gift when expecting Maxine. Can´t wait to wear this dress again, but with heels next time. And I can´t wait to go to another wedding party either! But hey, next one´s gonna be my own actually... Me and the baby daddy are getting married in September! Woop woop!

x
Cecilia

CONGRATULATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS!

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0200

We are very proud to announce that you find Swedish label Dagmar at Nitty Gritty again this season. The autumn/winter deliveries are just arriving, so make sure you stop by soon! The collection is fantastic, and now Dagmar just received the prestigeous award Guldknappen by Damernas Värld.

The jury´s motivation (translated from Swedish):
The winner of Guldknappen the year 2011 reaches out to a generation of influential women, who values quality and longevity - without ever getting dull.
From a cardigan inspired by their beloved late grandmother, they have managed to create whole collections, and with great success in Sweden they´re now ready to conquer the world. The jury is also impressed how they have combined ethical thinking for the environment in production and still managed to maintain such a fashionable product.
The winner of the 30th Guldknappen is Dagmar, a modern company for the contemporary woman in the know.

Congratulations and celebrations! You are so worth it.

xx
Cecilia

PS. Grandma´s name was Dagmar, so the brand is a tribute to her and the inspiration she was to Karin, Kristina and Sofia, the sibling trio that founded and run the label.

Nitty Gritty Music - Motorcycle

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0200

Adam Kimmel’s collaboration with Carhartt has arrived!
I made a Spotify list inspired by the collection.

Enjoy
Nitty Gritty Music - Motorcycle

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Loaded - Primal Scream
Don't me down - The Stomachmouths
Lonley way - Leith Stevens'All stars
Blue velvet - Bobby Vinton
He's a rebel - The Crystals
Main title theme - Stu phillips
Ballad of easy rider - Roger McGuinn
Run, angel run - Tammy Wynette
Jesus is just right - The Byrds
Shake, Shout and go - Brian Diamond & the cutters

JOHN LYDON

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0200

John Lydon has conveyed pretty much the same message in every interview for over the last 35 years, (even from the years when he was called Johnny Rotten). That is a good thing. He is very entertaining, honest (must be his favorite word by the way) and extremely "black and white" in his way of arguing.
He can seem very angry and aggressive when you see the interviews but it's more of a disrespect aimed at the interviewer or/and he just thinks that the questions are very lame. It is not that he tries to be polite to the interviewer, more the other way around.... and that is also a good thing.
John just wants to make the World a little better place to live in. I think that whatever you’re doing in your life that you should at least once a year read or see an interview with Mr. Lydon and let yourself be somewhat inspired by what he says about honesty, being true to yourself and your environment.
If we, for some reason, would vote for a board consisting only of 10 elected people who would run the World in a full scale dictatorship sort of way, I would put my vote on John Lydon to be one of those elected few.

If you haven't seen any interviews with John from before there is a tone of them on YouTube, I have chosen some resent ones just to show you that you can never take the punk attitude away from Mr. Lydon, Never Ever!

On a side note he was also a member of one of the coolest bands ever.

Never mind the bollocks John!

AUTUMN SPIRIT

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Some amazing inspiration for the lovely autumn / winter collections that are hitting the store as we speak. And with killer make-up!

Photography by Paolo Roversi for Vogue Italia 1999, modelled by Malgosia Bela.

x
Cecilia

Image source: Claire Belliard

MAGIC LIGHT / MAGIC NIGHT

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0200

I´m chasing time as always and these photos are from Thursday, the most magic light over Stockholm and the most magic night with my girls Jenny, Karin and Pia. We had so much fun, and it seemed like such a good idea at the time to move on from dining at Bistro Jarl to night club(-ish) Kåken - but the day after I experienced the first hangover of my life. A new era has begun. Darn! I liked it better in them good old days, when a pizza cured everything in an instant...

Was wearing overall by Heimstone (still one left on sale!), MOMO mini handbag by Jerome Dreyfuss, old coat by Zambesi, vintage suede heels and some jewellery as usual.

I love this sign, the setting, it all looks a bit off and askew... Adorable.

And look at this light..! Dark skies with a dash of rose, sunshine and evening, all at once.

And a couple of girls on film later on in the evening (me and Karin). Thanks to my darlings, let´s do it again soon! But not when one has early obligations the day after, ha ha ha. Ouch.

xx
Cecilia

LOCKED UP

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0200

We´re back in Copenhagen with this picture. So many locks, but so much freedom - they´ve just been placed there, a bit randomly. Love.

x
Cecilia

DAGMAR SS12

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0200

It felt like a real treat sipping on a glass of champagne at Dagmar´s catwalk show for spring/summer 2012 earlier today. And when one only has a short baby break one has to make the most out of it! We stayed for a while afterwards, finished our bubbles and chatted with the lovely Dagmar ladies.

It was an intimate presentation for about 80 people in Nobis Hotel cortyard, beautiful location and gorgeous collection, best shown in my camera on Sahara Hotnights who played live. The show just felt a bit short, I wanted more... But the styles were great - as they always are. You can tell they´re Dagmar and I love that, it just strengthens a brand to have a clear identity in my opinion. I particularly loved a blue dress with sheer grey panel details, a bright mustard knitted top with smooth backside and back zipper, a bright mustard suit and those bone-pattern pieces. But there´s plenty more goodies in this collection, I know since we took a quick look already in Copenhagen. And the first autumn/winter pieces just arrived in the store, yum. Dagmar for y´all!

CEO Ebba is super pregnant, and god she´s gorgeous!

Me, I was wearing my new sheer knitted asymmetric sweater by Helmut Lang (in store now), trench / jacket also by Helmut Lang, earrings Line&Jo, silk trousers by Sharon Wauchob and vintage shoes and bangles. And Jerome Dreyfuss mini handbag MOMO. It´s like a wallet that fits your mobile phone, camera and lipstick. It even has a mirror! Can´t ask for more, it´s just too perfect.

A closer look at the texture of the sweater, I´ll live in this one from now on!

Maria is heading for a fashionable badminton party tonight (and three of our colleagues are competing, Go Micke, Go Jonas, Go Ellen!) and the dresscode is white. Pleated beauty alert:

Make sure to party for me, too!

xx
Cecilia

SUPERB FOOD IN COPENHAGEN

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Stockholm Fashion Week just started and I´m not even done with the one in Copenhagen yet..! And this week I´m on vacation with both my baby girl and dog, so it´s not gonna be that much fashion actually. Will attend Dagmar´s catwalk show tomorrow, but that´s about it. Luckily, one can stay completely updated on the internet.

Before we leave Copenhagen, I simply must share an amazing restaurant. They use commodities and products from Bornholm, a Danish island where plants grow just a little bit better and tastier than in the rest of the country - at least that´s how they present it. And tasting their giant smørrebrød (food on bread, a Danish speciality) plates and the rhubarb lemonade, I so believe that.

The place is called Koefoed and is just off Kongens Nytorv.

Here is the creamy rooster salad with apples and bacon, and below my Beuf Paris, a beef tenderloin with egg and beetroot on bread fried in butter (two different angles as well, so pretty with all the colours!)

We also had the saltfried herring with mustard and onion relish, and the smoked salmon. But those were our first dishes and we were too hungry to remember to take snapshots of them, ha ha. One Beuf Paris would have been enough for me though - but now I know until next time. And you do, too.

Go go go!

xx
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Kanye West & Jay-Z

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Collaborations’ between Hip Hop artists is far from rare but the one I have been looking forward to is Jay Z and Kanye Wests! They've done it before but not a whole record.

Stream it!

C´EST MOI

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0200

Some snapshots of me from Copenhagen, too. They have a more "documentary" feeling to them, ha ha ha. I must be the better photographer of us two ...or just the worst poser. Oh well, they´ll have to do! So here we go:

In my favourite trench / jacket from Helmut Lang, silk print tank by Heimstone, denim by April77 and suede and floral satin heels by Dries van Noten. Set of 4 silver rings by Iosselliani (in store now) and vintage bangles (I almost wear these every single day, love love love).

Walking around Copenhagen and visiting showrooms in Helmut Lang sheer knitted sweater (in store now), silk tank by Sharon Wauchob´s Collection K (on sale in store now), old trousers by Sharon Wauchob (and by old I mean old, I got these in 2004 and they´re still one of the best pants I´ve ever come across), a pair of canvas ballerinas from Opening Ceremony, handbag by Hanna Hammarberg and the small MOMO by Jerome Dreyfuss (in store now). Comfortable!

Out and about on Friday night, wide legged silk trousers by Sharon Wauchob (one can tell she´s one of my favourite designers, no?), old top by Dagmar, bra by Roseanna (on sale in store now), platforms by Givenchy, MOMO mini handbag by Jerome Dreyfuss.

And here, so funny this one, a much better view of the shoes when we came back to the hotel around 4 AM that same night. I was totally knackered, kind of fell asleep within 60 seconds after this picture was taken:

And what a good idea, too. Time for bed now, nighty-night!

x
Cecilia

STYLE FILE ON MARIA

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0200

I´m in Copenhagen during fashion week, and Nitty Gritty´s Store Manager Maria is by my side during buying season, as usual. Here are some snapshots of her gorgeous outfits from the last couple of days!

Stylish map-reader in a Helmut Lang sheer knitted pullover (in store now), Jerome Dreyfuss CARLOS handbag (in store now), Karen Walker sunglasses. Skirt and sandals are old ones from Whyred.

Later in the night, she changed to a golden khaki top by Helmut Lang (in store now) and heels from Chloé, still sporting the black skirt from Whyred (which is really an old dress she cut off).

And today, in a Isabel Marant Etoile top (brand new, also in store now). Cutie pie!

x
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Pharrell

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +0200

I’m back from my vacation and I can’t really say how that feels yet. The depression hasn’t struck me yet and I’m still on that vacation high. I’m on that a bit annoying New York high. You who have been there (and that’s probably everyone that reads this) know what I’m talking about. I compare everything to the great city telling everybody how much better everything is in NYC.

Now I’m going to tell you what you should listen to. Pharrell Williams! Yepp and that’s quite obvious if you think about it.

Nitty Gritty Music - Pharrell

Pharrell Williams from Spencer McCarthy on Vimeo.

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Frontin' - Radio Mix - Pharrell feat Jay - Z
Angel - Pharrell
Senorita - Justin Timberlake
Provider - N.E.R.D.
Run to the sun - N.E.R.D.
Announcement - Sped up - Common,Pharrell
Give it up - Twista feat Pharrell
Yes - Pharell, Lill Wayne
Light your ass on fire - Busta Rhymes feat. Pharrell
Blue Magic . Jay Z

SNEAK PEEK (IN STORE NOW)

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0200

You don´t have to wait until September to get your hands on the new season goodies, here are some teasers of new arrivals for autumn/winter from Isabel Marant, Helmut Lang, Harris Wharf London, Jerome Dreyfuss, Chloé, Jil Sander... I suggest you pay us a visit very soon to have a closer look.

It looks a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y fantastic!

Knitted sweater from Isabel Marant Etoile, MOMO mini handbag from Jerome Dreyfuss, silk skirt with front zipper by Heimstone.

Water colour pattern by Helmut Lang. Stunning!

Harris Wharf London makes the most gorgeous wool coats, dresses and jackets in clean cuts with raw edges. We are proud to introduce Harris Wharf in Scandinavia this season, Nitty Gritty is currently the exclusive stockist and both the products and the prices are incredible (they produce in their own factory in Italy). You will love!

Silk print pattern by Heimstone.

Glossy and classy suede pump by Jil Sander.

Isabel Marant dress, Jerome Dreyfuss bag and Chloé jodhpurs in a dark, dark brown. Gorgeous!

xx
Cecilia

GREAT THINGS ARE COMING THIS WAY...

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0200

The new Nitty Gritty store for all the lovely ladies is under construction, and just about one month to go now!! I can hardly wait! It´s gonna be sooo good. That´s a promise.

x
Cecilia

LATELY

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0200

This is what we´ve been up to lately. Life can be so beautiful and I treasure every single moment like this.

I hope you are enjoying this amazing summer, too.

xx
Cecilia

SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0200

A little Sunday tune from me to you, Karen Dalton´s Something On Your Mind from 1971. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

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Cecilia

HOLIDAY

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0200

A day in Trosa.

LA PETITE

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0200

Seriously cool petite people in La Petite, feat. a Roseanna dress from us (in store and on sale now).

Photographer: Karolina Henke, stylist Gisela Rydberg, make-up: Helen Borg.

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Cecilia

THE OTHER DAY

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0200

A thunderstorm is coming this way, but this was my way to work the other day:

It can´t get much better than that!

And the new camera has arrived, so expect more pictures in the near future. Meanwhile, I´ve been trying to take some snapshots with my iPhone. One of the pieces I´ve worn most during this summer is this maxi dress in confetti printed silk by Swedish designer Rodebjer. There´s still a couple left on sale if you like it as much as I do!

And last but not least, well, maybe, it´s small but it´s amazing! My precious Jerome Dreyfuss MOMO mini handbag.

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Cecilia

PIRATES ON BOARD THE SHIP

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0200

My best summer boots are Vivienne Westwood´s classic pirates. Need to get myself a black pair too, I´ve had these since 2005 and they get better with every year and every wear. And I have been wearing them A LOT. Not for rainy days though, you´ll kill them in no time.

This is yesterday evening, so beautiful, on my way out to our summer house on an island in the Stockholm archipelago - just 45 mins from central Stockholm with public transportation, and then a boat trip for another five. Not bad, not bad at all.

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - From the basement

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0200

You can say what you want about Radiohead but they got skills!
And the base player, O Mama he’s good!

Radiohead - King of Limbs - From the Basement (Canal +) from Nitty Gritty Music - Vacation

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
ELO - Letter from Spain
Prince - A case of you
About group - With each day
The pale fountains - Crazier
Jamie xx - Far nearer
Bobbi Humphrey - Harlem river drive
Tom T, June Carter, Linda McCartney, Johnny Cash - New moon over Jamaica
Joan Baez - Love is just a four letter word
Paul McCartney - Teddy boy
The sidewinders - I like to dance
Bobbi Humphrey - Just a love child
My morning jacket - The day is coming
Edwyn Collins - Loosing sleep
Thin Lizzy - Remember part 2 (New Day)
Jimi Hendrix - Castles made of sand
Tv on the radio - Second song
The sitar stones - Paint it black
David Bowie - The secret Life of Arabia
Sonic youth - The sprawl
The Greg foat Group - Hello old friend

Nitty Gritty Music - Dr Dee

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0200

In case you haven’t seen this.

I MOSS MARRY KATE

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Years ago, probably sometime around 2004, I couldn´t resist this top by Robert Cary Williams in beige floral pattern, raw edges and white print with the text "I MOSS MARRY KATE". The words are making fun of her boyfriend at the time, Pete Doherty - the mumbling kind. So the word "must" in fact sounds like "moss" when he speaks. I love wordplay and this is no exception, fashionable fun... He he. And what a catch Miss Moss would have been for the mess that is Pete Doherty, even though she´s no angel either. Still glad it didn´t happen! But now, since she got hitched with Jamie Hince of the Kicks on Friday, I guess this top immediately is kind of "so last week". Ha ha. Hope is gone. Moss is a married woman.

And what a wonderful looking bride, oh my gosh! In a Galliano wedding dress and the most beautiful veil to go with it. I really loved it!

And the vintage dress from the rehearsal dinner the day before... Kate sure knows how to work her magic. Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Cecilia

PS. Crappy top pictures, sorry... M.U.S.T G.E.T N.E.W C.A.M.E.R.A
PS 2: Kate Moss image source: Daily Mail

PARIS ORIENTEERING

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0200

In order to get us some nice Helmut Lang pre collections for spring/summer 2012, we had to follow city maps and temporary signs, we laughed real hard about it in the end. Fashion orienteering! Why not just put the right address from start? Oh well, all is forgiven since the styles we picked are to die for.

On Rue St. Honoré, this was it:

Long corridor, we went in there, looked at every door, searched for signs...

...and found one in the end, right by the entrance. Just not what one expects, a map and a new address. But ok, let´s go! At first, we glanced out to look at the name of the closest crossing street, and it was not the same as on the map. We went back, checked the address again, took a much closer look at the next street and indeed, it was the right one - it just changed name on the other side of Rue St. Honoré. Tricky! (We´re in fashion, not science, ha ha!)

The right door, no. 5, according to the map:

Inside no. 5...

Well, new sign! Courtyard? Any door leading to the courtyard? Nope (we tried them all). Okaaaay. We head out on the street again, found a courtyard with a label we like:

Ah, just an arrow. To the left! We head in this direction, expecting a good size sign leading us to the showroom, finally. But the cortyard is big, lots of entrances. After a couple of minutes we see this small buzzer sign. Yay!

And we finally get to see the (Helmut Lang) light!

Funny. Wonder if there was a hidden camera around?

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Cecilia

Florence, Paris and Milan

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The menswear spring/summer buying season starts mid June with Pitti Uomo in Florence and ends in August with the Copenhagen fashion week. Here are some pics from what we have seen and experienced during these weeks so far. The creativity never ends...

EPIC PARIS NIGHT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0200

So, Tuesday night in Paris. EPIC. After a looong dinner at Hotel Amour, our menswear buyer Erik took me and Maria to a club called PomPon, it was a bar with a small club in the basement. Intimate and initially crowdy. We ended up staying there at the after party hours after they closed, and Erik himself took care of the music (not planned, it just happened and the owners seem to like it big time). I just danced, danced and danced the night away. And drank champagne like there was no tomorrow (which I kind of regretted at A.P.C. the day after, ha ha ha)...

Just WOW.

(And for the record, at this stage both me and Maria had moved on to flats...)

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Movie intro

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0200

It’s far fetched but clean anyways!

Yesterday I played some Shalamar at our warm store! I thought it was suitable with some sweet up-tempo disco wile our sale is in its prime time! Anyway, Marcus that owns Nitty Gritty said that Shalamar sounds exactly like an intro to a 80s movie.

You know it could be Eddy Murphy, Molly Ringwald, Chevy Chase, Andrew McCartney or any other 80s star driving a Motorcycle, Mercedes Sl, old Chevy, Skateboard. They are on their way to something, Police department, college, new job, new city or any kind of destination.

Let’s say that the movie takes place in Los Angeles this is what you would see.

1. Lead Character driving from a distance.
2. Hollywood sign.
3.Rodeo Drive and luxury wives with shopping bags from high-end brands you never heard of, a Limo driver that waits for luxury wives, people in very fashionable outfits.
4. Two girls in bikini roller-skating by the beach.
5. Fast clip of the Capitol records building.
6. Some mansions in Beverly Hills.
7. A crazy guy dancing with a boom box wearing a red leather jacket and a white glove on one of his hands.
8. Gay guy walking two or more very well cut white puddles
9 Lead character-taking notice of the gay guy. Lead character pulls his/her Wayfarers down on his/her nose tip to get a better look.
10. Lead character gets to the destination.

If you want the best experience you should listen to this while driving.

Nitty Gritty Music - Movie intro

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Silent talking - Loose ends
He'll never love (Like I do) - Freddie Jackson
Riding on a train - The pasadenas
Take that to the bank - Shalamar
Hot love - Teddy Pendergrass
I Can't stop - Bettye Lavette
Straight from the heart - Peabo Bryson
Who you talking to? - Jeffrey Osborne
Mysterious - Najee
I came to play - Paul Jackson Jr

AND MY ENSEMBLE...

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:30:00 +0200

Photo Booth continued, I wore Iosselliani earrings (we have an identical model with a green agate in store right now, as well as a circle version, these shaded fringe styles are the best ever), Diana Orving dress, vintage metal bangles mixed with a wooden one from Cornelia Webb and one in plastic from Angie Gooderham, and absolutely stunning Dries van Noten heels in army green suede and floral print satin. Lipstick YSL. Ah, of course my green python MOMO from Jerome Dreyfuss was with me as well, I can´t recall the last time I ever left home (or a hotel for that matter) without it...

All dolled up and in the mood for dancing!

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Cecilia

THOSE HEELS...

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +0200

Couldn´t find my charger for the camera when we left for Paris, so iPhone and Photo Booth it is... I do need to get a new camera nevertheless, heard Canon S95 should be a good one so I guess I´ll go for that one.
Anyhow, Maria put on her f*cking brilliant bracelet heels from Chloé for last night´s occasion. These shoes aren´t made for walking, but hey, have you ever laid your eyes on a hotter pair? Oh mama. I am convinced someone will propose to Maria when she´s wearing them!

(And for the record, if you feel like getting paired off, we do have a couple left on sale..!)

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Cecilia

THE DAY AFTER THE DAY BEFORE

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:00:00 +0200

It was a late night yesterday, we danced the Paris night away and I´ll get back to this one in the coming post. But today is the day we pay for what we did, or drank, ha ha.
Oh boy, we were so hung over when it was time for our A.P.C. meeting today (Maria looked fresh like apple blossom but looks can be deceiving, ha ha ha). But they served amazing lunch (our breakfast, that is) and the collection was incredible, so it was still a perfect start of the day. Yay!

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Cecilia

PARIS IS BURNING

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0200

Paris is burning, sort of! When we got off the plane late last night, it was like walking into a wall of heat. Today it´s 37 degrees Celcius and I can´t even guess how hot it is in the sun... Whoa!

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Cecilia

Borrowed image from Yanidel. Hope that´s ok!

SO LONG BEACH, HELLO PARIS

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +0200

Packing for Paris! I´ll leave the swimsuit at home, but bringing too many pairs of heels. As always... Ha ha. Summer nights in Paris, here we come!
Statuesque beach babe Iman, photo by Norman Parkinson, the year was 1976.

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Cecilia

Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Nitty Gritty Music - Magic in the air

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0200

On my right hand fingers I can count the number of times the Sun has shined on midsummer eve, this year is no different. Don’t get me wrong I love midsummer eve. Fifteen years ago on a wet and rainy night I met the woman of my life on midsummer eve, and I probably got a huge help of the magic twenty-four hour light that we get here in the north. This year I have given up and will be at Sturehof eating Lobster from Maine while the rain is pouring down outside. Glad midsommar!

I asked my good friend Peder to give me a solid sacrifice, Stonehenge, weird cults dancing naked under a strange pole kind of Spotify list. Maybe with a little help from the music we get some sunshine. Enjoy!
Nitty Gritty Music - Magic in the air

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Stonehenge - Black Sabbath
Come to the sabbat - Black widow
Magician - Sunforest
Sun sing - Rainbow Ffolly
Little fluffy Clouds - The orb
Deadbeat Summer - Neon indian
Summertime - Cosmic rays
Summer in her hair - bart Davenport
Ocean summer time - Velvet Davenport
Midsummer - The modern jazz quartet
Steve Forbert's midsummer night toast - Steve Forbert
The light - Forest swords

MARAIS HOUSE

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0200

In less than a week´s time, me and Maria are leaving for Paris to start buying for spring/summer 2012. Yay!

