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The history of the Breton
Posted on February 07 2020
Like most great fashion classics la marinière (the sailor) or Breton was designed with practicality in mind and has a history that stretches back to 1858 when it became the...
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Frankie.
Posted on February 04 2020
Frankie. (the name comes from a childhood nickname) was launched in 2015 by Elodie, a French designer/maker originally from Bordeaux and now based in London. The idea behind the range...
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Last chance
Posted on January 31 2020
Tran-seasonal and easy to wear, colours such as turmeric, soft cream and sage work hard to lift the chilly days and are easy to pair with everyday denim. The pieces...
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Fresh new arrivals - spring 2020
Posted on January 28 2020
The spring arrivals bring fresh new pieces to the shop floor. A pallet of zen blue sits alongside soft lemons, mauve and mint with a punch of massai red, colbalt...
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Vintage inspired pastel knits
Posted on January 24 2020
Vintage inspired, pointelle detail and a pastel palette is the big thing in knitwear at the moment. Don't save until the warmer days, these knits and cardigans are perfect to...
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Function + Form - Bell & Fox
Posted on January 21 2020
Launched in AW15, British accessories brand Bell & Fox create quality, fairly priced pieces with a minimal aesthetic and maximum functionality.Inspired by vintage detail but viewed through a contemporary aesthetic,...
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Sale picks under fifty.
Posted on January 17 2020
January can seem a long, pared back month after the excess and sparkle of Christmas, but there are bargains still to be had in the Mercantile winter sale. Our edit...
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January Dressing
Posted on January 17 2020
Spring arrivals with a strong 'buy now wear now' element are hitting the shop floor. Cosy knits with fresh spring colour, dresses that were made to layer and boots that...
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Keep cosy (on sale)
Posted on January 10 2020
With winter still roaring in, keep the harsh elements at bay and stay comfortable and cosy by tucking up with an edit of faux fur coats and soft touch scarves...
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New Year, Fresh Start
Posted on January 07 2020
Now is the time for a bold fresh start, with the knowledge that spring is on its way. Add some strong colour or hyped up print to your look with...
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Pre Spring '20 - Bellerose
Posted on December 31 2019
Bellerose Women SS20 - Urban Tribes“Our goal this season is to truly capture the essence of this rich and inspiring cultures found in Africa” – Bellerose.Seemingly far away and worlds...
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Sale Picks // PT 3
Posted on December 27 2019
Our last instalment of the weeks best sale picks...as always - hurry if you like these as they won't hang around long. RVLT 6493 Sweater Off-White Was £83.00 Now...
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Sale Picks // PT 2
Posted on December 24 2019
A round up of this weeks best sale picks...hurry though these won't hang around long. Stine Goya Clarabelle Posey Dots DressWas £202.00 Now £141.00 Wood Wood Mens Gunther Grey Jaquard SweaterWas...
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How to shop jewellery - Shyla London
Posted on December 10 2019
Morally motivated, Shyla London is a young, fresh jewellery brand creating timeless, high quality collections. Pieces are made of a sterling silver base with 22 carat gold plate. All of...
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Pre Spring '20 Baum Und Pferdgarten
Posted on December 06 2019
Pre Spring '20 – Baum Und Pferdgarten. Inspired by the romance and ritualism of nature, the Baum Und Pferdgarten Pre Spring 2020 collection is for women who don't follow trends...
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Gift Guide - Modern Pearl
Posted on December 04 2019
Perfect for those that like classic with a twist -the pearl motif still features heavily in designers jewellery collections, look for statement shapes to ensure a future classic. Shyla...
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Make Pre '20 work for you
Posted on December 03 2019
Whilst sometimes confusing in name and often overlooked on the shop floor whilst Christmas is in full chaotic swing, ‘pre-collections’ (also called, Cruise, Resort or Holiday at this time of...
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Stylish and sustainable winter boots - Vagabond
Posted on November 13 2019
“We are shoemakers at heart and soul. We want to make great looking shoes for people in all corners of the world. And we believe that great design does...
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The Seasons Statement Earring.
Posted on October 15 2019
Having been seen in the collections for multiple seasons, the oversized, statement earring really is here to stay. An instant update for a simple outfit, the statement earring is now...
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The Seasons Best Coats
Posted on October 12 2019
Deserving of a little consideration, a winter coat must be the most hard working piece in our wardrobe with a need to suit weekend wear as well as evening events,...
