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Sneak peek: our new FW17/18 Collection!

16/06/2017

One of the best parts about having this blog is the ability to share some sneak peeks of the upcoming FW17/18 collection with our loyal readers! The main inspiration behind this collection is “Autumn in Japan”. That’s why we created moodboards to get inspired by the beautiful nature of Japan. The result is a combination of various autumn colours as well as our basic colours. Think about warm yellow, orange, red and green tones. Those who attended our succesful LN Lions for Peru event last Sunday got an exclusive glance at our new collection during the FW17/18 catwalk. If you couldn’t make it, you will still have to wait a little longer until we officially launch our collection. However, we would like to give you a little sneak peek so that you get an idea of what to expect. >>>>>>>> SNEAK PEEK CATWALK FW 17/18 <<<<<<<<< Be prepared for cold days Our pieces can both create…

Stay consciously warm this spring with our pretty Pauline

28/04/2017

Your number one must-have item this spring? Our Pretty Pauline! This piece is comfortable, light, stylish and above all produced with love. A perfect way to keep yourself warm while it’s still too chilly for summer dresses. And even then, we think our Pretty Pauline is seasonless and also perfect to wear in summer. Combine your Pretty Pauline with a dress, a pair of shorts or skinny jeans for an effortless spring and summer look! Wonder why we love our Pretty Pauline so much? It’s obvious! This beautiful piece will make you feel comfortable but above all, it will keep you consciously warm during chilly spring evenings. Why we say consciously warm? Because we really want to emphasize the importance of consciousness. All our clothes are being made in fair and sustainable conditions. No child labour, human exploitation or bad conditions. We employ more than 350 women in Peru…

LNGirls <3 Sneakers

14/04/2017

Don’t know about you but we are not the kinda girls who dress ourselves up every morning. Time is money. LNKnits + sneakers = our daily formula! Luckily for us, it doesn’t look like the comfy sneaker trend is going to dissapear anytime soon … Simplicity is key! If you agree with us, don’t hesitate to read further. You’ll be surprised by the amount of sneaker-inspired outfits we can come up with. 1/ The Jaunty Jackie Dress is a real stunner this summer! It’s the first dress we ever incorporated in our collection, made of the purest baby alpaca yarn, which makes it very light to wear during Spring and Summer. You can easily dress this piece up or dress it down. Combine the Jaunty Jackie with nice sandals and a classy bag to make it a bit more party-approved! Jaunty Jackie Dress (here) – Breezy Betty Scarf (here) –…

Get your #lnandes spring/summer ’17 inspiration!

03/04/2017

Hi there, I am Laura, social media intern at #lnknits! Ellen asked me to write a fashion blogpost about the ss17 #lnandes collection and of course I feel very honoured to list up some of my favourites for you! ☺ 1/ There’s one trend making a stunning appearance this fashion season: bright YELLOW. From lemon, to fluorescent, yellow is definitely at the top of my list. It’s so fresh, joyful and there’s a shade of yellow for every skin type. I think it lightens up your whole appearance immediately. The Sweet Sophie in cougar yellow is great to combine with a boyfriend jeans. It looks fab with a little tan though. Ugh, need to catch some sun asap. Sweater Sweet Sophie (here) – Scarf Mini Maria (here) – Cosy Charlotte (here) YSL Nailpolish (here) – LNBeanies Yarn (here) – LNKids Cotton Sunhat (here) – Reebok Sneakers (here)…

Find your Christmas presents in the #lnknitsflagshipstore

13/12/2016

It’s that time of the year again. Christmas lights, winter cold and Santa Claus right around the corner. Have you already found the perfect Christmas presents for your loved ones? Let LN|Knits give you a hand ;-). We’ve got all kinds of fair gifts, for him and for her, for adults and for kids, for fashionistas and foodies, for DIY knit lovers and chefs. And everything available online and in the #lnknitsflagshipstore. Looking for something up to €20? We’ve got yarn in all colours, flashy and basic! The LN Alpaca Wool and Baby Chain Wool is available in this season’s trend colours and the always classy basic colours. Need some knitting inspiration? Have a look in the 2 DIY-books: Goed Gemutst and In Mijn Nopjes. Plenty of patterns to knit the most beautiful scarves, beanies and sweaters. Looking for something up to €50? The LN|Beanies Headband and our new…

Discover beautiful brides and their LNAndes!

