Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.09.2008, Blaðsíða 39

SHOPPING
B12 | The Reykjavík Grapevine | Issue 14 2008
Shopping
Shopping | Venue finder
Stylist: Erna Bergmann − Hair & Makeup: Elísabet Alma − Models: Eva & Geiri − Photographer: GAS
12 Tónar
Skólavörðustígur 15
| G8
A record label as well
as a store, all the best
new Icelandic music on
CDs or live on Fridays
at 5 PM.
Aftur
Laugavegur 23 | G7
Aftur’s internation-
ally acclaimed label is
proudly displayed here
in their shop/studio.
Álafoss
Laugavegur 1 | F7
The downtown outlet
for famous makers of
traditional Icelandic
woolens.
Belleville
Laugavegur 25 | G7
Stuffed with trendy
streetwear designs as
well as funky maga-
zines and media.
Blue Lagoon Store
Laugavegur 15 | G7
All the natural skincare
products from the
famous geothermal spa
at their outlet here.
Brim
Laugurvegur 71 | H7
Enormous surf wear,
skate wear, and snow-
board shop.
Börn Náttúrunnar
Skólavörðustígur 17a
| G8
The basement
children’s toy store
sells clothes and toys
only made of organic
products as well as
books about childcare
and parenthood.
Cintamani
Laugavegur 11 | F7
Featuring quality
Icelandic outdoor gear,
you can even book an
excursion on the spot.
Dead
Laugavegur 29 | G7
Artist Jón Sæmun-
dur Auðarson’s own
hand-printed Rock and
Roll label, Dead, plus
others.
Dogma
Laugavegur 32 | H7
Dogma offers street
clothing with interest-
ing prints. Hooded
sweaters and T-shirts
made by both Icelandic
and foreign designers
can be found.
Fígúra
Skólavörðustígur | G8
This shop features
Icelandic designer
wear, everything from
street clothes to party
dresses.
Friða Frænka
Vesturgata 3 | D5
A real treasure chest of
antique furniture and
vintage accoutrements
to perk up your apart-
ment.
G-Star Raw
Laugavegur 86 | I8
A store for the Dutch
jeans brand, an edgy
collection with innova-
tive details and washes.
Galleri Sautján
Laugavegur 91 | I8
Stocking many hip
labels, a unisex store
offering casual busi-
ness wear to evening
dress wear.
Gilbert
Laugavegur 62 | H8
Watchmaker Gilbert
Guðjónsson has sold
watches and clocks on
Laugavegur for over 40
years. Recently, Gilbert
designed his own line
of wristwatches.
Glamúr
Laugavegur 41 | H7
A flashy vintage cloth-
ing shop with every-
thing from necklaces to
fur coats to kimonos.
Green Apple
Laugavegur 20 | G7
The tiny shop
combines massage
and other relaxation
products with organic
products.
Gyllti Kötturinn
Austurstræti 8 | E6
One of a few second
hand shops that have
popped up in recent
year, Gyllti Kötturinn
also offers some pieces
by locals.
Handprjóna-
sambandið
Lækjargata 2A | E6
All sorts of hand knit
woollen clothing as
well as fine yarns and
knitting supplies.
Iða
Lækjargata 2A | E6
A great source for all
kinds of reading mate-
rial, with restaurants on
the second floor.
Kisan
Laugavegur 7 | F7
An interesting mix of
items from all around
the world you won’t
find anywhere else.
Kisuberjatréð
Vesturgata 4 | D5
A lovely gallery/gift
shop run by ten artists
and designers where
they sell their products.
Kolaportið
Tryggvagata 19 | E5
Open on weekends,
you can get a bargain
on almost anything at
this indoor flea market.
Kraum
Aðalstræti 10 | D6
Featuring the best in
contemporary Icelandic
design of everyday
items of any kind.
Kronkron
Laugavegi 63B | I8
This hip new shop
stocks the latest trends
in everything from
socks to sweaters.
KVK
Laugavegur 27 | G7
Small yet stuffed
designer shop KVK,
which stocks a nice
selection of local
designs.
Liborius
Laugavegur 7 | F7
One of a kind, very
high-end shop featur-
ing the latest, crispest
designs for both sexes.
Marimekko
Laugavegur 56 | H8
Finnish designer brand
Marimekko has found
its spot on Laugav-
egur. The Marimekko
concept store stocks
a wide selection of
the colourfully printed
designer products.
Mál og Menning
Laugavegur 18 | G7
A multi-level store with
games, books, souve-
nirs and a bustling café
on the top floor.
Nakti Apinn
Bankastræti 14 | F7
Offers an amazing
array of colourful de-
signer wear as well as
contemporary media.
Nexus
Hverfisgata 103 | I8
The biggest comic
book and gaming store
in Reykjavík has some-
thing for everyone.
Noland
Laugavegur 32 | H7
A new skate shop
offering fresh tees and
sneakers from Krew,
Supra and more.
Rokk og Rósir
Laugavegur 17 | G7
Second-hand clothing
for the fairer sex at a
reasonable price.
Skarthúsið
Laugavegur 12 | F7
Glittery accessory shop
stuffed with cheap
jewellery, bags or other
small items.
Skífan
Laugavegur 26 | G7
Selection of CDs, DVDs
and computer games
as well as some Icelan-
dic films with English
subtitles.
Spúútnik
Laugavegur 32 | G7
One of the best
second-hand shops
in the country, with
recycled clothes at a
range of prices.
Systur
Laugavegur 70 | H7
For whatever women’s
lingerie needs you
might have, this is the
store to satisfy them.
Trilogia
Laugavegur 7 | F7
A collection of trendy
designer wear fills
the shop, summery
dresses, sweaters and
skirts.
The Viking
Hafnarstræti 3 | E5
This large tourist shop
sells all sorts of smart
souvenirs to bring back
home.
Þorsteinn Bergmann
Skólavörðustígur 36
| G8
Since the 1940s this
small store has offered
a huge selections of
household supplies for
a laughable low price.
She wears:
Sweatband: Girl & the Gorilla - Kisan
Scarf: Sonia Rykiel - Kisan
Gloves: Tösku- og hanskabúðin
Dress: Thelon - Trílógía
Sweater: Sonia Rykiel - Kronkron
Vest: Thelon - Trílógía
Pants: G-star Raw - G-star
Shoes: Chie Mihara - Kron
Bag: Sonia Rykiel - Kisan
Computer bag: Henrik Vibskov - Kronkron
He wears:
Hat: Billabong - Brim
Scarf: KB - Belleville
Shirt: Second Hand - Spúútnik
Jacket: G-star - G-star
Pants: G-star - G-star
Shoes: Liborious
Bag: Tösku- og hanskabúðin
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