Reykjavík Grapevine - aug 2020, Qupperneq 33

Lifestyle 33The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 06— 2020
FANCIES is where we talk to Reykjavík's most fashion-forward figures about style
Countess Malaise
Words: Hannah Jane Cohen Photo: Art Bicnick
Countess Malaise (28) is Reykja-
vík’s premier horror-rap-goth-
bitch-goddess.
Wearing:
• Chain from Harajuku Chains
• Gloves customised by me to
feature the Countess Malaise
logo
• To be honest this is an ugly-
ass dress, but it kinda looked
cute with everything else in
the outfit
• Goth lil’ skirt, which in this
case is paired with a belt to
cinch in the waist
• Custom handbag made
by my wifey and stylist
Sofie, the creator of
Puer Parasitus
• High-heeled
boots from
Queer POC-
owned com-
pany SYRO that
sells shoes for
big foots like
myself

Describe your
style in 5 words:
My style is chaotic.
It’s dirty scene kid
x dominatrix x DIY
glamour x hand-me-
downs x literal gar-
bage from the streets.
Favourite stores in
Reykjavík: Fatamarka"ur
Jörmundar—that lil’
crowded second-hand store
in a basement somewhere
in the middle of Laugavegur
that this stylish old man runs
on his own. It’s like a “gentle-
men’s wear”-type store. There
is a lot of quality stuff down
there but navigating through
the clothes is like re-enacting
an episode of Hoarders.
Favourite piece: My sweatsuit
from SOTO. I would have worn
it today but it’s too hot out.
Something you would never
wear: Those stretchy tie-dye
euro-hippie pants. The ones
with the extra long crotch situ-
ation, like past the knees. I can
not get behind them….choices.
Lusting after: Stef Van Looveren’s
dick/pussy/ass handbag.
Fjallkonan is a new lively restaurant & pub in the heart
of Reykjavík offering a selection of Icelandic and
international dishes from local ingredients.
Casual and cosy atmosphere yet still fun and festive.
Stop by for snacks & drinks, lunch or dinner.
LAMB & FLATBREAD
Slow cooked lamb, traditional Icelandic flatbread from the
Westfjords, carrot purée, pickled red onions, horseradish sauce
ARCTIC CHARR & BLINI
Lighly cured arctic charr, chickpea blini, horseradish sauce,
roe, crispy lentils, yuzu-elderflower dressing
ICELANDIC PLATTER
> Puffin, crowberry gel
> Minke whale, malt glaze
> Lamb tartar, chive mayo
THE LAMB BURGER
Bacon, mushroom & date duxelle, pickled red onions, pickled
cucumber, rucola, smoked cheese, fries
SKYR ETON MESS CHEESECAKE
White chocolate “Skyr” mousse, meringue, raspberries,
raspberry sauce
Hafnarstræti 1–3 > Tel. +354 555 0950 > fjallkona.isfjallkonan.rvk fjallkonan
FJALLKONAN WELCOMES YOU!
Icelandic
Delicacies
Must try dishes
Happy Hour 15
-17
every day