Blog articles about Iceland and company announcements

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Visit Iceland for Verslunarmannahelgi

Verslunarmannahelgi is the merchants or commence day held annually over the first weekend of August. In 2024 the long weekend takes place on 2nd – 5th August. It is a traditionally a time of camping out, music festivals, parties, family get togethers and many outdoor activities, and of course having fun!

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Icewear Opens New Stores in North Iceland

By the end of 2024 Icewear has seven shops offering a variety of Icewear clothing, blankets, products, souvenirs, carefully selected footwear and of course wool and knitting patterns.

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Iceland National Day: A cause for celebration since 1944

17 june, Iceland’s National Day is the annual holiday commemorating the foundation as The Republic of Iceland following independence from Denmark

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Introducing: 100% OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified Black Sheep Collection

Icewear released their Icelandic wool insulated collection on Iceland’s Sovereignty Day 1st December, in 2021. The range has continued to grow and Icewear have continued to innovate ever since, offering classical and modern styles of carefully designed clothing and accessories.

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Konudagur—Woman's Day in Iceland

All over the world, there are national and international holidays that celebrate women. There’s International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, and many local traditions built around powerful female figures and mythical goddesses from legend and lore.

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