This stay will be for three nights and then in October, during Paris Fashion Week, we usually stay for a whole week. This means I constantly search for good Paris hotels, and personally, I particularly enjoy the Marais area. It´s walking distance to almost everything, and since I´ve been madly in love with Paris as long as I can remember, I find the Marais to be the very heart of it all, if that makes sense?
Anyhow. I stumbled upon the p-e-r-f-e-c-t place to stay, crazy cosy Parisian luxury, and they had a room available even though there´s just five (!) in total (my heart skipped a beat when I got their reply, I must admit)...but it was a little bit over my budget this time around. But sharing is caring, so here you go. Sleep tight. And cuddle with the dogs from me!

Marais House for y´all.

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0200

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

TOGETHER BAG

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:30:00 +0200

The Birkin Bag. A modern classic just as Jane, but in order to lay your hands on one there´s months on a waiting list and it sure does cost a fortune. For a select few, that is.
But hey, now there´s one for all of us in the form of a printed canvas shopper (available in Nitty Gritty Store right now)! Perfect for summer and sooo much fun! It´s called the Together Bag, by L.A. brand Thursday Friday. The shopper has already created quite a frenzy in it´s native America, and there have been multiple waiting lists also for this version (for real).

Says The New York Times on the bag:
"Spring is shaping up to be the season of the basic Parisian shopper. And of all the lo-fi carryalls about to hit stores, we’re partial to the Together Bag from Thursday Friday… this season's anti-status symbol"

Get it in camel, red or blue. All together now!

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Cecilia

JANE FOREVER

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +0200

So incredibly beautiful and always an inspiration, let´s lose ourselves in some gorgeous photographs of the modern icon Jane Birkin. Her smile... She is so wonderful.
And this treat is followed by another one. Stay tuned.

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Cecilia

Image source: Fanpix

Nitty Gritty Music - Eric Clapton

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0200

Many celebrities have past our shop thru the years but yesterday (I’m sorry Kanye West, David Fincher) Eric Clapton took his laidback steps in to our store. What can I say? It’s Eric Clapton! I mean he has played with all the greats, made fantastic songs.

He looked fantastic in his Visvim shoes and colorful beads round his neck all tanned and relaxed. Though I didn’t have the balls to say anything to him it was cool to see him.

I made you a spotify List of clean Eric Clapton song.
Enjoy
Nitty Gritty Music - Eric Clapton

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
White room - Cream
Sea of joy - Blind faith
I can't stand it - Eric Clapton
Better make it through today - Eric Clapton
Let it grow - Eric Clapton
Let it rain - Eric Clapton
Hello old friend - Eric Clapton
Golden ring - Eric Clapton
We're all the way - Eric Clapton
As you said - Cream

RACING DAY

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Ferrari is sometimes associated with people with more money than taste. I guess at times that there is some truth in this. However if you look (and listen) at the actual product, Ferrari is truly a piece of art. For me personally cars in general, and Ferrari in particular, have always been more about the sound (and function of course) than looks.
I grew up in London and every Sunday morning Formula 1 was shown on ITV. The memories of listening to the sound of the cars and the fantastic and legendary commentator Murray Walker makes me very nostalgic. Formula 1 back in those days was however much more about the passion than the business that it is nowadays and that is why I have lost interest in the sport. When Senna died, Formula 1 died to in many ways. (In regards to Senna, we will have a private screening of the documentary of Senna in August, if you’re a Senna fan and would like to see the movie please send me an email and I will make sure that you'll get a ticket. My email: marcus@nittygritty.se)

What hasn't died though is my love for the sound of an engine. I can't explain how impressed I was when my favourite movie director, Sofia Coppola, used a Ferrari 360 Modena engine almost as a main soundtrack for her masterpiece "Somewhere". That alone makes her the coolest woman on the planet! Another perfect example of the use of car engine sounds as part of a movie soundtrack is John Frankenheimer's film "Ronin". The car chase scene in central Paris is almost completely without any music. The stunt driver is a former Formula 1 driver and drives straight into oncoming traffic... If you’re into cars I can really recommend that you watch the extras of the film Ronin, John Frankenheimer explains what cars he used during the car chase and how they recorded the sounds of different cars from different driving tracks. You will also see clips from John’s cult classic "Grand Prix" from 1966.

However, this weekend I spent 24 hours together with Ferrari enthusiasts at the racetrack Mantorp followed by a dinner in the beautiful little town of Vadstena. Here are some pictures of some nice cars; unfortunately I can't post the sound of and from them....

Let’s get down to the Nitty Gritty of cars…

FOUR WEEKS OF LAZY+ DAYS

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0200

I will have four wonderful weeks off with my baby girl starting now.

We will...
get beauty sleep (Brigitte Bardot)
go to the beach (Susan Hayward with friends)
take long baths in the tub (Britt Ekland)
go on bike rides (Rita Hayworth)
go on the swing (June Allyson)
celebrate her first birthday (Marilyn Monroe)
play music (Ingrid Bergman)
dance (Rita Moreno)
play with the dog (Louise Campbell)
prepare great meals (Wanda Hendrix)
have picnics (Sophia Loren)
be silly and laugh a lot (Pier Angeli)
read bedtime stories (Yvonne DeCarlo)
and I will carry her around and cuddle like crazy (Raquel Torres)

So I wave bye bye for a little while.

I´ll make a few posts meanwhile, but most of all, I´m gonna hang out with my precious baby girl. Love.

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Cecilia

Image sources: Scarlet´s Showcase and Fanpix. Most of them cropped to fit slide.

Lundhags - A Slideshow

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0200

Nitty Gritty Music - Gil Scott-Heron

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +0200

I’m new here will you show me around?
With doe’s words, Gil Scott starts his latest and last record. Gil Scott died May 27 age sixty-two. And once again we loose one talented musician/poet to early. Fortunately he gave us a last record but unfortunately it probably took the last strength he had left.
I hope they show you around.

Nitty Gritty Music - Gil Scott-Heron

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
I'm new here - Gil scott-heron & Jamie xx
Home is where the hatred is - Gil Scott-Heron
Grandma's hands - Gil Scott-Heron
1980 - Gil Scott-Heron - Brian Jackson
When you are who you are - Gil Scott-Heron
I'll take care of you - Gil Scott-Heron
Angel dust - Gil Scott-Heron Brian Jackson
We almost lost Detroit - Gil Scott-Heron Brian Jackson
ready or not - Gil Scott-Heron
I'm new here - Gil Scott-Heron

The Ravarino Trip Part.2

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Day two started at the garment dying facilities of Tintoria Emiliana which is one of the first dying facilities in the whole of Italy. It is also the one where the godfather of garment dyeing; Massimo Osti, once started his industrialization of garment dying.

All of you with a keen interest in Stone Island know of the special garment dyeing element in their manufacturing process but not many know of the fact that most of the garments are white at first and then they are dyed into the colour of the company’s choosing.

It all starts at the Headquarter with the research into the materials and dyeing and how different materials react to different colours and the heat used to fix the colour. To dye a jacket you have to take many things into account. First off, how do the different garments react to the different colours. Secondly, it’s the buttons, zippers and linings that has to endure heat of up to 130’C at times.

The “Compact” garments are shrunk by 50% when washed in 130’C, which means that the original garment produced has to be twice as large in order to shrink to the wanted size, this is a very difficult process and also a very expensive one.

A lot of research is also done at Tintoria Emiliana where they have over 30 years of knowledge in the dyeing process which is a big help in the procedure. To dye garments in this fashion the materials have to be much more alive compared to regular coloured garments and also very hard to copy.

As mentioned before it took approximately three years to create the dye formula for the Japanese Nylon down jacket. The down is inputted into the jacket before the dyeing process begins, which explains the extensive research needed to find the right formula without clotting the down inside the jacket. Stone Island are able to colour up to six different colours in one process, in the video below you can see how two colours added to the same machine fixes on different materials.

-A culture of research, experimentation, function and use are the matrixes that have always defined Stone Island: the sportswear brand established in 1982, designed to become a symbol of extreme research on fibers and textiles, applied to an innovative design.  Season after season, it is through the study of form and the “manipulation” of the matter that Stone Island has found its own language with the aim of establishing new boundaries in the world of garment making.

The study of uniforms and of work wear, its evolution according to new requirements of use, has become Stone Island’s observation post for defining a project in which the clothing item’s function is never just aesthetic.

An ongoing investigation, thorough and without frontiers, on the processing and ennobling of fibres and textiles, leading to discover materials and production techniques never used before in the clothing industry.

Jackets constructed in nylon monofilament, deriving from the water filtering technology. Highly reflective or thermo-sensitive fabrics, changing colour with the variation of temperature. Featherweight polyester cloth vacuum- coated with a 100% stainless steel film used in aviation technology to protect the on-board computers. Non-woven materials, Kevlar® and polyester felt, rhomboidal nets in polyester used in the construction industry and coated in polyurethane. These are some examples of materials conceived by Stone Island philosophy.

Stone Island’s strength is also based on the unique ability to intervene on the finished item, through the continuous tests on dyeing and treatments carried out in the Sportswear Company’s laboratory of colour. A department able to combine advanced technology, experience and human capacity and that has developed more than 60.000 different recipes of dyes throughout the years.

All the accumulated knowledge and experience, an inalienable heritage, on which great part of Stone Island’s know-how is based, is kept in the historical archive that collects the trial tests, and the recipes for textile dyeing and handling that have been developed by all those people who have worked on this project with passion.

The archive as a strong point of reference, the insatiable curiosity of sounding the present and the tension towards possible future scenarios are the conditions for Stone Island’s continuous evolution.

stoneisland.com

After the tour of Tintoria Emiliana we drove down to the city of Modena and the official restaurant of Modena FC and sampled the best pizza in town before taking the bus back to Bergamo only to fly back to Stockholm thus ending the once in a lifetime experience for all us true Stone Island believers.

BLUE CRUSH

Mon, 30 May 2011 19:00:00 +0200

Fab stylist Nike Felldin in a blue leather Acne floppy hat, a blue Rodebjer coat and copper tone brass bubble ring, also by Rodebjer. The two later in store now!

Image courtesy of Jak & Jil.

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Cecilia

The Ravarino Trip

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00:00 +0200

First colour sample from Stone Island

As agents for the brand Stone Island for the whole of Scandinavia our commitments are many and can be described as someone once wrote about the label itself: Stone Island seeks to break through old boundaries to establish new possibilities. Creating wearable and durable sportswear pieces with eye-catching hues created in their unique dyeing process, Stone Island is truly striving to create a new vision of the future of fashion. This is none the less emphasized by its owner and father Carlo Rivetti; it is precisely in these choices that the spirit and DNA of Stone Island can be found: intuition, innovation and a love of research. Bearing this in mind as agents we try to represent and convey the message of the brand at all times and as one step in this direction we arranged a trip down to Stone Island country and headquarters (including the archive, a dream come true for many) for our most loyal customers to try and recreate the path the company once took, pass on the passion of the brand and to expand the knowledge of the brand and its unique and continuous success to research and innovation both in the fabrics and processes. In short you can be told something but to be a true believer you have to experience it at first hand.

Our trip started at the break of dawn at the Cityterminalen Bus station in Stockholm, taking us to Arlanda airport and later on to the city of Bergamo.  Upon arrival in Bergamo we had our own bus and driver waiting for us up and continuously throughout the trip at our disposal at all times. We loaded up the bus with the ten of us and set off to Ravarino, a small village with a population of seven thousand people in the province of Modena, about 2.5 hours away.

The whole group gathered for lunch

In Ravarino we had arranged a meeting with Sportswear Company owner Carlo Rivetti and some of his colleagues for a long and extremely tasty Italian lunch. Tortellini, penne, locally baked bread gnocchi with trimmings of cream cheese and prosciutto, but also the sweet nutella, accompanied by a sparkling red wine, another local specialty. Filled to the brim and assuming the meal was over, the double decked dessert cart came out with all sorts of sweets to the joy of our friends from Denmark who joined us in Ravarino.

We made our way to SPW's headquarters accompanied by Mr. Rivetti, walking us through the whole tour. We started at the dying facilities inside the headquarters which is used for prototypes and experiments. One crucial fact concerning the company and the work process is that approximately 70% of the employees work with product development and experiments.

Mr. Carlo Rivetti

Garment production at HQ

 Carlo told us of working on the correct dying formula for example regarding pigments and water temperatures for their down jackets which took almost three years to complete. Once the experimental phase is completed and documented the process of industrial production is sped up. Many of the machines and equipment used in the experimental phase at the headquarters are custom made, and usually world exclusive.
Carlo explains to us that they work with A1 a water offset, which is drinkable water, instead of A2 water offset which is the lowest EU regulation.

Dyeing facilities at HQ

During the dying process they “boil” the garment often at a degree of 95’C, which means that a lot of time is spent working with materials and dying formula to ensure that the completed and originally white garments will shrink as planned and dye in the right colour.  99% of the garments are completed with only the badge missing in neutral white before going through the dying process, instead of using dyed thread like most other companies, which enables the company to produce garments in such vibrant and lively colours.

After leaving the dying facilities we went to the famous historical archive where Stone Island has over 40 thousand pieces of garments from the years back to 1982 when the company was founded. It also contains never released garments that are stored for eventual release later on. The overall impression of the group was overwhelming, we all wanted to stay behind after dark to work through the archive, feeling and trying on the garments.

Historic archive

Then a short visit to where most of the knitwear samples are produced and developed. This part of the company is like dream to the design team as they can create something from beginning to end without sending it back and forward to factories, allowing them to correct mistakes and rethink designs during the process. A finished sample could be produced within a day’s time, in order to be rushed down to the dying experiments to ensure everything is at standard. Once again several of stations in the room contained original or rare machines in the industry.

Knitwear sample production

We continued on to the fabric archive where they make sure to check the start, end and also the middle of a fabric to see how it reacts to the treatments making sure that in production there is no difference between a garment produced from the start of the fabric roll or end. Here they store fabric samples from the last five years so they can go back to them if necessary.

Fabric archive

The whole crew on the trip except for our Danish friends who managed to sneak away

The tour was soon over except for some general questions and chit chat. We headed back to our hotel for some freshening up before we met up with parts of the Stone Island company for a dinner in the fine village of Ravarino. Imagine a setting in the southern states of America ca 1850 and you'll get the overall look of the village, although we didn't spot any outlaws with their guns blazing. After another fine meal we headed back to the hotel to prepare for the next days events, this time we would set of to Tintoria Emiliana.

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JIL SANDER NAVY IN DAMERNAS VÄRLD

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 +0200

More recent press clippings with stuff from Nitty Gritty! This fantastic ed can be found in Damernas Värld, the new issue out just now (No. 7/2011). Supermodel Caroline Winberg in Jil Sander Navy dress and Iosselliani set of 4 rings. Hot hot hot!

Photographer: Ewa-Marie Rundquist, styling Fia Tegnér, make-up Kristina Kullenberg/LundLund and hair Carina Finnström/Mikas Looks.

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Cecilia

Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim

Thu, 26 May 2011 09:00:00 +0200

An interview with Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim courtesy of Hypebeast

THE END AT BECKMANS

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:00 +0200

I was at the graduation show of the renowned Beckmans School of Design today, titled The End, and oh my - I was so impressed by their talent and not the least craft skills. Can´t post images of all creations, but these four really caught my eye among the fashion graduates:

Tini Andersson - Sennudå

If my memory doesn´t fail me, this is a boiled (!) leather dress. And rusty clogs to match.

Alexander Krantz - Alike

Fur and hair pins, totally incredible look. Picture doesn´t do it justice. And look at the work of this purple piece, just wow:

Tove Jansson - The Illusion of Conslusion

I loved her imagery, too. The sheer, intricate details really stood out in this lighting, though extremely hard to re-capture with the crappy camera I carried with me:

Ellinor Kellner - The Standard

So extremely well-tailored and those shoes...

Principal Tom Hedqvist asked the students why they named their graduation show The End, and he got a quick response saying that the end is always a new beginning.

True.

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Cecilia

NEW YORK

Tue, 24 May 2011 18:00:00 +0200

A few New York pics, some with Brooklyn chicks.

GREETINGS FROM CROATIA #3

Sun, 22 May 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Have to share another pic from yesterday, our last. We stumbled upon this amazing restaurant/bar to have lunch right on the beach, in the natural shadows of the trees... Can´t get much better than this, if you ask me. And the summer season is just about to start in Croatia, so it always felt like we had the place more or less to ourselves... So very peaceful. Priceless.

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Cecilia

GREETINGS FROM CROATIA #2

Fri, 20 May 2011 21:00:00 +0200

Can´t believe it´s already time to go home... Tomorrow´s our last day here. Croatia definitely earned it´s place in our hearts, it´s been a wonderful trip, everyone has been super friendly and this coastline of crystal clear Mediterranean waters is just irresistible. Pebble beaches though, Maxine´s been trying her best to eat them up - without any luck on her part might I add. The children´s pool at the hotel provided a safe haven for mummy and daddy in that regard, phew! And she´s been making new friends by the minute, flirting with every German tourist around - and that´s quite a few, ha ha ha.

I´ve been wearing a straw hat from Paul Smith and sunglasses by Karen Walker every single day (in store now). Love. See you on Monday!

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - From Japan to Santa Fe

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:30:00 +0200

This week the Japanese brand Visvim is in focus. We have received some new shoes, t-shirts and a jacket that's worth killing some buffalos for! I did a soundtrack to the news letter. thats's nothing really to it, just a bunch of proper songs. Enjoy. Nitty Gritty Music - From Japan to Santa Fe

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Hank Williams - Cherokee Boogie
Roy Rogers - I'm Gonna Gallop to Gallup New Mexico
Neil Young - Albuquerque
Gabor Szabo - Michael From Mountains
Japan - Canton
Maher Shalal Hash Baz - Touring
Pastels, Tenniscoats - Modesty Piece
Bad Boy Warren - Santa Fe
Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins - Santa Fe Blues
Indians - Earth's Breath

GREETINGS FROM CROATIA

Sun, 15 May 2011 20:00:00 +0200

A virtual postcard from the Makarska Riviera in Croatia. It´s beautiful here! We´re on family vacation and very busy with taking it very easy, ha ha.

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Creation Records and Two Other Songs

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:30:00 +0200

First of, we need to congratulate the three lucky dudes who won the b-boys contest!

But now it’s time to throw away Volkswagen necklaces and don’t even think about putting on a Kangol cap. No, now it’s time to put on some Joe blogs, trim trabs and cut your hair in a nice Paul Weller haircut.
We pay full attention on Danny O'Connor’s documentary of Creation records home of the jesus and the mary chain, Teenage Fanclub, Felt and so forth. You can buy it at Papercut .

I asked Robert Plaszczyk do a list of creation songs. Robert is one of the guys behind the proper club Bangers n´ Mash who has great line up this Saturday starring Jonathan Owen from Svengali as guest Dj and The Early Days is playing live. Jonathan added the last two songs on the list, the rest is all Robert. Now go and buy the documentary and listen to Nitty Gritty Music - Creation Records and Two Other Songs and we'll see eachother at Bangers!

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Tracklist:
Miles Kane - Quicksand
Beady Eye - The Morning Son
The House of Love - Beatles and Stones
The Keys - Fire Inside
The Coral - More Than a Lover
Ride - Vapour Trail
Primal Scream - I'm Losing More Than I'll Ever Have
The Jesus and Mary Chain - The Hardest Walk
Jacques Dutronc - Le Responsable
Georgie Fame - Somebody Stole My Thunder

PLAZA MAGAZINE MAY 2011

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:00:00 +0200

Speaking of Plaza Magazine, here is a couple of press clips from their latest issue feat. Polo Ralph Lauren Chambray Shirt and Fairisle Knit Vest from Nitty Gritty. Looking good, gentlemen!

Photography by Thomas Klementsson, props Martin Bergström and fashion by Karin Smeds. Hair Carina Finnström and make-up Kajsa Svanberg.

/Cecilia

DAGMAR+PLAZA MAGAZINE

Wed, 11 May 2011 07:30:00 +0200

The days have too few hours, I need more! I´m way behind blogging schedule. Oh well, I´ll try to catch up!
This was last Thursday, I went by my old working place, the department store PUB, to stop by the store Awesome Rags for an evening with Plaza Magazine and label Dagmar.

It was great, but I had Maxine with me and she fancied checking out all the clothes and toys at newly opened kid´s shop Sprall two floors up instead. So we had a little bit of both. And there were lots of more babies around, for example Dagmar´s beautiful CEO Ebba Bucht Lugani who is working on one of her own with the cutest little baby belly:

And the gorgeous PR-woman Ellen Jurell was there with babydaddy and little Laura. So sweet!

And yes, as usual I´m wearing the Helmut Lang trenchcoat as jacket. Best ever. But it´s at the dry cleaner´s now though, went out to dinner on Friday and the bread knife, feat. greasy butter, mysteriously fell down from it´s plate and landed on my trench! Wish me luck, if the stain won´t go away I´ll just have to daub the whole thing in it, to get the same darker stain shade all over, ha ha ha...

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Cecilia

STOCKHOLM

Tue, 10 May 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Beautiful Stockholm from a Google Earth perspective.

Little John

Fri, 06 May 2011 09:00:00 +0200

I just want to make a little tribute to my favorite guitarplayer of all time, John Frusciante. I hope you are well John and please, please stay off drugs. Or at least heroin.

Some clips from high and low.

1991

2006

1994

PANTASTIC!

Thu, 05 May 2011 22:00:00 +0200

The outfits are a little bit out there, but damn, this is a real good ed! From Polish Magazine PANI, shot by Mateusz Stankiewics and modeled by Maddie Kulicka. Styling by Michal Kus feat. Maison Martin Margiela and Miu Miu, among others.

Hair and make-up fantastic as well, by Lukasc Pycior and Pawel Bik.

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Cecilia

Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue

WE LIKE...

Thu, 05 May 2011 21:00:00 +0200

The current entrance wall of Nitty Gritty Store. You like?

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Cecilia

JIL SANDER NEW ARRIVAL

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:00:00 +0200

Hey Ladies! Now this is a good sneaker. Recently arrived from Jil Sander. Just make sure to avoid the rain, hence the gorgeous rope sole!

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - B-Boys

Wed, 04 May 2011 08:00:00 +0200

When Glen E Friedmans cover photo of the Beastie Boys 'Check Your Head' caught my eyes it blew me away.
It was so incredibly stylish and when the 'Cheap Trick' sample starts “This is the first song on our new album”- O madre mia it’s fresh I’m telling ya.

After 'Check Your Head' Beastie Boys had a huge heavy champ title to defend as the coolest guys from the east coast. Unfortunately they didn’t. All though every time they release a new album I will listen to it expecting to be blown away. Now it’s time again, and this time there build up has been more than stimulating.
First 'Fight For Your Right (Revisited)' teaser was very promising.
Now I'd like to celebrate the release of the new album with a contest.

You can win the iconic Kangol 504 cap they made for there 70 years anniversary. it’s limited and comes in nice little hat box. All you have to do its answer this question. Who made the video to sabotage? And email me at eric@nittygritty.se
A grand jury consisting of yours truly will choose winners next wednesday.
Meanwhile listen to this: Nitty Gritty Music - B - Boys

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

SATURDAY

Tue, 03 May 2011 17:00:00 +0200

On Saturday, a friend came over with a bottle of wine. I was supposed to stay at home finishing the yearly tax return forms in the evening, but hey, I reasoned with my inner Spanish Mañana mentality and went out in the beautiful night instead. Great choice, I had so much fun! And still managed to leave the documents to the tax office in good time yesterday. Win-win.

