ABOUT DOROTHEA
Writer & Editor, Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Stylist
Dorothea Gundtoft is the bestselling author of three international books; Real Nordic Living, New Nordic Design, and Fashion Scandinavia, published in 45 countries by the leading arts & design publisher Thames & Hudson + Penguin Random House.
She has also contributed to the book ‘Northern Comfort’ by Gestalten, and her books have been translated into more than 9 languages including Chinese. They are available at international bookstores and cultural destinations such as Palais de Tokyo, MoMa, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Hay Stores, Foyles, Waterstones, Amazon, The Armani Book Store in Milano, and The Strand Book Store New York.
Dorothea is a regular contributing writer at Vogue, MindBodyGreen, ELLE, Dazed & Confused, V magazine, Vman, and once Style.com – and is currently studying a Masters in Creative Writing at Cambridge University.
She has been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Dazed & Confused, V Magazine & Vman, Style.com, Número, and ELLE. Dorothea has curated the largest Scandinavian fashion exhibition 'Fashion Scandinavia' at Somerset House, opened by legendary Sandra Rhodes, during London Fashion Week.
Dorothea has collaborated with The British Fashion Council, The Royal Danish Embassy, The Swedish Export Ministry, and The Royal Norwegian Embassy in London, curating the ‘International Fashion Showcase’ of Scandinavian Design talent, judged by a leading panel including Vogue’s Sarah Mower.
Her work has been presented in TV, radio, and magazines such as; New York Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, BBC Live Broadcast, MTV, The Danish National TV, Monocle Radio, Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, House & Garden, and The Daily Telegraph amongst others.
In May 2013, Dorothea was awarded an ELLE Style Award and has been nominated twice again in 2014 and 2015, alongside receiving a 'New Generation Award' nomination by Vogue UK.
AWARDS
ELLE STYLE AWARD 2013 Winner
ELLE STYLE AWARD 2014 Nominee
ELLE STYLE AWARD 2015 Nominee
VOGUE NEW GENERATION AWARD Nominee