Journal

 Not just for the Summer season, floral takes on a dark edge with a palette of anthracite and inky blue. Following on from the mini trend of Summer Gothic, floral print with a dark background continues to work hard to provide interest well into the Autumn months, especially when teamed with a loose, flowing silhouette and delicate details.   Rosa...

Custommade introduces the Pre collections with its trademark Scandinavian loose and easy to wear separates.  A pale green tiered silk skirt is styled with a textured knit, a pretty powder blue ruffle top elevates everyday denim and a stunning gold lurex and shimmering electric blue dress appears alongside touches of semi-sheer ruffles, pleats and intricate print. With the potential to...

The Mercantile London are particularly proud of the most recent addition to our womenswear brand mix, as this designer is very much part of The Mercantile family, having worked at the Spitalfields store in its early days. RCA graduate Queenie Chan founded her contemporary womenswear brand Quin in 2016 and the Pre Fall collection which has arrived in-store and on-line...

 Anna + Nina founded in 2012, started as an agency promoting jewellery and accessories labels alongside their own but has since become a brand in its own right. From its founding Anna de Lanoy Meijer and Nina Poot have opened three stores in Amsterdam, and a website, selling their own brand together with other jewellery, accessories, fashion and interiors labels.Their own...

New season is arriving in store and Second Female is offering a rich palette of autumnal shades, vintage inspired floral prints and soft velvet in clean contemporary silhouettes.   

With up to 50% off selected menswear now is the time to invest in those summer pieces that work for right now.   Champion Black Shadow Logo T-Shirt Was £62 Now £31 Dr Denim Dwight Light Retro Jacket Was £73 Now £51 Bleu De Paname Bleuet jacket Was £277 Now £193 WeSC Aim Misty Rose Sweater Was £67 Now £46 Maison Labiche...

Leon & Harper creates fashion that is stylish and free, designed for movement and subtle seduction.  The summer collection sees the Leon and Harper muse finds her femininity in delicate frills, printed indigo floral and classic stripe. Dresses and tops all have an casual ease to them to leave her free to live and love! She takes her attitude from...

Father's Day arrives on the 18th June so read on for our edit of five under fifty Father's Day ideas with which to treat your Dad this year.   Claus Porto Musgo Real Classic Aftershave £38.00 Lee Black/Hillside Green socks £9.00 L:A Bruket Handcream £20.00 Bellfield Crypt Shirt £28.00 Ortigia Sandalo Shaving Gel £16.00  

As part of our current young designers series, focusing on fledgling businesses we took five minutes to sit down with Elodie of Frankie. French born designer Elodie is now based in London, producing pieces from discovered vintage tapestries and treasure-finds. Each of which is completely unique and made with "great love".     Sum up Frankie in five words ? Handcrafted,...

Sun-parched landscapes showcase a bleached out palette with contrasting vibrant tropical print. Americana classic sportswear appears alongside Artisan embroidery on simple loose shapes. Colours include khaki, teal and cobalt with classic stripes and washed out mini-checks on soft cotton. Click on image to shop   Inspiration images via Star Mela. Follow Star Mela here        

British Festival season is upon us and depending on where we are attending there are some style guidelines that work for the beach, field or city. Read on to check you have all you need to stand out. First rookie festival mistake is to not have any kind of waterproof at a British festival. Look for the new season colours...

Vintage inspired from the start, Current /Elliott had a vision of creating a denim line founded on the principle that every item in your closet should be rich in stories; unique and treasured. Widely known as the innovators of the boyfriend jean, Current/Elliott has become a brand defined by a modern approach to an American classic.   Read on for the...

We're proud to be an independent store in the vibrant, creative community of Spitalfields. It's the people we meet who make our work so rewarding, the customers, our suppliers large and small, our team of staff and our neighbours on Lamb Street.We photograph the clothes ourself on real people we know and love,this is a dedication to the lovely individuals who bring...

  Insane In The Rain are an environmentally conscious brand producing ecological unisex rain wear. Their aim is to reduce and reuse plastic through the production of 'happy' printed jackets which are made from recycled plastic.     According to IITR  “it (plastic) never ever goes away, every plastic ever made still exists today in some shape or form. Plastic...

Introduced as the saviour for all butt shapes, the Levi Wedgie fit has managed to reach iconic status due to rave reviews for giving you the perfect peachy butt and has received a fair few celebrity endorsements.  Tested by the Mercantile team, the 99 % cotton jean (1% elastane, this is definitely a non-stretch jean) The Wedgie sits high and...

When Summer arrives in the city, bleached out denim and pastel sportswear evolve into sunny brights showcasing vibrant saturated colour, artisan embroidery and hand woven Ikat.  Techniques passed down through generations continue to shine against a backdrop of city brick, faded plaster, concrete and steel.  Click on image to shop.          

A love for the ocean and a bohemian jet-set spirit launched Mandy Fry into a visionary career with leading surf labels before carving her own path and co-founding Amuse Society in 2014. Amuse is an archetype of beach chic – a ready-to-wear collection with rock ’n’ roll vibes that blends seamlessly with beach knits and bikinis. Inspired by the art...

Senso. Established in 1980, Senso is an Australian footwear brand originally founded by husband and wife, Scarlett and Kim Meller. Noticing a gap in the market for high quality yet affordable fashion footwear, the pair launched what is now one of Australia’s most popular and iconic contemporary labels. The Meller’s three daughters, Alicia, Imogen & Skye, have since joined the...