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November 24 2017 – Mercantile London
Shine on
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...
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November 21 2017 – Mercantile London
East London Diary - What's On.
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...
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November 14 2017 – Mercantile London
Home Grown
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...
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November 04 2017 – Mercantile London
An icon re-imagined
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.
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October 31 2017 – Mercantile London
American Vintage
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. ...
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October 20 2017 – Mercantile London
Winter ready
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...
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October 17 2017 – Mercantile London
Runway to real life
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.
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October 07 2017 – Mercantile London
Raise your well-being game.
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...
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October 03 2017 – Mercantile London
New brand alert - Howlin'
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...
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September 12 2017 – Mercantile London
Mood of the season - Osaka Tigers
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....
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