Guðmundur Jörundsson Explained

Guðmundur Jörundsson
Birth Place:Reykjavík, Iceland
Citizenship:Iceland
Education:Iceland Academy of the Arts
Occupation:Fashion designer
Years Active:2008 – present
Organization:JÖR by GUÐMUNDUR JÖRUNDSSON, Kormákur & Skjöldur
Known For:Fashion design
Awards:DV Culture Award for 2011

Guðmundur Jörundsson (born 1987 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is an Icelandic fashion designer. Jörundsson graduated from the Iceland Academy of the Arts in 2011.[1] Prior to graduation in 2010, he was commissioned to design a new master collection for fashion shop GK Reykjavík.[2] Also and had co-founded alongside Kormákur Geirharðsson and Skjöldur Sigurjónsson[3] the Icelandic Kormákur & Skjöldur brand; he is the creative director and head designer of this Icelandic fashion brand.[4] [5]

In October 2012, Jörundsson announced he would launch his own label JÖR by GUÐMUNDUR JÖRUNDSSON while remaining as creative director for Kormákur & Skjöldur.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Day In The Life Of Guðmundur Jörundsson. Reykjavík Grapevine. 29 June 2011. 24 August 2012.
  2. Web site: Guðmundur hannar fyrir GK. Sara. Visir.is. 6 December 2010. 24 August 2012.
  3. http://kormakurskjoldur.com/ABOUT Kormákur & Skjöldur official website - About the company
  4. Web site: Interview: Guðmundur Jörundsson of Kormákur & Skjöldur. Daniel Dunt. TS New York. 13 August 2012. 24 August 2012.
  5. Web site: Guðmundur Jörundsson. Bast Magazine. 6 December 2011. 24 August 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20130117175559/http://bast-magazine.com/interviews/guðmundur-jörundsson. 17 January 2013.
  6. Web site: Prestar, gyðingar og pastellitir innblásturinn. 365 Miðlar. 25 October 2012. 19 November 2012.