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With the recent snow fall what you need to beat the chill is an upgrade on your accessories. We have a huge edit of cosy hats, scarves and gloves just waiting to make you feel better. Start to shop below...  Le Bonnet crimson beanie Ba&sh Ioma ecru scarf   American Vintage Owatonna scarf Howlin' A Moment in Space scarf American...

  Born in Paris, designed in Amsterdam, sourced  and manufactured in Scotland; Le Bonnet beanies are a true essential in your winter wardrobe. The perfect combination of lambswool and lightweight angora make these incredibly soft and with up to thirteen colour options, they make the ideal Christmas present  for those that like a clean aesthetic rather than Christmas sparkle. Currently...

What better excuse than Christmas to enjoy the opportunity of adding the hi-shine element to your party wear that was all over the AW17 runway. Rather than full-on top to toe, go for a subtler look with Samsoe Samsoe's deep navy tones. Keeping it playful the silhouette has an eighties feel which works with statement earrings for after hours but...

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...

Whilst we have a large selection of international collections represented in-store, we also offer a lot of home grown design talent. Native Youth. London based Native Youth’s collection includes trend driven yet functional pieces with careful consideration of fabrics and the perfect fit. Through the designers’ interest in art, photography and contemporary culture an  androgynous British silhouette emerges which is...

With the days getting darker there is nothing as relaxing as the cosy glow of candlelight. Parkminster Products is a company with a very home-spun origin. They have been making candles and home fragrance products since the beginning of 2010 when Krystyna Patey quit her day job to follow her dreams of making her own fragrance products. After several years...

Parka London have taken all that’s good about the classic parka and made it great. From the fabric to the cut, every detail is considered and refined to make their coats work best for you and your life. For all walks of life, in all weathers… Follow Parka London here.  

This winter, American Vintage sets the scene in a wild landscape. Focusing on a retro look, coats are long, thick and oversized, fully enveloping the silhouette. Knits layer together to wrap the body in a second skin and accessories are supersized. Colour pops appears in shades of earth, and acid yellow which are then grounded with indigo and anthracite.  ...

  It's never to early to get winter ready with our edit of those pieces guaranteed to keep the cold chill out and that cosy glow in.   Samsoe & Samsoe Nor High Risk Red Hat Deus Ex Machina Arizona Check Scarf Hudson Carter Black Boots Anecdote Anke Sage Scarf Samsoe & Samsoe The Desert Sun Beanie Howlin' Rein Ne...

The Autumn Winter 17 collection from Samsoe Samsoe makes everyday dressing simple with their signature collection of elevated basics. Animal print devore' appears in yellow and combines with a classic leather biker, knits are showcased in a boucle lambs wool check and shimmering lurex takes day into night with sports inspired details.      

  The award winning apothecary collection Abahna was founded in 2005 by Claire and Ed Croft who took inspiration from the exotic bathing ceremonies and spas of India and the Far East. Priding themselves on product formulations and design aesthetics they carefully choose English suppliers who can meet their high standards. Abahna is dedicated to a philosophy of nature, which...

New to The Mercantile, Antwerp based knitwear brand Howlin’ has been producing quality knitwear in Scotland since 2009. The two brothers are part of a four strong design team and have come from a family knitwear dynasty that produced traditional knits including cable and Fair Isle in Scotland.   The approach to manufacturing remains staunchly traditional but Howlin' offers “more...

Introducing the Thermal collection from Danish raincoat brand Rains, these new unisex shapes are made from the brands same trademark lightweight, water-resistant, windproof and breathable fabric but are now also insulated with an innovative, thin polypropylene fiber which has a high level of insulation, up to -15 degree. If you love the look and waterproof ability of your Rains jacket, but...

Country style dominated on the Autumn Winter 17 catwalks with plaid, heritage tweed and cable knit cardigans appearing in numerous designers collections. So it's no surprise the street style blogs were saturated with one of the key pieces of the season, the heritage checked blazer.   The key to making it work is the silhouette, so go for an eighties...

"Androgyny - the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics".   This season sees British brand Native Youth introduce gender neutral pieces into their A/W collection. Key pieces include the Apex Parka, an oversized olive coloured parka coat and the Altair puffer jacket with a long line fit and padded to keep you warm. Offering something for the transitional months, the raw...

Born in Västerås Sweden, Maya Njie (pronounced 'Maia En-jai') moved to London in her late teens. Her background lies in surface design and photography, which she studied at the University of the Arts London. To further communicate her work, she began experimenting with the sense of smell as an added medium.     Inspired by an old family photo album...

Just Female AW 2017 collection. Oskara Tigers. "Patent leather, bulky knits, electric colours and sleeved statements. Inspired by the Japanese city Oskara, where youthful, energizing vibes run through the streets. Oskara Tigers is a story about the geometric buildings, the distinct colours and the girls strolling through the street". This season the Just Female collection is set in Oskara, Japan....

For Autumn / Winter 2017, RAINS pays tribute to the icons of our time. As a move on from the existing collection of iconic raincoat styles, a number of iconic newcomers have been introduced to the collection including new interpretations of the bomber, the parka, the mackintosh and the coach jacket.  In keeping with their continuing aesthetic, the A/W 2017...

 Not just for the Summer season, floral takes on a dark edge with a palette of anthracite and inky blue. Following on from the mini trend of Summer Gothic, floral print with a dark background continues to work hard to provide interest well into the Autumn months, especially when teamed with a loose, flowing silhouette and delicate details.   Rosa...

Custommade introduces the Pre collections with its trademark Scandinavian loose and easy to wear separates.  A pale green tiered silk skirt is styled with a textured knit, a pretty powder blue ruffle top elevates everyday denim and a stunning gold lurex and shimmering electric blue dress appears alongside touches of semi-sheer ruffles, pleats and intricate print. With the potential to...