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The Sisterhood Dress // Naked Generation
Posted on October 08 2019
For the founder of Naked Generation, Lara Merrill, the Sisterhood collection was born out of a love affair for celebrating slow fashion, Indian textiles and vintage fashion. It all began with...
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Making Sustainability Clear // Vagabond shoes
Posted on October 04 2019
Swedish fashion shoe brand Vagabond has been in the industry for more than thirty years. Ever since the start, the idea has been about offering designer shoes and accessories for...
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Ethical, vegan and natural // Lune
Posted on October 02 2019
Created in 2019 by two Australian friends living in London, Lune is a sustainable, ethical, 100% natural, vegan apothecary brand which will be popping up in The Mercantile store at...
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Real People Make Your Clothes // Pink City Prints
Posted on October 01 2019
Working from start to finish with the artisan block-printers, indigo dyers, embroiderers and weavers in Jaipur, India, allows Glasgow School of art graduate Molly Russell to create ethical hand-made women's...
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Rains - AW10 Capsule // Check, Checking, Checked
Posted on September 25 2019
With perfect timing and utilising signature silhouettes, Danish rain wear brand Rains introduce a capsule collection for AW19. Dedicated to checks, the collection explores two new tartans, Check Beige and...
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Focus on // Hiking Boots
Posted on September 17 2019
Although never wanting to wish the summer away, with The Mercantile full of autumn collections it feels right to pack away our summer pieces and embrace the ease of autumn....
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Wood Wood 19 // Second Delivery
Posted on August 27 2019
Wood Wood is a contemporary fashion and lifestyle brand founded in 2002 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. With its own stores in Berlin, Aarhus and Copenhagen as well as an...
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New season // Samsoe Samsoe
Posted on August 23 2019
Samsøe & Samsøe dates back to 1993, when brothers Klaus and Preben Samsøe opened a small namesake shop in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. Originally selling only jewellery, the label soon expanded...
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How to do modern Bohemian // Primrose Park X Ossie Clark
Posted on August 20 2019
Born in England in 1942, Raymond Clark, (and nicknamed Ossie) was to become one of the most influential designers and figureheads of the sixties.With a talent that was noticed from...
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A Focus On // Leopard print
Posted on August 09 2019
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...
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New in store // Wanderlust Life
Posted on August 06 2019
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...
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Moving On
Posted on August 02 2019
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...
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Summers biggest jewellery trend.
Posted on July 31 2019
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...
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New to store // AYM
Posted on July 19 2019
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...
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Pre collection // Bellerose
Posted on July 16 2019
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...
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Secrets to Successful Sale Shopping.
Posted on July 06 2019
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...
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High Summer Moodboard // Global
Posted on June 17 2019
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...
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Summer Looks // Stripe + Floral
Posted on June 11 2019
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...
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Odd Constellations // Pre Fall
Posted on May 31 2019
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...
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Summer Moodboard // Anna + Nina
Posted on May 28 2019
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...
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Brand of the moment - Ania Haie
Posted on April 12 2019
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...
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Saucony - Running strong for 120 years
Posted on February 08 2019
In 1898 four young business men opened the Saucony shoe manufacturing company in Kutztown, Pennsylvinia. The word Saucony (Sock-Uh-Knee) which comes from the Lenni Lenape Native American word “saconk” means...
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New to The Mercantile - Levete Room
Posted on February 05 2019
Launching at The Mercantile this season, Levete Room is a new Danish fashion brand founded in Copenhagen in 2017, that offers a modern selection of affordable pieces. “The Levete woman is...
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The Outside
Posted on January 25 2019
A life in, and with nature, are the inspiration of the Wood Wood SS019 collection - a life that both celebrates ventures into the wilderness as well as the people...
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Welcome to sustainability
Posted on January 22 2019
Founder of Iden, Andrew Lethbridge always knew he wanted to create a sustainable, conscious and forward-thinking brand based on denim. The belief was that great fitting jeans in premium denim...
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Pre Spring 19 - Stine Goya
Posted on January 11 2019
For Pre Spring 2019 Stine Goya launches a collection inspired by the cinematic visionary Michelangelo Antonioni, a collection reflective of his stylistic take on modernity, and its resounding emptiness. By...
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Fresh Start - Blue + White
Posted on January 08 2019
All pieces on our New in page (except Vagabond Ebba Boot image 5)
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Pre collections 2019 - Baum Und Pferdgarten.
Posted on December 18 2018
Baum Und Pferdgarten - Resort 2019 Collection “Lost in Transformation” “For our resort 19 collection we were inspired by an aesthetic that is both poetic, contemplating and very silent....
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