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May 11 2021 – Mercantile London
Summer Mood board // Soft Neutral
The mood of the approaching summer season is one of calm. Muted shades in cream, stone and sunshine yellow, combine with accents of desert and terracotta to evoke a feeling of polished, quiet luxury. Look to the natural world to find inspiration; florals in loose print arrangements sit alongside the summer classics of soft gingham in cool, oversized shapes....
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March 16 2021 – Mercantile London
Bright Days, Bold Style - FRNCH
FRNCH, pronounced "French" - has become a name to characterize a complete wardrobe with Parisian influences. From its artistic studio in the 3rd district of Paris, FRNCH delivers a contemporary study of the Parisian silhouette that designers Franck and Chloé renew every season. Dedicated to a city that embraces elegance and simplicity, FRNCH's ready-to-wear concept also boldly merges the...
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March 09 2021 – Mercantile London
Affordable Gift Suggestions - Mother's Day
An edit of considered, affordable Mother's Day gifts (that can also be posted easily) for the females in your life who are always there for you. Shop small for your big love. Baggu Madras No3 Reusable Bag £14.00 Eco-friendly, affordable and design-led, Baggu are made from lightweight ripstop nylon, and built to hold 2-3 times as much...
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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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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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June 11 2019 – Mercantile London
Summer Looks // Stripe + Floral
The two classics of summertime print - floral and stripe. Easy to mix with other print, classic yet contemporary when you opt for an unexpected colour. Keep the silhouette simple and let the print take centre stage. Numph Iria Morganite Dress Far Afield Mod Navarro Blue Floral Shirt And Less Piolaa Dress Bellfield Mens Linn T-Shirt And Less Cynziae Urban Chic...
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May 10 2019 – Mercantile London
Affordable summer essentials - Native Youth
Native Youth’s Spring Summer 19 collection is inspired by historical classics merged together with modern styling and fabrications. Showcased throughout three drops; Bona Fide, Audacious and Fulfilled, the range focuses around colour-blocks, corduroy and textured ribbed cut and sew knits. Styling is key, mixing tailoring with hoodies and co-ords puts a favoured flip on reclaimed heritage styles. The signature prints...
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October 23 2018 – Mercantile London
The new season look - Transparent/Shine
For the AW 18 collections rain wear brand Rains, have been inspired by the phenomenon of mirages and experiments with glossy, semi-transparent and transparent surfaces as a way of tricking the eye. This unconventional collection is for those who wish for something different whilst keeping the comfort of the classic Rains waterproof coat.The second new season take is a collection...
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March 22 2018 – Mercantile London
WEARECPH: inspired from the streets of Copenhagen.
WEARECPH was established in 2013 with the intention to create a new brand with roots and inspiration from the streets of Copenhagen. "Our vision is to develop rebellious and open minded designs with edgy details while maintaining a commercial profile, which is the corner stone of WEARECPH. The brand is ideal for the young guy who wants to express himself at an...
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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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