In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into Grisch, the fascinating niche style gaining traction among Sweden's affluent youth. Drawing on our listeners' firsthand accounts and a century of Scandinavian cultural history, we dissect its surprisingly long lineage— from fin-de-siècle dandies and Eurotrash dudebros to gangster rappers and old money influencers—all culminating in a high-stakes world of designer denim, puffer vests, and luxury low-profile sneakers. We ponder how the complex relationship between class, age, nationalism, and masculinity embodied by Grisch might result in its global domination.

Special thanks to Charles, Elsa, Justine, Iman, Matilda, Ebba, and Jesper for their insights! 

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Selected TikToks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Chris Heyn Jr. on TikTok

eric_roth2 on TikTok

Marcus Rolf on TikTok

Your Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Fashion by The Daily Scandinavian

About Us – Garde Grisch

De Vet Du – Sture P (Music Video) 

Peder Fogstrand aka Greven

"The Law of Jante" (on Janteloven) by Michael Booth for The Paris Review

The Murder of Einar (Swedish rap legend) – YouTube

Azealia Banks announces her move to Stockholm in Swedish radio interview

Yung Lean @subwaytakes Interview

Consumers that are middle and upper class in Nordic countries 2024 – Statista

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Erscheinungs­datum: 26.3.2025, 15:32:48