Reykjavík Grapevine - 19.11.2018, Blaðsíða 26

BEST OF REYKJAVÍK
Best Place To
See A Movie
Winner: Bíó Paradís
Hverfisgata 52
When it comes to seeing mov-
ies in downtown Reykjavík,
there’s really only one winner.
Our panel voted quickly and
unanimously for Bíó Paradís,
the quirky and lively indepen-
dent cinema on Hverfisgata.
“They have red velvet curtains,
so it feels David Lynch-y,” they
said. The diverse programme of
independent movies also earned
our panel’s praise. “It isn’t just
Hollywood stuff—they screen
Icelandic films with English sub-
titles, indie films, and old horror
and sci-fi movies. There’s a bar
you’d actually want to hang out
in, with sofas, DJs, and art exhi-
bitions. It’s the only cinema in
the city centre—but it’s the clear
winner.”
Runners-up:
Háskólabíó
Brynjólfsgata
This walkable-from-downtown
cinema is part of the University
of Iceland complex and shows
new blockbusters alongside Eu-
ropean indie flicks. “They have
popcorn movies, and they also
take part in film festivals and
have more cultural program-
ming. And you can get nachos
with melted cheese... if you’re
American.”
Egilshöll
Fossaleuni 1
It’s on the outskirts of town, but
Egilshöll boasts huge screens
that make it worth the trip.
“You can get the number six bus
there—and there’s disco-bowl-
ing and a pizza place to make it
worth your while,” said the pan-
el. “It’s the place to see the latest
blockbusters.”
Winter Is
Coming And
No One Cares
Where to buy warm but
stylish items in Reykjavík
Words: Claudia Schultz Photos: Art Bicnick & Claudia Shultz
It’s a snowy morning with a slight
wind blowing in your face from the
northeast at about 100 km/h and,
unfortunately, the situation isn’t
dire enough to pull a sickie. Luckily,
it’s time to not give a fuck. Fashion
and winter go together like Laurel
and Hardy, or Trump and bullshit.
101 Reykjavík’s unique boutiques,
in addition to having the potential
to launch the next Chanel runways
show, have a lot to offer when it
comes to winter fashion. That’s “win-
ter fashion,” not “outdoor clothing,”
just to clarify.
Akkúrat
Aðalstræti 16
If you’re looking for the perfect
funky, windproof, foldable, travel-op-
timized jacket, Akkúrat will be your
go-to this winter. They have winter
accessories in all colours, and the
stand out item is the retro looking
PackMack windbreaker (pictured,
24,900 ISK). It’s super light, super
easy to stuff into a backpack and (I
know a lot of people don’t want to
hear this) COLOURFUL. Winters in Ice-
land are dark enough, it’s alright to
show some personality by wearing a
bold colour.
Cintamani
Bankastræti 7a
If you want to look like an Iceland-
er—i.e. simultaneously warm and
stylish—you should go to Cintamani.
From good-looking thermal under-
wear to super cosy jackets like the
one above (49,995 ISK), there’s some-
thing for everyone. Whether you’re
on team “I’m actually not that cold,”
“It’s quite chilly,” or “OMFG where are
the white walkers,” check out this
store to be cute as a button.
66° North
Laugavegur 17
As grandma used to say, “wear a
hat.” And who doesn’t listen to their
grandma? 66° North has a huge
selection of hats (from 3,900 ISK)
from “today I hate everyone” black,
to “I am the most confident flower
in the whole world” pink, to subtler
“I’m wearing colour and I like it”
shades. Not only will those hats keep
you warm, you’ll own a real piece of
Icelandic hipness. Owning an orange
66º North logo hat almost guaran-
tees you an Icelandic passport.
Geysir
Skólavörðustígur 16
A shop named after one of Iceland’s
most famous landmarks? Well, you
gotta check that out. This bright
yellow coat from Stand (36,800 ISK)
will not only keep you from freezing,
it’s pretty much like a happy pill. No
sun is no problem, if you decide to
be the sun.
Húrra Reykjavik
Men: Hverfisgata 50 /
Women: Hverfisgata 78
Húrra Reykjavík is one of those
trendy shops that can style you
from top to bottom. But if you’re on
the lookout for some badass boots,
it’s an essential stop. Both pairs of
boots in the photos (women: 39,990
ISK; men: 43,990 ISK) give you an idea
of how to look cool during the win-
ter without running around in your
Nikes with bare ankles. Bonus points:
think how happy your grandma will
be to see these.
26The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 19— 2018
Both literally and figuratively hot
Best of Reykjavík
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An absolute
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fish selection.