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Our must-see places in Florence. Florence is renowned for old masters and history, but it’s also a living city with a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. Handsome and historic, it’s bursting with quirky shops and quality crafts, making it one of Europe’s most civilised weekend destinations. We spent a busy week researching the latest yarn trends and technology at the Pitti Filati fair, so we were glad for some time to relax and sight-see at the end of the trip. Read on to see what we got up to in beautiful Florence, showing you our favourite places to shop, eat and visit!     Where to shop: UB This quirky store on Via dei Conti is a treasure trove of goodies, full to the brim with antique decorations and retro furniture. Seek out a hidden back room with the most amazing collection of vintage wallpaper, including 60’s floral designs and geometric prints.     Ub Firenze / Via dei Conti 4r – 50123 Firenze – IT | https://www.ubfirenze.it/   Where to shop: Ottod’ame The beautifully merchandised Ottod’ame sits on Via della Spada and houses a wide range of fashion brands with a concept store feel. While we visiting there was a stunning ...

We are very excited to be showing for our second season at London Fashion Week! We thought we would give you a preview of what we will be showing. If you are attending the shows this weekend, come and visit us and see the new collection! The FW15 collection takes inspiration from the iconic French fashion photographer and filmmaker Sarah Moon. Her signature photographic style of dream-like images which represent femininity, are free from time and context. It is these timeless, sensual emblems of luxury and nostalgia that lends to the designs of the new collection. Sarah Moon has an abstract aesthetic that lets a romantic, often melancholic mood shine through. The tone of the collection is influenced by this abstraction of colour, ranging from a muted palette of blush hues and through to strong teal and dark ash as the season develops. The Les 100 Ciels silhouette is enhanced in FW15, combining signature box shapes with slim fitting sleeves. Tapering is modernised through belting paper bag trousers and cropping lengths. A contemporary twist is achieved by mixing yarn weights, combining fine ribbing with chunkier knits and through featuring contrasting woven segments.       Les 100 Ciels maintains it’s ...

 To launch our Spring/ Summer ’15 collection, we are injecting a dash of colour into our styles to mirror the changing seasons. What better way to find that freshness than through the world of art?! Our beginnings are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, as the name Les 100 Ciels meaning One Hundred Skies in French, was taken from a Chinese poem. To honor our foundations, we decided to approach a Chinese artist to collaborate with us on an exclusive range of painted scarves. We reached out to the talented, Chao Xi Liu, whose work is inspired by nature and the ever changing  sky which perfectly matches our own inspiration. Based in Southern China, Chao Xi Liu’s work centers around large scale installations and floor to ceiling murals, delighting all who have witnessed his creations. We are proud to introduce our Printed scarves collection, exclusively developed by Chao Xi Liu for Spring Summer 2015.  The beautiful patterns range from soft blues, through to burnt oranges and deep, enchanting purples, palettes which evoke the colours of sunsets and day breaks perfectly. Made from 100% wool, the lightweight scarves add a splash of colour to any outfit, making them great to wear from day to night. Find your ...

Banish your winter blues with a dose of 100 Ciels Cashmere! Yes, we are all getting the sniffles and yes, we are bringing our hot water bottles to work , but winter is also a time to celebrate! The cold weather means that we can layer up with plenty of cosy cashmere, which is enough to brighten us all up! Below is a selection of our pieces which take on a cool colour palette for inspiration in the colder weather.

It’s that time of year again when the art fairs take over London. We have picked our top 5 artistic attractions for this month, with a view on upcoming exhibitions and a summary of our favourite events.   1. The Les 100 Ciels team love the idea of combining art and fashion, so when we stumbled across North American master Richard Tuttle’s work, we wanted to share it with you!                 This artist’s pieces often feature everyday materials such as cloth, paper and rope, but for this particular exhibition Tuttle has taken inspiration from textiles. I Don’t Know. The Weave of Textile Language looks at the importance of textiles throughout history and combines a major exhibition in the Whitechapel Gallery, a large-scale sculptural commission in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall and a brand new book. The sculpture is at the Tate Modern until 6th April 2015 and the exhibition is in the Whitechapel Gallery until 14th December.   2. Frieze week did not disappoint this year, firmly placing London on the map as a centre for art. One of our favourite artists we saw this year was recent graduate May Hands. Like Tuttle, her ...