Wearing Helmut Lang trenchoat, Heimstone silk tank, Jil Sander platform pump, Iosselliani ring (all in store now), Sharon Wauchob pants and vintage superslim bracelets. Hairdo inspired by this young lady.

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Cecilia

PERFECT DAY

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:00:00 +0200

I had the best long weekend, four days off, and on Sunday me and Maxine was out walking in the sunshine. It was rather cold though, but when she was sound asleep in the pram I relaxed on a wooden pier by the water and got a warm, wonderful sunkiss.

Wearing:

New shades from Karen Walker, they´re called Perfect Day - spot on! (in store now)

Brogues from Church´s (sold out, but back in stock this fall)

Knitted sweater from Isabel Marant Etoile (one left in store!)

Denim by Nakkna, silk scarf Diana Orving, coat Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and gloves by TNC Studio.

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Cecilia

MORE LANDING SHORTLY

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0200

These beauties from Seventh Wonderland will soon join their friends already in store. The bathing suit in both black and steel, and a striped bikini. Beach 2011, this is definitely it!

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Alexis Taylor

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

For no particular reason this week it’s all about Alexis Taylor. I ‘m just extremely excited about he’s project About Group it’s soon to release a new record! You can read about it here: Domino Record Co.
So while we wait we listen to this: Nitty Gritty Music - Alexis Taylor

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

WATERWORLD WONDERS

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0200

The sun is shining and it´s about time Nitty Gritty supplies all the lovely ladies with some fantastic beachwear, no? Colourful stripes from Paul Smith, floral combo bandeau from Roseanna and bandeau knots, zips and floral wonders from Seventh Wonderland. The bathing suit from the later looks incredible and could easily double as a top after beach.

Damn hot.

Splash! Or as we say in Swedish: "plums i plurret"!

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Cecilia

BUTTERFLY DRESS

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0200

Do you find the butterfly ad from Alexander McQueen SS11 as beautiful as I do? In that case, you should check Roseanna´s butterfly dress out (in store now). The pictures don´t do it justice though, you should come by the store for a closer look!

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Cecilia

TIME FOR LACE

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:00:00 +0200

So here they come, the oh so beautiful Roseanna undies (on a fantastic Piet Hein Eek table). In store now, panties and bra sold separately.

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Cecilia

WORKING GIRL

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:30:00 +0200

It´s 4.30 on Holy Easter Saturday afternoon, and the store is still open for another 30 minutes in case you need something like a scented candle, new sunnies, undies, shoes or perhaps an outfit for tonight?

Mine is already on, white cotton top from Rodebjer (in store now), white lace bra with black details from Roseanna (in store now), vintage bangles, an old pair of April 77 jeans and my beloved (and really comfortable) platform pumps by Jil Sander (also in store now).

The bra is to die for... You can see how pretty it is through my top, look at the black details in the back!

Will take pictures on it´s own in a minute and post later, stay tuned for close-up gorgeousness. Myself not included, ha ha!

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Cecilia

LET´S GO BANANAS THIS EASTER!

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

I fill my virtual Easter Egg to you with bananas and champagne, eye candy that is. Fantastic photography by Yale Joel (1919-2006), the year was 1951.

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Cecilia

WIDER LEG

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Just a quick outfit post, this was on my way out to dinner at Riche last night. Wearing new Sharon Wauchob silk pants, same top and bangles as earlier on the day and an old Vivienne Westwood coat with velvet collar. The Momo bag from Jerome Dreyfuss and heels from Jil Sander are hidden under all that fabric, but they´re there too.

And we had such a good night! Great food and wine, dear friends and lots and lots of talk and laughter.

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - 1990-1991

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Yesterday Hugo asked me to do a nineties list because his newsletter was about the nineties. For me that’s an almost impossible task! You see I had the luxury being fifteen when it started and twenty-five when it ended! I must have listened to a million genres and I took them all to my heart so what songs should I choose? At first a wanted to do a list that covered the most important songs for me from 90 to 99 but I didn’t get past 91.
Here are ten songs that blew my mind when I was fifteen to sixteen. I could have given you a thousand more but these were the ones that came to my mind.
Here’s the best decade known to man.
Nitty Gritty Music - 1990-1991

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

COCONUT CRAZINESS

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0200

This just in! Ha ha ha! Summer and coconut on my desk...

A little Easter gift for me, apparently. I couldn´t stop laughing at this coconut craziness - I´m quite a pale person and to expose myself in direct sunlight with an oil is a definite no-no. Cancer will come knocking on my door. It already has once, you see. I´m therefor very careful these days, going on vampire, ha ha ha.

So, do YOU want this Le Tan coconut set? From a very reliable source I´ve heard this is the best performing sunscreen brand in Australia. First person to e-mail me at cecilia@nittygritty.se gets it (and need to come and pick it up at Nitty Gritty, Krukmakargatan 26)! UPDATE: Coconut winner Lisa takes it all, but you can still send an e-mail just to say hi if you want.

Package feat.:
Coconut Oil SPF 4, 125 ml
Coconut Lotion SPF 8, 125 ml
Classic Lotion SPF30, 35 ml

Good luck!

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Cecilia

WORKING IT AT WORK

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Wearing favourite pants today. Realized that two of this season´s absolute treasures of mine is from Helmut Lang, trench/jacket in last post, trousers in this. The draped pockets and the loose fit, what´s not to love?

Silk top: Sharon Wauchob´s Collection K

Pants: Helmut Lang

Slim belt: used to be my mom´s

Bangles: Vintage, mom´s and Cornelia Webb

Shoes: Vintage

But wait, correction, trench in this post also! On the dummy with dress by A.P.C. (floral and leopard print, loves it!) and heels with a silver ankle "bracelet" from Chloé. Now that´s a good outfit, too.

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Cecilia

PLAY DAY!

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0200

I have received a few e-mails now (thanks for saying hi!) requesting more outfits as inspiration. I´m so happy to hear there´s an interest but I already have constant remorse for not updating as often as I would like to... All work and no play makes Fashion Affair a dull blog! So now I´m going to wake this little thingy up, so let´s start with what I wore yesterday.

Trench as jacket: Helmut Lang (in store now)

Silk tank and silk faded top: Sharon Wauchob´s Collection K (in store now)

Earrings: Iosselliani (temporarily out of stock)

Pants: The Local Firm

Shoes: Vintage

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Cecilia

DIRTY GOLD FOR EVERYONE

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0200

I had a dear friend over for dinner and Champagne on Saturday. Very relaxed though, and this was on repeat. Best ever. Just realized today in the store, that it´s on one of our current playlists as well. Absolutely beautiful!

Dirty Gold with California Sunrise for y´all:

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Cecilia

Ping Pong!

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0200

A couple of weeks ago we bought a Ping Pong (or Table tennis, but I prefer Ping Pong) table to Nitty Gritty, since then we've been playing Ping Pong like there is no tomorrow. If you're any good, please feel free to come by the store and challenge us. The #1 player at Nitty Gritty is Computer Mike, just so you know.

Game on!

Nitty Gritty Music - Taxi

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

A couple of weeks ago my colleague Erik and I were in Paris for some last minute buying for the store. We took taxis everywhere and it struck me how important it is what kind of music they play! Songs that are played in taxis are not particularly the best songs but they suit the moment. For example Tina Turner’s Private Dancer might not be the best song but in one of Paris many tunnels in night it’s a perfect match. Here some songs that were played in taxis when we were in Paris.
Nitty Gritty Music - Taxi

Here are the ones I would have picked as clean taxi music

The Alan Parson Project – Mammagamma
Shalamar – There it is
Hugo Montenegro – The good, the bad and the ugly
The sidewinders – I like your stuff

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

PRESS DAY DE LUXE

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0200

What a wonderful way to start a day; breakfast with our friends of Ibeyo Studio followed by lunch with our friends at Scandinavian Press Room. Lots to see, and fantastic people to speak to. It´s the press days of the season! Here are some snapshots from today:

Artwork on my morning walk to Ibeyo Studio. I found it very amuzing.
Translates:
I HAVE NOTHING
TO DO,
I DO IT,
AND IT´S ART.

This is Karin Malm. She has recently finished a five year education at Central St. Martins in London, and is now focusing on her own eponymous label. The autumn/winter collection is looking absolutely beautiful, and you will find it here with us at Nitty Gritty! (Watch this space, to be continued...)

Another extremely talented designer is Sandra Backlund. Her knitted pieces are such an inspiration and amazing to see, not to mention to touch and really feel. Wow...

But before I´d like to lose myself in these, I need some warm spring/summer breezes. We´re not really there yet. The wait..

A new talent in the craft of making shoes is Erik Bjerkesjö. He has already designed shoes for Bernhard Willhelm and Veronique Branquinho, but is also launching an impressive collection of his own. These quality beauties were definitely made for stylish walking...

Apart from browsing through collections, press days naturally also means you meet a lot of the editors of fashion magazines.

Fashion Editor at Damernas Värld and DV Mode, Robert Nordberg on his way out from Ibeyo Studio. He just started blogging on their readers´ demand, so if you understand Swedish, you´ll find him here.

World´s greatest Agnes Braunerhielm of Rodeo by the Ann-Sofie Back jewellery and shoes at Ibeyo Studio, and I found sweetheart Pamela Bellafesta there as well. She´s got a new baby, I´m very jealous, and eager to meet the little charmer (pictured here).

Time to leave Ibeyo Studio with the beautiful Monica Olsen, who works there with key accounts and is the best Monica in the world (my beloved mum enjoying the same title, but in heaven, that is...).

Took a short walk to Scandinavian Press Room and met Elle´s Editor in Chief, Hermine Coyet Ohlén for the first time and we had a nice little chat. I was too shy to ask for a picture though, so let´s jump right to lunch!

They served d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s food from Vassa Eggen, freshly grilled out on the giant balcony.

And I just love a glass of Temento (Sauvignon Blanc) with a view over Humleträdgården. The only thing missing is some fresh, green leaves on the trees. Any day now!

Enjoyed this fantastic lunch with Olof Erlandsson (co-owner of Scandinavian Press Room)...

...and Web Fashion Editor Johan Magnusson of King Magazine.

After the lovely meal, I was charmed with nature´s beauty itself captured in silver, copper and gold by jewellery brand Björg.

Then I spotted more wonderful jewellery by Cornelia, and not the least the designer herself:

Today´s outfit in front of her autumn/winter collection; I´m wearing jumpsuit by Heimstone, vintage shoes in red suede, set of four rings by Iosselliani (hidden in the pockets, ehe) and earrings of my own design actually (I´ve took a one year long silversmith course some years ago and have been designing quite a lot of jewellery of my own - it´s now on hold, but a huge passion of mine. It will be such a joy showing my daughter Maxine how to create own necklaces and such later, can´t wait!).

And let´s finish this series of snapshots off by the body jewellery by Cornelia, I find it so utterly alluring when presented on hangers like this. Have to share!

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Cecilia

BEASTIE BOYS

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Finally some new Beastie Boys on it's way! Here's the trailer for the new video.

YES PLEASE, THIS IS BEACH 2011

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0200

Beautiful, beautiful ed from Russian Harper´s Bazaar April 2011 (but originally published in the UK edition the month before).
Magic photography by Serge Leblon, styling feat. Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Vanessa Bruno by Mattias Karlsson. Model Regina Feoktistova. I love this, the pictures are incredibly pretty... Just WOW.

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Cecilia

Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Nitty Gritty Music - THIS IS BOSTON NOT L.A. (and not a few other places either)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

THIS IS BOSTON NOT L.A. (and not a few other places either)
In 1982, when the eighties took its first faltering steps, Massachusetts (in general) and Boston (especially) broke out of the Union. Al Barile, a young machinist and student from Boston, lead the troops from New England forward. This list indicates measurements of force – before, during and after the uprising.

On August 27, 2011, a "war reenactment" will be held in Oslo, where Boston's DYS (Department of Youth Services) for the first and last time, will visit Europe. With much fanfare they will be greated with a ceremony as the veterans they are.

This week I can proudly present Klas Almén’s Boston hardcore list. I wanted to do a proper hardcore list for ages but I could not get it together. I used to play guitar in a hardcore band in the early 90s called Nine so bands on this list were a huge inspiration though Nine was a bit more of the technical genre of hardcore. Enjoy.
Nitty Gritty Music - THIS IS BOSTON NOT L.A. (and not a few other places either)

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

MIAMI

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:00:00 +0200

Casa Morada, Key West, South Beach, The Raleigh, Prime 112, Smith & Wollenskys etc.

WOMEN´S INDULGENCE!

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:00:00 +0200

Finally some snapshots of a few of our lovely guests and partners in crime during our Women´s Indulgence night March 24 2011, feat. Alix Petit of Heimstone and trend forecaster Henrik Mattsson. Two cameras, different picture qualities. But great fun! Thank you everyone who were there to share the night with us and not least the happy news of our growing women´s department!

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Cecilia

PS. There´s a few more pictures at Rodeo here, and our own here and here.

ME AND MY HELMUT AT HASH

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Hello from the most beautiful showroom I´ve ever seen. The incredible -and not to mention eclectic- history of the building includes being Theatre, a Brothel, a Nazi-office during world war II followed by a Synagogue. And now the showroom of designer Anne Valerie Hash, where we went twice during the Fashion Week last month (in the city of Paris of course, where else would you find a space like this..?)

The decór was insane... Gold mosaics, black wood wall panels, wall stucco, greek columns, huge fireplace, high decorated ceiling, wooden and marble floors... One would say over the top maximalistic craziness but it all harmonized beautifully, and the history of the space is so intriguing, makes one´s thoughts wander away...

And not to mention all of the amazing pieces of Anne Valerie Hash-clothing hanging in there, words can´t describe the feeling I got. Overwhelmed by beauty, that´s for sure. And soon, I´ll surround myself with a good part of it...
...Or as the news shows would put it:
BREAKING NEWS! Both Anne Valerie Hash main line and diffusion line AVHASHBY will be available at Nitty Gritty in Stockholm this fall! Support your local dealer and pay them a visit at the new shop space at Krukmakargatan 24 come September.

(I-can´t-wait!!!)

And my outfit of that day, wearing the same today actually, just with another necklace from Iosselliani instead. Shoes from Church´s, pants by Rodebjer, top by Nakkna, t-shirt by The Local Firm, my precious trench/jacket from Helmut Lang and a 70´s superslim leather belt that used to be my mum´s.

Have a fantastic Friday! I know I will, having dinner with dear friends later this evening, and my little baby girl and baby daddy will come home after three days in the south of Sweden. Love and happiness is in the air!

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Cecilia

Stone Island Heat Reactive

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Heat Reactive - An interview with Paola Rimondo.
Text and image from stoneisland.com

Hello Paola, first of all could you tell us something about yourself and what you do in Stone?
I’ve been working for a long time in the company and after several tasks, I started following fabric research and quality, more than 15 years ago, together with the product office. For us it is very important to combine research and quality, for sometimes choices made on a mere stylistic basis do not apply to production. My task is to develop the research, but also to evaluate the risks and the right application of materials.

Let’s talk about Heat Reactive. When was it first introduced on the market?
Between 1988 and 1990, together with a Japanese company, we started working on a thermo-sensitive coating for fabrics: reacting to cold (Ice Jacket) and to heat (Heat Reactive)

So from a technical perspective it’s a thermo-sensitive coating. How does it work exactly?
These coatings contain micro-encapsulated agents, whose molecules happen to rotate according to temperature variation. This modifies the light flow, affecting the colour of the fabric.

27° Celsius is the threshold for colour change. Was it your choice? How so?
The temperature variation can be chosen. We opted for 27° Celsius for Summer clothes (Heat Reactive) and 15° Celsius for winter garments (Ice Jacket).

Has this technology imposed any limitation to the style office? (I.e. the technology can be applied only with a certain colour, or the coating can be made only on a given fabric…)
There could be limitations, but so far we have achieved what we wished.

Is it a technology entirely developed by you, or have you started from something pre-existing, in order to achieve the final result?
Today we are reinterpreting a fabric from our archive, updated to present demands, produced by an Italian supplier.

How did the Heat Reactive technology meet the Stone garment? Was it a request of the style office, or on the other hand, the production office suggested the use of this technology?
We have a massive archive of garments and fabrics, many of which are an exclusive of ours. There we take inspiration for new ideas or ideas to rethink and update some of our cult pieces.

Is it a delicate garment? Does it require some special washing instructions?
Yes, these pieces are delicate and are accompanied by the right care instructions, but the colour-changing feature has been and still is time resistant.

Thank you very much for your time.
Enjoy your work.

Nitty Gritty Music - Blue

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0200

This week Hugo Bergström, the head buyer of Nitty Gritty, want to celebrate the colour blue! It’s not that he’s feeling blue he’s just very fond of the colour! This has become a bit of a problem here at Nitty Gritty. The other day Hugo turned up body painted blue and playing a bagpipe screaming “This is the next years shit” It’s a bit scary. Here’s Hugo Bergström’s Nitty Gritty Music - Blue

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

BACK SOON

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0200

In bed since Sunday. Fever and flu times... Back soon.

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Cecilia

AYRTON SENNA

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0200

In June the documentary of one of the worlds greatest sportsmen, and definitely the greatest racing driver of all time, Ayrton Senna, will be released.
R.I.P Ayrton.

GORGEOUS ALIX PETIT

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0100

Our DJ for the night, the gorgeous and very talented designer Alix Petit of French label Heimstone! With a feather crown and silk and linen jumpsuit she´s the coolest cat around. Lots of love from all of us at Nitty Gritty to you, Alix!

/Cecilia

PS. We do have that jumpsuit in store, we just haven´t shot it for the webshop yet. Soon!

IT´S OFFICIAL!

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Listen up, all you true grit girls out there!

Last night, we had quite a big event at Nitty Gritty. We invited a bunch of incredible women (and a few men) to indulge in our fab womenswear section, which has grown so much during the last year. And for this special occasion the womenswear took over almost the whole store, he he. We wanted to share the fantastic news that Nitty Gritty (for the first time in our 20 year long history) will open a stand alone womenswear shop this coming fall! September 1st, to be precise. I´m sooo happy!

And it was such a good night. We flew in Alix Petit of Heimstone from Paris to DJ, we had a lecture with trend forecaster Henrik Mattsson, and we served great finger food from Bockholmen and lots of champagne! Thank you everyone who came to share this special day with us! I´ll post some images from the party itself in the next posts, but first some snapshots of the store and beautiful details on our many fantastic pieces including Helmut Lang, Jil Sander Navy, Heimstone, Isabel Marant Etoile, Cornelia, Jerome Dreyfuss, Rodebjer, Barena, Paul Smith, Roseanna and A.P.C., to name but a few...

xo
Cecilia

Womens Indulgence

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100

A few pictures from last nights event.
Thank you all for coming, and we sincerely hope you enjoyed yourselves. We certainly did!

Nitty Gritty Music - Damon Albarn

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Today it’s my all time musical hero Damon Albarn’s Birthday! The man is turning forty three and he’s more active than ever! This year he has already released a Gorillaz album called Fall and he’s apparently working with Flea and Tony allen on a new project and a new The good the bad and queen is in progress. What can I say he’s a great man to be a fan off!
Here’s twelve classic Damon tunes. Nitty Gritty Music - Damon Albarn

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

GREAT HAIRDO

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Sneak shots of a fantastic hairdo on a lovely young lady while waiting for a fashion show at Palais de Tokyo in Paris.
And speaking of Tokyo, I pressume everyones thoughts, including mine, go out to Japan right now. We can all try to help! Start by making a donation here, and don´t forget to support also the people of Libya. Swedish local Red Cross site here.

/Cecilia

MARIA

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0100

I´m looking through the camera from Paris. Memories of spring, superb food, great wine, beloved family and fantastic fashion... And not the least our sweet Store Manager Maria, who doubles both as a porcelain doll and my side-kick when buying for the womenswear department of Nitty Gritty. Here, a couple of pictures from Palais de Tokyo before and after a fashion show we attended.
Note the rose pink top, it´s also by Heimstone, same as mine but without the print. Pretty stuff indeed, just landed in store the day before we went to Paris. Good timing...

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Cecilia

RUG + TOP = LOVE

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Go green, why dontcha? My new patchwork rug (made from old ones) from R.O.O.M and new silk print top from Heimstone go ridiculously good together... And as if this wasn´t good enough, the silk top has covered buttons in back, too. In store now. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. LOVE!!!

/Cecilia

BEACH 1988

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0100

More snow today. Unbelievable. It will probably be gone by the morning, but last post still feels miles away. Then I found these pictures from Vogue Italia March 1988, shot by Peter Lindbergh starring Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford and another, by me unidentified, beauty. This is actually terrific beach looks, too. Fully clothed (well, almost).

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Cecilia

Image source: Claire Belliard

R.I.P. Nate Dogg

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100

Rest in peace Nathaniel Dwayne Hale a.k.a Nate Dogg.
Today is a day of sorrow.

Nitty Gritty Music - Lowriding

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0100

This week us at Nitty Grizzle celebrates that Adam Kimmel’s snoop inspired collection has arrived to the store. Computer Mike and I have made a low rider west coast soundtrack to match up the zizzel my nizzle collection Kimmel has made. Enjoy. Nitty Gritty Music - Lowriding

Gizoogle

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ANGELA LEADS THE WAY

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Ok, so no excuses no more. Snow is melting, I´m neither pregnant nor breastfeeding... Time to shape up!
If I just had that bra.... Ha ha ha. Angela Lindvall leads the way in Vogue Paris, April 2008 issue. Photo: Katja Rahlwes.

Image source: The Fashion Spot

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Cecilia

FOCUSED

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Some serious fashion business. A couple of snapshots my colleagues Ellen and Maria shot in the showroom of Chloé and Jil Sander Shoes in Paris. I look kind of focused, no? Making sure to pick the best styles for next season, and fitting them in the budget. Those darn budgets, never seem to be enough in there, ha ha ha. Could have bought the whole place.

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Cecilia

Red Wing Shoe Co.

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Take a 3 minute tour of the art of tanning at S.B. Foot Tanning Company in Red Wing, MN. Tanning premium leather is a critical first step in the process of building premium purpose-built Red Wing work boots for today's modern craftsmen. Learn more at www.redwingshoes.com

Since 1905, Red Wing Shoe Company has been making purpose-built work footwear. The skilled employees in our three U.S. factories build over 1.2 million pairs of shoes annually. Watch the video to see how their sense of pride and skill make the tools that support today's skilled craftsmen.

Nitty Gritty Music - Africa

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0100

This week I like to dedicate my list to Africa, unfortunately I’m not to good at Arabic music and I don’t know if there is any special sounds that Libya carries so if anyone has a couple of song they like, please send them to me. Here’s Nitty Gritty Music - Africa
Enjoy!

