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February 19 2021 – Mercantile London
Spring Moodboard
One of the new season moods offers up glimpses of romance and feminine details inspired by Victoriana, prairie-style, and folklore. Centred around the return to a slower approach, designers current attitudes are being inspired by various sources. Looking to the past, embroidery and lace draw their inspiration largely from heritage crafts and traditional skills passed down through generations. Floral printed...
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January 22 2021 – Mercantile London
Green Shoots
"Green is the fresh emblem of well-founded hopes. In blue the spirit can wander, but in green it can rest". – Mary Webb One of the nations favourite colours (after blue) and with more shades than any other colour, the colour green was revered by ancient cultures. Egyptians used forms of malachite and azurite to decorate their temples,...
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January 15 2021 – Mercantile London
Wellbeing // Yoga Wear
"Stretch your body and calm your soul. Find your flow and stay in the moment" - GAI + LIVSA Now, more than ever its important to be looking after yourself as well as others, and we find that a gentle yoga session is one of the best way to ease tense muscles and steady the mind....
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January 09 2021 – Mercantile London
How To Layer For the Cold
With the current combination of snow, rain, wind chill and occasional glimpse of winter sunshine it can be tricky to dress in the cold season. However, with some inventive layering you can stay cosy and comfortably stylish. Below are some easy styling ideas, with pieces from both the winter sale and SS21 collections, that will work in any combination...
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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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January 01 2021 – Mercantile London
London Based Brands - Shyla Jewellery
Morally motivated, Shyla London is a jewellery brand creating timeless, demi-fine collections. All styles in the collection are made with a sterling silver base with 22 carat gold plate, the semi-precious stones used are natural and the metals are ethically sourced or recycled. “In a world of fast fashion, consumerism is turning the planet into a sweat shop haven...
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December 29 2020 – Mercantile London
Sale Picks Under Fifty
The Mercantile winter sale is on, and below we have an edit of sale pieces that will refresh your current wardrobe, transcend the seasons and still come in under fifty pounds. Dr Denim Mens Titus Cashew Check ShirtNow £43.00 (Was £62.00) Markberg Faith Yellow Snake Coin PurseNow £25.00 (Was £50.00) Bellerose Larya Red...
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December 22 2020 – Mercantile London
Scandi Sale Picks
Incorporating Denmark, Norway and Sweden, 'scandi' based style has had a huge influence on the world in terms of interiors, fashion, food and the hugely popular concept of hygge. Like most Europeans, Scandinavian based designers favour quality fabrics, along with a classic colour palette of grey, black, and cream juxtaposed with vivid brights and print. With a distinct Scandinavian...
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December 15 2020 – Mercantile London
Guest Edit - Tanaka's Seasonal Wish List
Founded in 2019 by Leonara Manyangadze, TANAKA is a handmade soap brand. Tanaka (n.) [tah-nah-kah] is a Zimbabwean Shona name, meaning 'we are good', and it is this sentiment that guides their mission. TANAKA make bars of soap to benefit skin health and boost wellbeing and, in doing so, rid the world of plastic waste. Being fans of her beautifully...
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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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