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January 10, 2020 – Mercantile London
Keep cosy (on sale)
With winter still roaring in, keep the harsh elements at bay and stay comfortable and cosy by tucking up with an edit of faux fur coats and soft touch scarves to hunker down in. Best of all, they are all on sale at the moment so you can invest in the pieces you need without breaking the January bank. Des...
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January 7, 2020 – Mercantile London
New Year, Fresh Start
Now is the time for a bold fresh start, with the knowledge that spring is on its way. Add some strong colour or hyped up print to your look with the brands contemporary take on the season that lies ahead. Ba&shTalia Dress // Ba&sh Bleu Madeleine Dress // Storm & Marie Beate All Over Print Maxi Dress // Ba&sh Noir Rym Top // Bellerose Hibou Army...
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December 31, 2019 – Mercantile London
Pre Spring '20 - Bellerose
Bellerose Women SS20 - Urban Tribes“Our goal this season is to truly capture the essence of this rich and inspiring cultures found in Africa” – Bellerose.Seemingly far away and worlds apart, the African continent is often closer than one would think. The growing urbanization makes it so that metropole cities like Johannesburg, Nairobi, Mombasa & Dakar are some of the...
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December 27, 2019 – Mercantile London
Sale Picks // PT 3
Our last instalment of the weeks best sale picks...as always - hurry if you like these as they won't hang around long. RVLT 6493 Sweater Off-White Was £83.00 Now £41.00. Libertine-Libertine Elegant Camel Leo Jacket Was £268.00 Now £187.00 Stine Goya Rhode Black Meadow Dress Was £380.00 Now £190.00 Just Female Caia Barn Red Polka Dot Trousers Was £108.00...
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December 24, 2019 – Mercantile London
Sale Picks // PT 2
A round up of this weeks best sale picks...hurry though these won't hang around long. Stine Goya Clarabelle Posey Dots DressWas £202.00 Now £141.00 Wood Wood Mens Gunther Grey Jaquard SweaterWas £232.00 Now £162.00 Armedangels Juliaana Brick SkirtWas £84.00 Now £58.00 Sideline Frankie Red JumpsuitWas £225.00 Now £157.00 Wood Wood Mens Franco Green Check ShirtWas £129.00 Now £90.00 Shop further W19 here....
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December 6, 2019 – Mercantile London
Pre Spring '20 Baum Und Pferdgarten
Pre Spring '20 – Baum Und Pferdgarten. Inspired by the romance and ritualism of nature, the Baum Und Pferdgarten Pre Spring 2020 collection is for women who don't follow trends but create their own, for free spirits who still love to dress up. "Nature has been our greatest source of inspiration. We took simple organic forms and converted them into...
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December 4, 2019 – Mercantile London
Gift Guide - Modern Pearl
Perfect for those that like classic with a twist -the pearl motif still features heavily in designers jewellery collections, look for statement shapes to ensure a future classic. Shyla Layla Pearl Earrings // Shyla Synthia Pearl Drop Earrings // Weathered Penny Pearl Ethel Earring // Weathered Penny Pearl Ethel Necklace // Shyla Half Hoop Gold Pearl Earrings // Wanderlust Life Fresh Water Pearl Necklace
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December 3, 2019 – Mercantile London
Make Pre '20 work for you
Whilst sometimes confusing in name and often overlooked on the shop floor whilst Christmas is in full chaotic swing, ‘pre-collections’ (also called, Cruise, Resort or Holiday at this time of year) are becoming the new focus of considered purchasing. Reacting to a global customer and bridging the gap between the main collections, these pre pieces are a great way to...
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November 19, 2019 – Mercantile London
Investment Knits
London based Jumper 1234 was founded in 2014 by a team of friends with a shared desire to create no-fuss, core pieces that would sit timelessly, wear effortlessly and still excite women by looking great and feeling even better. Inspired by Britain, home-heritage and a genuine love for conscious cashmere, Jumper 1234 is designed with a contemporary edge. All design...
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November 8, 2019 – Mercantile London
Our new award winning, vegan apothecary brand - Join
Join London is an independent fragrance and lifestyle brand founded in early 2017. Cruelty free and vegan, the brand began in London where they first started handcrafting organic vegan candles in small batches by the River Thames. Drawing inspiration from the British coast and countryside the unique fragrances are inspired by Cornwall where the founders grew up. All of Join’s...
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November 5, 2019 – Mercantile London
The new season scent // Q & A with Plum & Ashby
Plum & Ashby create beautifully designed, high quality apothecary products for the home with an aesthetic that is clean and considered. Their home and body collections are inspired by and celebrate their love of the British countryside. The majority of their products are made in England and enriched with natural ingredients.We caught up with co-founder Freya Nicholson to discover a...
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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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October 15, 2019 – Mercantile London
The Seasons Statement Earring.
Having been seen in the collections for multiple seasons, the oversized, statement earring really is here to stay. An instant update for a simple outfit, the statement earring is now offered in a huge variety of styles and at any price point you desire. Certain trends are continuing to dominate though and can still be seen on the streets of...
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October 12, 2019 – Mercantile London
The Seasons Best Coats
Deserving of a little consideration, a winter coat must be the most hard working piece in our wardrobe with a need to suit weekend wear as well as evening events, to have an ability to elevate the most basic pieces, and the warmth and practicality to cope with our British weather on an early morning commute. With all these demands...
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October 8, 2019 – Mercantile London
The Sisterhood Dress // Naked Generation
For the founder of Naked Generation, Lara Merrill, the Sisterhood collection was born out of a love affair for celebrating slow fashion, Indian textiles and vintage fashion. It all began with an original 1970s block printed Phool dress she found in at a flea market ten years ago. “The feel of the cotton and soft earthy tones made me feel like...
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October 4, 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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September 17, 2019 – Mercantile London
Focus on // Hiking Boots
Although never wanting to wish the summer away, with The Mercantile full of autumn collections it feels right to pack away our summer pieces and embrace the ease of autumn. However, whilst the chill of early morning starts and late finishes mean no more sandals (without the addition of Birkenstock socks) the sun is hanging on in there and it's...
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September 3, 2019 – Mercantile London
Autumn / Winter 19 Stine Goya
For Autumn Winter 2019, Stine Goya delves into the world of American writer Truman Capote - his own style, the feted Black & White Ball, and the Swans; the group of high profile women who inspired and made up his social set.The collection finds the essence of the Goya woman in the eclectic and varied style of the individual Swans,...
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August 27, 2019 – Mercantile London
Wood Wood 19 // Second Delivery
Wood Wood is a contemporary fashion and lifestyle brand founded in 2002 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. With its own stores in Berlin, Aarhus and Copenhagen as well as an on-line store, Wood Wood is directed by co-founders Karl-Oskar Olsen and Brian SS Jensen. As a sub-cultural founded lifestyle brand, its founders grew up with graffiti and street culture in...
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August 23, 2019 – Mercantile London
New season // Samsoe Samsoe
Samsøe & Samsøe dates back to 1993, when brothers Klaus and Preben Samsøe opened a small namesake shop in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. Originally selling only jewellery, the label soon expanded to include premium T-shirts, primarily for men. In 2000, Peter Sextus and Per-Ulrik Andersen took charge of the brand, transforming it into an international fashion house focusing on contemporary clothes,...
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