Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2018, Blaðsíða 38

The Reykjavík Grapevine
Best of Reykjavík 2018
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Best Jewellery Shop
Orrifinn
Skólavörðustígur 17b
The owners Helga and Orri make all the
jewellery themselves in their shop/lab-
oratory. After the eye-catching works in
the window have piqued your curiosity,
step into their sumptuous, dimly-lit
basement store and take a peek. The
detailed, stylish and carefully crafted
unisex pieces have a raw edge to them
that gives them an exotic sensuality,
and makes them timeless but still
fresh. Not the most classic and obvious
choice, but the coolest one for sure.
Runners Up
Aurum
Bankastræti 4
A classic of the local design scene,
Aurum is one of the most popular
jewellery shops in town. They’ve been
crafting and importing jewellery for
years—if you’re looking for a simple,
timeless piece, they certainly have it,
but check out their limited editions in
the window for a fresher take on things.
Aftur
Laugavegur 39
Technically, Aftur mostly sells sustain-
able, recycled clothes for the fash-
ion-goth crowd, but it’s one of the few
places in town where you can still find
a proper kría, the typical arctic tern
necklace that all Icelandic women own.
Pick a black one and take a fun memory
away with you.
Previous Winners
None: new category!
Hidden Gem
Hyalin Reykjavík
Hverfisgata 35
This tiny French Deli on Hverfisgata is a
pleasure for the eyes and the senses,
with their dark blue walls and white
accents reminiscent of the Mediterra-
nean. All their products are imported
from France, from their delicious
chocolate in retro packages to shiny
oil bottles, gleaming jars of honey,
and pungent goats cheese. You might
be tempted to buy the entire store at
once, but don’t rush: the lovely couple
at the counter will always welcome you
back with a friendly smile.
Runners Up
Hertex Charity Store
Garðastræti 6
Although slightly shabbier than the
average second-hand store, this
little Salvation Army outlet always has
something interesting to offer. It might
be more oriented to the older crowd,
but nothing beats their retro pow-
er-shoulder jackets and timeless coats,
especially for the price.
Systrasamlagið
Óðinsgata 1
This little hidden gem has become a
favourite among the vegan crowd,
and with good reason: their morning
bowls are especially tasty, with fresh
and dried fruits and almond milk on the
side. You can find vitamins and boosts
in here too, as well as yoga and medita-
tion classes. All in all, a great alternative
to the usual hip Reykjavík café.
Previous Winners
None: new category!
Vík Prjónsdóttir Scarf
Vik Prjonsdottir is a fashion house mak-
ing unusual, distinctive scarves from ma-
chine-knitted Icelandic wool. They come
in various shapes, colours and sizes, from
the popular “Healing Hands” design, to
its larger sibling, “The W
ing”, to cheery
woollen hats and warm blankets in a sim-
ilar vein. There’s also a double-hooded
“Twosome Blanket” for people who can’t
stand to be more than a few inches away
from each other. JR
Buy
Shit:
Weatherproof Edition
66°NORTH W
orkman Hat
Everyone from rural farmers to down-
town fuckboys rep’ 66°NORTH. W
hile
their winter parkas are beautiful, they
also come in at anywhere between 70,000
and 150,000 ISK—
not really a casual buy.
Another option? 66°NORTH’s workman
hats are just as iconic, and cost only 3,400
ISK each. Next to a lopapeysa, these knit-
ted beanies are without a doubt the most
Icelandic thing you can put on your body.
Walk around Reykjavík in one and you’ll
blend in like a local, ‘cause who wants to
look like a tourist, right? 66°NORTH has
stores all around Iceland but the most
central is at Bankastræti 5. HJC
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 stylish. In-
spired by 1970s fisherman’s coats, they’ve
got rubberized cotton double-stitched
seams and welding on the inside, so
they’ll protect you no matter what. You
can buy them with or without lining at
Epal Harpa, Design Studio & Showroom
at Vítastígur 6, Keflavík Airport Fashion
Store, and online. HJC