Reykjavík Grapevine - 10.08.2007, Page 18

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Pay Attention!
You know the saying – ‘one man’s junk is
another man’s treasure’. That’s exactly the
feel inside Kolaportið on any given weekend.
Kolaportið, Reykjavík’s indoor flea market,
located inside an old warehouse down by the
harbour turns into a crazy sales pit stuffed
with various goods every Saturday and Sunday
from 11:00–17:00. Attracting a large number
of downtown pedestrians who come for the
mix of lively atmosphere and the hope of
finding some rare items for sale, strolling
around where diverse stalls fill almost every
inch inside the huge space is always a fun
way to spend the afternoon.
As at other flea markets, there is a lot of
junk to be found in Kolaportið, but clever
hunters who take their time looking for that
special something might stumble upon some
really great bargains. Stalls filled with old vinyls
and CD’s, movies, second-hand clothes, shoes,
jewellery and antique furniture and even new
designs by young Icelandic designers can be
found. Well, just about anything you would
expect to find at a local flea market. And there
are eatable things too: the best potatoes and
‘harðfiskur’ (dried fish) you’ll find in the city in
fact, as well as stacks of traditional Icelandic
candy and fermented shark.
It’s worth noting that those who need to get
rid of old clothes or empty the garage can
rent a spot for a reasonable price.
Kolaportið Flea Market
Tryggvagata 19, 101 Reykjavík
In the early ‘90s Michael Jordan was The Man.
And he wore Nike. But now you can get these
cool retro Adidas Chicago Bulls sneakers.
Bask, Laugavegur 86-94
13.900 ISK
B ANKASTRAET I 11 , 101 REYK JAV ÍK , TEL . (+354 ) 551 2090 , WWW.SPAKSMANNSSP JAR IR . I S
Killer Whales are cute. So guess what happens
when you put 22 of them around your neck. Defi-
nitely one to die for.
Aurum, Bankastræti 4
13,500 ISK
Guys! Wax your chest and show off your cleavage
in this V-neck T-shirt from Acne Jeans. Hurry up be-
cause it’s on sale with a 50% discount.
Bask, Laugavegur 86-94
4,990 ISK
2,600 ISK
“I’ll huff and I’ll puff…” Thankfully, you
don’t need to worry about being blown
down wearing this Pig ring from Düsseldorf
designers Brune & Wöhlke.
Aurum, Bankastræti 4
Summer is the time of eye-candy. Put these
ultra cool Adidas shades on to avoid awk-
ward moments.
Gleraugnasalan, Laugavegur 65
19,800 ISK
13,600 ISK
Glasses are for geeks but these off-the-
chart shades are definitely not. Throw
your glasses away and start rolling with
the cool crowd.
Gleraugnasalan, Laugavegur 65