Clothing for outdoor adventures are not hard to come by in this day and age. Because those of you coming to this selection are from across the globe, for some time now, we have been looking at several brands that make great quality outdoor clothing, at times focusing on a single brand, and other times focusing on brands from a particular country. We have gone through a number of countries so far, including those of the Scandinavian peninsula , which are part of the Nordic countries, in which Iceland is a part of, too.
Iceland is a country with a rich history and with some of the most impressive geological landscapes in the world. Active volcanoes, strong winds and cold temperatures are just some of its characteristics, and with those come particular clothing requirements. While Iceland brands have primarily been focused on providing quality winter designs that could withstand the harsh weather, some innovative and impressively stylish brands have emerged in the last few decades, too. Today, we will be looking at 7 Icelandic brands , which make great designs for both activewear, as well as for a casual day out.
It was originally a brand that catered to the fishermen of Iceland, who worked in tough and challenging conditions, requiring clothing that could withstand the weather and harsh seas. It is a brand renowned for its incredibly high quality and functional clothing , with designs for a variety of outdoor activities, both professional and amateur ones.
Another thing that bears mentioning is their dedication to sustainable means of production , through ethical and responsible means of sourcing their raw materials. They instruct customers on proper care for their products and offer repair services that help extend the lifetime of their designs, thus reducing the impact on the environment.
Those looking for high performance clothing, this is one of the top 3 Icelandic brands in the outdoor clothing market. This is a brand that provides lots of variety and many versatile designs, which are primarily winter wear, made to withstand the worst weather conditions that arctic winters have to offer.
We would like to mention in particular their merino wool base layers and underwear, which are perfect for winter weather and can be worn under pants, jeans and other outdoor clothing.
In their product range you can find both functional outerwear, such as jackets, coats and parkas, but also other clothes and accessories, too, for a well-rounded experience. Jon Erlendsson and Martti Kellokumpu, its founders, established the brand in with the purpose of designing clothing that would provide much needed protection against the arctic cold for fishermen, hikers, skiers, golfers and anyone else who enjoy the outdoors as much as they themselves do.
Their collections are harmonious not just in their looks, but in their functionality, too, with pieces that go along with others, thus providing an experience that is hard to match. How long does a sunset or a sunrise last? How long is the period in which you can experience the midnight sun in Iceland? How do you sleep during the Where do you need to travel to find the most spectacular waterfalls? Are there waterfalls all around the country?
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Explore an Ice cave. Go on a Road trip. Do the Golden circle. Visit Reykjavik. Bathe in the Blue lagoon. Icelandic people are known to have great taste. Their style is quite Nordic often mixed with a lot of wool and fur implemented for the clothing to keep you warm. You will be surprised to know how many clothing brands originated in Iceland but then again Iceland has always been a very artistic country and understandable fact with all this natural inspiration lying around.
The main shopping places in Iceland are found in Reykjavik. This is the capital and home to about two-thirds of the population. We will cover the local brands you need to be on the lookout for and what it is about each brand that just keeps people coming back for more. It hosts over shops, restaurants, a cinema and a theater scattered around 3 floors. The shops range from gift shops to fashion, from outdoor clothing to makeup and everyone can find something of interest in the building.
You will always find plenty of parking near Kringlan and it is free. Laugavegur is home to some of the oldest shops in town, historical houses and museums. It is a fantastic place to browse through art and design shops, and a great place to pick up Icelandic souvenirs. The Omnom chocolate is made from Icelandic recipes, are an Icelandic production and the packaging are so quirky and fun.
Something from Icelandic wool — this is the kind of souvenir that is best to buy on arrival so you can use it when in Iceland. Examples: a hat, a pair of gloves, a scarf, socks, blanket. Icelandic jewelry — you will have no trouble finding some Icelandic jewelry when exploring Reykjavik or even at the attraction gift shops Gullfoss and Geysir have great ones. Icelandic Licorice Candy — there is no logical explanation for the love Icelanders have for black licorice but it is very evident in all the sweets they make.
Grab some to take home! A book by an Icelandic author — no other country in the world published as many books per person so there is a lot to choose from. No worries, they have been translated!
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