Reykjavík Grapevine - 27.07.2018, Side 47

Lifestyle 47The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 13— 2018
FANCIES is where we talk to Reykjavík's most fashion-forward figures about style
Árni Sveinsson
Árni Sveinsson (42) is a runaway filmmaker.
Words: Hannah Jane Cohen Photo: Art Bicnick
Árni is wearing:
▶ An Italian bicycle jacket
▶ Native American Indian shirt
▶ Adidas jacket
▶ Black jeans
▶ Adidas shoes
Describe your style in 5 words:
I have no idea, that’s for others to judge.
Some young kids I walked by a few days
ago, one of them was being cheeky and
said “Nice 80s getup!” like I was going to a
costume party. I thought it was really funny.
Favourite stores in Reykjavík:
The most obscure ones. I like thrift stores
but they’re not as crazy as they used to be,
they are more conformed now. I have a lot
of strange old clothes that I’ve kept over
the years but I usually find some random
stuff around.
Favourite piece:
My Entombed ‘Left Hand Path’ shirt which
I lost for 20 years and then found it again.
I found in my parents basement. I thought
they had thrown it out. I also have an Adidas
tuxedo that was specially made for me.
Least favourite trend:
I would probably say trends are my least
favourite trends. In Iceland, some people
just seem to look on Instagram and wear
what others are wearing, but I think fashion
is way more fun when you use it to express
yourself. Nothing stays special if everyone
is doing the same thing, so I think if some-
one is doing something extraordinary or
special, it’s ok to be inspired by it but you
shouldn’t copy it straight.
Something I would not wear:
That’s a tough question. I once went to
a festival outside of Reykjavík and it was
really cold and my friend brought along a
kraftgalli [a one-piece snowsuit], which I
thought I’d never wear, but it felt great and
looked great. Actually, since I’m in a bicycle
jacket, I would never wear the whole bicycle
outfit. I think it makes you look a bit like a
blood sausage.
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