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September 29 2017 – Debra McCann
Your cold weather saviour
Introducing the Thermal collection from Danish raincoat brand Rains, these new unisex shapes are made from the brands same trademark lightweight, water-resistant, windproof and breathable fabric but are now also insulated with an innovative, thin polypropylene fiber which has a high level of insulation, up to -15 degree. If you love the look and waterproof ability of your Rains jacket, but...
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September 27 2017 – Mercantile London
Street style's favourite jacket
Country style dominated on the Autumn Winter 17 catwalks with plaid, heritage tweed and cable knit cardigans appearing in numerous designers collections. So it's no surprise the street style blogs were saturated with one of the key pieces of the season, the heritage checked blazer. The key to making it work is the silhouette, so go for an eighties...
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September 22 2017 – Mercantile London
Mood of the season - Gender Neutral
"Androgyny - the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics". This season sees British brand Native Youth introduce gender neutral pieces into their A/W collection. Key pieces include the Apex Parka, an oversized olive coloured parka coat and the Altair puffer jacket with a long line fit and padded to keep you warm. Offering something for the transitional months, the raw...
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September 19 2017 – Mercantile London
The niche perfume to know.
Born in Västerås Sweden, Maya Njie (pronounced 'Maia En-jai') moved to London in her late teens. Her background lies in surface design and photography, which she studied at the University of the Arts London. To further communicate her work, she began experimenting with the sense of smell as an added medium. Inspired by an old family photo album...
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September 12 2017 – Mercantile London
Mood of the season - Osaka Tigers
Just Female AW 2017 collection. Oskara Tigers. "Patent leather, bulky knits, electric colours and sleeved statements. Inspired by the Japanese city Oskara, where youthful, energizing vibes run through the streets. Oskara Tigers is a story about the geometric buildings, the distinct colours and the girls strolling through the street". This season the Just Female collection is set in Oskara, Japan....
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August 15 2017 – Mercantile London
Icons
For Autumn / Winter 2017, RAINS pays tribute to the icons of our time. As a move on from the existing collection of iconic raincoat styles, a number of iconic newcomers have been introduced to the collection including new interpretations of the bomber, the parka, the mackintosh and the coach jacket. In keeping with their continuing aesthetic, the A/W 2017...
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August 04 2017 – Mercantile London
Style Focus - Dark Floral
Not just for the Summer season, floral takes on a dark edge with a palette of anthracite and inky blue. Following on from the mini trend of Summer Gothic, floral print with a dark background continues to work hard to provide interest well into the Autumn months, especially when teamed with a loose, flowing silhouette and delicate details. Rosa...
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August 01 2017 – Mercantile London
Easy to wear Pre season pieces
Custommade introduces the Pre collections with its trademark Scandinavian loose and easy to wear separates. A pale green tiered silk skirt is styled with a textured knit, a pretty powder blue ruffle top elevates everyday denim and a stunning gold lurex and shimmering electric blue dress appears alongside touches of semi-sheer ruffles, pleats and intricate print. With the potential to...
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July 23 2017 – Mercantile London
Pre Fall 17 - Quin
The Mercantile London are particularly proud of the most recent addition to our womenswear brand mix, as this designer is very much part of The Mercantile family, having worked at the Spitalfields store in its early days. RCA graduate Queenie Chan founded her contemporary womenswear brand Quin in 2016 and the Pre Fall collection which has arrived in-store and on-line...
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July 07 2017 – Mercantile London
The hot summer jewellery brand - Anna + Nina
Anna + Nina founded in 2012, started as an agency promoting jewellery and accessories labels alongside their own but has since become a brand in its own right. From its founding Anna de Lanoy Meijer and Nina Poot have opened three stores in Amsterdam, and a website, selling their own brand together with other jewellery, accessories, fashion and interiors labels.Their own...
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