19/10/2016

The pictures I received from beautiful brides are so stunning that they had to be shared with you! The Big Bertha is the all time favorite accessory. Hand-knit with a mixture of silk, linen and the softest and purest baby Alpaca yarn for our summer collection and with 100% baby alpaca yarn for the winter collection, this luxurious beauty is the ultimate cover-up. The Adorable Annie or Cosy Charlene can be worn during all seasons but will definitely be the perfect cover up for your Winter Wedding! The LNAndes Collection is the right balance between warmth and style and the cardigans and scarves are the best cover up, because, you know… Weather can be shitty in Belgium! Even on your special day! So better be prepared! Shop the perfect wedding accessories for the bride, suite and kids on-line, in the LNKnits Flagshipstore or pass by the I do I do…

Oh happy days!

11/10/2016

Oh happy days! After a year of hard work, I can finally present you with my cook and lifestyle book #LNFairfood! It has taken so much of my energy but it has given me even more back. I am very happy with the result and I hope you will find the book inspirational to live a healthy and pure life. I got to know the Peruvian kitchen thanks to my yearly visits to the beautiful country. Every time again I was blown away by the pure and fresh ingredients that are used. As I am a true foodie and addicted to healthy food that nourishes my entire body, I decided to share my passion with you. Pure, biological and honest food lies on the basis of everything. The book consists of 50 recipes divided in 8 categries: smoothies and juices, breakfast, eggs, cold salads, warm salads, fish, snacks, drinks and…

Warm and colourful through the winter!

28/09/2016

For the LN|Andes winter collection we have also come up with renewed products. I decided to join forces with design talent Laure Severac. This young lady graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and is also crazy about all things wool. Aside from the well-known silhouettes, there are three brand new designs! First of all, there is Marvellous Martine a.k.a. the oversized perfecto. This eye catching jacket is inspired by my deceased aunt, style icon and also founder of the fashion label “Anvers”. The Marvellous Martine in Fluo Yellow has proven to be your favourite as size S was sold out in no time. No worries, you can still shop size M in our flagshipstore or online. But hurry, there is only one left! Do you prefer more neutral colours? Then the Marvellous Martine in Asvalt or New Light Grey will be perfect for you. The second…

Bye bye summer, hello fall!

21/09/2016

Summer has officially ended and fall is making its way through! Time to show you the most beautiful impressions of the LN|Beanies winter collection. This collection, just as her elegant sister LN|Andes, has been completely renewed. The colours of both collections are the same this season, which allows you to mix and match as much as you like. The newest design of LN|Beanies is the Hoodie Jacket, an oversized winter coat with hood you will never want to take off again. The LN|Beanies collection is available in 10 colours, of which 6 refreshed basic colours. Furthermore I have added 4 new flashy colours that I have already written about in my previous blog post “Happy colours, happy kids”. I think Volt Green, Fluo Yellow, Eclectic Blue and Nordic Pink will be ranked high on many people’s wish list this winter. I wonder what your favourite colour is! Upload your lovely…

HAPPY COLORS, HAPPY KIDS

15/09/2016

This winter, we once again spoil your kids with beautiful knitwear! Wrapping your kiddos in the wonderful and cosy items feels good because every single piece is made by hand under good working conditions and for a fair wage. Just as the adult collections, LN|Kids consists of two sub brands: LN|Andes and LN|Beanies. The first radiates fun and is utterly cosy, the last is more sporty and therefore perfect for playful kids who love cold winter days. Both collections are made of 100% baby alpaca yarn, which makes them even extra huggable. The collection is available in the neutral shades Light Grey and Mixed Beige, but despite the dark winter days, I have also chosen for some flashy colours based on the Peruvian street image. With your kids wearing a sweater, scarf or beanie in Fluo Yellow, Nordic Pink, Volt Green or Eclectic Blue, you will never lose sight of…