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Stone Island Ghost

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:30:00 +0100

The camouflage concept carried to its extremes. This is what the Ghost Pieces presented today stand for. As if they had been dipped into a tin of paint, everything in these jackets — including the badge with the Compass Rose in a special mono-colour version.

COLOURFUL PARIS

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Another fab Swede in town. I bumped in to RODEO´s fashion editor Agnes Braunerhielm outside the Dries van Noten-shop in Saint Germain yesterday. Colour, she does it beautifully!

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Cecilia

OUR FAVOURITE SWEDES IN PARIS

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:30:00 +0100

Aaah, the days pass by so quickly! Some fresh Paris snapshots of me and Maria and some dear friends and partners in crime in Paris at the moment:

Beautiful Olof from Scandinavian Pressroom came to Tranoi to say hi! Always fab, always the sweetest. Olof is one of a rare kind.

Me and Maria on our way to the accessory fair Premiere Classe by the Tuilieres gardens. Sunshine... Need I say more?

Hooking up with wonderful Sofia Malm, one of three sisters behind fantastic Swedish label Dagmar - which you will find with us at Nitty Gritty the coming season!

And another pic on us, look at my left eye!!! So strange, no? Joke is on me but it´s ok, ha ha ha!

Our outfits of the day (note the Helmut Lang coat mentioned in previous post, words can´t describe how happy I am for this piece. Available at Nitty Gritty since a few days back - sharing is caring.)

And Maria is sporting her new Jerome Dreyfuss MOMO bag in python!

Maria and the talented jewellery designer Cornelia Webb! My darling!

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Cecilia

PURPLE PARIS

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Welcome to our hotel room. Here´s a glimpse of some purple craziness.

The location is great in Le Marais, and I love the rooftop view. There´s also an elevator, and the pram fits in there. So far so good.
Room is every shade of purple you can think of, including carpet. And the post-it notes! Even the wardrobe is purple. Looks good with khaki clothes though. My new Helmut Lang coat hangs on the purple door. And I´m cool with purple. All is forgiven.
But then there´s this weird slippery staircase, leading up to ...what exactly? Turns out to be some kind of sauna-inspired wooden loft? Uh. Ok. It´s an empty wooden loft, except for a baby cot. Poor Maxine. Not much style in our travelling now, ha ha ha. But in some weird way, I find it quite charming still. Paris je´taime.

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Cecilia

TRAVEL PACK

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:30:00 +0100

Landed in Paris for the Fashion Week! All psyched, it´s gonna be great fun and hopefully as inspiring as usual. I have no doubt in that though. Maxine was lending me a hand earlier today when I was packing - whatever I put in the handbag or suitcase, she dragged it all out again. So cute while doing it though, here she´s busy with the handbag including Paris maps, passports and all other important documents.

And if we travel in style? Well, mommy travels Isabel Marant style! So comfy. Wearing the pants now at the hotel room as well, and I´ll give more details on the later tomorrow. It´s a very strange (but in some way also quite cosy) room.
We had such a good meal tonight by the way, just next door. I´ll share that tomorrow too. Now: bedtime. Nighty-night.

/Cecilia

Adidas ZX Ian

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Adidas ZX Ian has arrived at Krukmakargatan 26.
We salute this release with our favourite song from the album Unfinished Monkey Business.
Get yours while they last!

Nitty Gritty Music - Sun

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0100

People have for thousands of years danced for rain, I guess it’s because stuff grows with water and that brings food. I often wonder why in the north we’d never danced for the sun. I like to change that, I want the sun to shine every day so it gets warm and the snow melts so I can walk as a normal person and not be afraid being hit by icicles. Here’s some song with sun in the title. Nitty Gritty Music - Sun
Enjoy!

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

WELL HELLO

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +0100

Jil Sander, je´taime. Let´s get you properly introduced. These beauties come in navy and dark brown and just arrived to the store last week. So classic, yet so cool... It doesn´t get much better than this if you ask me.

/Cecilia

MINIATURE CLASSIC

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Took a drive up north again today to leave Gustav at the dog sitter´s since we leave for Paris (yay!) later this coming week. To my big joy, there´s quite a few antique stops along the way. Look at this little vintage Chesterfield armchair, how cute? It would´ve been perfect for Maxine, but hey, 5000 Swedish Kroner was a bit heavy right now for something that´s not really necessary. Damn. Love was in the air though.

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Cecilia

A NEW KIND OF LOVE

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:00:00 +0100

I went with some dear friends to see Christoffer Roth with band perform at Nöjesguidens Stockholmspris (translates Stockholm Prize, their own yearly awards) at Nalen yesterday night. The five song gig was real good and so is his first video, enjoy!

/Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Peder Wennersten

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:30:00 +0100

Ladies & gentlemen let me proudly present you Peder Wennerstens weekend list. He has expertly gathered a soundtrack for each of our blessed days of the weekend.
Saturday Nitty Gritty Music - Saturday - PW and Sunday Nitty Gritty Music - Sunday - PW
The first of hopefully many musical adventures with Peder to come.
Enjoy!

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

DETAILS

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0100

The lovely little details of today.

Pumps: Jil Sander (just in!)
Silver bangle: Vintage (a pregnancy present to myself)
Top: Nakkna
Wide legged pants: Minimarket
Hair: cut last week by Jennifer at DOM
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Cecilia

METRO PICKS

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100

Free newsmag Metro has launched a new monthly fashion supplement, and the first issue came out last week. It´s looking great and the ambition is high. I particularly enjoyed a piece on North African free spirit city Marrakech, which in short is the place Yves Saint Laurent found colourful inspiration back in the day (60´s, 70´s), and since so many of today´s designer´s find inspiration in old YSL collections, the vibrant colour palette and bold combinations for spring/summer 2011 can be traced back to Morocco.

They asked me to participate too, with spring favourites here with us at Nitty Gritty! Swedish label Rodebjer´s confetti dress is one of them. As is the scent Bluebell by Penhaligon´s (I´m using the store sample almost everyday, we finally got a re-stock so now I´ll be able to get one of my own, yay!), the Twee mini from Jerome Dreyfuss and a relaxed, French chic jacket by Isabel Marant Etoile.
Just don´t mind me looking like I smoked something illegal... And what´s up with that big neck? Note to self: no professional photographer next time, things can apparently go really bad, ha ha ha. Or as we say in Swedish: själv är bäste dräng.

/Cecilia

MORE DELIVERIES JUST IN

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100

The store is now filled with beautiful new collections which by their presence alone give hope. May spring be with us shortly!

I´m visiting my grandmother a couple hours north of Stockholm this weekend, and it is -20 degrees here... Snow everywhere and icy streets. Suffering in this extreme cold, I´m not best served this chilled, that´s for sure.
Wanna wear pure silk vest tops from Collection K, boucle jackets from Isabel Marant Etoile and perfect pants from Rodebjer, and not to mention the confetti patterned maxi length silk dress from the later, too - without freezing to death.

Here, some fresh snaps from the store. Come by soon!

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Blind Faith

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:30:00 +0100

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Voyage into Stone Island - Ep. 3

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:00:00 +0100

AN INSIGHT INTO STONE ISLAND_EPISODE 3 - "THE PRODUCT"
In this third episode of the documentary dedicated to the Stone world, Andrea Moro - the company's Head of Product - carry us right to into the core of the Stone Island product, unveiling the details of manufacture while stressing a crucial element of the brand's DNA: passion.

JIL SANDER NAVY

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0100

Amazingness...

Jil Sander Navy is the new luxurious diffusion line by Jil Sander, world premiere this season, spring/summer 2011. All those for clean lines, simplicity and ease will be as ecstatic as we are about it! Like main line, Jil Sander Navy is produced in Italy in quality materials. It´s a truly relaxed feeling to the sophisticated aesthetic of Jil Sander, at more competitive prices. What´s not to love?

The first of two deliveries in store now!

/Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Vocoder

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:30:00 +0100

It’s vocoder week! If you don’t know what a vocoder is here’s an explanation . I guess its James Blakes fault, the new musical wonder kid from England. It’s the only record in my I-phone at the moment. I don’t why I appreciate the instrument as much as I do, maybe is it the artificial sound.
Here are some clean examples. Nitty Gritty Music - Vocoder

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

NOT JUST ANY MONDAY

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Not just any Monday, big hearts go out to all my loved ones and especially the baby daddy on this Valentine´s day.

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Cecilia

Lovely vintage photo of actress Karen Steele (1931-1988).

MONDAY, MONDAY

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:30:00 +0100

What a lovely way to start a new week, NOT. I have a day off and an early morning appointment at the dentist´s. Note to self: early mornings on days off should be spent nowhere else than in bed, getting sweet beauty sleep. Bad planner, me.

/Cecilia

Image from British Vogue, 1978 via The Fashion Spot.

Stone Island Reflective Video

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:00:00 +0100

40848_REFLECTIVE JACKET, THE VIDEO

Today we publish a presentation video for our Reflective Jacket. This jacket, as our fans know, is one of Stone Island iconic pieces. Since the early Nineties, we have introduced the concept of light refractivity, borrowed from safety work garments. The Reflective fabric is highly refractive, thanks to a coating procedure made with thousands of glass micro-spheres. Enjoy the video.

40848_REFLECTIVE JACKET

COME RAIN OR SHINE

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0100

I´ve always wanted a rain coat, and now I found the strongest candidate ever. Luckily right here with us at Nitty Gritty! Check this beauty out, a luxurious trenchcoat version named Hoxton by Anaël. Fantastic! Swedish quality in store now.

/Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Gary Moore

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:30:00 +0100

This week Gary Moore went and died mysteriously in a hotel in Costa del Sol. I personally have no connection with Gary accept maybe some Thin lizzy songs and still got the blues.
Still the man needed a proper dedication from us, so I asked Patrik our very own hard rocker! Patrik is an agent at Nitty Gritty and represent the brands Stone Island, C.P. Company, Inis Meáin and Stutterheim. Patrik is also funny man.
A while a ago we were standing outside Hotel Lydmar and having a smoke when a British gentleman came asked Patrik if this was Lydmar? Patrik showed the way and when the gentleman open the door Patrik shouted "Mind the gap" and the gentleman made a huge jump!
Also he acclaimed that "Aint no mountain high enough" is the ultimate mountaineering song. Well I guess you have to have been there to appreciate it.
Here’s is Gary Moore list Nitty Gritty Music - Gary Moore

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HAPPY DRUNKS

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:00:00 +0100

Some more pics from late night Copenhagen. It was so much fun. And a wide array intoxicating liquors. So much for the rest, hence two baby-free nights.

Pics feat. Nitty Gritty crew and extended family Cornelia, dear friends Elin and Kristian from Aplace, and Jonas from Grandpa.

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Cecilia

GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Gadgets. Don´t you just love ´em? A message to all y´all from the big boss at Nitty Gritty, Marcus. Let there be light, and let it guide you.

Peace out.
/Cecilia

THURSDAY NIGHT IN COPENHAGEN

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100

Still a bit disappointed that I was sick this Stockholm Fashion Week too, what´s the odds, really? Would have loved to see Rodebjer, Dagmar, Nakkna, BACK and Diana Orving to name but a few. And the invitations for the shows waited on the desk on my return to the office, unopened. So not right.
Luckily there´s videos of the shows at Bon Magazine. Enjoy.

Didn´t see any of the shows in Copenhagen either though, we were busy ordering autumn/winter collections from Isabel Marant Etoile, Jerome Dreyfuss and Jil Sander Navy (more on the later very soon). And that got me in an extremely good mood again (and not to mention the late night champagne, he he) I´m thrilled with what we saw, me and Maria went bananas with personal orders which kind of says it all... Wish I could share some styles already but I have to keep them a secret for now.

For the record: Copenhagen was colder than we had hoped for. Windy. Crazy-windy. And wet. I brought my new Dries van Noten pumps but they didn´t get to go out, not even close.

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Cecilia

I´LL JUST STAY RIGHT HERE

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Just arrived in Copenhagen for the fashion week, we´re staying at Hotel Guldsmeden. Fantastic place, I could stay right here for a while, he he. Note the egg shaped bathtub, just like the one I want for my loft. I´m afraid I´ll try it now and like it too much... Last time I stayed at High Road House in London over New Year ended up with us buying a new bed... I need a raise, ha ha!

Now, off to order Isabel Marant Etoile and Jerome Dreyfuss for next season. Fun and exciting...

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - France

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:30:00 +0100

This week is dedicated to France.
A.P.C. and Isabel Marant has just arrived to the store and as you can read in our newsletter our buyers has just been to Paris and are struck by the elegance of the Parisian women. I agree and to quote myself a late night in Paris “There is nowhere in the world that people can look so Chic and bananas in the same time as in Paris”
Musically I’ve made a nice spectra of really god French songs Nitty Gritty Music - France

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Stone Island Reflective Jacket

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Stone Island continues to deliver some fantastic pieces for Spring 2011. This time out we have just received shipment on the Reflective jackets.

40848 REFLECTIVE JACKET
Jacket in a highly reflective fabric owing to its coating made up of thousands of glass microspheres. The jacket reflects even the weakest light sources. Two large pockets on the front with diagonal flap and snap fastening. Raised collar with tape and snap fasteners at the base, hiding a hood shaped by an elasticated drawstring held with Velcro, with visor with two parallel strings applied on top. Stretch band cuffs with Velcro tapes. Drawstring inserted inside a fabric flap above tape-edged bottom hem. Hidden zip mounted on wide tape and snap fastening.

REACHING FOR THE MOON

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0100

One of my favourite photographers, Wendy Bevan, made a short film in March last year. Just like jumping into her pictures! Magic, that is.

While filming, she also did a fashion shoot for Italian Marie Claire, enchanting pictures here.

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Cecilia

Pointer Footwear

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Pointer footwear document the production process behind their mid-cut moccasin style, the Benson. The Benson is made entirely in Portugal.

GISELE FOR ISABEL MARANT SS11

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:30:00 +0100

Just saw this preview of the Isabel Marant SS11 ad campaign with Gisele Bundchen by Inez & Vinoodh. Hat trick by that lovely knitted sweater, scored three blog posts in a row now!

/Cecilia

Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue

BILL CUNNINGHAM THE MOVIE

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0100

This is fantastic news! There´s a movie coming up on original street style photog Bill Cunningham! MUST.SEE.

Trailer here:

/Cecilia

ONE DAY IN PARIS

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Me, Maria and Marcus flew to Paris on Monday to hook up with Hugo and Erik to buy A.P.C. for the coming autumn and winter season, and us girls went back to Stockholm the same night. I sneezed about 20 times that day, and already on Tuesday morning came the explanation, another flu with a real evil fever. What´s up with that? I´m usually never sick, so three times now in one month kind of worries me a bit. Have to go back to bed now, I leave you with some Paris pics from the day. That wonderful city... Short visit, but oh so sweet.

Maria, a tired early bird at the airport / me waiting for breakfast (in a new Isabel Marant knitted sweater, see previous post) / yummy yoghurt and stuff / happy faces Maria and Marcus at Charles de Gaulle Airport / Rue Madame! / A.P.C. showroom with a special door / A.P.C. boxed lunch x 2 (it was sooo good!) / me in the stairs on the way out / Maria hits the streets / antique´s shop / by St. Paul Metro - au revoir for now.

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Flight Mode

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:30:00 +0100

This week I made a flight mode list! Is a dedication to those in our Nitty Gritty crew that’s out buying for this fall/winter! Lucky bastards!
Nitty Gritty Music - Flight Mode

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SS11 FIRST DELIVERIES JUST IN

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:30:00 +0100

Girls! Oh boy, do we have great stuff lined up for you this new season...

Here, a few quick close-ups as a little teaser.

If you want to see more (of course you do), make sure to stop by the shop soon for the first spring/summer deliveries from Isabel Marant Etoile, Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren and Jil Sander Navy.

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Cecilia

OUTFIT FROM THE OTHER DAY

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0100

Oversized jacket, sort of baggy pants and a high ponytail on the side, that sure does sound a bit corny. But hey, felt good. Good enough for me.

Vintage jacket with knitted sleeves: Comme des Garcons
Necklace: Heimstone
T-shirt: The Local Firm
Trousers: Isabel Marant Etoile
Brogues: Church´s

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Scottish Mix

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:30:00 +0100

I failed with the non smoking idea I had.
Florence was great though, ten to fifteen degrees Celcius sunny and dry streets, my lord I love dry streets! Back home, streets as made for ice-skating and I read that the clean Scottish guitarist Gerry Rafferty past away age 63. I wanted to dedicate a complete list of Gerry songs but spotify doesn't have all the good records accept city to city, they don't have any Stealers Wheel either.
What to do? Gerry was Scottish, so this week I offer you a proper ten Scottish songs list. I threw in a couple of Gerry songs.
Nitty Gritty Music - Scottish Mix

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, NOTHING BORROWED BUT SOMETHING BLUE.

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Sometimes I feel like wearing something new, even if there´s nothing new to be found in the closet. Yesterday was a day like that. So, out with the scissors and voilá, a dress became a skirt. Paired with a favourite knitted sweater which is on it´s seventh year now, still in mint condition. How´s that for quality? I´m amazed. Not the least by myself since I haven´t spilled anything on it yet, that´s otherwise a speciality of mine, ha ha.

Earrings: Comfort Station
Sweater: Tata-Naka
Black tank top: Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair
Belt: Borba Margo
Skirt: Collection K by Sharon Wauchob
Shoes: vintage via ebay

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Cecilia

SWEDISH GRAMMIS AWARDS

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Award season continues with Robyn picking up Best Song (Dancing On My Own), Best Album (Body Talk), Best Composer (with Klas Åhlund) and Best Female Artist at the Grammisgala (Swedish Grammy Awards) yesterday! Congratulations en masse!

She´s fab, cool, so extremely talented! And so incredibly nice in person, and we couldn´t help but note she wore a giant clutch bag from Rocio to the event. Yup, you find it here with us at Nitty Gritty.

/Cecilia

Image source: Karina Ljungdahl at Finest.se

Stone Island S/S 2011 Preview

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0100

LAB and LIFE, the two faces of Stone Island.

LAB is the incessant and continuous research into materials and treatments. The result of its never ending vocation to daring experimentation.

LIFE is its lending experience and perception. Strong aesthetics providing status to its wearer. A recognisable and impactful transversal sportswear for everyday use.

These two cores have been merged into a single idea to create the Spring Summer _011 collection.
References and inspiration taken from the various environments have been carefully investigated in order to create useful functions and details.
Ocean Navigation, the Navy and Uniforms have been rewritten with a modern, urban vocabulary.

The treatments modify the aspect of materials and as always make the difference.
The fabrics come to life and gain body, matte or shiny qualities, depth, shading.
Special dyes have been used to achieve metallic highlights that recreate the appearance of the bodywork of latest generation sports cars.
Iridescent surfaces have been achieved by laminating them with nylon monofilament mesh.
Two-tone effects have been created printing and plating techniques.
Modern technology has revitalised fabrics from the historic archive.

Pitti Uomo

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0100

A/W 2011 buying season starts...now!

SWEDISH ELLE AWARDS

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0100

Congratulations all winners at the Swedish Elle Awards tonight! Especially those two I personally kept my fingers crossed for:

Designer of the Year: Carin Rodebjer

Rodebjer is back at Nitty Gritty this spring, which means that amazing long silky jacket, bangle and giant ring will be with us shortly... Can´t wait!

Accessories Designer of the Year: Cornelia Webb

And speaking of accessories, that leopard hat is from Antony Peto and Cornelia got it with us at Nitty Gritty. And of course we stock her wonderful jewellery too!

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Cecilia

I GET BUTTERFLIES...

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Alexander McQueen´s spring/summer 2011 ad campaign starring model Lindsey Wixon and hundreds of butterflies. And that dress! Mesmerizing.

R.I.P. (Lee Alexander McQueen 1969-2010)

/Cecilia

DETAILS

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:30:00 +0100

Sweet colleague Ellen wears a 10x10 dress from Swedish designer Carin Rodebjer. It´s part of a limited collection of dresses from last fall, only 10 numbered pieces were made of each style and in 10 different designs, hence the name 10x10.

Later this spring, in March/April, Rodebjer´s next luxurious edition of 10x10 hits selected stores worldwide. You´ll find a few of them with us at Nitty Gritty. Gorgeousness coming up...

/Cecilia

DETAILS

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0100

Our e-Commerce Manager Micke wearing a jacket and matching bow tie from Woolrich Woolen Mills (fall/winter 09 collection). Picture taken on Nitty Gritty´s Christmas dinner in December.

/Cecilia

DETAILS

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0100

Fringes x 2. Iosselliani necklace and vintage jacket. Very much loved part of today´s outfit.

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Fuomo e firenze

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0100

It’s a new year, a new season. Promises has been made, I have quit smoking. ( not the first time) It’s not easy, I love to smoke! But I feel that it’s time to quit. One problem though, I’m going to Florence tomorrow, and it’s impossible not to smoke in Italy. Maybe I'll manage to stay away from the sweet tar or maybe not!

Here’s the first list of the year. Nitty Gritty Music - Fumo e firenze

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

SALE SALE SALE

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0100

The Nitty Gritty Sale continues, get your kicks half price starting now!

/Cecilia

JEROME DREYFUSS IN LA LA-LAND

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:30:00 +0100
Speaking of Jerome Dreyfuss, the mini handbag TWEE has reached all the way to La La-Land. It´s now a classic bag in Jerome Dreyfuss´ collections, and comes in new colours every season.
Personally, I´m a big fan of Naomi Watts, she´s a great actress and seems so real, down to earth and relaxed. I´m so happy to see both her and another modern actress icon, Sarah Jessica Parker, sporting their TWEE´s out and about. Very understandable, it´s a fantastic stylish little bag, and equipped with key chain, mirror and a mini flashlight in case you need to work in the dark.

Image sources: People and PureTrend. Pics from 2010.

THIS IS NICK

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:00:00 +0100

This is NICK, he is a very fashionable backpack and arrived today along with mini handbag MOMO. Two new styles from Jerome Dreyfuss! You and Nick can grow old together. He will not only spare your back, he´s a perfect shopping partner and also like a fine old wine that just get´s better with age. Come feel him? He´s a great catch.

/Cecilia

Scott Schuman

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Blogger Scott Schumann, aka, The Sartorialist, shares photos from his Visual Life with 70,000 readers a day

THEN & NOW: BLACK GLAMOUR

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0100
Then & Now sees double. Black seventies glamour with big and bold jewellery times two, just a tad more bad ass attitude on the later. But for me, this is mostly about the bare shoulders, apart for the similarity in clothes. So darn beautiful.

Then: Vogue Paris, November 1972, shot by Helmut Newton.

Now: Vogue Italia January 2011, shot by Steven Meisel and styled by Karl Templer, modelled by Freja Beha Erichsen and Sessilee Lopez.

/Cecilia

Image sources: Fashion Gone Rouge and The Fashion Spot

THEN & NOW

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0100
THEN & NOW: LONG vs SHORT COATS

Sometimes I feel pictures belong to each other, even if many years have passed and the photographers aren´t the same. It could be a similar motif connecting the two, colours, or just a sense. I find it inspiring, and when blogging I call them Then & Now.
I have used these images of young women in coats before (when I wrote Fashion Affair for PUB), but I find them perfect for visualizing the concept, which will occur on the blog whenever I have a match.

