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KIOSK Grandi opens in Reykjavík’s Harbour District
The Icelandic clothing store KIOSK has opened at Grandi, one of the most popular spots in Reykjavík’s downtown. There are 5 Icelandic designers who manage the store together and they are Magnea, Aníta Hirlekar, Hlín Reykdal, Eygló, and Bahns. As we draw closer to Christmas, we’re encouraging everyone to buy local, so this is one for the Icelanders. There’s coats, dresses, blankets, perfumes and jewellery, so get shopping!
Aníta Hirlekar is a women’s brand that offers unique pieces, with beautiful feminine silhouettes (that could even make the French jealous) in colourful floral prints. Aníta designs all the prints herself in her studio in Iceland and makes sure that the dresses aren’t cut at the same spot each time, so every dress is ‘one of a kind’. The brand just recently released its AW 20 collection that brings us hand-painted silk pieces, colours to brighten up the greyest of days, and dresses that can go from daytime to happy hour in a blink of an eye.
BAHNS
The idea behind BAHNS, or “Bið að heilsa niðrí slipp”, which roughly translates to ‘say hello from me down at the shipyard’, is that sailors know where they should head by following blinking lights coming from buoys during the nights. The flashes each have their own length and speed and the brand imprinted these markings onto the knitwear, this special pattern brings a historical element to a timeless silhouette.
All their pieces are designed in Iceland by Helga Lilja Magnúsdóttir and Stephan Stephensen. They focus on staying clear of fast fashion and motivate us buyers to think more about the quality and comfort of each item than always having the newest thing. Their collections include unisex loungewear, kidswear, towels, blankets, and more.
EYGLO
Eyglo is a women’s brand designed by Eygló Margrét Lárusdóttir, that focuses on humour and eye-catching details – some of the motifs to point put are outlines of bodies from crime scenes, flying lipsticks, and Jesus, all part of the brand’s fun side. The materials she uses are all about comfort and quality and Eygló reminds us not to take fashion too seriously, but all while looking fabulous.
HLIN REYKDAL
Growing up with both her parents as artists, Hlín Reykdal found inspiration to go into the arts. Hlín started by graduating as a fashion designer, but then found her calling in accessories, her eye for abstract jewellery is one that’s not easily found. She creates eye-catching pieces that could be used as decor as well as the final touch to an outfit.
MAGNEA
Magnea Einarsdóttir is the designer behind the brand Magnea, that focuses on using Icelandic wool and getting full potential out of the material. With every piece of knitwear she designs in Reykjavík, Magnea aims to keep the process local and sustainable. Using old-time methods and modern silhouettes brings an exciting, new look to Icelandic wool.
The brand’s newest release, ‘Made in Reykjavík’ is a collection of wool coats in various lengths and colours. One of the styles, Agatha, is a reversible coat that can be switched from mint blue to lavender – and has a beautiful shell-seam detail. The collection is designed and produced in Reykjavík Iceland, which makes every piece even more worth it and more pleasing to own.
In addition to clothing brands at KIOSK, you will find fragrance brand Andrea Maack and skincare brand Spa of Iceland.
Andrea Maack is a luxury fragrance brand created by visual artist Andrea Maack who takes inspiration from her travels and her strong bond with nature. The scents she creates come from the highest quality materials and have a very distinct personalities. They are iconic, potent and made for both men and women.
Spa of Iceland was created by Haraldur Jóhannsson and Fjóla Gudrun Fridriksdóttir, with the aim to create cosmetic products that are high quality, pure, and clean. A lot of the inspiration is found in all that Icelandic nature has to offer, and I can highly recommend these products. They are soft, yet rich creams with scents that you will never get tired of. They offer products such as shampoo & conditioner, hand cream, bath salts, candles, and more, perfect for all parts of your daily skincare routine.
With such a wide selection of brands and products available at KIOSK, it really is a store for everyone. Whether you’re looking to discover your new favourite brand or for a gift for a loved one, make sure you add KIOSK to your list! An added bonus is that you can shop the store online, from the comfort of your sofa, which is very much needed in our current times. Let us know what you fall in love with!