Fashion Scandinavia: Contemporary Cool

Description

'The time for Scandinavian clothing has come because the elements present in the designers' collections are highly in tune with the way we live and work today.' This stylish publication heralds a new movement in fashion - the arrival of Scandinavian designers onto the world scene. Their appeal lies in the simplicity, minimalism, attention to detail and high quality of materials so iconic in Scandinavian design, as well as in their sustainable and ethical production methods espoused. The book features over 50 notable fashion designers from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland. Whether they are well-established or up-and-coming, whether they work in menswear or womenswear, they all share a passionate commitment to a cool and refined design style that carries huge international appeal.

Dorothea Gundtoft is a fashion stylist and writer - and occasionally picks up a camera. Her commissions have included work for Dazed & Confused, V magazine, Vogue Italia and Style.com.

'A sweeping overview of the most exciting designers ... makes a definitive case for why Scandinavian fashion has become a global phenomenon' - DazedDigital.com 'Dorothea Gundtoft has put impressive effort into asking the right questions in her own passionate voice ... 'Fashion Scandinavia' had me feeling I was catching a fast-rising fashion wave' - Stylist 'Dorothea Gundtoft scans her expert eye over the burgeoning Scandinavian talent and compiles the best of her findings ... vital elements of Scandinavian design are revealed' - Aesthetica 'Whether you are a novice or expert on Scandinavian fashion, it is definitely worth a read' - Style.com