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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 4, 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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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 2, 2017 – Mercantile London
Summer sale edit - Menswear
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...
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June 20, 2017 – Mercantile London
Easy summer dressing
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...
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June 15, 2017 – Mercantile London
Five under fifty for Father's Day
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
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May 30, 2017 – Mercantile London
How to do... Festivals
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...
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May 28, 2017 – Mercantile London
Your Summer denim sorted
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...
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May 19, 2017 – Debra McCann
WE ARE REAL
We're proud to be an independent store in the vibrant, creative community of Spitalfields. It's the people we meet who make our work so rewarding, the customers, our suppliers large and small, our team of staff and our neighbours on Lamb Street.We photograph the clothes ourself on real people we know and love,this is a dedication to the lovely individuals who bring...
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November 18, 2016 – Mercantile London
Curated at The Mercantile - Minimal & Clean
Pared back and pure define this theme, where the less is more aesthetic is achieved through clever styling. Showcasing a lack of excess but certainly not interest, it takes inspiration from our Scandinavian friends with ultra clean design, an oversized fit and neutral palette. These are the wardrobe staples that continue to work hard throughout the years, not just the...
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