This May, Merchants on Long opened its first and only pop-up space at The Shop at Bluebird. Offering the best of locally and ethically produced African design, art and fashion. Throughout May the space showcases an amazing selection of unique brands such as the established Patrick Mavros, and a couple of our favouritess – Suno and SAWA as well as young designers and edited craft and tribal pieces.

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Merchants on Long is an all African concept shop based in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa launched by Hanneli Rupert in 2010. This South African destination boutique features and merchandises around 22 designers and artisanal goods from all over the African continent and what we love is that it promotes the importance of “Made In Africa” product.

Merchants on Long owner and designer, Hanneli Rupert is excited about the venture and showcase her buying ethos which has been focused on bringing together the best of Africa under one roof.

‘I wanted to create an environment that has the ability to transport you, it is meant to remind visitors why the bravest explorers and pioneers of the arts and sciences came to Africa in the first place’. says Hanneli

New to the POP-UP space at The Shop at Bluebird, London, Merchants On Long encompasses contemporary African fashion, art and homewear. Much like The Shop at Bluebird’s philosophy, the Merchants support local fashions and design, so what a better place to host their most coveted items than in their POP-UP shop? Here’s a peek at what’s in store.

Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"

"African fashion luxury concept store Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"..Pix by.Jon furniss.jon@jonfurniss.com.07710219616…

"African fashion luxury concept store Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"..Pix by.Jon furniss.jon@jonfurniss.com.07710219616…

"African fashion luxury concept store Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"..Pix by.Jon furniss.jon@jonfurniss.com.07710219616…"African fashion luxury concept store Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"..Pix by.Jon furniss.jon@jonfurniss.com.07710219616…

"African fashion luxury concept store Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"..Pix by.Jon furniss.jon@jonfurniss.com.07710219616…

"African fashion luxury concept store Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"..Pix by.Jon furniss.jon@jonfurniss.com.07710219616…

"African fashion luxury concept store Merchants on Long pops up at The Shop at Bluebird"..Pix by.Jon furniss.jon@jonfurniss.com.07710219616…

The Shop at Bluebird
350 Kings Road
London
SW3 5UU
+44 (0)207 351 3873

Open 10am-19pm Monday to Saturday

12-17pm Sundays

For more information go to website: www.theshopatbluebird.com/pop-up/

Email: info@theshopatbluebird.com

Merchants on Long in Cape Town SA – www.merchantsonlong.com