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  • Everyday Rituals

    February 24 2024 – Mercantile London

    Everyday Rituals

      Often overlooked, bar soap may not at first glance seem that exciting, but many well-being and apothecary brands are taking on the challenge to elevate this every day essential into a chance for a little self-care, and the ultimate relaxation. Dook (meaning to submerge) is an award-winning artisanal company based in Edinburgh, who have elevated the humble bar of...

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  • New To Store // Beaumont Organics

    March 21 2023 – Mercantile London

    New To Store // Beaumont Organics

    Launched in 2008, Beaumont Organic is a premium, sustainable fashion brand and creates contemporary, conscious clothing. Featuring GOTS certified organic cotton, alongside other sustainable and eco-fabrics such as linen, lyocell, tencel and non-mulesed wool the pieces are sustainably produced and ethically made in Europe. Beaumont Organic Unity-May Paprika Jumpsuit  The company works hard behind the scenes to provide full transparency...

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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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  • Behind Our Brands - Q&A with Tanaka

    January 06 2021 – Mercantile London

    Behind Our Brands - Q&A with Tanaka

      Here at Mercantile London, we are fortunate to work with some amazing small brands, designers, and craftspeople that are helping to change the way we consume and impact upon the planet. Tanaka is an apothecary brand whose sustainable formulations and zero waste products are rooted in nature.  The chunky, tacile bars are made with a unique blend of butters...

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  • Christmas Gift Guide - Conscious Christmas

    November 16 2020 – Mercantile London

    Christmas Gift Guide - Conscious Christmas

      With a staggering extra amount of waste produced over the Christmas period compared with the rest of the year; food and packaging, wrap and cards, Christmas trees, and unwanted or duplicated gifts are often binned rather than recycled, re-purposed or re-used. If you are choosing not to ignore the impact this has and opting for a more mindful way...

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  • Eco, Fair & Certified ARMEDANGELS AW20

    October 09 2020 – Mercantile London

    Eco, Fair & Certified ARMEDANGELS AW20

      “Fair, organic, social … sure, anyone can say that! To show that these are not just empty words, we work together with independent organisations…to create meaningful products with the highest respect for humans and nature”. ARMEDANGELS   ArmedAngels create timeless, sustainable, fashion for men and women with a 100% eco, fair, certified and transparent approach. The brands mission is...

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  • Good News

    March 03 2020 – Mercantile London

    Good News

    The aim of Good News the footwear brand is simple; to create a platform they can use to promote a healthy planet, therefore giving back, one step at a time. Currently, 95 per cent of the 20 billion pairs of shoes produced globally each year end up in landfill sites. Good News have a commitment to challenge a fast-paced fashion...

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  • Colorful Standard

    October 25 2019 – Mercantile London

    Colorful Standard

    As far as Colorful Standard are concerned there is nothing better than a perfect-fitting t-shirt or hoodie; one that is long lasting, and developed from the highest quality organic cotton. Forgoing seasons or trends they look to produce timeless classics that will never become outdated. They think of their pieces as "here for the long run" as well as being sustainable...

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  • Making Sustainability Clear // Vagabond shoes

    October 04 2019 – Mercantile London

    Making Sustainability Clear // Vagabond shoes

    Swedish fashion shoe brand Vagabond has been in the industry for more than thirty years. Ever since the start, the idea has been about offering designer shoes and accessories for a global audience, by knowing all there is to know about shoe making. With this mission to be a global fashion brand comes a great responsibility to think and act...

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  • Ethical, vegan and natural // Lune

    October 02 2019 – Mercantile London

    Ethical, vegan and natural // Lune

    Created in 2019 by two Australian friends living in London, Lune is a sustainable, ethical, 100% natural, vegan apothecary brand which will be popping up in The Mercantile store at our Eco Day on 3rd October. Lune started out of personal necessity in 2019 when Lune founder, Hannah Stanton, wanted a completely natural pillow spray that she could also use...

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