Buy Shit: 66°NORTH Dyngja, CoDex 1962, Sea Cucumbers, Moss Bath Salts, Crochet Stuff
Whether you need original gift ideas, non-basic souvenir tips, or you just wanna treat yourself to something on payday, here are some distinctive bits and pieces you could pick up
New In Town: Geysir Home
A new addition to the Geysir clothing store mini-empire, Geysir Heima is an upscale homewares emporium that seemed to sprout out of the ground fully formed at the end of […]
New In Town: Fjällräven
Swedish outerwear brand Fjällräven, founded way back in 1960, has opened a Reykjavík branch. Their classic rucksack is so durable that they’ve been known to become family heir
Buy Shit: POPit Attire, ANGAN Salts, Roasters Tote & More
If you’re looking for something more interesting than a stuffed puffin to take home with you, here are a few ideas. ALVIA’s POPit Clothing Rapper Alvia Islandia has followe
Buy Shit: Christmas Edition
Stuffed puffins are for noobs. Take home some Icelandic seasonal traditions with you this Christmas instead. Handknitted Lopapeysa There are shops selling Icelandic wool sweaters,
Buy Shit: Vegvísir Tattoo, Dagsson Comics, IceView Lit Journal & More
Because souvenirs don’t have to suck. Vegvísir Tattoo Objects are temporary. Tattoos are forever. Thus, wouldn’t one be the perfect souvenir? Well luckily for you, there i
Buy Shit: Scarves, Bedding, Books, Herbal Medicine
We’d skip the shitty novelty T-shirts, tbh. This stuff is better. 66° North Bylur Scarf Icelandic wool is a wonderful thing, but even its biggest fans will admit that it’s [&h
Buy Shit: Skateboards, Lysi, Mr Tree, Iceland In Icons
Seriously, get over the puffin obsession already, guys… Mold Skateboard Reykjavík is a skateboard-heavy city, so it’s a natural home for a custom board company. Enter Mold
Buy Shit: Lace, Liquorice, Ginger and Hanskies
Souvenirs that won’t make your entire suitcase smell like hardfiskur. Virki Lace Collar This 1800s-retro accessory is carefully constructed from vintage doilies, tablecloth a
Buy Shit: HA Design Mag, Cutlery Stand, Modular Sculpture, Opal
You can do better than a plastic drinking horn. Don’t be so basic. Kúlan Cutlery Stand The Kúlan (“sphere” in English) cutlery stand was designed by MARÝ, an Icelandic des
Buy Shit: Kælan Mikla, Socks, Hákarl, And Nature Condoms
A stuffed puffin won’t impress your friends, will it? No. So ditch the tourist stores and pick up one of these Grapevine-approved purchases. Nothing makes you more happy than pos
Buy Shit: Hangover Kit, Horse Meat & Ceramics
Because souvenirs don’t have to suck: some Icelandic products to look out for. Skyn Iceland Hangover Kit Taking its inspiration from the unspoiled and stress-free nature of I
Buy Shit: Independent People, YPSILON, Craft Beer & More
A puffin fridge magnet won’t get you drunk, or enlighten you to the Icelandic national character, will it? Independent People by Halldór Laxness If you want to know the nature [
Buy Shit: Kyrja Clothing, Angan Skincare & Djúpur
Back away from the stuffed puffin: buy these top-notch souvenirs instead, including Kyrja Clothing, Angan Skincare, Djúpur chocolate, and a Gísli Pálmi CD. Gísli Pálmi Album I
Buy Shit: Neptún Magazine, The Fish Company Book & Inklaw Hoodie
Neptún magazine https://www.neptun.is/info Neptún captures Reykjavík through compelling photography. It’s a biannual publication that bridges the gap between photography and a
Buy Shit: Stamps, Schnapps, Gourmet Chocolate & Sheepskin Rugs
Back away from the stuffed puffin. These Icelandic products are where it’s at. Stamps Remember in the good old days, when you’d go on holiday and pick up a mighty […
New In Town: A. M. Concept Space
A. M. Concept Space is a boutique and gallery run by fashion designers Aníta Hirlekar and Magnea Einarsdóttir. Tucked away just off Vesturgata at Garðastræti 2, it’s a white
Buy Shit: Handknitted Sweaters, Age Magic, Records & More
Want to spend money on things you probably don’t need? We don’t judge. In fact, we help you out. Dr. Bragi Age Management Moisturiser No parabens. No lipids. No lanolin
Buy Shit: Icelandic Vinyl, Antique Postcards, Hildur Yeoman Clothing & More
Payday is just around the corner. Here is an idea of what to buy with whats left after you’ve paid your rent. Icelandic Vinyl Two Iceland labels sell their […]
Buy Shit: Little Sun, Reyka Vodka, Sóley Toiletries & More
Don’t take your momma a rubbish stuffed puffin from Iceland! Get her one of these beautiful things instead. And maybe one for yourself. Vík Prjónsdóttir Scarf Vík Prjóns
Last Item I Bought: Inga Haraldsdóttir
In this series, we stop someone in the street and force them to tell us the answer to our burning question: “What’s the last item you bought?” Name: Inga Haraldsd