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August 9, 2019 – Mercantile London
A Focus On // Leopard print
Once one of the the most divisive prints around - leopard has always embodied a edgy look through the ages and it is now back with a (faux) force in the autumn collections and the feeds of the street style crowd. Loved by Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, leopard print made its appearance on the catwalk...
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August 6, 2019 – Mercantile London
New in store // Wanderlust Life
Due to popular demand, jewellery brand Wanderlust Life has arrived in store and on line. Wanderlust Life is a minimalist jewellery brand, handmade in the UK and inspired by the world. The simple, fine natural tone cord necklaces fasten with a 14k gold fill clasp and are highlighted with a single semi-precious faceted stone option which includes : blue lace...
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August 2, 2019 – Mercantile London
Moving On
The Pre collection from Nordic brand Ichi is inspired by the countryside, with flowery fields, wide heaths, deep waters and forever skies, inviting us on an adventurous journey; from early autumn to the deep of winter. As summer retires and makes way for autumn, soak up the last rays of sun and sense the palpable change in pace. But just because...
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July 31, 2019 – Mercantile London
Summers biggest jewellery trend.
One of the summer seasons biggest trends in jewellery has been the emergence of the shell motif and the use of natural materials you'd be lucky to find on a tropical beach, such as turquoise, coral and pearl. Picked up on by the major design houses last season where it took on a more luxury appearance - it has now...
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July 19, 2019 – Mercantile London
New to store // AYM
Launching with us this summer 19, AYM is a Copenhagen based accessories and jewellery brand that defines the spirit of the moment. First spotted by us at the shows in Copenhagen we loved the simple modernity of the clean lines combined with the stand out colour palette and huge dose of Scandinavian styling. As an conscious brand AYM aim to...
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July 16, 2019 – Mercantile London
Pre collection // Bellerose
Bellerose is a Belgian contemporary womenswear and menswear brand, originally created in 1989. Bellerose started out by distributing a range of men’s shirts and later on opened its first store in Knokke (by the Belgian coast) in 1991. More stores in several notable Belgian cities follow during the 90s. The first women’s collection was released in 1998, followed by a...
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July 6, 2019 – Mercantile London
Secrets to Successful Sale Shopping.
The key to successful sale shopping is to avoid the mass produced (and the crowds) and seek out those hardworking pieces that will form the foundation of your wardrobe. Think on these pieces as the 'building blocks' - the perfect jean, ankle boot, cream dress, t-shirt, will work to anchor those desirable hero pieces that you fall in love with...
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June 25, 2019 – Mercantile London
Pre -Autumn 19 Colour Block Collection - Rains
Rains is a contemporary rain wear lifestyle brand creating waterproof designs. Influenced by its Scandinavian heritage, Rains is of the opinion that proper rain wear need not come at the cost of considered design. For their Pre 19 collection Rains has been inspired by the street wear of the 80’s and 90’s, and presents a collection of colour blocked outerwear,...
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June 21, 2019 – Mercantile London
Essential Festival Wear - INSANE IN THE RAIN
There is no such thing as bad festival weather, only inappropriate festival clothing - be happy, dry and eco with a waterproof jacket by INSANE IN THE RAIN . This environmentally conscious brand produce ecological rain wear from recycled plastic and all styles are water resistant. With a unisex fit, the over-size silhouette showcases the collection of standout colourful prints....
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June 17, 2019 – Mercantile London
High Summer Moodboard // Global
This season the Leon & Harper muse continues to play with her masculine-feminine side by wearing striped shirts, worker jackets and dresses full of flowers. She doesn't lose her signature French inspired mariner tops and polka dot garments, vintage style knit sweaters and her obsession for high-waist jeans. She returns from her global travels inspired by the craft of different cultures...
