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  • Pre- Collection Spring 23 Bellerose // Awaydays Nostalgia

    January 06 2023 – Mercantile London

    Pre- Collection Spring 23 Bellerose // Awaydays Nostalgia

    In the pit of winter, Bellerose find inspiration for the new Spring 2023 collection in musing over their last escape, the last moment of true freedom and the carelessness experienced. When all bundled up in duvet coats, trying their best to keep the cold from sneaking in, they recall the warm and dewy summer breeze like a distant memory they...

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  • Pre-Collection Spring 2023 Baum Und Pferdgarten

    December 21 2022 – Mercantile London

    Pre-Collection Spring 2023 Baum Und Pferdgarten

      PRE-SPRING 2023 "WRAPPING TO REVEAL"For the Pre-Spring 20123 collection Baum Und Pferdgarten found inspiration in Paris where one of the iconic landmarks the Arc de Triomphe was breathtaking wrapped posthumously by Christo, seemingly to reveal the true shape of the historic monument. From this the creative team at Baum Und Pferdgarten turned their attention to Madame Gres, deeply fascinated...

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  • A 'Guaranteed to be Appreciated' Christmas Gift Guide

    November 09 2022 – Mercantile London

    A 'Guaranteed to be Appreciated' Christmas Gift Guide

      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...

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  • Our Edit of the New Season Knits

    September 09 2022 – Mercantile London

    Our Edit of the New Season Knits

      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...

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  • Summer 22 // Rujuta Sheth

    May 17 2022 – Mercantile London

    Summer 22 // Rujuta Sheth

      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...

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  • Scandinavian Summer // Samsøe Samsøe

    April 13 2022 – Mercantile London

    Scandinavian Summer // Samsøe Samsøe

    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...

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  • Spring 22 // On Our Radar - Check

    February 22 2022 – Mercantile London

    Spring 22 // On Our Radar - Check

      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...

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  • New Season Spring Summer 22 // Baum Und Pferdgarten

    January 25 2022 – Mercantile London

    New Season Spring Summer 22 // Baum Und Pferdgarten

      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,...

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  • Fashion Edits Pre-Spring 22 // Baum Und Pferdgarten

    January 18 2022 – Mercantile London

    Fashion Edits Pre-Spring 22 // Baum Und Pferdgarten

      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...

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  • New Season Spring 22 //  Bellerose

    January 11 2022 – Mercantile London

    New Season Spring 22 // Bellerose

      Flipping a page, starting anew. This week, we're introducing the first drops of our upcoming Spring collections with looks designed for a real life. Eclectic and fashion-forward, yet supremely wearable the Bellerose collection is made to make your life easier with versatile clothes that will become the staples of your new year.  The collection draws on inspiration from vintage classics...

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