Mercantile Blog

With both customers and businesses asking questions about sustainable practise in the fashion industry, ethical fashion brands are now taking centre stage. Throwing off past ideas that ethical meant sacrificing style, these design led brands are working tirelessly to counteract the impact that fast fashion has on people and the environment, whilst collaborating with top designers to provide considered yet...

With the unexpected heatwave continuing across the country the challenge to remain chic in the intense heat is proving rather difficult. Unlike our European cousins (well equipped with extensive hot weather wardrobes and air conditioning in every building) we seem to struggle in keeping from melting on the daily commute when the mercury rises. Not to be defeated we are...

Kirei (pronounced ‘kee-ray’ ) and which means beautiful in Japanese, have set out to create a womenswear collection of “effortless clothing that could be worn in many ways, for many years”. Constantly inspired by their own ever-growing vintage finds, the design process starts out each new season; finding inspiration through their most exciting finds - from vintage cushions from Jaipur to...

In 1990, two friends from Marseilles, with a shared passion for design, decided to revisit an old tradition: the iconic cube of Marseille soap. Aware of its place in the Provencal cultural heritage, they decided to reinterpret it in a modern and contemporary way.The soap, which had a history dating back to the seventeenth century, is a natural product made...

  “Her name was Anita and she was the hottest mum in all of southern Sweden in the 1970’s. While smoking Camels she just looked fabulous in her white high-heeled clogs” – Swedish Hasbeens.   One summer day in 2006 the Hasbeen team found the shoes their muse Anita wore (300 pairs of red, white and black beautiful clogs from...

Appearing in some version in most summer collections, we have begun to rely on the 'boho' top as a hard worker in our summer wardrobes. With an oversized silhouette, they dress up everyday denim and can be layered over maxi lengths for an cool summer hit. This season look out for ruffles, heavy embroidery and cut out features.    Ba&sh...

The Spring Summer collections showcased a natural vibe with an offering of textures and open weaves, providing interest. Soft linens, dry, bleached cotton, raffia and straw accessories all made an appearance, but whilst the materials may have been rustic the vibe was anything but Earth Mother, with soft tailoring and chic straw accessories. Lightweight and comfortable to wear in the...

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...

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...