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With up to 50% off selected menswear now is the time to invest in those summer pieces that work for right now.   Champion Black Shadow Logo T-Shirt Was £62 Now £31 Dr Denim Dwight Light Retro Jacket Was £73 Now £51 Bleu De Paname Bleuet jacket Was £277 Now £193 WeSC Aim Misty Rose Sweater Was £67 Now £46 Maison Labiche...

Leon & Harper creates fashion that is stylish and free, designed for movement and subtle seduction.  The summer collection sees the Leon and Harper muse finds her femininity in delicate frills, printed indigo floral and classic stripe. Dresses and tops all have an casual ease to them to leave her free to live and love! She takes her attitude from...

Father's Day arrives on the 18th June so read on for our edit of five under fifty Father's Day ideas with which to treat your Dad this year.   Claus Porto Musgo Real Classic Aftershave £38.00 Lee Black/Hillside Green socks £9.00 L:A Bruket Handcream £20.00 Bellfield Crypt Shirt £28.00 Ortigia Sandalo Shaving Gel £16.00  

As part of our current young designers series, focusing on fledgling businesses we took five minutes to sit down with Elodie of Frankie. French born designer Elodie is now based in London, producing pieces from discovered vintage tapestries and treasure-finds. Each of which is completely unique and made with "great love".     Sum up Frankie in five words ? Handcrafted,...

British Festival season is upon us and depending on where we are attending there are some style guidelines that work for the beach, field or city. Read on to check you have all you need to stand out. First rookie festival mistake is to not have any kind of waterproof at a British festival. Look for the new season colours...

Vintage inspired from the start, Current /Elliott had a vision of creating a denim line founded on the principle that every item in your closet should be rich in stories; unique and treasured. Widely known as the innovators of the boyfriend jean, Current/Elliott has become a brand defined by a modern approach to an American classic.   Read on for the...

  Insane In The Rain are an environmentally conscious brand producing ecological unisex rain wear. Their aim is to reduce and reuse plastic through the production of 'happy' printed jackets which are made from recycled plastic.     According to IITR  “it (plastic) never ever goes away, every plastic ever made still exists today in some shape or form. Plastic...

Introduced as the saviour for all butt shapes, the Levi Wedgie fit has managed to reach iconic status due to rave reviews for giving you the perfect peachy butt and has received a fair few celebrity endorsements.  Tested by the Mercantile team, the 99 % cotton jean (1% elastane, this is definitely a non-stretch jean) The Wedgie sits high and...

When Summer arrives in the city, bleached out denim and pastel sportswear evolve into sunny brights showcasing vibrant saturated colour, artisan embroidery and hand woven Ikat.  Techniques passed down through generations continue to shine against a backdrop of city brick, faded plaster, concrete and steel.  Click on image to shop.          

A love for the ocean and a bohemian jet-set spirit launched Mandy Fry into a visionary career with leading surf labels before carving her own path and co-founding Amuse Society in 2014. Amuse is an archetype of beach chic – a ready-to-wear collection with rock ’n’ roll vibes that blends seamlessly with beach knits and bikinis. Inspired by the art...