Journal

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. However, whilst the chill of early morning starts and late finishes mean no more sandals (without the addition of Birkenstock socks) the sun is hanging on in there and it's...

For Autumn Winter 2019, Stine Goya delves into the world of American writer Truman Capote - his own style, the feted Black & White Ball, and the Swans; the group of high profile women who inspired and made up his social set.The collection finds the essence of the Goya woman in the eclectic and varied style of the individual Swans,...

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 to include premium T-shirts, primarily for men. In 2000, Peter Sextus and Per-Ulrik Andersen took charge of the brand, transforming it into an international fashion house focusing on contemporary clothes,...

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 an early age, Ossie was encouraged in his creativity throughout his school life and after leaving secondary school, he attended art college in Manchester . It was here that he...

  Ethical~adjective- 'being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice'.   Striving to be the fairest label in fashion, ARMEDANGELS combine inspirational ethics with a strong sense of design, producing garments made to stand the test of a fast-fashion environment.   "We are a consumer society. It’s all about the price - nothing else matters.Because...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Native Youth’s Spring Summer 19 collection is inspired by historical classics merged together with modern styling and fabrications. Showcased throughout three drops; Bona Fide, Audacious and Fulfilled, the range focuses around colour-blocks, corduroy and textured ribbed cut and sew knits. Styling is key, mixing tailoring with hoodies and co-ords puts a favoured flip on reclaimed heritage styles. The signature prints...

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 feminine and not afraid to play with elegant and tailored elements from the mens wardrobe. Rooted in the Nordic aesthetic and inspired by travelling to Paris, she is a proud...

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 who choose to live outside the mainstream. The collection is dedicated to those who are active outside and to those who travel the world to explore the mountains, forests and...

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 shouldn’t cost the earth. Using fabrics from pioneering mills, with an emphasis on natural, organic and recycled materials, Iden create thoughtfully sourced collections that are not only sustainable, but also...

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 using the narrative of dead space, Antonioni evolves his characters without following the traditional means of storytelling, by this creating a space of nothingness, where everything can happen. The dramatic...

All pieces on our New in page (except Vagabond Ebba Boot image 5)

  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. Our minds went to the calm and international atmosphere flourishing in the hotel bar of Park Hyatt - place where you can sit in an exclusive setting, surrounded by people...

'Party season' dressing is always a tricky one - you want to make the most of that invitation, (it's a long gloomy season ... and a little bit of luxury always warms the heart) and yet we are conscious of choosing wisely, not wanting to contribute to landfill with a piece that is hastily bought, gets worn once and then...

Established in London in 2010 by two young designers Emin Young and Paul Kim, Emin & Paul has established itself as a brand which creates feminine, contemporary and unique women’s wear.Perfect muses for the brand, both are involved in the whole process of producing the collection from establishing the concept and mood, design, selection of fabric, pattern cutting, fitting, draping...