Reykjavík Raincoats
Iceland
Reykjavík Raincoats is an Icelandic outerwear brand designing waterproof raincoats inspired by traditional fisherman waterproofs. Its fitted, handmade jackets are designed in a Reykjavík studio and sold in its own store on Laugavegur.
| Origin | Reykjavík, Iceland |
|---|---|
| Core product | Waterproof raincoats |
| Production | Handmade |
| Store | Laugavegur 62, Reykjavík |
| Website | reykjavikraincoats.com |
What is Reykjavík Raincoats?
Reykjavík Raincoats is an Icelandic label that takes the proven practicality of old fisherman style waterproofs and gives them a new lease of life. The result is a line of fitted, high quality jackets that mix fashion with function, aimed at a climate where rain and wind are everyday conditions.
Products and positioning
The raincoats are designed in the brand's Reykjavík design studio and are handmade. Rather than technical shell jackets, the pieces echo the classic rubberised raincoat silhouette, updated with a fashion led fit and bright colours such as yellow.
- Unisex classic raincoats
- Men's and women's fitted styles
- Waterproof outerwear for city and travel use
The brand appeals both to local customers and to visitors looking for a functional garment with a clear Icelandic identity.
Distribution
Reykjavík Raincoats operates a store at Laugavegur 62 in central Reykjavík, open seven days a week, and also sells online. Its coats are also offered through Icelandic outlets such as the Reykjavík Grapevine shop.
Why it matters
The brand shows how a single, regionally rooted product can anchor a small fashion business, turning a working garment into a design object.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Reykjavík Raincoats from?
Reykjavík Raincoats is an Icelandic brand with its design studio and store in Reykjavík.
What does Reykjavík Raincoats sell?
It sells handmade waterproof raincoats inspired by traditional fisherman waterproofs, for men and women.