The image first image is by Paolo Roversi for Vogue UK in 1993, and the second picture is from The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman.

I find them both incredibly beautiful.

/Cecilia

TASTES LIKE CARAMEL

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:30:00 +0100
Ok, so not just shopping for me, myself and I these days... Maxine gets her fair share of baby fashion flair. Have you seen Caramel Baby and Child? Oh my gosh! The quality, the colours, the style... I couldn´t resist the corduroy pants and couldn´t decide on colour - so I got two of them, and the lightest cotton khaki blouse (pictured below), dark purple suede baby boots and an army green cashmere and silk baby scarf...

Just how cute?

/Cecilia

CHEERS!

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0100
Some more pics from New Year´s Eve / Dylan Ross´ 40th @ High Road House in London, feat. the fully clothed first bath of the new year! Lovely loved ones, thanks for a fantastic evening!

xx
Cecilia

A FLORAL ARMY

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:00:00 +0100

Here they are, army green suede with floral satin heel. Can´t believe my size was left on 30% sale at Liberty. Lucky me! They´ll surely be a spring/summer favourite. Thank you Dries van Noten for making such beautiful shoes and a whole bunch of thank you´s to my Love for giving them to me.

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Cecilia

LIBERTY

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0100
In the changing rooms at Liberty, London. Jenny got these amazing Isabel Marant pants, and I got an army green Isabel Marant Etoile sweatshirt, both on 60% sale. Yay for bargains! But no need for me to try that one on, I have an identical in dark grey from this brand new spring/summer 2011 season.
And the babydaddy got me a pair of amazing Dries van Noten pumps as a late birthday/x-mas gift. Pics coming up! Love them... Love Liberty. And Liberty and Nitty Gritty share quite a few labels on the women´s side, as well as stock some of the brands I keep my eyes on. Ok, so Liberty is huge, and have space for loads and loads of stuff, but still. Great minds do think alike. There were for example Sharon Wauchob (we stock her luxurious diffusion knitwear line Collection K), Iosselliani jewellery, Isabel Marant Etoile, Paul Smith, Deepa Gurnani headbands, Jerome Dreyfuss bags, Byredo, A.P.C., Jil Sander and Helmut Lang.
Yup, Jil Sander Navy and shoes as well as Helmut Lang make their entry at Nitty Gritty this spring! And the collections are to die for. Stay very tuned.

/Cecilia

THE DRESSES AGAIN!

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0100
I am home, sick. My throat hurts like hell. Maxine has an eye infection and her father a cough. In bed with my Mac, at least I can offer some outfit posts from New Year´s Eve.
Here, my two dresses (one vintage and one Preen) and my friend Jenny´s sparkling number from Danish label Thelin. Jenny accessorized with Acne platforms and mixed jewelry, me Haider Ackermann spike heels and Veronique Branquinho boots. Hanna Hammarberg soft clutch in suede, Comfort Station earrings and Iosselliani necklace, the later with a look that was described as liquid gold during the evening. J´adore.

It was such a good night!

Footnote: I´m not that much a tiny person, Jenny´s tall. And in platforms.

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Cecilia

Soundtracks

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0100
Music has always had a very important part in movies, could you imagine Pulp Fiction without the soundtrack for example?
Apart from just soundtracks, you also have the big anthems such as Star Wars, Superman and Rocky to name a few. Then you have the "themes" such as Beverly Hills Cop, Fletch etc. So there is no doubt that music have had a big impact in movies.
This is a list of moments in movies where the music made the movie better. The movies, and the music in these films will forever be remembered togheter.

Enjoy!

Clarence & Alabama making out in the sweetest love story ever made.
True Romance- "Wounded Birds" Charles & Eddie

Who didn't want to move to Seattle in 1992 when the movie Singles was released?
Singles- "It Ain't Like That"/ "Would?" Alice in Chains

Heath Ledger tries to stay real.
Lords of Dogtown- "Maggie Way" Rod Stewart

Mr Blonde being not so nice to a police officer.
Reservoir Dogs- "Stuck In The Middle With You" Steelers Wheel

There is only one Lynch.
Mulholland Drive- "Llorando"

Back in the days when Nic Cage was king.
Wild At Heart- "Slaughter House"

90's 90's 90's...
Trainspotting- "Born Slippy" Underworld

Sofia Coppola always pics the best music for her movies, this is just one example on how good she is.
Lost In Translation- "More Than This" Bill Murray

A movie mostly about music will ofcourse end up on this list.
High Fidelity- "Let's Get It On" Marvin Gayes

A true classic. A college movie at it's best.
Can't Buy Me Love- "All Night Long" Randy Hall

The swedish cult classic, with a band that never even became a "one hit wonder"
Stockholmsnatt- "New Commanders" Criss 44

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0100

We´re in London and spent the night at High Road House, the Chiswick branch of Soho House. Just wishing you a quick Happy New Year with this pic feat. last night´s dresses! More will follow when we get back home mid next week. Must steal from friends´ cameras too...
Maxines little dotty one, and my two - yup, two... For the first time, I changed outfit during the night, ha ha ha. And I loved it! A long diamond lace vintage dress for dinner and a Preen black silk dress for dancing. The later from Nitty Gritty, it´s me and Stevie always and forever now.

x
Cecilia

ISABEL MARANT SWEATPANTS

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:00:00 +0100
I celebrated the early spring arrivals of Isabel Marant Etoile (that reached the store today) by wearing her signature sweatpant, which was included in this first package. A somewhat darker shade of grey melange, fresh for the new season. Opening the boxes felt all Christmas Eve again! So many great styles. Come by, there won´t be teasers on the webshop up for another couple of weeks.

Also wearing Chloé suede booties (just size 38 left now if you fancy a pair of your own), t-shirt from The Local Firm, jacket and earrings vintage.

x
Cecilia

STREET ART

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0100
This is not what I thought I´d find when walking the dog this morning. Someone has actually bothered to make street art among all the semi-fancy houses on our small road, on the archipelago island outside Stockholm where we live. What a hip neighbourhood, ha ha ha. And it speaks my mind, too. At least yesterday´s mind, I feel a teeny tiny bit better today. It´s crazy really, how very much one can miss someone dear. Well, dearest. But still. Overwhelming. I hope she feels my love, where ever she is now.

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Cecilia

FOR MOTHER

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0100
Mother. It´s been one whole year now. One year since I held your hand, since I hugged and kissed you. Since I lost you. Miss you so, so much.

Love,
Cecilia

KEEPING WARM LOOKING HOT

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +0100
I got this at the Nitty Gritty sale today, a gigantic heavy wool blanket from Pendleton, now at home in it´s perfect place in our sofa. There are a couple more Pendleton blankets left still, however not in the same pattern. This one was my personal favourite, I´ve been eyeing it for what feels like ages now... Yay!
Warm blankets are kind of a survival thing for me in winter and this one will save the day for many years to come. Merry Christmas to me!

x
Cecilia

SALE

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Perhaps you can´t buy love, but happiness -or whatever feeling you get when treating yourself- isn´t too bad either. Get your kicks cheaper @ the Nitty Gritty sale, starting NOW.

DON´T YOU FEEL ME

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0100
We don´t have to dream of a white Christmas in Sweden this year. It sure does look amazing, but snow or not, Christmas it´s all about love and sharing for me. And now, how wonderful it is to get to celebrate the first Christmas with my baby girl Maxine and our new little family... The joy!

I´ve been listening to quite a few Christmas songs this morning while wrapping the last gifts, but then this song on repeat. It´s so great, I can´t get enough of it. So, from me to you, a very merry Christmas with a song full of love!

Ladies and gentlemen, Damon with Don´t You Feel Me (1970):

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Cecilia

CHRISTMAS

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0100
-20 degrees in the northern part of Sweden. Merry Christmas to all of you!

I´M A GIFT WRAPPER, YES I AM

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:00:00 +0100
I´m busy doing this! Our Christmas wrapping look like little cake boxes, and many lucky girls and boys and men and women will get to open theirs in just a couple of days. Thanks so much for shopping with us! And if needed to change size or so, everyone is welcome to do so until January 5, 2011. But we´re open tomorrow too, of course. 11 AM to 7 PM.

x
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Travelling home for christmas

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0100

It’s time for Christmas, and it’s going to be a white one. This has cost us problems and it’s going to cost us more. The ones that are going home by plane, trains, tvärbana, subway or automobile are probably going to be stuck somewhere on the way. Experts are telling us that it’s a good to bring a survival kit. Here is my musical survival kit. A list dedicated for us Christmas travellers.
Nitty Gritty Music - Travelling home for Christmas

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

BANGS AND BANGLES

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0100
THE CUT. Time for change! I spent my lunch with Jennifer at dom. Hairdressing today, and it resulted in bangs. It´s been five years since last time. Love it!

Also love the sound of all my bangles; vintage ones found in Paris and London, a few from Angie Gooderham, a gift and a couple from Cornelia all mixed up.

x
Cecilia

LAST NIGHT

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:00:00 +0100
Last night at Nitty Grittys x-mas dinner in a chambre séparée at Operakällaren in Stockholm. Great space. Amazing food. The best colleagues with the most impressive repertoire of "snapsvisor". My bed time still matches Cinderella´s since I have a little one to attend to at home, but the rest of the Nitty crew went on out in the night. They had loads of fun, I could tell from their poor condition in the store today, ha ha ha.

Was wearing Preen Line silk trousers, Sharon Wauchob lace polo neck silk top, Iosselliani earrings, vintage ring and Louboutin heels.

/Cecilia

WHAT A LOVELY ED

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:00:00 +0100
Hello beautiful. Incredibly pretty ed from Exit Magazine, F/W 2010.

Model Tati Cotliar by Benny Horne, stylist Yuki James. image source: Fashion Gone Rouge.

/Cecilia

KITTY CAT SAYS MEOW

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0100
I haven´t showed you yet what I got in Spain, so not the right season for it here up north, but hey. Could. Not. Resist. For the last three years, I´ve bought shades from Karen Walker, and they´ve all been a bit kitty cat, but now I want all in. Tom Ford serves my milk.

/Cecilia

PENHALIGON´S

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0100
Beyond perfection. These scents in this packaging... Now I know why Bluebell is Kate Moss´ choice. It will also be mine as soon as I´m allowed to lay my hands on a bottle. This first shipment just arrived and it´s all for you. The things we do...

x
Cecilia

Read more about Penhaligon´s in Nitty News, here and here.

The scents cost SEK 698 for 50ml. Will easily be worth every single penny spent.

Nitty Gritty Music - New York 90's

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0100

This week I take a brake and let my co-worker Mikael do a music list. I don’t usually do this, but with Mikael I'll make an exception. Now how do I describe Mikael? He is as much wood as hood and as much mountain as in a city Fountain when his favorite football team AIK strikes for gold.

Musically Mikael could have gone two ways. Men that sings about mountains or the big fat urban beats that he brings to us this week. Let me proudly introduce Mikaels New York 90's list.
Nitty Gritty Music - New York 90's

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Diemme S/S 2011

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:30:00 +0100
More early spring deliveries from Italy has arrived at Krukmakargatan. This time it is shoe manufacturers Diemme on the menue, and we have a fantastic 'Acajou' low cut Trek suede shoe with orange laces, and the lighter version of Inverno Vet in 'Birch'. Both shoes are leather lined and sit ontop of a Vibram "flex" sole.

We have also managed to get a re-stock of the ever so popular Diemme Roccia Vet in 'Almond'.
Visit the Diemme brandpage for all styles available!

I´M NUTS FOR THIS!

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Not you average embellished blouse... If you look closely at this silk blouse from Heimstone, you´ll notice that what you think would be pearls or sequins, is in fact screw-nuts.
Fantastic, if you ask me. Heimstone did necklaces and bracelets with screw-nuts as well, both last season and some new styles this season, but they´re all sold out so I don´t have any to show at the moment. What a great idea though, I love it. Who knew screw-nuts could look this elegant!

/Cecilia

Stone Island S/S 2011

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0100
First shipment from Italy has arrived from our friends at Stone Island. Classic crewnecks, knitted cotton sweats and hooded windbreakers are on the menu.

Click here to shop

SO LAST WEEK

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0100
Thursday and Friday´s outfits. So last week, ha ha.

Quite a few favourites showing here, the wide pants from Swedish label Minimarket (my precious from 2007) with the gorgeous silk panel top from Collection K, vintage bangles, and vintage granny boots I got on ebay a couple of years ago.

The Veronique Branquinho boots, Isabel Marant Etoile knitted sweater and Comfort Station earrings. Pants and t-shirt from The Local Firm, also a superb Swedish brand.
So is Byredo, the perfumes and scented candles are amazing, to say the least. Personally, I love Bal D´Afrique for scent and Bibliothéque candle the most. At least for the moment.

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Cecilia

LEGS

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:00:00 +0100
Nu blire reklamfilm modell äldre. Så söta, hoppas affärerna gick strålande!

Vintage photograph promoting stockings. So cute. I hope business was excellent!

/Cecilia

Source: Flickr

Voyage into stone island

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Following ‘Carlo Rivetti's tour’, the first video that Carlo Rivetti commissioned to reveal the top level skills that contribute to creating Stone Island garments and collections, the video camera focuses on the individual departments.
The second episode is dedicated to the experimental dyeing facility, a sophisticated colour workshop, where all the phases of the garment dyeing treatments are fine tuned. This know how is one of the company's greatest assets and, since the very beginning, has set Stone Island apart on the sportswear scene. Claudia Bergamini, Head of the Dyeing Facility, demonstrates the processes for double dyeing technique on the finished garment, one of the many possible variables for obtaining different colours and shades in the same dye bath.

Enjoy

THE X-MAS SPIRIT FEAT. LOU REED

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0100

Now you gotta feel it? Lou Reed in what has got to be his best holiday suit back in the day, and with hearts on the silver sneakers too. What a lovely DIY tip for Christmas, show your love on the shoes. (You´re welcome!)

Photo by Mick Rock.

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Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - Demos

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0100

As a musician I’m often curious how songwriters come up with some ideas, how they get started, before production. I wish I could get inside their heads but it’s not possible for all I know. The closest you can get to early song writing is the demos. Here are ten of my favourite picks.
Nitty Gritty Music - Demos

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

Here are e few extra treats for your eyes and ears:

THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR WALKING

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +0100

At work in my precious Veronique Branquinho boots. How I love them!

Cardigan: Preen Line
Turtleneck: Tata-Naka
Denim: Cheap Monday
Rings: Iosselliani mixed with vintage ones

Gustav also wanted to pose for the camera, he always wears the same outfit though. Or wait, he actually owns a turtleneck too, a brown fleece one. Coming up one of these days, ha ha!

x
Cecilia

WHAT USED TO BE ENDANGERED SPECIES

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

Glada dagar! Min härliga klädkammare är inte längre utrotningshotad. Maxine behöver ju ett eget rum så småningom, och även om vår våning är stor, så är planlösningen öppen. Vilket i praktiken hade betytt att min klädkammare hade fått ryka, till förmån för hennes barnrum. Men nu har vi löst denna delikata lilla intressekonflikt med att lägga rabarber på lägenheten bredvid! Ner med en hallvägg och vips så har vi 28 kvadratmeter till. Det räcker till både och, och lite till. Tjoho! Det är så otroligt mumsigt att äta kakan och ändå ha den kvar, så att säga. Gott liv, med hjälp av en rejäl skopa tur förstås. Men det ska man ju ha ibland...

Jag kommer dock att flytta klädkammaren och göra om den, så jag delar med mig av nya bilder så småningom. Det kommer att bli så fiiint när det är klart! Stay tuned.

Translation:
Happy times! What you see here used to be my personal endangered species. The beloved walk-in closet would´ve been turned into a kid´s room for Maxine eventually, since we didn´t have the space to accomodate both. But listen to this! We were lucky enough to get our hands on the apartment next door to our loft (what are the odds for that!?), so we´ll open up a wall and voilá, 28 more square metres. Insane. That covers all our future needs. How wonderful!

I´ll move the walk-in closet from it´s current location to a new one though, so I´ll share new pics once it´s in place. It will be sooo nice when it´s all done. Stay tuned.

/Cecilia

BABY IT´S COLD OUTSIDE

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +0100

Beautiful inspiration from US Vogue September 1970. And a good old tune to go with it.

/Cecilia

POM POM´S

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

Fortfarande inga klänningar, men bollar är inte så dumt det heller. Maxine har fortfarande inte fått ordning på maten ordentligt, så en gång om dagen kommer hon (med pappan) och hälsar på mig på jobbet. Väldigt angenämt litet dilemma, jag hade saknat mig sönder och samman efter henne annars.
Det här hade jag på mig igår på jobbet, och till kvällen eftersom jag inte hann byta om. Vi hade lite gäster hemma. Mycket trevligt. Det var för övrigt första gången Maxine såg min vintage pom pom-tröja, gissa om hon gillade den? Mycket praktiskt att ha leksakerna på sig så att säga, ha ha ha.

I torsdags var jag och en väninna och käkade på Riche, och jag bara måste orera lite om hur otroligt gott det var. Saltstekt honankbröst med balsamico-sås, shiitakesvamp och potatispuré. Fluffig cheesecake på pepparkaksbotten med mandaringlass till efterrätt, men min väninnas chokladfondant med pistageglass och jordgubbar var minst lika god. Borde vara lag på att gå dit och äta detta, man blir en lyckligare människa efteråt, jag lovar.

Translation:
Still no dresses, but I´ve got balls instead! Maxine (and baby dad of course) comes to visit me at work once during the day, since she hasn´t learned how to eat enough proper food just yet. But that´s a good thing for me, I would have missed her like crazy otherwise.
This is what I wore at work yesterday, and at night too for that matter (we had a few friends over, so nice, but I didn´t manage to find the time to change). This was the first time Maxine saw my vintage pom pom sweater. And she loved it, to say the least. How great to have the toys literally on you, ha ha ha.

On Thursday, I went to Riche for dinner. If you´re in the neighbourhood, please trust me when I say you have to go there and eat the salt fried duckbreast with balsamico sauce, shiitake mushrooms and mashed potatoes. And the cheesecake or the chocolate fondant for dessert. I don´t know where to begin to tell you how good it was.

Sweater: vintage Comme des Garcons
t-shirt: The Local Firm
Belt: Borba Margo
Denim: Cheap Monday
Heels: Whyred
Ring: Iosselliani
Lips: Chanel

/Cecilia

BACK IN STOCK!

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:30:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

Den här fantastiska kuvertväskan i trä från Rocio tog slut i ett litet nafs när den kom in tidigare i höstas, och nu har vi glädjande nog fått in några fler. Kolla in den närmare här och här också. J´adore.

Translation:
This amazing wooden clutch from Rocio sold out almost immediately when it arrived, so we´re happy to inform you that we have a few more pieces in stock now. You can watch it more closely here and here as well. J´adore.

/Cecilia

X-MAS SPIRIT

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0100
Feeling it yet? The Christmas spirit feat. Gustav at Nitty Gritty!

Nitty Gritty Music - Covers

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0100

Last week I saw a youtube clip with Gorillaz doing an amazing cover of xx’s Crystalised, which inspired me to do a cover list. I love and hate covers, what Guns n' Roses did on 'Knocking on Heavens Door' is unforgiving and let’s not forget that it was Jackson Browne that wrote 'These Days' not Nico!
Here are some of the good ones:
Nitty Gritty Music - Covers

If you have any question or complaints don’t hesitate to contact me at eric@nittygritty.se

ÄPPELMUST - Christmas Edition

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0100
The Nitty Gritty Christmas Äppelmust, now in store!

Earlier this fall we produced our own Nitty Gritty Apple Must, it became so much of a success that we decided to produce a special Christmas edition where we added a little cinnamon. Drink it warm or as suggested by a customer in the store the other day, with Bourbon…

THE EXACT LOCATION OF LOVE

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +0100
For English Translation, see below.

Tillbaka på jobbet! Efter hela sex månaders flytande tider var det så dags att ställa klockan igen imorse. Hu. Men bara jag var uppe så kändes det väldigt fint. Mörkt ute, massa levande ljus och så skenet från mina kära elljusstakar i fönstren. Och väl på jobbet skämde jag bort mig själv med en välkommen tillbaka-present i form av nyanlända träörhängen med vad som ser ut som en komplicerad ekvation i guld. Det är formeln för den exakta positionen av Love - tydligen en by i Bahamas. Och numera även på mig, och på Nitty Gritty. Fint så!
Comfort Station heter det brittiska märket som tillverkar dessa handgjorda skönheter av återvunnet trä. Julklappstips, någon? Finns även i ett ljusare trä med silverekvation, och diamantformade enbart i trä. Mycket tjusiga.

Translation:
Back at work! After six whole months of not having to set the alarm clock, this morning was back to business as usual. I can´t say it wasn´t tough at first, but with a lot of candles and the lovely light from the electric candlesticks in the windows it was real cosy, and still all black outside.
First thing back in the office, I treated myself to a little welcome back-gift. Wooden earrings with the exact location of Love - apparently a town in the Bahamas. So from now on, I´ll carry some Love with me where ever I go, and there´s Love for you in the Nitty Gritty Store as well. X-mas gift, anyone?
The earrings are hand made of recycled wood by British label Comfort Station. There is also a lighter shade of wood with silver detail, and diamond shaped earrings in just pure wood. Gorgeous.

/Cecilia

LET THERE BE LIGHT

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

Historiskt sett så har jag i mitt vuxna liv inte varit så mycket för julpynt. Eller påskpynt, et cetera. Men nu när vi har fått en liten människa att ta hand om så känns allt sådant genast lite mer lockande. Baka lussekatter, klä granen, och måla ägg när det blir påsk. Så mysigt det ska bli! Maxine är ju fortfarande lite liten för sådant ännu, men det här året har jag i alla fall slagit till på en ny elljusstake. Eller ny och ny, den är ny för mig - men tillverkades av Philips redan under femtiotalet. Elljusstakar sprider så vackert ljus, inte minst när man kikar upp mot ett hus där det finns i många fönster. En liten tröst i allt detta mörker.
Och när vi ändå har palmer och det här med att ladda egna batterier i färskt minne från Spanien-bilderna, så kan jag dela med mig av en av mina allra käraste ägodelar. En palmlampa i metall, italienskt sextiotal som sedan några år tillbaka tar mig igenom vintrarna på hemmaplan. Jag har några laster här i livet. Lampor är absolut en av dem...

Translation:
Electric candlesticks are my favourites for x-mas decorations. Just got a new one, well, new for me, but it´s an original string style made by Philips in the fifties. I love the light, it´s so important now when it goes dark already in early afternoon.
I have several amazing lamps at home, another one which helps me last through winter is a giant metal palm tree, Italian sixties design. I admit to having a soft spot for lamps, that´s for sure...

