Mercantile Blog

  Whilst style is very much a personal thing and it can be difficult to anticipate one person's reaction to a gift, we have found over the years of selecting our collections, that the pieces that never fail to spark a positive reaction have a few defining factors; maximum wearability, a pop of colour, hidden meaning, small batch production and/or...

As Autumn turns into Winter now is the perfect time to change up your perfume and home fragrance in preparation for spending more time indoors. With mid-winter memories revolving around comforting, safe and familiar scents there are plenty of options for fresh yet surprisingly sultry notes that release a deep inner sense of calm and lift the spirits - we can...

  With the turn of the season and the days getting cooler, now is the perfect time to refresh one of your wardrobe basics. Taking over as the hero piece in numerous collections is the luxury knit. Whether it's a show stopping new colour, pattern, texture or silhouette, knitwear is a area of fashion that always allows a bit of...

This season the Pre collection by Bellerose is influenced by all things second-hand and antique. Using the vintage markets of their home city Brussels and under the title an "organized bazaar" the design team gathered a treasure trove of pieces to draw inspiration.  From the flea market in the Marolles area which acts as a "magnet for bargain hunters and...

  Rujuta Sheth lives and works in New York City. She travels often, and draws inspiration from the cultures and landscapes she experiences. Born in India, she grew up surrounded by artisans, weavers, beaders, and embroiderers. When she launched her namesake line in 2015, she naturally returned to these villages to tap into the creativity and craftsmanship she knew so...

An international fashion brand rooted in Scandinavian simplicity. Samsøe Samsøe collections transcend trends, drawing on Denmark’s renowned design tradition to result in minimalist, affordable and accessible fashion clothes with a clear Nordic look. Samsøe Samsøe dates back to 1993, when the Samsøe brothers opened a small namesake jewellery shop in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. The label soon expanded to include premium...

L.F.Markey is a collection of modern, feminine women’s clothing, inspired by workwear and utility. Known for the use of bold and bright fabrics as well as a core selection of denim pieces and contemporary re-working of workwear staples such as boiler-suits and workpants.Namesake and ex-Burberry designer, Louise Markey graduated from the Masters course at Central Saint Martins and prompted by...

  One of the easiest ways to make a statement this season is with the addition of a touch of check into your outfit. Continuing 2021's love affair with checkerboard patterns, they are turning up in any permutation as long as it's statement. These prints are definitely retro inspired, but have been updated in unexpected colourways and with a play...

  Continuing the Finnish inspiration of the Pre-Spring 2022 collection, Baum Und Pferdgarten delve into the new season with a homage to Finnish modernist architect and designer, Alva Aalto. In particular, Aalto's mesmerising outdoor swimming pools that embody the delicate balance between strong graphic lines and soft organic shapes that he is so famous for.  Building on this pioneering legacy,...

  For the Pre 2022 collection Baum und Pferdgarten approaches the two worlds of art and sport from a Finnish viewpoint, exploring the work of Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck, and Formula 1, the unofficial national sport of Finland. Schjerfbeck, who gained international recognition in the 1910s and 1920s, is known for her tactile paintings, outstanding use of colour, and her focus on...