Mercantile Blog

  With the launch of the summer sale now is the perfect time to take a review of your wardrobe and see where you may need to invest.  These following five styles are the ones that transcend seasons and are the building blocks to which you can add new purchases season after season. A tight edit of quality staples you...

  Second Female was founded in Copenhagen in 2000. The style is Scandinavian with a chic and modern French touch. This is reflected in the four yearly collections through feminine silhouettes, hand-drawn prints, chunky knits and elegant suits. Their design philosophy and aim is to create a relevant wardrobe that embodies comfort and gives confidence to the wearer.Underlining the Scandinavian values...

    Not considered a classic for nothing, the classic t-shirt may be one of the simplest pieces to style but it has obtained iconic status for a reason.  First worn by men as an undergarment, the cotton jersey crew neck became standard military issue in World War II, and was descended from the Breton style tops worn by Navy...

Good News - S/S20 Lookbook   Good News produce conscious sneakers and are on an evolving  journey to produce fully sustainable footwear. Their aim is to improve the environmental and social sustainability of their products by decreasing  carbon, chemical and water footprint, whilst caring for the people who make the shoes. "Recycled rubber - organic cotton - a monitored supply...

Tran-seasonal and easy to wear, colours such as turmeric, soft cream and sage work hard to lift the chilly days and are easy to pair with everyday denim. The pieces below are in our winter sale which ends soon, so last chance on these classics.   CUS Noko Dijon Sweater // Second Female Loch Inca Gold Midi Dress // Des Petits Hauts Selym...

January can seem a long, pared back month after the excess and sparkle of Christmas, but there are bargains still to be had in the Mercantile winter sale. Our edit below all comes in at fifty pounds and under for quality, classic pieces that provide a bit of winter cheer.   Colorful Standard Unisex Soft Lavender Sweatshirt £39.00 ( Was £55.00)...

Bellerose Women SS20 - Urban Tribes“Our goal this season is to truly capture the essence of this rich and inspiring cultures found in Africa” – Bellerose.Seemingly far away and worlds apart, the African continent is often closer than one would think. The growing urbanization makes it so that metropole cities like Johannesburg, Nairobi, Mombasa & Dakar are some of the...

The best sale purchase is one you need and one you will repeat wear. A hardworking winter wardrobe should consist of neutral coloured knits, weather appropriate outerwear, well fitting denim and classic boots and the winter sales are the perfect place to find them if you have any gaps. Today we highlight a selection of coats and jackets that will...

Saucony is one of the most storied brands in sneakers, running strong since 1898.  Iconic Massachusetts brand Saucony boasts a rich heritage stretching back to roots in 19thcentury Pennsylvania on the banks of the Saucony Creek.  Having already carved itself out as a leader in sports footwear, the brand reached its golden age in the ‘80s and ‘90s with the creation of...

Introducing the Thermal collection from Danish raincoat brand Rains, these new unisex shapes are made from the brands same trademark lightweight, water-resistant, windproof and breathable fabric but are now also insulated with an innovative, thin polypropylene fiber which has a high level of insulation, up to -15 degree. If you love the look and waterproof ability of your Rains jacket, but...