DAPPER LOU

Author: Cecilia Posted: April 20th, 2012

During Fashion Week in Paris in March (and all other fashion weeks for that matter), there´s a ton of people documenting what others are wearing. Some of the streetstyle blogs stand out from the crowd though, and since my last visit I have a new one bookmarked: Dapper Lou.
He shot me on a rainy day in Le Marais too, that´s how I got to know his site. That hasn´t been posted though, but have a look at these amazing shots and then go on an inspirational journey here! It´s mainly a men´s style blog, but trust me, there´s inspiration for everyone in there. He´s got a good eye. And I love that many of the shots feels so authentic, less pose more real life (although very fashionable lives of course).















...and some quick menswear shots:







What I also like so much is the mixture of styles; as long as something nice is put together or just a fierce detail, it qualifies for a great shot!

And here, Lou himself:



He sure looks dapper. Enjoy, folks!

x
Cecilia

All images courtesy of DapperLou.com

DOUBLE TEXTURE

Author: Cecilia Posted: April 11th, 2012

I´m a sucker for textures. On pillows, blankets, curtains, clothes, shoes and even plants and art work - you name it, I dig it. Today, I got my fair share from a loosely knitted Helmut Lang sweater and a pair of woven leather shoes by Jil Sander Navy (both in store now).





Some textured parts of my home:



A carved wood painting



My favourite blanket



Bubbly pillow



A beautiful hanging plant in our bedroom



Like a lava landscape painting



An oil painting with very generous strokes

And don´t even get me started on shadow play...



Bedroom



Living room

But speaking of, (I can´t help myself, he he) when I co-owned and ran Le Shop Stockholm some years ago, we had such beautiful dresses in store by designer Sarah Törnqvist. There´s one in particular I have in mind that had a print of shadows from window blinds. I think this style is nothing but amazing even now, five years later.

Here, some stills from her collection film Gap, directed by Igor Zimmermann (2007):









And the dress, photo by Marcus Palmqvist:



Love.

Over and out, good night!

xx
Cecilia

• AVHASHBY
  Robert Pants
  343.00 EUR
• Jil Sander Navy
  Woven Leather Lace-up Shoes
  355.00 EUR

HAPPY EASTER!

Author: Cecilia Posted: April 6th, 2012

Have a happy, sweet, beautiful and witchy Easter, folks! Get ready for takeoff:

























xx
Cecilia

Images: Still from Amelie in Montmartre, antique dolls via The Fashion Spot, Life cover 1922, Guy Bourdin for Charles Jourdan 1978, Vogue IT 1992 Kate Moss by Arthur Elgort, Illustration and skirt lamp photo via The Fashion Spot, Iggy Pop and Kate Moss, Easter Eggs, Pantone spray cans, Isabella Blow by Steven Meisel, George Wolfe Plank illustration Vogue 1928.

BON TEN YEARS!

Author: Cecilia Posted: March 27th, 2012

It was a magic party. Bonne anniversaire Bon Magazine! I sure do hope I´m around for the next anniversary, too. Nights like these not to be missed...

I felt the need to capture the aura of the beautiful location and extravagant arrangements on camera, so I took some random snapshots during the night. Enjoy:













Robyn!












Not enough? Nah! Click here for the the real action deal!

xx
Cecilia

BON MAGAZINE

Author: Cecilia Posted: March 23rd, 2012

Now these are some stunning photographs by Elle Muliarcyk for Bon Magazine, featuring Swedish model Elsa Sylvan and a lot of nice outfits styled by Gillian Wilkins.

I can´t wait to party the night away tomorrow when Bon Magazine celebrates their first decade of fashionable and arty action... Way to go, congrats on an amazing job and happy 10th birthday!!

xx
Cecilia

Image source: Fashion Gone Rogue. Hair by Luke Baker and make-up by Cynthia Rose.

GRIT GIRL SHOOT, PT. 2

Author: Cecilia Posted: February 17th, 2012

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

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

Old style public transportation never looked this good.

Enjoy, and much love from us!



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



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



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



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



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



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

All in store now!

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

xx
Cecilia

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

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

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

CRAZY DAYS

Author: Cecilia Posted: January 31st, 2012

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

SOME STARDUST

Author: Cecilia Posted: January 3rd, 2012

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.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Author: Cecilia Posted: December 13th, 2011

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

Author: Cecilia Posted: December 9th, 2011

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