Fashion Nerds

Reykjavík, Iceland

Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir

  • Landscape-inspired patterns
  • Durable womenswear
  • Considered materials

Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir developed Milla Snorrason through an interest in durable clothing and the Icelandic landscape. Her collections took their names from places she visited, translating observations from walking and travel into textile patterns.

Portrait of Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir
Courtesy Landvernd · Copyrighted; see source terms.

Five looks to know

Cobalt-blue dress with a belted waist — Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir, Date not documented

Collection selection

Cobalt-blue dress with a belted waist

Date not documented

A published and attributed example of this designer or label’s work: Cobalt-blue dress with a belted waist.

Milla Snorrason
White and black printed tunic ensemble — Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir, Date not documented

Collection selection

White and black printed tunic ensemble

Date not documented · Uxatindar

A distinct representative design documented in the cited collection or official catalog.

Rut Sigurðardóttir / Milla Snorrason
Olive and white colour-blocked ensemble — Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir, Date not documented

Collection selection

Olive and white colour-blocked ensemble

Date not documented · Uxatindar

A distinct representative design documented in the cited collection or official catalog.

Rut Sigurðardóttir / Milla Snorrason
Striped suit with burgundy details — Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir, Date not documented

Collection selection

Striped suit with burgundy details

Date not documented · Uxatindar

The repeated pattern gives this representative design a clear graphic identity.

Rut Sigurðardóttir / Milla Snorrason
Dark botanical printed jumpsuit — Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir, Date not documented

Collection selection

Dark botanical printed jumpsuit

Date not documented · Uxatindar

A distinct representative design documented in the cited collection or official catalog.

Rut Sigurðardóttir / Milla Snorrason

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Borghildur Gunnarsdóttir

After nearly a decade in fashion, she moved into environmental work, carrying forward her concern with materials, consumption and circular production.