Mercantile Blog

With the days turning dark and grey, try tapping into all the joyful hues that are appearing in the Winter collections. Styling is high contrast and playful, with colour playing a huge part in lifting the mood of the season. Whilst prints and colour mixes are light hearted they are appearing on practical, urban pieces, like the Stine Goya Leonor gilet, Eribe's...

  Playful nineties' colour and shapes, combined with jewellery styles inspired by the days of our youth spent at the beach are adding up to a vintage feel this season. Pearls have been here for several collections now but we are now seeing a move away from the traditional classics to a more organic shape combined with hammered texture in...

  With an ancient history shrouded in mystery and symbolism, the pearl is revered as one of the world's most sacred 'gems'. References to the pearl's symbolism within history are vast and vary according to culture and myth. Egyptians were said to bury their dead with pearls, believing they contained a life essence, that would aid the souls journey in...

  A look to summers past with a modern take on a seventies silhouette, ditsy florals are showcased in balloon sleeves and smock detail. High rise double denim, and pretty blouses are finished with clogs and fisherman sandals, styled with socks, chunky coloured glass rings and etched gold hoops; all surrounded in the sweet smell of summer incense.     ...

  The mood of the approaching summer season is one of calm. Muted shades in cream, stone and sunshine yellow, combine with accents of desert and terracotta to evoke a feeling of polished, quiet luxury. Look to the natural world to find inspiration; florals in loose print arrangements sit alongside the summer classics of soft gingham in cool, oversized shapes....

  Shop our edit of easy, affordable, pieces that will freshen your look for Spring and work through the summer months. New arrival pieces from American brand Le Bon Shoppe's include soft, low gauge tees for a beautiful natural worn-in look, and affordable Danish design, along with UV protection in A Kjaerbede's frames.    Le Bon Shoppe. The founders of Le...

  FRNCH, pronounced "French" - has become a name to characterize a complete wardrobe with Parisian influences. From its artistic studio in the 3rd district of Paris, FRNCH delivers a contemporary study of the Parisian silhouette that designers Franck and Chloé renew every season. Dedicated to a city that embraces elegance and simplicity, FRNCH's ready-to-wear concept also boldly merges the...

  "Green is the fresh emblem of well-founded hopes. In blue the spirit can wander, but in green it can rest". – Mary Webb   One of the nations favourite colours (after blue) and with more shades than any other colour, the colour green was revered by ancient cultures. Egyptians used forms of malachite and azurite to decorate their temples,...

  With the current combination of snow, rain, wind chill and occasional glimpse of winter sunshine it can be tricky to dress in the cold season. However, with some inventive layering you can stay cosy and comfortably stylish. Below are some easy styling ideas, with pieces from both the winter sale and SS21 collections, that will work in any combination...

  The Mercantile winter sale is on, and below we have an edit of sale pieces that will refresh your current wardrobe, transcend the seasons and still come in under fifty pounds.     Dr Denim Mens Titus Cashew Check ShirtNow £43.00 (Was £62.00)     Markberg Faith Yellow Snake Coin PurseNow £25.00 (Was £50.00)     Bellerose Larya Red...