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  • Rains restyled + New season camo print

    March 20 2018 – Mercantile London

    Rains restyled + New season camo print

    At the latest RAINS pop-up shop event in Chengdu, China, a range of the city’s finest showed up with full on fashion in tow. The diverse mix made the event a colourful parade of personal style and a fresh look into the opportunity of integrating functional fashion into any sartorial preference. Continuing the season with a fresh approach RAINS launches...

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  • Kick start the Spring season

    March 13 2018 – Mercantile London

    Kick start the Spring season

    Want to lift your winter wear but the days still too chilly, well trust those practical Scandi brands to provide the answer with the black bloom print from Samsoe & Samsoe, part of the Spring 18 New Nomad collection. Grounded by a black base, the floral print hints at warm days to come with energising yellows and orange. Styled on...

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  • The print of the season that you can wear now

    February 27 2018 – Mercantile London

    The print of the season that you can wear now

    Exposing and exploring the power of light, Spring Summer 2018 Rodebjer unveils the correlation of the youthful, energetic and flirty and the sacral, sexual and mature. Inspired by Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good”, the collection embraces positive change and movement while presenting a global woman who moves across borders with integrity and independence. Standout pieces include Lunua, a sporty and stylish...

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  • How to move on from skinny denim

    February 20 2018 – Mercantile London

    How to move on from skinny denim

    Do you remember a time before skinny jeans, then Kate Moss became a poster child for a super skinny fit and it just kind of happened. We were converted to that super comfortable stretch and left wondering what we ever wore before. Yet the tide is turning once again and lately the question being asked most on the shop floor...

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  • What to wear now - Summer print

    February 09 2018 – Mercantile London

    What to wear now - Summer print

    Vintage look floral, eighties style spot pattern and heritage check dominated the summer catwalks, but rather than being a micro trend these prints establish themselves as classics when chosen with a neutral colour choice in mind.  Set 61018 dress Suncoo Lucile Bleu Klein Blouse   Samsoe & Samso Efin Check Scarf  

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  • Let it snow

    December 14 2017 – Mercantile London

    Let it snow

    With the recent snow fall what you need to beat the chill is an upgrade on your accessories. We have a huge edit of cosy hats, scarves and gloves just waiting to make you feel better. Start to shop below...  Le Bonnet crimson beanie Ba&sh Ioma ecru scarf   American Vintage Owatonna scarf Howlin' A Moment in Space scarf American...

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  • Get your basics sorted.

    November 28 2017 – Mercantile London

    Get your basics sorted.

      Born in Paris, designed in Amsterdam, sourced  and manufactured in Scotland; Le Bonnet beanies are a true essential in your winter wardrobe. The perfect combination of lambswool and lightweight angora make these incredibly soft and with up to thirteen colour options, they make the ideal Christmas present  for those that like a clean aesthetic rather than Christmas sparkle. Currently...

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  • Shine on

    November 24 2017 – Mercantile London

    Shine on

    What better excuse than Christmas to enjoy the opportunity of adding the hi-shine element to your party wear that was all over the AW17 runway. Rather than full-on top to toe, go for a subtler look with Samsoe Samsoe's deep navy tones. Keeping it playful the silhouette has an eighties feel which works with statement earrings for after hours but...

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  • East London Diary - What's On.

    November 21 2017 – Mercantile London

    East London Diary - What's On.

    There is always something happening around our area of East London, read on for the dates to remember as we head into the winter season.   Saturday 25th November Old Spitalfields Market - Independent Label Market and London Brewers’ Market.     For the final time this year on Saturday 25th November, the Independent Label Market and London Brewers Market, once...

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  • Home Grown

    November 14 2017 – Mercantile London

    Home Grown

    Whilst we have a large selection of international collections represented in-store, we also offer a lot of home grown design talent. Native Youth. London based Native Youth’s collection includes trend driven yet functional pieces with careful consideration of fabrics and the perfect fit. Through the designers’ interest in art, photography and contemporary culture an  androgynous British silhouette emerges which is...

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