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  London based brand Damson Madder believes that you shouldn't have to choose between your wardrobe and the environment. That’s why they have put sustainability and transparency at the core of everything they do. Their aim is to ensure that every garment they make features as many sustainable attributes as possible. Damson’s aim is to be as open about the...

  Maison Matine, are a fragrance brand created by a new generation of committed French perfumers and new to the Mercantile this summer. Maison declare it's time for "no more opulence and sexism, now it's time for simplicity and diversity" in fragrance. They are a brand in search of independence from the traditional world of perfume and have a strong...

  With the launch of the 23 Summer Sale, now is the perfect time to review your wardrobe and see where you need to invest. The following styles are ones that we consider reliable building blocks and to which you can add throughout the years.  A tight edit of quality staples you repeat wear is the best way to both...

  Summer style that works on the beach doesn't always translate back into city life once you are home, but with the ethos of only investing in hardworking pieces, we take a look at the summer classics that will work from the beach to the bar to sightseeing and still make it easy to own summer style when back in...

  With the power to instantly transform the atmosphere and mood of a space, welcome in the spring season with a fresher and lighter scent for your home. A stylish finishing touch and a great new home gift, there are a range of home fragrance options to suit. Whether you are looking for an instant mood lift with a home...

Launched in 2008, Beaumont Organic is a premium, sustainable fashion brand and creates contemporary, conscious clothing. Featuring GOTS certified organic cotton, alongside other sustainable and eco-fabrics such as linen, lyocell, tencel and non-mulesed wool the pieces are sustainably produced and ethically made in Europe. Beaumont Organic Unity-May Paprika Jumpsuit  The company works hard behind the scenes to provide full transparency...

  Bon Parfumeur was born from the desire to revive the beautiful perfumery of yesteryear, in a resolutely contemporary, genderless and creative way. "I've always loved perfumes. The real artistic perfumery…. I like an authentic and creative perfume and that my perfume of the day matches my desire of the moment. It is from this idea that Bon Parfumeur was...

Folklore and myth has been attached to certain flowers, plants, and herbs in many ancient cultures around the world. The Egyptians revered the lotus flower with its own feast day, and offered rose petals to the gods, Greek mythology included tales of Hyacinth and Narcissus, who both became associated with their flower form after death, and the Romans linked many...

  Let your feelings of appreciation show with a small yet thoughtful gesture this February. For your family, your friends or maybe yourself ? However you want to express your sentiments, get inspired with our edit below.   Shyla Short Heart Earrings   Colorful Standard Faded Pink Merino Wool Blend Socks   Ola Heart Card     Baggu Embroidered Ditsy...

  At the start of the new season we are looking for pieces that are current and fresh, yet weather appropriate and easy to style with what we already have. As the 2023 collections arrive, we take a look at five staple styles that will build on what you already own, start to create the foundations of a hardworking, capsule...

In the pit of winter, Bellerose find inspiration for the new Spring 2023 collection in musing over their last escape, the last moment of true freedom and the carelessness experienced. When all bundled up in duvet coats, trying their best to keep the cold from sneaking in, they recall the warm and dewy summer breeze like a distant memory they...

  PRE-SPRING 2023 "WRAPPING TO REVEAL"For the Pre-Spring 20123 collection Baum Und Pferdgarten found inspiration in Paris where one of the iconic landmarks the Arc de Triomphe was breathtaking wrapped posthumously by Christo, seemingly to reveal the true shape of the historic monument. From this the creative team at Baum Und Pferdgarten turned their attention to Madame Gres, deeply fascinated...

As Autumn turns into Winter now is the perfect time to change up your perfume and home fragrance in preparation for spending more time indoors. With mid-winter memories revolving around comforting, safe and familiar scents there are plenty of options for fresh yet surprisingly sultry notes that release a deep inner sense of calm and lift the spirits - we can...

  With the turn of the season and the days getting cooler, now is the perfect time to refresh one of your wardrobe basics. Taking over as the hero piece in numerous collections is the luxury knit. Whether it's a show stopping new colour, pattern, texture or silhouette, knitwear is a area of fashion that always allows a bit of...

This season the Pre collection by Bellerose is influenced by all things second-hand and antique. Using the vintage markets of their home city Brussels and under the title an "organized bazaar" the design team gathered a treasure trove of pieces to draw inspiration.  From the flea market in the Marolles area which acts as a "magnet for bargain hunters and...

An international fashion brand rooted in Scandinavian simplicity. Samsøe Samsøe collections transcend trends, drawing on Denmark’s renowned design tradition to result in minimalist, affordable and accessible fashion clothes with a clear Nordic look. Samsøe Samsøe dates back to 1993, when the Samsøe brothers opened a small namesake jewellery shop in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. The label soon expanded to include premium...

L.F.Markey is a collection of modern, feminine women’s clothing, inspired by workwear and utility. Known for the use of bold and bright fabrics as well as a core selection of denim pieces and contemporary re-working of workwear staples such as boiler-suits and workpants.Namesake and ex-Burberry designer, Louise Markey graduated from the Masters course at Central Saint Martins and prompted by...

  One of the easiest ways to make a statement this season is with the addition of a touch of check into your outfit. Continuing 2021's love affair with checkerboard patterns, they are turning up in any permutation as long as it's statement. These prints are definitely retro inspired, but have been updated in unexpected colourways and with a play...

  Continuing the Finnish inspiration of the Pre-Spring 2022 collection, Baum Und Pferdgarten delve into the new season with a homage to Finnish modernist architect and designer, Alva Aalto. In particular, Aalto's mesmerising outdoor swimming pools that embody the delicate balance between strong graphic lines and soft organic shapes that he is so famous for.  Building on this pioneering legacy,...

  For the Pre 2022 collection Baum und Pferdgarten approaches the two worlds of art and sport from a Finnish viewpoint, exploring the work of Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck, and Formula 1, the unofficial national sport of Finland. Schjerfbeck, who gained international recognition in the 1910s and 1920s, is known for her tactile paintings, outstanding use of colour, and her focus on...