Mercantile Blog

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.  

  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...