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February 07 2023 – Mercantile London
Focus on: Le Bon Parfumeur Paris
Bon Parfumeur was born from the desire to revive the beautiful perfumery of yesteryear, in a resolutely contemporary, genderless and creative way. "I've always loved perfumes. The real artistic perfumery…. I like an authentic and creative perfume and that my perfume of the day matches my desire of the moment. It is from this idea that Bon Parfumeur was...
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February 02 2023 – Mercantile London
Valentine's Edit - The Hidden Language of Flowers
Folklore and myth has been attached to certain flowers, plants, and herbs in many ancient cultures around the world. The Egyptians revered the lotus flower with its own feast day, and offered rose petals to the gods, Greek mythology included tales of Hyacinth and Narcissus, who both became associated with their flower form after death, and the Romans linked many...
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January 24 2023 – Mercantile London
Get Inspired // Small & Thoughtful Ideas For Valentines
Let your feelings of appreciation show with a small yet thoughtful gesture this February. For your family, your friends or maybe yourself ? However you want to express your sentiments, get inspired with our edit below. Shyla Short Heart Earrings Colorful Standard Faded Pink Merino Wool Blend Socks Ola Heart Card Baggu Embroidered Ditsy...
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January 14 2023 – Mercantile London
Five Staples to Start Your New Season Wardrobe
At the start of the new season we are looking for pieces that are current and fresh, yet weather appropriate and easy to style with what we already have. As the 2023 collections arrive, we take a look at five staple styles that will build on what you already own, start to create the foundations of a hardworking, capsule...
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January 06 2023 – Mercantile London
Pre- Collection Spring 23 Bellerose // Awaydays Nostalgia
In the pit of winter, Bellerose find inspiration for the new Spring 2023 collection in musing over their last escape, the last moment of true freedom and the carelessness experienced. When all bundled up in duvet coats, trying their best to keep the cold from sneaking in, they recall the warm and dewy summer breeze like a distant memory they...
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December 21 2022 – Mercantile London
Pre-Collection Spring 2023 Baum Und Pferdgarten
PRE-SPRING 2023 "WRAPPING TO REVEAL"For the Pre-Spring 20123 collection Baum Und Pferdgarten found inspiration in Paris where one of the iconic landmarks the Arc de Triomphe was breathtaking wrapped posthumously by Christo, seemingly to reveal the true shape of the historic monument. From this the creative team at Baum Und Pferdgarten turned their attention to Madame Gres, deeply fascinated...
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November 07 2022 – Mercantile London
Scents Of The Season
As Autumn turns into Winter now is the perfect time to change up your perfume and home fragrance in preparation for spending more time indoors. With mid-winter memories revolving around comforting, safe and familiar scents there are plenty of options for fresh yet surprisingly sultry notes that release a deep inner sense of calm and lift the spirits - we can...
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September 09 2022 – Mercantile London
Our Edit of the New Season Knits
With the turn of the season and the days getting cooler, now is the perfect time to refresh one of your wardrobe basics. Taking over as the hero piece in numerous collections is the luxury knit. Whether it's a show stopping new colour, pattern, texture or silhouette, knitwear is a area of fashion that always allows a bit of...
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August 01 2022 – Mercantile London
Pre Collection // Bellerose
This season the Pre collection by Bellerose is influenced by all things second-hand and antique. Using the vintage markets of their home city Brussels and under the title an "organized bazaar" the design team gathered a treasure trove of pieces to draw inspiration. From the flea market in the Marolles area which acts as a "magnet for bargain hunters and...
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April 13 2022 – Mercantile London
Scandinavian Summer // Samsøe Samsøe
An international fashion brand rooted in Scandinavian simplicity. Samsøe Samsøe collections transcend trends, drawing on Denmark’s renowned design tradition to result in minimalist, affordable and accessible fashion clothes with a clear Nordic look. Samsøe Samsøe dates back to 1993, when the Samsøe brothers opened a small namesake jewellery shop in Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. The label soon expanded to include premium...
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