Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.09.2023, Síða 42

The Reykjavík Grapevine
Best of Reykjavík 2023
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Best Men's Clothing
Kormákur & Skjöldur
Laugavegur 59
This men’s clothing mecca is the place for the discerning gentleman to outfit him-
self. The tailor and haberdashery in the basement below Bonus has a wide selection
of button downs, blazers, suits, slacks, accessories and more — basically every-
thing you need to be the best dressed in any room. It’s all impeccably high-quality,
so you’ll have these pieces in your closet and in rotation for years to come.
Runners-up
ORG
Laugavegur 46
Once upon a time, Org was downtown.
Then it was in the Kringlan shopping
mall. But now, in addition to Kringlan,
it's back downtown in a beautiful
space and serving looks for men
and women. "It's the go to for my
husband’s clothing needs," said one
panellist. "When in doubt for a gift for
him I always end up there, be it for
pants, men's under garments, cozy
socks, fragrances. All sustainably
made, and a wonderful staff to boot."
Húrra Reykjavík
Hverfisgata 18a
If Reykjavík street-style is catching
your eye, it's very likely pieces picked
up at Húrra Reykjavík. It has all the
trendy and minimalist casual and
athliesure wear you need to fit right
in with the cool kids, plus Crocs.
Because Crocs are a thing.
Previous Winners
2022: N/A
2021: Húrra Reykjavík
2020: Geysir (RIP)
Best Second Hand Store
Joint Winners
Verzlanahöllin
Laugavegur 26, 101 Reykjavík
Verzlanahöllin is such a treat for
second-hand shoppers, browsing
addicts and Marie Kondo late
adopters. If you’re looking to sell
some of your lightly-loved clothes
and small items, the premise
is simple: book a booth for the
timespan of your choosing, set up
said booth and then walk away while
your items find new bodies to adorn
or homes to occupy. The premise is
even simpler if you’re a shopper —
just go and find something amazing.
It’s the eco-friendly way to shop.
Hringekjan
Þórunnartún 2, 105 Reykjavík
Just like Verzlanahöllin, Hringekjan
functions on a model of individuals
booking space in the storefront
(for up to four weeks at a time), and
then standing back and waiting for
the money to flow in. What the panel
loves about Hringekjan specifically
is the likeliness of finding something
truly chic. Plus, their catalogue
of merch online makes it easy to
browse before making the trip to
Þórunnartún.
Runner-up
Lóla Flórens
Garðastræti 6, 101 Reykjavík
Why make second-hand shopping
a hurried, singular affair, when you
can combine it with a luxe lounge
moment? You don’t have to choose
between the two at Lóla Flórens.
“After you’ve sipped a glass of
pink champagne you can wander
downstairs and find some amazingly
curated nuggets,” one panellist
shares. “Best of all though is the
selection of vintage children’s
clothing.”
Previous Winners
2022: Hringekjan
2021: Wasteland
2020: Extraloppan
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