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  New season, new knitwear! Want to be in the know about next season’s key shapes and colours? Look no further than our interview with the brains behind the new Spring Summer ’16 styles, our Head Designer Stephanie. She tells us what inspired her designs this season by showing us a glimpse of her moodboard, and explains what qualities we will all be wearing this summer. Bring on the warmer months!   “This season, we’ve taken inspiration from the minimal 90’s decade, with particular emphasis on structure and simplistic silhouettes. We’ve used references from the archives of couture design and combined this with interesting yarn techniques for a modern feel.”     “We’ve looked at primitive, tribal influences to inform our print designs. The main focus for colour has come from the work of artist Callum Innes. He uses a method of layering pigments of colour, which results in a vivid array of tones. We’ve translated these varying hues into a fusion of pale pink, grey marls and indigo ombré details.” “In this Spring Summer season, we’ve focused on using natural fabrics like washed silks, linen and cotton. Our signature summer quality, cotton poplin, gives you a freshness when worn making it perfect for warmer days! We’ve also experimented with hand-dyed ...

Today we are focusing on our favourite box fit styles. Let’s start by deciphering our boxy shape! Decoding the Les 100 Ciels boxy fit Our designs are built around a core of classic silhouettes, which are combined with contemporary fashion styles every season. The Les 100 Ciels ‘fashion’ styles combine innovative cuts with unique detailing, featuring dipped hems and asymmetric shapes. Inspired by minimalist shapes, the selected styles fall into this innovative fashion range but still remain super easy to wear! Read our how-to-wear guide to make choosing your fashion-forward styles that much easier!   ‘The loose-fit’ Katie is our easy-breezy summer style in natural linen. The silhouette is loose with a slight flare and features a split-hem for added interest! Katie Linen Top | £69 Styling tips: Contrast the flared top with slim-fitting jeans for a modern silhouette. This is the style for you if you want to flatter your middle area. ‘The cropped box’ Chant is short and sweet with a bright, bold print! There’s a split at the back which creates a figure-flattering line and features cropped sleeves for a fresh feel. Chant | Was £109 NOW £65  Styling tip: Feeling adventurous? Clash with another print for a fun ...

As the heat rises, white is an automatic go-to shade for keeping cool and feeling fresh. Check out our all-white style edit below and on our Pinterest for an effortlessly elegant summer look! Shop our full selection here!   For a chic city look, pair your Delight shirt dress with a large brimmed hat and masculine shoes. Delight cotton shirt | £99 Take inspiration from Paris fashion week street style with a sheer, light shirt dress and sleek accessories. Wonder cotton shirt | was £89 NOW £53 Pleats add an elegant, feminine touch to any outfit. French cotton shirt | £79 Our linen collection is the perfect quality for summer. In a loose and flowing fit, the shape will leave you cool and comfortable and effortlessly chic. Shore linen dress | £99 Katie linen top | £69    Natti is perfect for an off-duty weekend look. The structured pleats on the front elevate it from a classic white shirt. Natti long shirt dress | £119

The sales can be hard to navigate, so we’ve picked our top picks from our summer sale to make shopping easier for you! Our selection features styles that are now up to 50% off (keep your eyes peeled for a few of our bestsellers in there!) Shop our sale now!

Few events mark the start of British summer time better than Wimbledon. Wimbledon style seems to fall into the smart-casual daytime niche. Whether you scored a ticket or will be watching at a garden party or rooftop bar, you’ll need to keep your fashion game in check! We’ve rounded up our top picks to help you dress for all things Wimbledon, whether your court-side or not. Trend #1 All white For a failsafe Wimbledon look, wearing all white is an automatic go-to. Whether it’s a two-piece or a shirt dress, all white is a classic and sophisticated look (and will keep you cool in the summer heat!) Demonstrated below by the Duchess of Cambridge, Blake Lively and Pippa Middleton      Shop now- Left to right: Shore, Natti and Mia Trend #2 Print fantastic For a modern take on a smart daytime look, prints are a fantastic way to stand out from the fashion-forward crowd. Whether you choose to wear summery stripes or whimsical florals, you will be sure to make a statement. The print trend as warn by Suki Waterhouse, Pippa Middleton and Anna Wintour.    Shop now- Left to right: Mingo, Ariel and Pop Trend #3 Lady-like elegance ...

Summer versatility. Our new multi-ways are essential to your wardrobe this summer, letting you adapt to suit your style and be ready for any occasion. Here is a guide for wearing Treasure, tag us in your photos if you find more ways! @Les100ciels_ #les100cielsstyles Watch the video below! Treasure Shop now! Tresor Shop now! 1. Turn dress to back. Left shoulder strap and right shoulder strap on shoulders. Arm straps are tucked away and hidden. 2. Turn dress to back. Left arm strap on left shoulder. Left shoulder strap on right shoulder. Right shoulder strap on left shoulder. Right arm strap is tucked away. 3. Turn dress to back.  Left shoulder strap is on right shoulder. Left arm strap is on left shoulder. Right arm strap is crossed over neck on to left shoulder. Right arm strap is on right shoulder.   4. Right shoulder strap is on right shoulder. Right arm strap is on right shoulder. Left shoulder strap on left shoulder, and left arm strap hanging down.   5. Right shoulder strap on left shoulder. Left shoulder strap on right shoulder. Arm straps are visible on arms. 6. Right shoulder strap on left shoulder. Left shoulder strap on right shoulder. Arm ...