Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.04.2017, Page 45

Reykjavík Raincoats
If Chicago is the windy city, then
perhaps Reykjavík should be
called the rainy one. Don’t worry,
though. Reykjavík Raincoats have
you covered—literally. Their top-
pers are slick, durable and styl-
ish. Inspired by 1970s fishermen’s
coats, they’ve got rubberized cot-
ton double-stitched seams and
welding on the inside, so they’ll
protect you no matter what. You
can buy them with or without lin-
ing at Epal, Epal Harpa, Kraum,
and also online.
Pyro Pets
If you’re someone who takes pride
in not being attached to material
things, you can have your cake and
burn it with a Pyro Pet. These geo-
metrically animal-shaped candles
burn down slowly, revealing an
animal skeleton under their co-
lourful exterior. Get one for you,
and another for the teenage goth
in your life, in one of the many de-
sign stores on Laugavegur.
Hardfiskur
Harðfiskur is the best joke-that’s-
not-really-a-joke to play on your
friends. It smells fishier than a
real live fish, and the scent doesn’t
ever wane as time goes by. The
cured, dried, and mallet-pounded
fish actually tastes pretty good,
and has more protein than Ice-
land’s platinum-glowing protein
child skyr. But at the end of the day
it’s really just another vessel for
smjör, just one that travels well.
Orri Finn Jewelery
If you want an Icelandic souvenir
that’ll stand the test of time—or
a present for your special some-
one—you could invest in a piece of
jewellery from Orri Finn. His base-
ment showroom on Laugavegur
displays his fine wares in the
window, including delicate quill,
scissor or hatchet pendants,
feather earrings, and lots more
besides. While you’re buying it,
you might be able to say hello
to the man himself—his work-
space is right there in the store.
Shopping 45The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 05 — 2017
Buy Shit
Short stay in town?
Here are some random essentials.
Words: Grapevine Writers
Pyro Pet Candles
Last Thing I Bought:

Name: Sólveig Jakobsdóttir Age: 22
Job: Nursing student
Last Purchase: Ticket to a Harry Potter quiz.
Photo & Text: Hrefna Björg Gylfadóttir
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