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  • The print of the season that you can wear now

    February 27 2018 – Mercantile London

    The print of the season that you can wear now

    Exposing and exploring the power of light, Spring Summer 2018 Rodebjer unveils the correlation of the youthful, energetic and flirty and the sacral, sexual and mature. Inspired by Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good”, the collection embraces positive change and movement while presenting a global woman who moves across borders with integrity and independence. Standout pieces include Lunua, a sporty and stylish...

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  • How to move on from skinny denim

    February 20 2018 – Mercantile London

    How to move on from skinny denim

    Do you remember a time before skinny jeans, then Kate Moss became a poster child for a super skinny fit and it just kind of happened. We were converted to that super comfortable stretch and left wondering what we ever wore before. Yet the tide is turning once again and lately the question being asked most on the shop floor...

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  • What to wear now - Summer print

    February 09 2018 – Mercantile London

    What to wear now - Summer print

    Vintage look floral, eighties style spot pattern and heritage check dominated the summer catwalks, but rather than being a micro trend these prints establish themselves as classics when chosen with a neutral colour choice in mind.  Set 61018 dress Suncoo Lucile Bleu Klein Blouse   Samsoe & Samso Efin Check Scarf  

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  • Let it snow

    December 14 2017 – Mercantile London

    Let it snow

    With the recent snow fall what you need to beat the chill is an upgrade on your accessories. We have a huge edit of cosy hats, scarves and gloves just waiting to make you feel better. Start to shop below...  Le Bonnet crimson beanie Ba&sh Ioma ecru scarf   American Vintage Owatonna scarf Howlin' A Moment in Space scarf American...

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  • Get your basics sorted.

    November 28 2017 – Mercantile London

    Get your basics sorted.

      Born in Paris, designed in Amsterdam, sourced  and manufactured in Scotland; Le Bonnet beanies are a true essential in your winter wardrobe. The perfect combination of lambswool and lightweight angora make these incredibly soft and with up to thirteen colour options, they make the ideal Christmas present  for those that like a clean aesthetic rather than Christmas sparkle. Currently...

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  • Shine on

    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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  • East London Diary - What's On.

    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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  • Home Grown

    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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  • Hunker down

    November 05 2017 – Mercantile London

    Hunker down

    With the days getting darker there is nothing as relaxing as the cosy glow of candlelight. Parkminster Products is a company with a very home-spun origin. They have been making candles and home fragrance products since the beginning of 2010 when Krystyna Patey quit her day job to follow her dreams of making her own fragrance products. After several years...

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  • An icon re-imagined

    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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