/Cecilia

Sunspel

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0100

When Nick Kamen removed his jeans in the Levi’s ‘launderette’ advert it was to reveal Sunspel boxer shorts. This very fine English company has been spending the last 150 years developing the finest underwear and t-shirts that you can ever imagine.
Started up in 1860 in Nottingham the company among many other things introduced the boxer short in 1947 to the Brits. An independent attitude, classic style, an uncompromising tradition of excellence rooted in craft skills handed down the generations – the result is clothing that feels deeply luxurious yet has an understated elegance and sophistication. Nitty Gritty is very proud to be one of the selected retailers that can offer our customers such perfection in underwear, t-shirts and polos.
We believe that you among other Sunspel ambassadors such as Batman (Christian Bale in Batman - The Dark Knight) and James Bond (numerous films during the years, among others, Daniel Craig in Casino Royal wears a classic Sunspel polo) are enjoying the comfort in a perfectly cut pair of boxers or an under tee. Just like Sunspel in the movies, Sunspel in the design co-op´s are also very appreciated. Paul Smith, Margaret Howell, Thom Browne and Kris Van Assche have all done their own interpretation of the classics.
Now available in Nitty Gritty Care About.

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Nitty Gritty Music - Winter

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0100

This morning when I was doing my usual look out my bedroom window, it’s was white and a Christmas tree were placed on the little square. It didn’t really come as a surprise, the news has warned us for a snowstorm and it is late November, still, seasons are hard to get used to. It’s dark, cold, what can you do? Light some candles and make a hot cup of coco and listen to my new Nitty Gritty Music Winter list.
Nitty Gritty Music - Winter

“Every mile is two in winter”
George Herbert

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CHURCH´S

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:00:00 +0100
How I love my classic brogues. They´re truly brilliant. As is my Isabel Marant Etoile pants, and knitted sweater. And my checked Vivienne Westwood Anglomania coat... My standard outfit as of late.
In a weeks time I´ll be back at work, which will mean a lot more variation since I won´t have to consider practicality when (no longer) breastfeeding during daytime. Not that I mind this look (pants/sweater), I love it, but I´ve actually been missing the dresses. Soon!

No wonder Church´s make perfect shoes by the way. They´ve had 137 years of practice with the brand so far, and the Church´s family even had another 198 years of experience prior to that, too. Quite an impressive heritage in the craftmanship of hand made shoes, no?
Pictured here with giant Spanish trees probably around that respectable age, too.

/Cecilia

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0100
Me, Maxine and Hanna. Food, wine, antiques market, palm trees and Janis (Joplin) the dog. Our men joined in some days, too. But most of the time, it was just us girls. Such a wonderful trip. My batteries are now charged to endure some icy and dark winter months.

/Cecilia

PLASTIC FANTASTIC

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0100
We had the most wonderful time in Spain. Maxine went on the swing for the very first time, she LOVED it. I finished a book! Haven´t in what feels like ages. (Reading, not writing, that is.) We had some really good food. Peace and quiet, most tourists were long gone. And all this in the autumn sun by the sea, with my love and lovely friends... Couldn´t ask for so much more, really.

Here, some pretty pictures taken with the Plastic Bullet App. for iPhone. Will post more soon, however "regular" ones.

x
Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music - California

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Stockholm is getting cold, and I mean literally. While my colleagues are dressing up for climbing mountains I’m having a hard time choosing other shoes than my white Vans authentic. What I can do is try to make the store as warm as possible and I do that with some Californian sounds. Let me present to you Nitty Gritty Music California

And for visuals from our friends at Papercut:

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OFF TO SPAIN

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

Radiotystnad ett veckor framöver. Nu ska vår lilla familj njuta av semester hos kära vänner i Spanien!
Resväskan delas numera nästan lika mellan mig och Maxine, men så länge man ammar skrotar man mest runt i samma gamla paltor ändå så ingen fashion-skada skedd. Åh så mysigt det ska bli!

Translation:
Our little family is now heading to dear friends in Spain, and it will be a proper vacation, so this space will be resting for a little while, too. Packing nowadays means Maxine shares my suitcase, but as long as we´re breastfeeding I mostly wander around in more or less the same outfits anyway. No fashion-harm done, ha ha. Happy times ahead!

/Cecilia

Nitty Gritty Music

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0100
For four years I’ve been taking care of the music we play in our shop. My lists have been appreciated and some customers have asked if I could share it on our website.

I'll start of with a best of what we’ve been playing this fall:
Nitty Gritty Music - Best of fall 2010

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IT WASN´T MEANT TO BE, ELSA AND ME

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

Åh nej. Ett avbokat Schiaparelli-köp. Hatten var redan såld sedan länge och hade lagts upp igen av misstag. Vad är oddsen? Har aldrig hänt mig tidigare på ebay, på sex år. Suck. Får hoppas på tredje gången gillt så småningom (se föregående inlägg). Men här är den så, hatten som fick mig på fall. Visst är den tjusig?

Translation:
Oh no. I can´t believe it. No Schiaparelli hat for me this time either (see previous post). It was already sold and the seller could not understand how it was listed again. Me neither... What are the odds? Damn it! But hey, here it is anyway. Just so you know what I missed. Gorgeous, isn´t it?

/Cecilia

HAT LOVER HEAVEN

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

En fjäder i hatten, någon?
Jag satt och slösurfade på ebay och av någon outgrundlig anledning blev min sökning efter vintage Yves Saint Laurent istället Elsa Schiaparelli, och vips så halkade jag helt oplanerat in på hattar. Den här ebay-säljaren har alla skönheterna som är inkluderade i bildspelet ovan, och nära på perfekt feedback score. Bara att shoppa loss!
Föll för övrigt för en otroligt vacker fjäderhatt av Schiaparelli på ebay för några år sedan också, och ångrar att jag inte slog till då. Om inte annat som prydnad, för den var inte helt lättburen, det ska erkännas. Den här gången gör jag inte om samma misstag. Det var ingen fjäderhatt, men desto mer användbar. Men jag suger på den bildkaramellen till dess den kommer hem till mig och förhoppningsvis sitter som en smäck. Så spännande det här blev nu då... Iiiih!

Translation:
I stumbled across vintage hat heaven on ebay just now, this seller has all the amazing hats in the picture slideshow above. I went for an Elsa Schiaparelli hat myself, I regret not buying a feathered one I found on ebay some years ago. This one is simpler and more wearable though, wish me luck for the fit and look! I´ll share pics once it´s here. How very exciting... Iiiih!

/Cecilia

SOME MORE

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100
A few more of my favourite Wendy Bevan photos, originally featured in Marie Claire and Muse Magazine. I have framed two of these at home too, the one with the birds and the left "clown". Utterly beautiful.

/Cecilia

SWEDEN BY WENDY BEVAN

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0100
One of my favourite photographers, Wendy Bevan, was in Sweden in 2008.
I love the dreamy mood in her pictures, the look of old and slightly grained camera film. Her photos feel so peaceful, so very still. And very relaxing to rest my eyes on after a(nother) day of full activity with baby and dog.

Oh, dinner at Vassa Eggen was wonderful by the way. Had to get home before Cinderella though (to feed the little one), otherwise I would have loved to go to Riche for another glass of wine. Next time.

/Cecilia

Carlo Rivettis Stone Island Tour

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0100

The journey inside Stone Island begins.
Carlo Rivetti opens the doors of the headquarters of Sportswear Company in Ravarino, where his brand Stone Island is thought and takes life.
A first general recognition where Carlo Rivetti reveals the philosophy of a company that has always been founded on research and experimentation. Where what is revealed is the passion and the deep know how that turn ideas and visions into garments and collections that are always innovative and in the vanguard.
What follows is a serialised story, where an indiscreet camera records, without any secret, the testimonies of the people involved and all the places in which the product is created.

SHE´S KEEPING MOMMY BUSY

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0100
For English translation, see below.

Mitt lilla hjärta har blivit större och kräver sin uppmärksamhet. Dagarna bara flyger iväg, och detta är min sista mammalediga månad dessutom. Pappa Björn tar vid första december, men innan dess hinner vi med en liten resa till kära vänner i Spanien. Härligt och mysigt! Det är Fars Dag medan vi är borta också, vår första som en egen liten familj. Underbart.
Ikväll ska jag käka middag på Vassa Eggen med en väninna som är på besök från London. Har aldrig varit där måste jag erkänna (på Vassa alltså), men bara hört bra saker. Spännande. Det är ju inte varje dag numera man går ut och käkar, känns stort, ha ha ha.

Men något man (läs: jag) däremot både ofta och gärna ägnar sig åt så är det ju att handla babykläder till den här lilla tösen (som växer så det knakar). Så jag tänkte passa på att dela med mig av mina favoriter. Svenska Mini Rodini och brittiska Organics for Kids är två av dem. Båda finns här, bland mycket annat sött. Det är lätt hänt att sätta på sig stora spenderarbyxorna till de små sakerna...

Translation:
My beloved little girl is getting bigger by the minute and demands my full attention. Days come and go and this is also my last month on maternity leave, daddy´s turn from December 1st. In a week´s time we´re off to visit dear friends in Spain, and during that time we´ll be celebrating our first Father´s Day as a family. How wonderful!
Tonight, I´m off to dinner with a friend visiting from London. We´re gonna try Vassa Eggen, never been but only heard great things. Exciting, it´s not too often one goes out for dinner nowadays, ha ha ha.

What one does instead? Spending it on the little one, of course. She grows so quickly so there´s been a lot of shopping tiny clothes. Two of my favourites are the Swedish brand Mini Rodini and Organics for Kids, from Britain. You can find both labels here, along with much more sweet stuff. It´s just too easy to go big spender on all things small...

/Cecilia

A BEAT TREAT

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +0200
A beat treat for y´all. Halloween-worthy video too.

/Cecilia

Filson

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:00:00 +0200
A new brand has arrived at Krukmakargatan! We have long been fans but had yet to purchase it for our shop. That time has passed, so we recommend that you swing by our store and pick up your new favourite Filson bag.

Diemme Re-stock

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:00:00 +0200
We got our hands on a small re-stock of the Diemme Roccia Vet M-Soles.

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GO GREEN. AND RED. AND RUST. AND...

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Gårdagen i klädväg, kittade såklart upp mig i de nya vinröda mockaklackarna från Chloé och den stickade tröjan i mohair från Isabel Marant Etoile. Men jag ändrar härmed färgbeskrivningen av den senare, den är mer kamel och rost än senap. Perfekt oavsett. Och Chloé-skorna är inte bara ruskigt snygga, de är sköna dessutom. Knatade omkring på stan hela dan utan problem.
Kappan är en gammal favorit med sammetskrage från Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, och den gröna halsduken har också den några år på nacken. Känns den bekant? Från Collection K, fast med fyrkantiga knappar. Kärlek. Så här trivs jag.

Translation:
Yesterday´s outfit. I wore the new burgundy suede heels from Chloé and the knitted mohair sweater from Isabel Marant Etoile. I hereby change the colour description of the later though, it´s more camel and rust than mustard. Perfection nevertheless. And those Chloé heels aren´t just eyecandy, they´re actually comfortable too! Walked around town all day and that was a joy.

The coat is an old favourite with velvet collar from Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, and the green scarf also has some seasons under it´s belt now. Feel familiar? From Collection K, but with square shaped buttons. Loves.

/Cecilia

I WANT CANDY

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Vi får finbesök på Krukmakargatan med start i november!

Rodebjer flyttar in i A.P.C:s gamla lokal med sin Candy Store, fantastiskt bra. Och A.P.C finns ju hos oss på Nitty Gritty igen nu, precis som det var tidigare.

Och jag kan också avslöja ännu fler bra nyheter; vi kommer att ha Rodebjer på Nitty Gritty igen i vår.
Rodebjer har en jättefin historia hos oss (senast hade vi 10x10-klänningarna i vintras), och vi kunde inte motstå frestelsen när vi såg Rodebjers vårkollektion under modeveckan i Köpenhamn. När det sedan var dags för visning här i Stockholm någon vecka senare visste hyllningarna inga gränser. Det känns förstås väldigt bra.

Jag är dock i Spanien när det är dags för öppningen av Candy Store, men då har jag något att se fram emot att kolla in när jag kommer hem. Typiskt mig att missa festligheterna bara, svältfödd som jag är på sådant vid det här laget... Ha ha.

Translation:
Swedish brand Rodebjer opens up their pop-up Candy Store next door to Nitty Gritty in November. Can´t wait! And even more good news is that Rodebjer returns to Nitty Gritty for spring/summer 2011. The collection is truly amazing and impossible to resist, and Rodebjer has a great history with us. We´re thrilled!

/Cecilia

WORKING IT AT WORK

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Den som gräver en grop... Idag hälsade jag på på jobbet, det vill säga i Nitty Gritty-butiken, och vad hamnade i shoppingpåsen? Jo, mockaskorna med snörning från Chloé och en senapsgul stickad tröja från Isabel Marant Etoile. JAG vill se ut som höstlöven! Ett så bra stylingtips i föregående inlägg att jag inte kunde motstå det själv alltså, ha ha ha.

Idag hade jag på mig fyra nyanser av brunt för övrigt. T-shirt i nougat från The Local Firm, brun kofta från en tidigare kollektion från Collection K, örhängen med brun sten från Iosselliani och ett nytt Chanel-läppstift som jag köpte i Paris. Måste bli bättre på att använda läppstift, det är ju så fint!
Jeans från Cheap Monday och så de supersnygga stövlarna från Veronique Branquinho.

Lite snapshots från butiken också, knallrött från Preen, hattar från Anthony Peto, väskor från Alexander Wang och Jerome Dreyfuss, jättehalsduk i kashmir med knappar från Collection K, smycken från Iosselliani, stickad kavaj från Ralph Lauren med bälte från Paul Smith, randigt och doftljus från A.P.C, repsmycken från Sabrina Dehoff. Bland otroligt mycket annat fint, dags att komma och hälsa på!

Translation:
I couldn´t resist my own styling tip in the previous post, today I felt the urge to visit Nitty Gritty in order to get the burgundy suede Chloé booties and a mustard coloured knit sweater from Isabel Marant Etoile. I realized I wanted the autumn leaves look myself, too... Hehe.

Bought a new Chanel lipstick in Paris as well. Love the look, and it´s possible to go darker with it as well, it´s just that I so rarely use lipstick. But I figured that if I get a few real nice ones, I won´t be able to resist to put that extra effort in. Let´s hope my plan works!

Some quick snapshots of the women´s department as well, loads of beautiful stuff in store right now. Make sure to stop by and inspect the goodies soon!

/Cecilia

CHLOÉ HEELS

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Chloé - när streetstyle-fotografen själv får välja. De här skönheterna har vi på Nitty Gritty också, men ännu mummigare i vinröd mocka och mörkbrunt läder. Vackra höstpjäser som inte minst matchar löven i föregående inlägg. Lägg till en stor, stickad tröja och dina favoritbyxor så har du en ruggigt fin höstlook. Bara ett litet tips.

Bilden lånade jag från The Sartorialist, och Garance Dorés blogg hittar du här, så du kan kolla vem (och med vad) som stod framför kameran också.

Translation:
Streetstyle photog Garance Doré in Chloé heels. We´ve got these beauties here at Nitty Gritty too, but even yummier in burgundy suede and dark brown leather. Team with a big, chunky knit and your favourite pants and you´ll look as beautiful as the autumn leaves in the previous post. Just saying.

I borrowed the picture from The Sartorialist, and Garance Dorés blog is here, so you can check out who (and what) was in front of the camera too.

/Cecilia

PERFECT COLOUR PALETTE

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Det blir ju en och annan långtur med barnvagnen när man är mammaledig, och det vore väl småaktigt om jag inte skulle dela med mig av det goda. Så här vackert kan det vara på Strandvägen, höstens färgprakt i sitt esse. Och jag siktar på att ta körkort nästa år (fan, nu har jag outtat det, känner ingen som helst press, ha ha ha), en senapsfärgad Porsche till det hade inte varit dumt. Alls.

Translation:
When on maternity leave, one takes quite a few long walks with the baby, and of course I´ll share some delightful snapshots when at it. This magnificent colour palette of autumn leaves can be found at Strandvägen, just as a mustard Porsche. I have my mind set on a driving licence next year (damn, it´s now official, the pressure...), and I could hardly think of a better way to accessorize it. Well yeah, perhaps a racing green old Jaguar then. That would do, too.

/Cecilia

COLLECTION K IN DA HOUSE

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Beroendeframkallande, lita på mig.
Ett av mina absoluta favoritmärken är Sharon Wauchob med hennes lyxiga finstickade underlinje Collection K. Fint som snus är vad det är, och jag har en av topparna på mig dagen till ära. Otroligt tjusig, vid halsringning och man kan låta den glida ner över ena axeln om man vill, den heter Silk Panel Top och finns på webshoppen i skrivande stund! Tröjan är dock svart och inte marinblå som det står i beskrivningen, ska se till att det ändras. Däremot så är det en svag nyansskillnad på den tunnstickade delen och silkespanelen, jag tycker det är så, så vackert. Dumt att jag inte har bättre bilder än photo booth, men jag använder den här ofta redan, så det blir snart ett nytt fototillfälle. Återkommer!

Under tiden kan du läsa lite mer om Sharon Wauchob i Nitty News.

Translation:
Addictive, trust me.
One of my absolute favourite labels is Sharon Wauchob, and her luxurious diffusion line of knitwear, Collection K - now available at Nitty Gritty! I´m wearing one of the tops today actually, but I just have crappy Photo Booth pictures to share at the moment. It shows the beautiful silk panel neckline though, and the colour of the top is black, not navy as it says in the description in our webshop. I´ll provide better pics soon enough, as with everything else I own from this designer, the pieces always end up my favourites and I wear them a lot. Hint-hint.

Read more about Sharon Wauchob in Nitty News.

/Cecilia

FOR ME

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:30:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Idag är det min födelsedag! Firar mig själv med detta fina, man måste köpa minst en födelsedagspresent till sig själv nämligen (samma princip gäller för övrigt till jul, minst en egen julklapp). He he.
Det här otroligt vackra och snirkliga antika silverarmbandet såg jag i skyltfönstret hos Vasastans prinsessa på Odengatan för några veckor sedan och föll pladask. Det är lite stort för min handled egentligen, men blandat med ett par till armband så är det inget som stör. Jag har massor av armband som jag använder på ren vilja, och det här var alldeles för tjusigt för att inte få följa med hem till samlingen. Kolla in detaljarbetet, magnifikt handsmide... Jag skulle gissa att det är 1920/30-tal. Ja må jag leva!

Translation:
Happy birthday to me! I bought myself a gift, one always must buy at least one birthday gift for oneself (same goes for Christmas), ha ha.
I saw this incredibly beautiful antique silver bracelet in a display window of a vintage shop at Odenplan a few weeks ago and it was love at first sight. And even though it´s a bit big for me, it was a done deal. Way too fantastic not to take home, just look at the detailing. Hand made, I would guess in the 1920´s or 30´s. My precious.

/Cecilia

VINTAGE ME

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Jag och min mamma plåtade outfitbilder på varandra ute på höstängarna innan Jane från Sea of Shoes ens var påtänkt. Gammal är äldst och rött och rosa är jättefint ihop. Skämt åsido (det senare är i och för sig helt sant, se bara på Jil Sander våren 2011), har ni inte hälsat på hos Jane så gör det. Den unga amerikanskan skriver en av världens mest populära bloggar och Janes mamma är lika modeintresserad som sin dotter, och ibland plåtar de varandra. Utfärdar dock en varning i all välmening, är man skotokig som jag är det lätt hänt att man fastnar.

Önskar jag kunde spola tillbaka tiden så jag fick krama henne igen. Bara en gång till. Älskade mamma.

Translation:
Me and my mum took outfit posts in the beautiful Swedish autumn fields long before Jane from
Sea of Shoes was even considered. And pink and red look amazing together. True that, but if you haven´t visited Jane yet, you should definitely do so. The young American writes one of the most popular blogs in the world, her mother is just as fashionable and occasionally they do mother/daughter posts. Be warned though, if you have a thing for shoes, you might get stuck there for a while.

Misses and kisses to my beloved mother. I wish I could turn back time just to get to hug her again. One more time, that´s all I ask.

/Cecilia

I´LL BE SEEING YOU

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0200

Francoise Hardy and Iggy Pop sing for those of us who are missing someone very dear. So beautiful and so sad, yet hopeful where hope is long gone. I ordered the whole album today too, been meaning to do so for a long time now.

/Cecilia

ÄPPELMUST

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0200
The Nitty Gritty Äppelmust, now in store!

A.P.C.

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0200
Atelier de Production et de Creation, better known as A.P.C. is from this season again an important cornerstone for us at Nitty Gritty. This week we received a delivery that includes plenty of denims and some very nice womens jackets and dresses.

Drop by the shop for a glance and perhaps a try why don't you?

NADIA IN BASKERVILLE

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

När vi ändå har Paris-tema, jag provade en basker idag och hoppades på det här resultatet. Jag såg dock inte det minsta ut som Nadia Auermann, men tänker att det bara måste ha varit en taskig basker... Sökandet fortsätter och hoppet lever.
Vill gärna ha en grön (åt militär-hållet färgmässigt), och det har vi haft inne från Ralph Lauren på Nitty Gritty nu i höst, men den tog slut i ett litet nafs. Tror dock att det fortfarande kan finnas svarta kvar. Måste ta mig förbi butiken och kolla.

Vänstra bilden från amerikanska Vogue, september 1992, foto av Ellen von Unwerth. Högra bilder är en annons för Sonia Rykiel 1994.

Baskerville är för övrigt ett typsnitt gammalt som gatan, men jag kunde inte hejda mig på den ordleken. Basker + ville (det senare betyder stad/by på franska). Var god ha överseende, jag är svag för sådant här.

Translation:
While we´re still on the Paris-theme, I tried on a beret today and was hoping for this. I did, however, not look like Nadia Auermann (the disappointment!), but I decided to blame it on the beret. It´s all about finding the right one, no?
I´d love a green one (think army colour tone), and we actually had some from Ralph Lauren at Nitty Gritty this fall, but they were sold out before I even knew they had arrived. Bummer. Might have to consider a black one, there might be some left still.

Left pic from Vogue US, September 1992, photo by Ellen von Unwerth. Right, Sonia Rykiel ad from 1994.

Baskerville is by the way a really old typeface, but basker is also the Swedish word for beret, and ville is the name for a city/village in French. Sorry, I couldn´t help myself.

/Cecilia

Image source: The Fashion Spot

THE GREAT GATSBY

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Jag var visst lite för snabb när jag deklarerade att den här magiska klänningen vid namn Gatsby från Preen redan var självskriven på ordersedeln i Paris... Den är nämligen gjord av nio hela meter sidenchiffong och är veckad för hand i Indien, och kostar alltså en smärre förmögenhet bara att producera. Ehum. Dessutom följer ett grått läderbälte med. I butik hade den hamnat på en sisådär 25 000 kronor, så jag nöjde mig med att bara få klämma och känna lite på den. Oh-la-la. Drömma kostar ingenting alls.

