L'ecole National

L’ecole National to open shop in Rotterdam

nicola — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:06:38 +0000

We already loved Rotterdam, which is famous for its groundbreaking contemporary music, art, architecture and fashion. So we wanted to be in Rotterdam with L’ecole National.

And very soon we are. This is the first picture of our new shop in the centre of Rotterdam. We will also use it as our showroom and starting-point for moving L’ecole National into continental Europe and the United Kingdom.

At the moment we are transforming this empty space into one of the coolest meeting-points for creative people. To make it even better: our shop is located in the most upcoming fashion district of the Netherlands!

From next week you are all welcome at L’ecole National, Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 146 in Rotterdam!

PS We will have an official opening event later this month. Follow us here for more details. You can also follow us at Twitter: @Lecolenational.

Starting in Europe

nicola — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:44:15 +0000

During the last couple of months, we visited different places to start promoting and selling L’ecole National outside Scandinavia. Here, we are in the fashion district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Responses are good and inspiration high!

Today’s news is that we will be opening our first base and shop outside Scandinavia this year.

Watch this space for more updates…

Buddha to Buddha

nicola — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:30:16 +0000

Yesterday we got our first delivery from Buddha to Buddha. Their jewellery is designed by Batul Looman who drew his first bracelet on a beach in Goa, India in 1997. He wanted to create something that you would feel & be conscious of and Buddha to Buddha was created. The jewellery is in silver with details in leather, wood and bone.

We love the feel of these chunky pieces that gives your outfit that extra edge.

Read more about the brand at their web page www.buddhatobuddha.com

Sail Away

nicola — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:47:24 +0000

As said before stripes are back and we are loving it!

Who doesn’t love the sailor look ? The good thing is that you can add a simple thing or you can go all the way or sail away.

Stripes, cute trench coats, anchors, white and blue – the perfect colors for this spring/summer.

necklace: banana republic, shoes: louboutin daffodil, bag: big buddha, cardigan, dress, trenchcoat – L’ecole National

Let’s go

nicola — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:36:49 +0000

We love to find different inspiration, either it is in movies, music, magazines or by visiting other cities.

So today we decided to go to one of the most developed metropolitan centers in the whole world – London !

From L’ecole National

Wayne – hooded parkas with quilted details, kaki

Spencer – knitted cardigan with leather details

Inspiration – The sixties

nicola — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:58:40 +0000

In the 60s the fashion trends for both sexes changed more than ever before in the history of fashion and would continue to do so throughout the decade. That is why the 60s includes major different looks, but the Jacqueline Kennedy look is probably one of the looks that pops up in your head when you think about it.

Stiletto heels, cocktail dresses, pillbox hats, elegance – reflection of a First Lady.

So today we found inspiration from Jackie Kennedy.

Heels: Christian Louboutin Daffodil, Jewelry: House of Harlow, Bag: Chloe, Dresses: L’ecole National

Finally, Spring is here,

nicola — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:54:32 +0000

…and as the weather keeps getting better we are putting most of our focus on the fashion trends right now. So what is the latest thing for spring/summer?

And is it something for you? Don’t forget you can always have it your way so don’t judge it too soon and don’t be afraid to try out something new. Imagine yourself being that little girl playing dress up. You’ll love it.

Biker fashion

You probably haven’t missed the trend ”biker fashion” – The military biker chic. Either you dress it up or down. You can use a jacket as your statement piece or just try to blend it in your outfit.

Maybe you want to go all in, put your boots on and accessorize with big silver rings or leather bands, black/silver nail polish – now you are the ultimate biker chic.

If you don’t want to take it all the way you can just put on your leather jacket over your little back dress and use your favorite 5 inch heels. And still look like a bombshell.

Or you can just take a look at Buberrys or Balmains runway and see how you can tone it up or down. Whatever suits you best.

From Burberry:

The sophisticated look of the 70s

Can I say something else than vintage baby !

This look will probably speak to you the most, maybe it will remind you of something that’s hanging in your mothers wardrobe or that favorite picture at your parents house. Finally the trend is here. It’s your turn to walk down the street with that cute printed jumpsuit.

Match the edgy wide leg pants with a neat bow blouse ad on some jewelerys but don’t go all boho for this look and you are good to go.

Christian Dior SS11

Freja Beha for Vogue

Ted Rossi – NYC

nicola — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:09:42 +0000

If you have never heard about Ted Rossi before, it’s about time you see this then.

Not only does he specialize in ultra-luxurious skins, all of his collections are stunning.

Mixing crystals and python skin can’t result in anything else than something to-die-for.

I’m going to let the pictures speak for themselves.

Kyss mig

nicola — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:47:45 +0000

We are happy to be a small part of the swedish movie Kyss Mig (Kiss me) that will be in theaters this summer, happy that the actors & actresses wore clothes from L’ecole National during the shoot of the movie.

Plot summary:

MIA (Ruth Vega Fernandez) and FRIDA (Liv Mjönes), both in their thirties, meet each other for the first time at their parents’ engagement party. Mia’s father, Lasse (Krister Henriksson), is about to get married to Frida’s mother, Elizabeth (Lena Endre), which will make Mia and Frida stepsisters. Lasse’s daughter, Mia, has not visited her father in years and arrives with her boyfriend, Tim (Joakim Nätterqvist), with whom she is about to get married. As Mia and Frida get to know one another, strong emotions begin to stir between them. Their relationship will turn everything upside down for everyone close to them with dramatic consequences.

Stripes Mens fashion- 2011

nicola — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:53:08 +0000

If you want to add a little to a simple outfit a striped t-shirt or a cardigan is the way to go.

It’s a little touch that can be very dominant at the same time.

Don’t be afraid of a little stripes this spring !

This is what we have to offer this spring/summer