Reykjavík Grapevine - 04.08.2008, Síða 38

38 | REYKJAVÍK GRAPEVINE | ISSUE 10—2008
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SPoTS In IcElanD
IcElanDIc DESIGnErS
IcElanDIc alBuMS
by Lucas Quesnel Keller
by Anna Clausen
by Benedikt Freyr Jónsson
THE LIST By oddur SturluSon — pHotoS By gaS
DILLON
Because of the diversity of the people and the laid back vibe. There are
so many bitching characters there, Vincent and Jón Þór, for example. And
there is this super hot bar tender there, Iris Ann, I believe her name is.
KAFFIbARINN
It is just a cool place except for all of the people who take themselves way
too seriously, in my opinion.
LA PRIMAvERA
My work place. Great food, great people and Leifur’s (head chef and co-
owner) love and respect for authentic Italian food is beautiful.
LANDMANNALAUGAR
One of the first and most beautiful places I have been in Iceland. But to
be honest I love all the countryside I have seen here; it is such a dramatic
difference from back home.
THE FOREST
Oh wait I must be mixed up, anywhere close to the sea is good place to
get away from it all.
Lucas is currently working as a chef at
La Primavera and trying to finish up a
four piece series for a young man who
saw his work at Cafe Hljómalind. His
friends at Noland and The Reykjavík
Skate Shop just got their screen print-
ing studio up and running, so he's look-
ing forward to doing some cool stuff
with them. Noland also has some of
his paintings on display, so his advice
is for people to go buy some gear and
an original LQK painting today. He is
an avid skateboarder and got himself a
nice long gash up his shin when he was
out filming with some friends the other
week. His girlfriend made him sleep on
the couch until it healed a bit. Lucas is
also open for any special requests for
art work and can be contacted at lqk@
hotmail.com or www.myspace.com/
fashionvictimdesign.
Anna Clausen is a Stylist and co-owner
of Belleville menswear store on Lau-
gavegur 55 (www.myspace.com/belle_
ville). She was born in Copenhagen
and is half Danish and half Polish.
After finishing her studenterek-
samen (Entrance examination into
University) she moved to London to
study Fashion Media Promotion and
Fashion Photography & Styling at the
London College of Fashion. She started
her early career as a stylist working
for magazines such as Purple, Dazed
& Confused, Nylon, Lodown and Exit
magazine. She now runs Belleville with
Bjarni Einarsson, and teaches fashion
at LHÍ and EMM School of Makeup and
works as a stylist on commercials and
in collaboration with local talented Ice-
landic designers on an array of differ-
ent projects. In addition to the brands
named above, Anna also gives a shout
out to Hidden Goods, Eygló and STEi-
NUNN.
Benedikt Freyr Jónsson, better known
as DJ B-Ruff, is a well-known character
in the Icelandic music and nightlife
scene. A seasoned turntablist, B-Ruff is
a member of hip-hop group Forgotten
Lores and also the electro band Blood-
group. He recently came back home
to Iceland from the Roskilde Festival
where he and Bloodgroup performed
for approximately 5.000 at the Pavillion
Junior. They will also perform at the
LungA festival as well as the upcom-
ing Grimneste festival in Denmark, fol-
lowed by a concert in Berlin. Up until
recently, Benni could be found work-
ing at Skífan during the day and setting
dance-floors upside down by night, but
he is now focussing on a new job and
upcoming projects.
ÁSTA CREATIvE CLOTHES
Her knitwear and skins have a Gothic twist that I appreciate.
AFTUR
Because it is an original in the Icelandic fashion history.
STARKILLER
It’s cyber punk.
RAxEL
I'm so excited to see her shoes!
E-LAbEL
If Batman were a woman she would wear E-label.
SUbTERANEAN – CENTRAL MAGNETIzM
This album marked a turning point in Icelandic hip-hop and paved the
way for a lot of what's happening today. Great beats and enjoyable rap-
ping from Magse, Cell 7 and Charlie D as well as tracks featuring Blackfist
and Bounce Brothers.
EMILIANA TORRINI – FISHERMAN’S WOMAN
Fisherman’s Woman was to me the Christmas album for the 2005 holi-
days, a comfy record that you could put on to relax. Great lyrics and
sound. Emiliana Torrini surprised me with this album.
bjöRK – vESPERTINE
A little heavy but it's really impressive how well Björk’s voice mingles
with Valgeir Sigurðsson's instrumentals. My favourite Björk album.
SKúLI SvERRIS – SERíA
A fun, relaxing album that I listen to now and again.
EINAR SCHEvING – CYCLES
I haven't completely made up my mind about this album but it still springs
to mind. A really well made album worth a second look.
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