We are proud to present our new range of porcelain mugs, three eyetests, The seamstress and Hand Sewn for you to take inspiration from over your morning cuppa. As soon as we have stock, you’ll find these beauties in the shop.

The World of Interiors – April 2011

We’d have a long way to row without bridges and this is our favorite example. Ironbridge, in Shropshire. Since 1779 awestruck engineering pilgroms and ordinary folk have journeyed here to marvel at the world’s first cast-iron bridge. Built by Abraham Darby III and now recognised as one of the great symbols of the Industrial Revolution, the remarkable structure still serves the small town that bears its name.

It’s on our inspiration board this month. Style = Function – over a river.

When fashion makes me quiver it generally has something to do with Cristobal Balenciaga . Dior said he was “the master of us all”.

Its all about siluoette, no fuss,  no extras, no  decorations, leaving beautifully clean sculptural designs. Cut in beautiful cloth every line considered and perfect.This is serious fashion its not made for girls its made for women .

If  life was fair I would have a wardrobe full of Balenciaga dresses.

Couture is French for dressmaking. Just knowing this makes it surprising that such a marvel has become something of a dying art. To counter this unspeakable crime, Merchant and Mills was formed to return this traditional skill to its rightful owners; you, the public. Fearlessly, we are sharing with you our hitherto TOP SECRET plans – superb easy to follow patterns. We want you to know what we know.
We do not stop there. We believe you will want to find everything in one place so we have scoured the known Earth to find the finest fabrics and notions to make your couture dreams come true.
The secret of our formula is simplicity in construction yet sophisticated to wear. The choice of fabric contributes to the final silhouette, redefining the cut with a variety of individual, distinct outcomes.
To make your life even easier, we have kept the current Collection down to just five beautifully unique dresses. We understand how hard choosing can be.