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New Season Autumn 17 - Second Female
Posted on July 04 2017
New season is arriving in store and Second Female is offering a rich palette of autumnal shades, vintage inspired floral prints and soft velvet in clean contemporary silhouettes.
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Shade of the season - Grey + Yellow
Posted on October 14 2016
Shades of graphite, argent and ash become the new neutral for autumn, with strong mustard and pale lemon providing the complementary kick. Click on images to shop.
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Mood of the season - Samsoe Samsoe Autumn 16
Posted on October 10 2016
Samsoe Samsoe Autumn 2016 Everyday journey, everyday uniform. Samsoe Samsoe’s look for Autumn 2016 finds inspiration in everyday life, embracing the feel of a truly Scandinavian season. ...
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Mercantile mid season sale edit
Posted on October 08 2016
The Mid Season Sale is now on, read on to see our carefully selected edit of best buys that you can wear right now. Click to shop. Lolly's Laundry...
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The new affordable French label
Posted on October 05 2016
Launched in 2008, Soeur is a Parisian brand for contemporary women. At the head of Soeur, are Domitille and Angélique Brion, two sisters who put their influences together to deliver...
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Winter coat edit
Posted on October 03 2016
Classic tailoring in luxe fabrications, 80's inspired belted shapes and the trusty parka all continue to dominate the Autumn season. Keep it simple in classic shades of navy, graphite and winter...
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Rains - The Classics
Posted on December 10 2015
Inspired by the simplicity and functionality of the traditional rubber raincoat, RAINS pays tribute to the iconic style with the classics collection. The classic range consists of essential rain-wear...
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Brand Focus - Nooki
Posted on December 09 2015
London based lifestyle label Nooki come into their own at Christmas with their range of metallic leather accessories but it's the printed cape jackets in hammered silk, that we are...
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Tribe + Fable - The Party Edit
Posted on December 07 2015
With a selected winter palette of rich jewel and classic neutral tones, the new party edit of tassel necklaces and layering bracelets from Tribe + Fable’s winter 15 collection make...
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Brand Focus - Ortigia
Posted on December 06 2015
Ortigia is a small Italian soap and scent company founded in Sicily in 2006 by Sue Townsend. The luxurious range of soaps, scents, creams, candles and lotions are formulated using...
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Brand Focus - Hudson
Posted on December 04 2015
Pinterest is full of them and Berlin's street style blogs have been showcasing the best for a while. The heavy soled, chunky hiker boot trend is with us and depending...
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Brand Focus - Paul & Joe Sister
Posted on December 03 2015
With typical French cool, Paul & Joe Sister has arrived at Mercantile London. Sister is the diffusion collection that draws on a more youthful playful edge within the Paul & Joe...
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Brand Focus - Cinderela B
Posted on December 02 2015
Jewellery label Cinderela B began after designer Rachel Jackson returned to London after a life changing trip to Brazil, where she fell in love with the glamour, colour and energy of...
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Christmas Gift Guide - For The Home
Posted on November 27 2015
This selection of home ware gift ideas are perfect for those who don't like to emerge until spring. Click on image to shop.
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Christmas Gift Guide - Winter Brights
Posted on November 25 2015
A hand picked gift selection for those that like a little bit of colour in their lives... Click on image to shop. ...
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Christmas Gift Guide - Eco Aware
Posted on November 23 2015
This hand picked selection of Fair Trade and eco-aware gifts are perfect for those who want to know that what is given this holiday season will also give to many...
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Christmas Gift Guide - Jewellery & Watches
Posted on November 20 2015
Part two of our Christmas gift guide features the best from our edit of international jewellery designers and watchmakers. Click on image to shop.
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Christmas Gift Guide - The Classics
Posted on November 18 2015
Ditch the last minute panic this year and use the ideas in our upcoming series of gift guides to get ahead on your holiday shopping. Packed full of pieces from...
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New brand - Amano Studio
Posted on November 13 2015
In 2007, sisters Seana and Tara started the Amano Studio jewellery brand. They found it was possible to produce quality and reasonably priced pieces at home in the USA when...
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What you need now
Posted on November 11 2015
It's definitely turning chilly out there, so stash a stylish pom pom hat in your bag for your early starts, or carry on the feeling of being wrapped up in...
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Posted on November 09 2015
Known for being a home to free-thinking writers, artists, actors, musicians, hippies, eccentrics and some off-the-grid folks, the coastal town of Topanga, Los Angeles provides the inspiration and memories for...
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Focus on...Priddy Essentials
Posted on November 06 2015
Next up in our 'Focus on...' series, we take a look at apothecary brand, Priddy Essentials. The story Priddy is a family design team creating unisex apothecary products in...
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Focus on...F-Troupe
Posted on November 05 2015
Focus on...F-Troupe. The story Well known for their offbeat designs and celebrity following, London based footwear label F-Troupe manage to bring together traditional design with...
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Focus on...Chloe Stora
Posted on November 04 2015
The second part of our focus on...series introducing you to the people, inspirations and detail behind some our best selling brands and why we love them so. Chloe Stora...
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Focus on... Decadorn
Posted on November 02 2015
We take great pride in sourcing brands with a story and passing that on in-store (we know our stuff and love to talk) so we decided to feature a 'focus...
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Autumn updates - The wrap coat
Posted on October 30 2015
Effortlessly sexy, the wrap is this seasons new shape update with the cross-over belted style appearing in knitwear as well as outerwear. Whether you choose to use the waist...
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Sideline AW15
Posted on August 21 2015
A sell out collection last season leaves us anticipating good things for Sidelines' autumn offering. Continuing with indigo fabrics worked into inventive, thoughtful designs, the collection remains simple yet feminine, with...
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The print
Posted on August 19 2015
Whilst the summer may be ending, hang onto the happy vibe by continuing your loudest, splashy prints into your winter wardrobe. Fabrics may become heavier and colours mellow, but let...
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Libertine Libertine AW15
Posted on August 17 2015
As soon as the days start to shorten and the nights cool, our thoughts turn to the Libertine Libertine Autumn collection dropping into store. We find they are one of...
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The Fifth
Posted on August 14 2015
New to The Mercantile this season, Australian brand The Fifth produces a collection of slouchy knits, cropped pants, simple tanks and effortless midi dresses which offer a “new twist to...
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Baum Und Pferdgarten AW15
Posted on August 13 2015
Baum und Pferdgarten AW15 Collection The Baum Und Pferdgarten Autumn Winter collection is arriving in store bringing together inspiration from the city of Marrakesh with a wearable seventies elegance. Influences...
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RAINS AW15
Posted on August 07 2015
RAINS AW15 collection has arrived and we have added to our ever growing range of colours and styles both in store and on line. For late summer we are loving...
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2nd Day AW15
Posted on August 05 2015
Returning to The Mercantile for Winter 15, 2nd Day is a Danish/Scandinavian contemporary woman’s label with a focus on excellent finish and fit. The Winter season sees a welcome use of...
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Des Petits Hauts AW15
Posted on August 03 2015
Des Petits Hauts returns for the Winter season with it's characteristic Parisian twist on a collection of contemporary shapes. A feminine feel and pretty touches of lace, embroidery and silk...
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Second Female AW15
Posted on July 24 2015
Pre season and the beginnings of AW 15 are steadily appearing on both the shop floor and online, and this little sneak look at Second Female almost has us wishing...
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