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  • The Salvation Army Auctions Bust Of Mao Zedong

    The Salvation Army Auctions Bust Of Mao Zedong

    Hertex, the Salvation Army’s thrift shops in Iceland, have asked the public to help with monetary appraisals of their merchandise, according to a social media post on February 24. Hertex also seeks bids for the items.  Among the wares is a bust…

  • Get Diggin’: Where To Snatch Up Vintage Clothing In Reykjavík

    Get Diggin’: Where To Snatch Up Vintage Clothing In Reykjavík

    From high-end brands to bizarre eccentricities, Reykjavík’s vintage scene is rife with possibility. Help the environment, save your money, and look great doing it at by shopping at these iconic Reykjavík second-hand stores. Hertex Garðastræti 6 Winner of the Reykjavík Grapevine’s 2019…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2019: Best Secondhand Shop

    Best Of Reykjavík 2019: Best Secondhand Shop

    Icelandic style and design has escalated in scope over recent years, with an ensuing explosion of local stores. While high prices mean that you probably aren’t going to be going on a shopping spree in Reykjavík, there are plenty of unique products…

  • City Guide: The Reykjavík Underground

    City Guide: The Reykjavík Underground

    As repeat visitors to Reykjavík often remark, the Laugavegur strip has evolved into an open-topped puffin mall over recent years. So: where the cool kids at? Concerts Reykjavík’s underground music scene is thriving. If you enjoy noisy guitars, shouting, or weird experiments,…