Translation:
I worked a bit too fast when I declared that this magic Preen dress (which goes under the name Gatsby) was already on the order sheet in Paris... The dress demands nine whole meters of silk chiffon and is hand made in India, so just to produce it costs a fortune. And then there´s also a grey leather belt included. It would retail for about 2500 €, so I decided just to feel it was good enough. Oh-la-la. Dreaming is free.

Image source: My own and The Sartorialist

/Cecilia

In Must We Trust

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +0200
Getting down to the Nitty Gritty of mustmaking at Rosenhill.

MERCI

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Butiken/cafét/take away-restaurangen Merci i Paris är värt ett alldeles eget inlägg. Jag hade inte hunnit dit tidigare, men bara hört bra saker. Allt infriades med råge, så härligt att det blev två besök på fem dagar.
Fantastiskt fräsch mat och en färskpressad juice full med ingefära, kan liknas vid en hälsosam käftsmäll. Maria sörplade glatt i sig och det kurerade hennes baksmälla ögonblickligen.
I cafét, som är inrett som ett hemtrevligt bibliotek, var chokladtårtan modell större och jag lekte flygplan med Maxine. I butiken är utbudet stört bra - kanske för att Merci och Nitty Gritty delar otroligt många märken på damsidan, he he. Great minds think alike...

Translation:
Shop/café/take away restaurant Merci in Paris is well worth a post of it´s own. I had never been there before, but only heard good things about it. Now, after two visits within five days in Paris, I can confirm that this place is superb.
Fantastic, healthy food and a freshly squeezed juice with lots of ginger, that´s liquid energy for y´all. It cured Maria´s hang-over in an instant.
The chocolate cake in the café (decorated like a cosy library) was a big one and Maxine was happy playing aeroplane in there. The stock in the shop amazing in my opinion - it might have something to do with the fact that we share quite a few labels in the women´s department, he he he. Great minds think alike...

/Cecilia

DOGGY STYLE PARIS

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Hmmm. Undrar om hotellets hund hade något att göra med att tygöverdelen till barnvagnen försvann spårlöst i Paris? Jag misstänker att så var fallet, en liten munsbit för den här bjässen ju.

Translation:
Hmmm. I wonder... no, correction - I actually suspect - that the hotel´s dog had something to do with the baby pram cover disappearing in Paris... Something to chew on, anyone?

/Cecilia

VIVE LA FRANCE

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Hemma igen efter sex hektiska (men också riktigt härliga dagar) i Paris. Resultatet är magnifikt - eller ska vi kanske säga magnifique? Hur som, vårutbudet på Nitty Gritty dam blir ofattbart bra! Jag ska berätta allt snart, man vill inte missa, det lovar jag. Och så ska jag dela med mig av fler bilder från Paris såklart.
Vi börjar här, i söndags var det sommar med tjugo-tjugofem grader och sol. Maxine ville ta en en paus från allt sakletande för att få i sig lite käk. Sagt och gjort, jag smet ut från accessoarmässan Premiere Classe och ammade henne i de vackra trädgårdarna Tuiliererna, precis vid Louvren. Sämre kan man ju ha det, inte sant? Åh. Som jag älskar Paris.

Translation:
Just back from six hectic (but at the same time wonderful) days in Paris. The result is magnificent - or should we say magnifique? Either way, Nitty Gritty´s women´s department next season will be incredible! I´ll tell all soon, I assure you it´s not to be missed. And I want to share more Paris pics too, of course.
Let´s start with this one. It was summer on Sunday, twenty-twentyfive degrees Celsius and sunshine. Maxine decided it was time for a food break, so I snuck out from the accessories trade show Premiere Classe and fed her in the exquisite gardens of Tuilieres, just next to The Louvre. Life is good like this, no? I´ve got nothing but pure love for Paris.

/Cecilia

Inis Meáin A/W 2010

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0200
We have just received shipment from Inis Meáin A/W 2010 and it looks better than ever. Absolutely brilliant knits from the Aran Islands.
We will have it available online later this week.

“The simplicity and unity of the dress increases in another way the local air of beauty”.

APPLES!

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0200
The apples have been picked, the must will soon be served at Nitty Gritty!

HOW MUCH IS THAT BABY IN THE WINDOW?

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

En söndag för några veckor sedan levde vi loppisliv i Birkastan. Så himla trevligt, är själv väldigt förtjust i att skrota runt på loppisar och det är minst lika kul att vara den som säljer. Man träffar skönt folk och känslan när något gammalt blir uppskattat på nytt är så härlig.
Jag idkade byteshandel också och kom hem med ett par rejäla fuskpälsvantar, perfekt i vinter när man ska dra barnvagn i iskyla. Maxine var förstås med, och jag kunde inte låta blir att ta en bild när hon däckat i skyltfönstret (bakom Tranans drinkbok). Jag hade kunnat sälja väldigt många exemplar av henne, ha ha ha.
Den här loppisen hade massage också, 50 kr för 20 minuter. Bara en sån sak! Tack Thomas för att du styrde upp så bra. Jag är gärna med nästa år igen, såklart.

Translation:
Flea market life feat. massage, the very best kind.

/Cecilia

SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0200
Jag har alldeles uppenbarligen pippi på ugglor just nu. Bara den här veckan har jag köpt en prickig kudde med en handsydd tyg-uggla på till Maxine och den underbara koppen från Iittala till alla mysiga testunder. Och idag fick jag syn på en som jag kan ha med mig hela tiden. En handmålad ring i lackat trä, från Smiley Vintage i varuhuset PUB. J´adore! Den flyger till Paris snart också, wo-hoo.

Translation:
I´ve clearly got a thing for owls right now. I´ve bought a dotted pillow with a hand sewn owl for Maxine and that magic tea mug from Iittala in just a few days time. I spotted another one today which will be keeping me company from now on. A hand painted wooden ring, I got it at Smiley Vintage (PUB department store). J´adore! And this particular owl will be flying to Paris very soon too, wo-hoo...

/Cecilia

I´LL HAVE LUNCH, GOOD HEALTH AND CARMEN KASS, PLEASE

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Jag fick det bästa av två världar igår. Jag, Maxine och vovven Gustav käkade långlunch med ljuvliga Anna, Juni-Li och vovven Debbie vid Nytorget. Anna är frisör extraordinaire på d.o.m hairdressing som delar lokal med oss på Nitty Gritty, men mammaledig nu förstås. Mys, tack ni fina!
Sen lämnade jag lillan och vovven till min karl utanför Grand Hotel, och gick vidare till vackra Skeppsholmskyrkan för rosa bubbel och modevisning med Carmen Kass för Pink Collection av Narciso Rodriguez. Kollektionen säljs på Lindex och 10% av priset på plaggen går direkt till Cancerfonden för kampen mot bröstcancer. Bara att shoppa loss med gott samvete alltså!

...Och när vi ändå är inne på att göra gott, om du inte har skänkt något till översvämningsoffren i Pakistan ännu så är det hög tid att göra det. Din hjälp behövs, det räddar liv.

Translation:
Me, Maxine and Gustav the dog got to hang with the lovely Anna (from d.o.m hairdressing, they share shop space with us at Nitty Gritty), her baby girl Juni-Li and their dog Debbie for a long lunch yesterday. Loved it, they´re the sweetest.
Then my man met up with me to take care of Maxine and Gustav while I went to a fashion show feat. Carmen Kass for Pink Collection by Narciso Rodriguez. The collection is sold at Lindex and 10% of the retail price goes directly to breast cancer research. Such an important cause, go shopping!

...And while we´re on the doing good subject, if you haven´t donated anything to help the flood victims in Pakistan yet, you need to get your act together. Your donation is crucial, it will help save lives.

/Cecilia

MAGIC TEA TIME

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:30:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Modevecka i London, ganska passande att just då införskaffa en ny, f(ashion)abel tekopp. (Förlåt särskrivningen, jag kunde inte låta bli den ordvitsen.) Jag har letat länge efter den rätta till alla härliga höststunder i hemmets lugna vrå, och igår fann jag den i Iittalas butik på Götgatan på Söder. Min väninna hade varit där alldeles nyligen, så hon visade mig dessa och det var kärlek vid första ögonkastet. Från fablernas magiska värld!

Smaken för i afton är grönt te med vanilj och mjölk. Favoriten.

Translation:
London Fashion Week, sort of the right time to shop for a new, large tea cup, no? I´ve been looking for the right one for ages, and yesterday it appeared before my eyes thanks to a dear friend of mine. It was love at first sight. From Iittala, the style is called Taika, which means magic in English. And that´s just what it is.

Tonight´s flavour? Green tea with vanilla and milk. My favourite.

/Cecilia

A SEPTEMBER WALK HOME

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:30:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Schizofrent men härligt väder innan helgen, tokregn och sol om vartannat, ibland samtidigt. Jag packade gummistövlarna och ett paraply i vagnen och tog mig en långpromenad idag. Har haft problem med ryggen igen, så det var första gången på hela veckan som jag lämnade lägenheten för annat än naprapat eller hundpink.
Det måste ju firas, så jag klädde mig i matchande kavaj och fodral från Roseanna med The Local Firm t-shirt under. Inte det minsta praktiskt när man ska amma, men det var helt klart värt det extra besväret. Mycket förtjust. Piratboots från Vivienne Westwood, solglas från Karen Walker och vintage örhängen, köpta på ebay.

På väg hem från stan passade jag på att plåta lite, den (i mitt tycke) vackra konstruktionen som utgör gamla Lidingöbron inte minst.

Translation:
I brought my wellies and an umbrella in Maxine´s pram today since we´ve had crazy weather for a couple of days (one second the sun is shining, the next it´s pouring down, sometimes both at once), and left the loft for a real long walk. The first this week, since the pain in my back has returned (the necessary ones to walk the dog and to see my naprapath therapist not included).
Well, it was a happy moment so I dressed up accordingly. Matching jacket and tight little number from Roseanna, t-shirt underneath from The Local Firm. Not the least practical since I´m breast feeding, but hey, it was worth the hazzle. Love the look.
Also wearing pirates from Vivienne Westwood, shades from Karen Walker and vintage earrings found on ebay.

I snapped some pics on my way home, not the least of the (in my opinion) beautiful construction of the old bridge to Lidingö.

/Cecilia

PS. Såväl solglasögonen som Roseanna-plaggen finns på Nitty Gritty nu, men har inte hunnit leta sig in till webshoppen ännu. / The shades plus the Roseanna pieces are available at Nitty Gritty right now, but haven´t arrived to our webshop just yet.

UPDATE 2010-10-08: Roseanna @ Nittygrittystore.com, check it out!

DO THE TWIRL

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

En av de vackraste bilder jag vet är denna av Guy Bourdin för franska Vogue 1978. Den sitter till och med inramad på en vägg i min walk-in closet, jag blir glad varje gång jag ser den. Har samlat ihop flera favoriterbilder där i udda antika ramar, man kan aldrig omge sig med för många inspirationsbilder... Härligt.

Men åter till denna. Hon dansade omöjligen till den fabulösa Prince-låten nedan (eftersom den släpptes året efter), men jag sitter och diggar den i skrivande stund, så den får äran att ackompanjera aftonens inlägg. I Wanna Be Your Lover. Fredagsstämning, bästa sortens!

Translation:
One of the most beautiful pictures I know is this one by Guy Bourdin, for French Vogue 1978. I framed it for one of the walls in my walk-in closet as well, I get positive energy each time I see it. I have started to fill my antique frames with other images I find inspirational too, one can never have too many of those...

But back to this one. She was certainly not dancing to this fantastic Prince-song (since it was released the year after), but I am listening to it right now, so get your funk out! I Wanna Be Your Lover. Superb Friday night soundtrack.

/Cecilia

Common Projects A/W 2010

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0200
We have recently received our shipment from Common Projects for A/W 2010 and it is our pleasure to present these high quality leather and suede trainers to you.

Common Projects is a collaboration between designers Prathan Poopat and Flavio Girolami. Combining their collective industrial and graphic design backgrounds, the pair formed the company in winter 2004. Inspired by utilitarian design and luxury products, the designers set out to create minimalist design basics and accessories.

Inspired by fundamental architectures found in everyday objects, each product is infused with tailoring and executed using the finest materials and processes. Common Projects offerings are practical yet luxurious. The line endorses the companies dedication to basic footwear architecture and marks each shoe with a proprietary gold stamp on the heel.

Yuketen A/W 2010

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0200
Yuketen footwear started life in 1995 is the work of Japanese man Yuki Matsuda who moved to America in his quest to work with true footwear artisans. Yuki and his team of craftsmen make one the highest regarded ranges of shoes on the market. Made in the USA, they have a commitment to quality, based on American hides and genuine American craftsmanship.
Expect fantastic leathers and build. Each pair is lovingly hand-finished, perfectly representing the rich and vast heritage of shoe-making in America.

The sole unit of two of our picks for Autumn/Winter 2010 is made from real crepe, which is 100% natural rubber from Brazil and takes about 4 hours to hand sew to the upper.

CHECKED & A BLACK DOG

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0200
Inspiration: US Vogue 1972.

Typ jag ju! En av mina höstfavoriter är en lång, vid och storrutig Vivienne Westwood-kappa, med en liten mindre hund bara, hähä.

I do this version pretty good too! One of my all-time autumn fav´s is a long, wide and checked coat from Vivienne Westwood. I team mine with a smaller dog though.

/Cecilia

Image source: The Fashion Spot

HELLO PREEN SPRING/SUMMER DREAM

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Halleluja. Jag tillber Preen-gudarna Justin Thornton och Thea Bregazzi som just visade SS11 i New York. Den här klänningen får mitt hjärta att slå kullerbyttor, och mina överarmar att snegla efter hantlar, ha ha ha. Det känns som om de senare måste få sig en rejäl omgång inför nästa vår och sommar, så jag skulle kunna svassa omkring i denna och bara vara sommarfab...

Förutom Preen Line så köper vi ju en del Preen main line också i vår eminenta butik, och det känns som om den här klänningen redan har tagit sig in på ordersedeln i Paris i oktober.

Första fotot lånat av The Sartorialist, resten av visningsbilderna från Vogue.co.uk.

Translation:
Hallelujah. Heavenly creature that is this Preen dress, thank you for making the world a prettier place by your angelic presence at New York Fashion week SS11. You make my heart skip a beat, and my upper arms to look for a personal trainer, ha ha ha. They need to be toned for next spring/summer you see, so we can share loads of summer breezes.

Fabulous news is that we buy some Preen main line pieces for Nitty Gritty already, and it feels like this dress is already on the ordersheet in Paris early October.

First photo borrowed from The Sartorialist, the rest of the pics from the show are from Vogue.co.uk.

Amen/
Cecilia

DETAILS

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:00:00 +0200
Örhängen / Earrings: Iosselliani (amazing & available in store now, soon also on the webshop)
Kavaj / Jacket: Comme des Garcons (another vintage treasure found on ebay, with knitted sleeves, for 36 USD!)
T-shirt: The Local Firm (I have a bunch of them in different colours, they´re the best)
Shorts: Sharon Wauchob (draped silk shorts from one of my favourite designers)
Leggings: Gaspard Yurkievich (from my old store, Le Shop Stockholm)
Skodon / Shoes: Vivienne Westwood (also from Le Shop, about five years old, still as good)
Hår / Hair: dom. Hairdressing (so fresh and so clean now)

Today´s soundtrack, a couple of years old, but still perfect for a slow Friday night at home-mood...

Y´all have a good night now. Over and out.

/Cecilia

MADE IN FRANCE

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Franska kryddor på Nitty Gritty i höst, vad sägs om relativa nykomlingen Roseanna på höstmenyn? Vi föll pladask för den sofistikerade lekfullheten, för färgerna, för tygerna och stickningarna.

Vår lilla höstorder har precis kommit in till butiken och här kan man spana bland annat spana in en fantastisk kappa (den första på bild) och ett par klänningar (bild ett och två).
Roseanna designas av barndomsvännerna Anne-Fleur och Roxane (bild 5), och om sommarsäsongerna bjuds även badkläder. Innan de förverkligade en gammal dröm och gjorde gemensam sak jobbade de på varsitt håll, senast hos Alberta Ferretti och ba&sh. En sak är säker, vi är överlyckliga över att de valde att satsa på ett eget märke istället, för visst kan vi väl alla erkänna att fransoserna verkar svårslagna när det kommer till avslappnat chic? Bara på Nitty Gritty kan ju även nämnas Isabel Marant, Heimstone, Loft och APC. Och Jerome Dreyfuss när det kommer till väskor. Vive la France!

Translation:
May we offer some fantastic French flavour on the autumn menu, how about the quite new label Roseanna? We fell head over heels with their sophisticated playfulness, for the colours, the fabrics and knits.

Our little autumn selection just arrived to the shop, for example a coat (first pic) and a couple of dresses (first and second pic).
Roseanna is designed by childhood friends Anne-Fleur and Roxane (fifth pic), and during spring/summer seasons, they also provide swimwear. Roseanna has a few seasons under it´s belt now, successful already, and before Anne-Fleur and Roxane went on this joint path their latest work experience reads Alberta Ferretti and ba&sh. We´re thrilled they decided to launch their own label instead, no-one does effortless chic style as good as the French. Just with us at Nitty Gritty, there´s also Isabel Marant, Heimstone, Loft and APC. And Jerome Dreyfuss for bags. Vive la France!

Nigel Cabourn Cameraman Jacket

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0200
We've managed to get our hands on a re-stock on the navy Cameraman Jacket from Nigel Cabourn which had sold out and at the same time we would like present the Cameraman Jacket in brown. A new addition to our shop.

The jacket is a re-creation of the jacket the English moutaineer Wilfrid Noyce wore as a member of the British expedition that led to the first ascent of Mount Everest. Made of a Harris tweed lower body and Mackintosh shoulder and sleeves. 3 metal clip fastenings ,as used by the US Navy and British Army, and buttoned bottom. With button-adjustable cuffs, 4 button-fastening flapped pockets and drawstring hood with fisherman knot pulls.

MORNING GLORY

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0200
Utsikten från vår våning igår morse. Magisk.
Tänk, lite lagom lantliv på en stor ö bara 25 minuters cykelfärd från innerstan, otroligt.

The view from our loft yesterday morning. Magic.
Enjoying the archipelago suburbia, just 25 mins by bike to Stockholm City. Incredible.

/Cecilia

Gitman Bros. Vintage

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0200
Enthusiastically we ripped open the boxes of Gitman Bros. Vintage that was delivered to the shop today, and we were far from dissapointed as we unpacked and went through the styles. We will work hard to get them online as soon as possible.
If you are in Stockholm this week we suggest you pop by the store to have a look, its well worth the trip.

THAT DRESS

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Vi var på bröllop i lördags (Sofie och Fredrik, TACK för att vi fick vara med och dela er väldigt speciella dag!), och jag bara måste få överösa bloggen med bilder på klänningen jag hade på mig. Jag tycker den är så ofattbart vacker nämligen... Vintage, sent sjuttiotal, via ebay.
Jag erkänner glatt att jag som ett tvättäkta shoppingfreak ställde klockan mitt i natten och gick upp och budade på den, för i och med att klänningens tidigare hemvist var USA, så är ju tidsskillnaden inte till ens fördel när man vill vinna auktioner som slutar under dagtid där. Det kallas snatching, man lägger helt enkelt sitt bud först i slutsekunderna av auktionen, och då ett riktigt högt sådant så att ingen hinner lägga ett nytt, ännu högre bud. Fult spel, men allt är tillåtet i krig och kärlek, eller hur? Men för att vinna gäller det ju förstås att man inte snålar, det kan ju faktiskt finnas fler som tänker likadant. Men som den ebay-kung (eller kanske drottning om man ska vara korrekt) jag är, så gick det ju alldeles galant. Min, bara min, för fyndpriset 112 dollar. He he. Mycket nöjd.

Klackarna kommer från Haider Ackermann, bältet Borba Margo, kuvertväskan i trä från Rocio, brett guldarmband köpt i Iran och de supersmala armbanden är sådana där tokbilliga som var poppis på åttiotalet, hittade ett gäng i London för några år sedan och köpte alla för ynka fem pund.

PS. Mitt stackars hår är inte slingat, det är solblekt och sjuuukt slitet. Klipptid på onsdag! Inte en dag för tidigt.

Translation:
We were invited to a wedding on Saturday (thank you ever so much that we got to share your very special day, Sofie and Fredrik!), and I can´t resist to lavish on the dress I was wearing. I find it incredibly beautiful, you see... (And it was the first time in ages I got to play fancy dress-up!)
It´s a vintage dress, most certainly late seventies, found on ebay. After setting the alarm clock in the middle of the night like a real shopping freak, it was mine as planned. I seldom lose an auction, the trick is called snatching. It´s dirty play but everything is allowed in love and war, no?
This is how it works; you place a real high bid just seconds before the ebay auction ends, and then no one has the time to outbid you - unless some other freak places an even higher bid at the same time, that is... But if you really want something, you´re not cheap, right? I got this particular dress for 112 dollars, and I think that was a bargain, my maximum bid was a lot higher.

Heels from Haider Ackermann, belt Borba Margo, Rocio wooden clutch, gold bangle bought in Iran mixed with those cheap thin ones that were really popular in the eighties, I found a bunch for a mere five pounds in London a few years ago and bought the lot.

PS. My hair is dying to get a haircut, and the highlights are not intentional, but natural from summer sun. Oh well. I won´t colour it, but at least cut it, on Wednesday. It´s about time, to say the least...

/Cecilia

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0200
Soho Grand, Metropolitan, La Esquina, Yankee Stadium, Grand Centrals Oyster Bar, Wolfgangs Steakhouse, Supreme, The Hundreds, Freemans, The Standard.

PARIS!

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Resa till Paris bokad, 30:e september till 5:e oktober. Hela halva inköparcirkusen ska med, exklusive vovven Gustav (fast det kanske är han som är huvudnumret?) men inklusive Kärleken och vår lilla dotter Maxine. Kombinerad familjesemester och fashion, fan vad fint. Världens bästa Maria, vår nya butikschef, är numer en given del av cirkusen också. Kanske Hugo hänger på han med? Och på tal om cirkus, i Köpenhamn bodde vi på nya hotell Tivoli, Maria fick nya kompisar under frukosten. En bra start på dagen.

Translation:
Tickets booked for Paris Fashion Week in early October. My Love and baby girl is joining. Family and fashion, it´s gonna be such a great trip! Maria, our Shop Manager, is also coming along. Perhaps Hugo will do so too? The Nitty Gritty Buyer´s Circus (just missing the main attraction, our dog Gustav) in my favourite destination; Paris je´taime. When in Copenhagen for the same reason recently, Maria made new friends at breakfast at the brand new hotel Tivoli, where we were staying.

/Cecilia

Cropped picture from Vogue Paris 1980, by Helmut Newton (original image source: The Fashion Spot). 2nd pic, Maria at Hotel Tivoli.

POST BABY PARTY

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Förra torsdagen var det inte bara premiär för Veronique Branquinho-stövlarna, jag var också iväg på mitt första post baby-galej (utan lillan ifråga), med min kära väninna Sara.
Först en slurk vin på Riche, sen modevisning på NK. Där hakade vi på Lisa Lee från Ibeyostudio för en snabbvisit till våra kompisar på Aplace, som firade sin nya jättebutik i Bruno. Grattis till tillskottet och så härligt att det är på Söder, nu är vi ju så gott som grannar. Hurra!