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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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June 7, 2019 – Mercantile London
Summer Moodboard // The Talented Mr. Ripley
Kinley Dress // Marvin Crystal Sunglasses // Sofia Summer Blue Stripes Dress // Carisma Cloud Dancer Shorts // Halliway Navy Stripe T-Shirt // Viola Pink Striped Shirt // Slim Oceania Hair Clip // Alston Light Clay Cord Chinos // Frese White Demi Sunglasses // Mini Biba Pearl Gold Necklace // Bon Fast Times Vintage White Shirt // MK1 Chronograph Grey Watch // Rustine Neela Skirt // Noa Raffia Beige Shoes // Jordaan Emerald Sunglasses // 94 High Slim White Jeans // Amalie Marble Hair Clip // Sari Tan Basket Bag // Hemp Green Polo Images...
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May 31, 2019 – Mercantile London
Odd Constellations // Pre Fall
Baum Und Pferdgarten was established in Copenhagen in 1999 by Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave, who created the brand as a interplay between their surnames. Ever since the beginning the two Creative Directors have been complementing and challenging each other in creating collections filled with clashing contrasts, strong colours and memorable prints as the fundamental design DNA. "Our Pre-Fall 19...
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May 28, 2019 – Mercantile London
Summer Moodboard // Anna + Nina
Amsterdam based jewellery brand Anna + Nina was created in 2012 when Anna de Lanoy Meijer and Nina Poot joined forces to celebrate their love of travel, style and beautiful objects. Their delicate pieces are inspired by their travels through India, Bali and Thailand and are intended to be layered and mixed with your own existing pieces. The High Summer...
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May 24, 2019 – Mercantile London
The Brand That Gives Back - Wax London
Menswear brand Wax London was founded with the view to create affordable, quality menswear and to bring the manufacturing of traditional British outerwear back to the UK. Thus, the majority of their outerwear pieces are made right where they started; London. Bampton Shirt “When it comes to approach, ours is all about the customers. That means we work...
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May 17, 2019 – Mercantile London
Star Mela - Easy Holiday Dressing
Established in London in 2007 by Amanda and Kirstine, Star Mela was born through a mutual love of fashion, travel and a mission to produce easy to wear summer essentials and accessories at affordable price points. Taking inspiration from around the globe, each Star Mela collection is a celebration of traditional handicrafts. Beach dresses, cotton kaftans, easy jumpsuits, tote bags,...
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May 7, 2019 – Mercantile London
Introducing - Toka Toka
The Holiday Route - Spring-Summer Collection 19 from Toka Toka. "Tourists in our cities: on the lookout for the beautiful, the new..." – Toka Toka. Adding to the mix of menswear at The Mercantile, Toka Toka, the label from French designer Vincent Tokatlian, has arrived for Summer 19. Born and raised in Marseilles, Vincent worked in the fashion...
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April 30, 2019 – Mercantile London
Pink City Prints - Find your ethical summer dress here.
Working closely with artisans in India to create beautiful hand-made women's wear which celebrates the beauty of craft and sustainable fashion, Glasgow School of art graduate, Molly Russell lives in Jaipur and works along-side block-printers, indigo dyers, embroiderers and weavers overseeing the whole process from start to finish. Sofia Dress - block printed on organic cotton (sun stripes). “India has such an immensely...
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April 12, 2019 – Mercantile London
Brand of the moment - Ania Haie
With a passion for quality contemporary jewellery and a clear understanding that women didn't want to compromise on quality, Ania Haie was born. The founders realised that today's woman desires a greater focus on stacking and layering to embrace her individuality; the opportunity was seized and the dream became a reality. Ania Haie is a London-based jewellery brand, (born...
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March 25, 2019 – Mercantile London
Contemporary classics with an ethical edge - SIDELINE
Thoughtful design and subtle, understated detail are at the core of British contemporary womenswear label SIDELINE, whose foundation is woven indigo fabrics worked into inventive designs.Clean yet relaxed and feminine, this line of everyday clothing feels special and is designed to be worn, returned to, and loved again and again. Every collection is designed by founder Ellen Brookes at the...
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