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August 28, 2018 – Mercantile London
See the Summer out - Samsoe & Samsoe
This season for Scandinavian brand Samsoe & Samsoe, the past is fused with the future to create exaggerated silhouettes and effortlessly elegant pieces cut from vintage inspired silk-velvet and Prince of Wales check wool. See the summer out with a burst of dark blossom and pair classic transitional pieces with a fresh spin on leopard and a rainbow melange knit...
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August 21, 2018 – Mercantile London
The affordable cult denim brand to know
With so many denim brands out there, Rolla’s an Australian apparel brand, that specialises in truly authentic yet comfortable vintage inspired fits. Paying homage to a time when denim came into its own - a time of rock and roll, supermodels, and back to basics road tripping Rolla’s brings a slice of vintage cool to your denim wardrobe at an affordable...
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August 8, 2018 – Mercantile London
New season arrivals - SIDELINE
Understated design and subtle, minute detailing are at the core of contemporary womenswear label SIDELINE, whose focus is indigo fabrics which are worked into inventive, thoughtful designs. Clean yet feminine, this is a collection of wearable, luxury clothing that feels special. Made in a small factory in Istanbul that specialises in laundered and denim clothing, each season SIDELINE delivers...
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August 1, 2018 – Mercantile London
Three ethical fashion brands to know
With both customers and businesses asking questions about sustainable practise in the fashion industry, ethical fashion brands are now taking centre stage. Throwing off past ideas that ethical meant sacrificing style, these design led brands are working tirelessly to counteract the impact that fast fashion has on people and the environment, whilst collaborating with top designers to provide considered yet...
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July 17, 2018 – Mercantile London
How to dress for the heat
With the unexpected heatwave continuing across the country the challenge to remain chic in the intense heat is proving rather difficult. Unlike our European cousins (well equipped with extensive hot weather wardrobes and air conditioning in every building) we seem to struggle in keeping from melting on the daily commute when the mercury rises. Not to be defeated we are...
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June 30, 2018 – Mercantile London
The Summer Dress You Need
A perfect day-to-night silhouette, a simple slip dress is all you need this summer. Add a minimal flat sandal and pile on the gold jewellery for a nineties feel, take a blazer or oversized denim jacket for cooler evenings and make your summer styling easy. Just Female Olivia Slip Dress Nice Things Double Stripe Dress P D Paola Valentina Earrings...
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June 19, 2018 – Mercantile London
New to The Mercantile - Kirei
Kirei (pronounced ‘kee-ray’ ) and which means beautiful in Japanese, have set out to create a womenswear collection of “effortless clothing that could be worn in many ways, for many years”. Constantly inspired by their own ever-growing vintage finds, the design process starts out each new season; finding inspiration through their most exciting finds - from vintage cushions from Jaipur to...
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June 11, 2018 – Mercantile London
The summer essentials
Kick off the warm summer days with this seasons fresh additions to your wardrobe... The yellow dress The day to evening jumpsuit The silk maxi The artisan blouse + The woven sandal The cut out one-piece The shape of the season
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May 20, 2018 – Mercantile London
The new summer scent
In 1990, two friends from Marseilles, with a shared passion for design, decided to revisit an old tradition: the iconic cube of Marseille soap. Aware of its place in the Provencal cultural heritage, they decided to reinterpret it in a modern and contemporary way.The soap, which had a history dating back to the seventeenth century, is a natural product made...
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May 8, 2018 – Mercantile London
The Eco Sandal That Brings An Edge to Summer Looks
“Her name was Anita and she was the hottest mum in all of southern Sweden in the 1970’s. While smoking Camels she just looked fabulous in her white high-heeled clogs” – Swedish Hasbeens. One summer day in 2006 the Hasbeen team found the shoes their muse Anita wore (300 pairs of red, white and black beautiful clogs from...
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May 1, 2018 – Mercantile London
Seasons Detail - Boho Tops.
Appearing in some version in most summer collections, we have begun to rely on the 'boho' top as a hard worker in our summer wardrobes. With an oversized silhouette, they dress up everyday denim and can be layered over maxi lengths for an cool summer hit. This season look out for ruffles, heavy embroidery and cut out features. Ba&sh...
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April 20, 2018 – Mercantile London
Mood of the season - Mondano Part Two
Wood Wood spring/summer 18 runway show - MONDANO - Milan. Inspired by the Italian notion of 'la dolce vita' and a trip to the Amalifi coast and island of Capri, the Wood Wood spring/summer collection which was entitled 'Mondano' used the beauty and colours of the Italian landscape. Combined with Anthony Minghella's film classic, 'The Talented Mr.Ripley' which was shot...
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April 7, 2018 – Mercantile London
Festival Spirit
With the festival scene continuing to grow, it's clear to see how much we love to gather together outdoors to celebrate in the Summer months. Yet community coming together en mass in nature, to celebrate with music, wine and good food is nothing new, dating back to ancient times with various festivals lasting for days and even weeks at points...
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April 3, 2018 – Mercantile London
Summer Mood - Natural
The Spring Summer collections showcased a natural vibe with an offering of textures and open weaves, providing interest. Soft linens, dry, bleached cotton, raffia and straw accessories all made an appearance, but whilst the materials may have been rustic the vibe was anything but Earth Mother, with soft tailoring and chic straw accessories. Lightweight and comfortable to wear in the...
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March 20, 2018 – Mercantile London
Rains restyled + New season camo print
At the latest RAINS pop-up shop event in Chengdu, China, a range of the city’s finest showed up with full on fashion in tow. The diverse mix made the event a colourful parade of personal style and a fresh look into the opportunity of integrating functional fashion into any sartorial preference. Continuing the season with a fresh approach RAINS launches...
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March 13, 2018 – Mercantile London
Kick start the Spring season
Want to lift your winter wear but the days still too chilly, well trust those practical Scandi brands to provide the answer with the black bloom print from Samsoe & Samsoe, part of the Spring 18 New Nomad collection. Grounded by a black base, the floral print hints at warm days to come with energising yellows and orange. Styled on...
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February 27, 2018 – Mercantile London
The print of the season that you can wear now
Exposing and exploring the power of light, Spring Summer 2018 Rodebjer unveils the correlation of the youthful, energetic and flirty and the sacral, sexual and mature. Inspired by Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good”, the collection embraces positive change and movement while presenting a global woman who moves across borders with integrity and independence. Standout pieces include Lunua, a sporty and stylish...
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February 20, 2018 – Mercantile London
How to move on from skinny denim
Do you remember a time before skinny jeans, then Kate Moss became a poster child for a super skinny fit and it just kind of happened. We were converted to that super comfortable stretch and left wondering what we ever wore before. Yet the tide is turning once again and lately the question being asked most on the shop floor...
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February 9, 2018 – Mercantile London
What to wear now - Summer print
Vintage look floral, eighties style spot pattern and heritage check dominated the summer catwalks, but rather than being a micro trend these prints establish themselves as classics when chosen with a neutral colour choice in mind. Set 61018 dress Suncoo Lucile Bleu Klein Blouse Samsoe & Samso Efin Check Scarf
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