Terri Burt - FOUNDER
Terri has been dressing the city of Louisville, KY, in style and sass for over two decades. She founded The Nitty Gritty on Barret Ave, in the spring of 2000, with the mission to create a fun, regional destination for quality vintage clothing and costuming.
Terri is passionate about fashion history and loves to share her knowledge. She helps make sure everyone has the best threads, whether they’re going to a 1920s Gatsby party or they just want to be stylish when hitting the Kroger.
When she's not curating the coolest vintage pieces, you can catch her rocking out by the river or taking leisurely strolls with her three adorable pups.
Come on down to The Nitty Gritty and let Terri take you on a stylish trip through time. Warning: You may leave looking like a rock star and armed with some serious fashion knowledge (and possibly a dog treat or two).
Amy Kunzler - STORE MANAGER & SEAMSTRESS
Amy purchased her first vintage dress at age 19, beginning her life-long love of vintage clothing and fashion history.
Amy is an alumna of The University of Louisville with a B.A. in Art History and later attended Fashion Design school. She joined The Nitty Gritty in the spring of 2006 (after a stint in corporate America) and is now the manager and resident seamstress.
She’s our fairy godmother of vintage fashion. At her sewing machine, she breathes new life into old threads and creates stunning historical costumes for the store.
In her years of collecting, Amy has learned that vintage clothing of the mid-20th century is unmatched in its construction details and quality. Her preferences are 1950s cupcake styles as well as bold prints and vibrant colors. A 1960s Pucci dress is her "holy grail".
A huge fan of Doris Day, Amy believes in living glamorously. In her spare time, you can find her petting dogs and summoning the pool boy to bring her another cocktail—because why not live like a vintage movie star?