La Cambre is an art and design school in Brussels, Belgium. Its full name is the École nationale supérieure des arts visuels de La Cambre.
At a glance
| Founded | 1926, by Henry van de Velde |
| Original name | Superior Institute of Decorative Arts |
| Location | Brussels, Belgium, in part of the buildings of the Abbaye de La Cambre |
| Fashion programme | Fashion design: bachelor’s then master’s, at least five years in total |
| Also teaches | Textile design and many other art and design subjects |
What is it?
La Cambre was founded in 1926 by the architect and designer Henry van de Velde, as the Superior Institute of Decorative Arts. It took in its first 80 students in autumn 1927, in part of the old Cistercian Abbaye de La Cambre.
Fashion design students study in the fashion studio for at least five years, through a bachelor’s and a master’s. They learn cutting, couture, textiles, drawing and graphic design, and do internships with fashion houses or designers.
In the master’s, students make and present a finished collection and write a final-year thesis.
Fashion courses you can study
La Cambre’s fashion-related courses, with their official names:
- Fashion design (Stylisme et création de mode), bachelor’s and master’s
- Textile design (Design textile)
How to apply
- La Cambre has separate application pages for the bachelor’s and the master’s, in the admission section of its website.
- It also runs a preparatory class called Antichambre.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
All facts on this page come from the official website of La Cambre. Last checked: 1 November 2026.