Mercantile Blog

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...

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        

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...

With the cold weather continuing to bite, RAINS introduces a series of stylish and practical transitional raincoats made to endure the colder seasons. By applying the latest innovations in rain wear fabrics, every jacket in the Thermal collection is breathable and insulated, in addition to being wind- and waterproof. Each style holds the recognisable RAINS aesthetic, making them a timeless...

Silence, pause and time for thoughtfulness are the luxury of new beginnings and the concept behind the Samsøe & Samsøe Spring 17 collection.. Everyday active classics are edited to form and function. Transitional layers of fabric from carefree surfaces to dry wrinkles are new for Spring creating 24/7 wearables ready for day and night. Details on jackets and dresses are...

Building on the principles of design and ceramics, L:A Bruket co-founder Monica Kylén began exploring skincare out of necessity. As a trained ceramic artist, Monica was creating a line of homeware products and needed a wholesome, natural soap to demonstrate the functionality of her design. Unable to find any that met her philosophy for design and quality, she set out...