This stylish publication celebrates the impact Scandinavian culture has had internationally on art, design, fashion, food and interiors, and seeks out those creatives and tastemakers who are currently making their mark on the world stage. Following an introduction by the author providing an overview of hygge (and its antithesis, uhygge) and its place in the Nordic mindset, the book is divided into five themed chapters featuring interviews with designers, artisans, restaurateurs and bloggers, who share their insider knowledge on the hippest Scandinavian products, brands, trends and locations. Finally, a third section presents the best sources and locations of where to fully experience the hygge phenomenon.

Features:

• Goes beyond cosiness and knitted sweaters to present authentic, contemporary hygge as lived by real Scandinavians – all in one stylishly presented package.
• Individual profiles of over 100 Scandinavian designers, makers and commentators, such as model Helena Christensen, architect Sverre Fehn, furniture designer Finn Juhl, chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Mikkel Karstad, bloggers Anne au Chocolat and Linda Lomelino, fashion labels Saks Potts and Norwegian Rain, and many more.
• On-trend, with a hip and contemporary layout, Nordic Living builds on the success of the author’s earlier New Nordic Design and Fashion Scandinavia.

Contents:

Introduction • 1. Art & Artists • 2. Design • 3. Food & Drink • 4. Fashion • 5. Travel

Author:

Dorothea Gundtoft is a fashion stylist, writer and photographer. Danish by birth, she grew up in southern Spain and is now based between London and Paris. She is the Scandinavian talent ambassador for Vogue, and was the curator of ‘Fashion Scandinavia’ at Somerset House, London. She is also the author of New Nordic Design and Fashion Scandinavia, both published by Thames & Hudson.