Bilder: Jag på den rutiga catwalken på NK och på Aplace-festen, Sara och Lisa Lee, Dan och Elin från Aplace, Yonas och Sara i nya Aplace-butiken, Anja och Cecilia på Aplace-partyt. Jag var dock likt Askungen hemma redan vid midnatt. Skyndar långsamt.

Translation:
Thursday last week wasn´t just the premiere of my new Veronique Branquinho-boots, it was also my first post baby evening event.
First a sip of wine at Riche, then a fashion show at NK. Sara and I found Lisa Lee of Ibeyostudio there, and went with her for a short visit to the opening party of new Aplace store in Bruno. Congrats friends to the new addition and we fancy the location very much, almost neighbours now. Yay!

Pics: Me on the checked catwalk at NK and at the Aplace party, Sara and Lisa Lee, Dan and Elin of Aplace, Yonas and Sara in the new Aplace store, Anja and Cecilia at the Aplace party. I was home by midnight though, Cinderella-style.

/Cecilia

HAIRY FEET

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Zoomar in på håriga fötter från Hope och ett par nya favoritbyxor (inte bara snygga utan löjligt sköna också) från Isabel Marant Etoile idag. Den rutiga kavajen är vintage och fyndad på Portobello Market i London, toppen kommer från Sharon Wauchob. Jag har vintageörhängen också, köpta på ebay, men de syns ju inte i bild.

Byxorna hittar du på Nitty Gritty den här säsongen, men de har glädjande nog flugit ut ur butiken (jag kan alltså inte lova att det finns några kvar). Du kan dock kolla in bilder från Isabel Marant Etoile i vår webshop, se flera av plaggen nedan, men om du är sugen på att shoppa något från kollektionen så måste du besöka eller kontakta oss. Du är förstås väldigt välkommen att höra av dig, vi hjälper gärna till!

Translation:
Zooming in on my hairy feet from Hope and a new pair of favourite trousers (so comfy) from Isabel Marant Etoile today. The checked jacket is vintage and a dear Portobello Market-find, and the top is Sharon Wauchob. Also wearing vintage earrings bought on ebay, but they don´t show on any of the pics.

You find the trousers at Nitty Gritty this season, but they´ve been flying off the shelves so I can´t guarantee there´s any pair left. Check out some more Isabel Marant-styles in our webshop (some of the pieces below), but if you feel the desire to shop, you have to either visit or contact us. Please feel very free to do so - we´re happily at your service!

/Cecilia

WOODEN BAGS

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Ordet träsmak får en helt ny innebörd när man får en sådan här i sin hand... Min står och förskönar klädkammaren i väntan på att få ta sin premiärtur på ett bröllop i helgen! Det är alltså en kuvertväska, handgjord, helt i trä.
Otroligt tjusig, och det finns några fler modeller att kika på i webshopen (märket heter Rocio och kommer från England). Men allra helst borde du ta dig till butiken och kolla in dem för att få känslan, så lyxig på ett alldeles eget sätt. Det här är något att spara ett helt liv, jag är förtrollad.

Translation:
Short but sweet, Maxine just woke up! This amazing handmade wooden clutch, from British label Rocio, is waiting in my walk-in closet to debut on a wedding this weekend. It´s incredibly beautiful and I will cherish it always and forever. Available in our webshop along with three more styles, you just HAVE to check them out.

/Cecilia

PING PONG

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Hmmm. Kanske ändå då. Maxines morfar vill att hon ska bli pingisstjärna när hon blir stor. Jag var lite tveksam på hipphetsfaktorn i det, men om det ser ut ungefär så här, så kanske mamma också är med på noterna.
Från W 2001, foto av Paolo Roversi - som också råkar vara en av mina favoritfotografer.

Translation:
Erhmm, well maybe then. Maxine´s maternal grandfather wants her to become a tabletennis pro when she grows up. I wasn´t sure it was hip enough, but if it looks somewhat like this, mummy will consider it.
From W 2001, by Paolo Roversi (one of my favourite photographers).

/Cecilia

Image source: Claire Belliard

CORNELIA

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:30:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

I måndags hälsade jag, Maxine och Gustav på i Cornelias ateljé på Söder. Där råder ofta ett kreativt kaos, man blir galet inspirerad, och Gustav fick två hundflickor att hälsa på dagen till ära. Den ena tillhörde Cornelias assistent Emmy och den andra sångfågeln Mai. Hon provade en kedjeklänning inför en spelning, det var riktigt snyggt (såklart).
Och på tal om kedjeklänningen, när jag var på inköpsresa i Paris i mars så tog jag och Cornelia en sväng förbi L´Eclaireur (en av Paris absolut bästa butiker, eller ja, det finns fem av dem) och de skyltade med den ovanpå en Rick Owens-klänning. Inte så pjåkigt sällskap! Egentligen får man inte fota i butiken, men de gjorde ett undantag för oss, så Cornelia och jag står och smilar upp oss framför deras silvergrå butiksväggar i wellpapp. Där bakom hänger klädkollektioner, men man måste säga till om man vill kika - då öppnas väggarna. Kaxigt. Och jag hade visst samma stövlar då som i måndags, grå piratboots från Vivienne Westwood för den som är nyfiken.

Vi har Cornelias fina smycken på Nitty Gritty också, men de stora pjäserna gör ett gästspel hos oss först inför jul och nyår. Just nu hittar du lite smått och gott som armband, halsband och örhängen i butiken.

Translation:
Me, Maxine and Gustav went to visit Cornelia in her atelier on Södermalm this past Monday. It´s a creative haven, and I always get so inspired when there. Gustav was happy too, there were two dog chicks to smell; one belonging to Cornelia´s assistant Emmy, and the other one to Swedish songstress Mai. She tried on one of the chain dresses to wear at a gig, and it looked absolutely fab.
And speaking of those chain dresses, when I was in Paris in March me and Cornelia went to L´Eclaireur (one of Paris´ best stores, well, there are five of them) and her dress was displayed on top of a Rick Owens dress in the shop. Not bad! You´re not allowed to snap photos in there, but they made an exception for us. Those silvergrey cardboard walls hide the collections, so if you want to browse through them you need to alert staff for the walls to come open. Pretty cool. And I noticed I was wearing the same pair of boots then as this Monday, the high heeled pirates from Vivienne Westwood.

We carry Cornelia´s jewelry at Nitty Gritty as well, but those larger chain pieces will pay us a visit in time for x-mas and New Year´s Eve. Right now there are a selection of smaller necklaces, bracelets and earrings available.

/Cecilia

THE NEW "IT"-PRAM?

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:00:00 +0200
Mamma! Det är ju så här jag rullar. / Mommy! This is how I roll.

Ok?

/Maxine

Image source: The Fashion Spot

Vans Old School

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0200
I started skateboarding back in 1995, when I was 14 years old. It was also around that time I began to care about clothing, and most importantly, shoes.

Ray Barbee, Transfer Ollie

I grew up in a small town without skateshops and the only trainers you could get hold of were certainly not made for skateboarding so, after months of nagging, my mom and dad finally took me to Stockholm to get me a pair of real skate shoes from an actual skateshop. Thinking of the buzz I got from just walking into that store still makes me smile and I remember choosing a pair of Vans Hemi after approximately 1 hour of making up my mind. It was a low shoe in beige and brown suede with white laces and sole. I remember thinking they were the perfect pair. Those shoes served me well through my first heel flips and I had many pairs of Vans later on.

A lot has happened in the skate shoe industry since that time and and most models on the market are rather chunky than chic and a lot of the skate shoe manufacturers seem they could probably adjust their brand profile and go into mountain climbing gear merchants quite easily. The Vans classics line is yet the opposite. It is all about looking good whether you’re on your board or not.

This week we received a shipment of the nicest Vans Old Schools I’ve ever laid my hands on and I definitely felt the same buzz unpacking these, as I did that day back in -95, trying on my first pair of Hemis. Enough said, just check them out.

Stone Island Ice Jacket

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0200
Stone Island Ice Jacket A/W 2010 has arrived in the shop. It looks better than ever! Visit the shop to catch a glimpse of it or just sneek a peak at the slideshow above. Limited numbers so move fast if you want to get your hands on it.

Click to shop

PURRFECTION

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Jag spinner som en katt när jag träffar på fantastiskt fina skodon. De här stövlarna från Veronique Branquinho stämmer ju in förträffligt på den beskrivningen, perfektion är nog ordet jag söker. Premiär för Veronique Branquinho på Nitty Gritty den här säsongen och för mig dagen till ära.
Stövlarna då, en bild säger ju mer än tusen ord, men jag gör ett försök: bekväm klack, sanslöst fin längd på skaftet som också är smalt, klassiska och moderna på samma gång, fast ändå med en skön sjuttiotalskänsla. Och så färgen... Mjau. Men de finns FÖRSTÅS i svart också! Svart är alltid svart. Varsågod, lätt höstens snyggaste stövel.

I övrigt på mig idag: jeansen är gamla trotjänare från Nakkna, t-shirt The Local Firm, fransig kavaj vintage, kopparhalsband egen formgivning.

Translation:
I purr like a kitty cat when I encounter incredibly beautiful footwear. These boots from Veronique Branquinho matches that description, they´re perfection. This is the first season we carry Veronique Branquinho at Nitty Gritty, and we´re really excited to do so! These boots prove why; the height of the heel is comfortable, the length of the boot shaft is superb, and it´s slim. They have a classic yet contemporary feel, with an air of seventies. And the colour... Meow. But OF COURSE they are available in black as well. Enjoy - I know I will.

Also wearing: favourite jeans from Nakkna (they´ve been with me for quite some time now), t-shirt from The Local Firm, vintage fringed jacked and a copper necklace of my own design.

/Cecilia

Polo Ralph Lauren A/W 2010

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0200
The first shipment for Polo Ralph Lauren Autumn/Winter 2010 has arrived. A fine selection of shirts, sweaters, hoods and trousers. Available in-store at Krukmakargatan 26, and online as soon as possible.

Moncler V

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0200
The first shipment of selected items of Monclers collaboration with Japanese Visvim is now available at
Krukmakargatan 26 .
We are working hard to have it available online as soon as possible for those unable to visit our store.

Pictured above: Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim

HALLELUJAH MOMENT

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:30:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Jag har provat de här byxorna varje vecka sedan Maxine föddes i juni. Men trots att jag kände mig slimmad som tusan när kulan var väck så gick inte mina älskade Nakkna-byxor med volanger att stänga i midjan. Förrän i söndags! Mycket tajtare än vanligt, och lite mjukare och mer under dem, men det förlåter jag så gärna och det får ju plats, bara man får igen dem över magen. Som jag har längtat. Det var ju nästan ett år sedan sist.

Sandaler från Sigerson Morrison, kort tunnstickad topp från Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair och träarmband från Cornelia.

Translation:
I´ve tried these frilly pants from Nakkna on every single week since Maxine´s birth in June. I felt super-slim once the baby belly was gone, but even so, I couldn´t fit into them. Until this past Sunday! Wohoo! Much tighter than usual (still a bit more of me underneath), but I´m the forgiving kind! I´ve really missed them, it´s been almost a year now.

Sandals from Sigerson Morrison, short top from Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair and wooden bangle from Cornelia.

/Cecilia

MAXINE´S FAVOURITE LULLABIES

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Maxines favoritvaggvisor kommer från El Perro del Mars album Love Is Not Pop. Mamma är extremt nöjd med lillans musiksmak. Och inte kan jag låta bli att dela med mig av henne heller. Underbara unge, helt i egen design (nåja, nästan). Lyssna kan du göra här nere.

Natti natti.

Translation:
Maxine´s favourite lullabies are the songs from El Perro del Mar´s album Love Is Not Pop. Mommy is extremely pleased with her little princess´ taste in music. And I can´t resist to share the magic. Kid, my own design (above), song Change of Heart (below).

Nighty-night.

/Cecilia

PREGGERS

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:30:00 +0200
For English Translation, see below.

Jag hittade några bilder från graviditetstiden ändå, inte jättemånga, men här kommer ett urval. Eftersom garderoben krympte i takt med att magen växte så återanvändes många av dessa plagg friskt. Det enda jag köpte i rent graviditetssyfte var lite långa, tajta linnen/miniklänningar som täckte kulan och lite till, Weekday och American Apparel funkade urfint i det syftet.

Första bilden, sista partyt. Nej, inte riktigt så dramatiskt, men det var i september 2009 och jag visste ännu inte att jag var gravid. Efter det var det nyktert. Klänning från Diana Orving, klackar från Haider Ackermann och en jäkla massa armband, vintage och nya från Cornelia i en salig blandning.

Andra bilden är i London i oktober 2009, med en av mina bästa väninnor Hanna Hammarberg vid min sida. Hon har även designat väskan som har hängt på min axel i fyra år, de lårhöga stövlarna kommer från Willow, sidenlångskjortan Sharon Wauchob och kappan Zambesi.

Paisleyklänningen från Rodebjer använde jag sanslöst mycket, den var heeelt perfekt och elastisk så magen fick plats nästan hela vägen fram. På bilden med väst från Sharon Wauchob, november 2009.

Fjärde bilden, december 2009 i grön Diana Orving-topp, kofta från Vivienne Westwood, byxor från Sharon Wauchob och vintage vinröda mockaskor.

I Köpenhamn i januari 2010, kängor från Mentor, ridbyxor från Pour, t-shirt The Local Firm och sidenkavaj med puffärm från Sharon Wauchob. På hotellsängen ligger rutiga favoritkappan från Vivienne Westwood.

Sjätte bilden, februari 2010 i spindelnätsmönstrad blus från Whyred, bälte från Borba Margo och spindelvävstunn undertröja i silkestråd från Collection K.

Sen i Paris i mars för att göra inköpen för hösten och vintern, och den uppmärksamma noterar att det är denna bild som använts i bloggheadern (eller så informerar jag om det nu, ha ha ha). Första värmande vårsolen i brillor från Karen Walker och min favorithalsduk från Collection K. Just denna säsong har Sharon Wauchob gjort en favorit i repris och producerat de här halsdukarna igen, först till kvarn (jag hojtar till när de kommer in). Konstruktionen är superb - men jag får återkomma till det i ett annat inlägg, det här blir ju långt nog ändå...

Framför tavelväggen hemma i sovrummet i april 2010, vintage stickad långklänning med polokrage, väst från Ann-Sofie Backs underlinje BACK, bälte från Borba Margo och kängor från Mentor.

På jobbet i maj, byxorna från Sharon Wauchob är på som så ofta, miniklänning Weekday, t-shirt The Local Firm, brogues Church´s och överdimensionerad kofta från Preen Line.

Sista bilden, på väg till premiären av SATC 2 samma dag som Maxine var beräknad (men hon kom ju inte då utan två veckor senare, lite härlig vardagsedge bara). Tweedklackar från Jil Sander, byxorna från Sharon Wauchob, blus Ann Demeulemeester och väska Hanna Hammarberg.

Translation:
Oh my gosh, it´s gonna be too long... This is a selection of pregnancy outfits starting from September 2009 (when I actually had no idea so was the case) and finishing off in end May 2010, when my baby girl Maxine was expected the very same day I went to the SATC 2 premiere. Living on the edge, ha ha ha.

/Cecilia

AT HOME

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0200
Note to self:

Hemmakväll en fredag borde ju alltid se ut ungefär så här. / Friday nights at home ought to always look somewhat like this.

FADE TO GREY

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0200
For English Translation, see below.

Det känns i luften att sensommaren är här. Underbart om du frågar mig. Och snart kommer hösten, den vackraste årstiden av dem alla. Hösten är onekligen också favoritårstiden rent modemässigt; gråtoner och murriga jordfärger, stövlar, stickat och flera klädlager. Åh! Och jag inser ju att jag klär mig enligt denna princip nästan året om, men det känns ändå speciellt härligt just på hösten, bland fallna röda löv och nästan nakna träd...
Och det här inlägget blev visst lika delar väderporr och höstlängtan. Ja ja, komsi komsi.

Translation:
The air is crisp and you can absolutely tell the summer days slowly are giving way for autumn, the most beautiful time of year if you ask me. The autumn season is a fashion favourite as well; earthy tones, boots, knits and layering. Oh-la-la. And then I realise this is sort of the way I dress all year round, but it sure does feel particularly great when accompanied by red fallen leaves and almost naked trees...
Hmm. Did I just write what could be described as weather porn? Well sure, come to mama.

Title soundtrack, especially for you.

/Cecilia

Image source: French Glamour, November 1992 via The Fashion Spot.

WHY THE SAD FACE?

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:30:00 +0200
Stockholm Fashion Week och ryggskott funkar inte så bra tillsammans. Tant Cecilia sitter hemma men gläds ändå en smula åt Rodeos fina bevakning.

Translation:
Stockholm Fashion Week and lumbago is not a great match. This old lady sits at home and is at least semi-happy for Rodeo´s great coverage.

/Cecilia

HELLO.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0200
For English translation, see below.

Ett par veckor blev en månad blev ett halvår och lite till, men nu är äntligen nya Nitty Gritty-sidan uppe och därmed Le Blög Fashion Affair återuppstånden. På Nitty Gritty har jag ju verkat sedan januari ändå, stortrivs pulandes med daminköpen och är exalterad över att höstkollektionerna landar i detta nu (bland annat magiskt snygga stövlar från Veronique Branquinho, mer om allt sånt snart!). Innan jag började på Nitty Gritty jobbade jag som Visual Merchandiser på varuhuset PUB i Stockholm och dessförinnan drev jag egna butiken Le Shop Stockholm.

Sedan sist har det hänt stora saker privat. Jag ärvde mammas hund Gustav i januari (som ofta är min charmerande sidekick i butiken när jag jobbar) och fick en liten dotter som heter Maxine i juni (världens finaste, såklart). Nu är jag mammaledig men jobbar med inköpen för våren 2011 ändå, och kommer också att uppdatera bloggen löpande. Siktet är inställt på inspiration, konkreta shoppingtips och livsstil. Det blir mycket fint, det!

Får erkänna att jag legat lite på latsidan med kameran under bloggpausen, men jag ska se om jag kan vaska fram något gravidmode strax också. Det jag använde allra flitigast syns i och för sig på bilderna ovan, mina klassiska brogues från Church´s och favoritbyxorna från Sharon Wauchob (som förvisso också var de enda jag kom i på slutet, med det väl beprövade knepet gummisnodd som gylf)... Magen gömde sig i en ljuv och ljuvlig Ann Demeulemeester-blus den där dagen, sista arbetsdagen i maj innan mammaledigheten faktiskt. Den lilla håriga saken i bakgrunden är Gustav (en lyckad olyckshändelse av kinesisk nakenhund och Jack Russell).

Sådärja, introduktionen på plats. Nu kör vi!

Translation:
I´m on maternity leave but with this post back in the blogosphere, and keeping myself perfectly busy with the women´s buying for SS11. (I will naturally also continue to update this space with inspiration, shopping picks and lifestyle in general. Great stuff coming up!) Before I joined the Nitty Gritty crew in January, I worked as a Visual Merchandiser at department store PUB in Stockholm, and previous to that I ran Le Shop Stockholm, which I also was a co-owner to.

A quick recap of the year so far, great things have happened. Apart from my new job as womenswear buyer at Nitty Gritty, I inherited my mum´s dog Gustav in January and gave birth to a baby girl, Maxine, in June. A wonderful little family!

Fashion-wise, I´ll post some magic autumn pieces real soon, but I also hope to share some pregnancy outfits (but I admit to being lazy with the camera when not blogging, so we´ll see what´s really in there). I mostly wore these brogues from Church´s and my favourite trousers from Sharon Wauchob anyway. The lovely blouse is Ann Demeulemeester and could fit almost anything, it´s huge in the very best way.
These photos are from May, last day at work before my maternity leave. That hairy little thing with me is Gustav (he´s a real charmer and the happy outcome of an accidental meeting between a Chinese Crested and a Jack Russell).

So, there was the introduction. Let´s go!

/Cecilia

Nitty Gritty proudly presents: Adam Kimmel

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0200
We are very pleased to present one of our new brands for this fall/winter 2010, New York based menswear designer Mr Adam Kimmel. Kimmel dropped out of his architecture studies in 2002 and started his own fashion brand that same year. He designs fashionable but masculine, American classics with some roughness but always in materials as soft as possible. Comfy cashmere sweaters, slouchy jackets and unconstructed blazers are always in the collection, though presented in different shades for every season. This upcoming fall it´s in the shady light of a casino. The casino collection was presented together with American contemporary visual artist George Condo who did produce some of his signature masks for the fashion event held in Paris.
Condo is known for his fine exhibitions in places like MoMA , the Whitney Museum and Guggenheim all in New York, Tate Modern in London and Ministere de la Culture in Paris. Recently he finished another interesting collaboration when he created some artwork for Kanye Wests single, ”Power”.

Kimmel's philosophy is to continue to look at the brand as a venture for himself and his friends. "I try to discover pockets of American culture that resonate with my contemporaries and keep it as personal as I can. If the '90s were about minimalism, the future is about the personal touch," he says.

Adam Kimmels Casino collection can now be found at Nitty Gritty and our online shop.

Welcome!

Sir Paul...

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0200
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.

Suite D´Amour

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0200
Nitty Gritty Crew DJ set at Suite D´Amour at the lovely Hotel Lydmar last night.

The one man band...

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0200
I´ve always had a thing for the one man band...

Adam Kimmel S/S 2011

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0200
Adam Kimmel took inspiration from good old Snoop Dog for his S/S 2011 collection.
"When the pimp's in the crib ma, Drop it like it's hot..."

Stussy party

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0200
Stussy BBQ at a roof top in the Pigalle area.

Mark McNairy

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0200
Hey!
McNairy... made up your mind yet?

Raf Simons Fashion Show S/S 2011

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0200

Arc'teryx Veilence

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0200
We have decided to pick up some tailored protection wear for next spring. The Arc´teryx Veilence collection is a beautiful tailored, minimalistic protection line in the same philosophy category as C.P. Company of the 90´s, Nanamica, North Face Purple and Stone Island Shadow.

La Montana

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0200
Edin from Acne, Peter from The White Briefs and me at last nights party at La Montana.

Paris by night

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0200
Dinner at L´Avenue with Daniel from Café Magazine and our friends from Our Legacy and The White Briefs.

Au Petit fer à Cheval

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0200
Always the first lunch in Paris, Confit de canard at "Au Petit fer à Cheval" at number 30 Rue Vieille du Temple in the Marais.
It´s a must!

Home Sweet Home...

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0200
Paris Fashion Week is to begin and we´re staying at Hotel Amour... as usual. Love this little Love Hotel!

Pitti Uomo Trade Show, Florence

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0200
We went to Florence as usual to pic the best bits and pieces for the coming spring/summer 2011 season. Gitman bros shirting, Nigel Cabourn´s collection inspired from the everyday life at a submarine, moccasines from Yuketen and the always very lovely outerwear from C.P. Company.