The Journal

As we step out of the autumn and winter seasons, I’m excited to share the thought process and inspiration behind the AW24 collection—a playful departure from the usual, and a reflection of where Merchants of the Sun is headed creatively.

Brazilian and Japanese born, Bali raised, Kayu Vianna is the epitome of living life by his own standards. In an exclusive interview, Kayu opens up about his journey, revealing how he seamlessly integrates his passions into a holistic lifestyle.

Mallorca’s diverse landscapes, from its rugged cliffs to its tranquil beaches, reflect the duality of life’s simplicity and complexity. Holzweiler’s lens captures the raw beauty of the island, transforming each scene into a piece of art.

To mark our latest collection, we’re giving you a candid look at what drives the actor, activist and all-around legend, Sam Corlett.    If creativity strikes in arrows, Sam Corlett must be completely covered. There’s a special place in our...

Introducing the third instalment of Sam Corlett x Merchants of the Sun. It’s no secret that we love working with Sam Corlett, whose inclination for artistry and shared humanity is just beyond.  Harking back to a collaboration we did in the early days of business, this collection represents the value of collaboration, and the promise of compassion. 

Based in Currumbin, ‘Laz’ is a local brand envisioning the world through analogue means. The lab is headed by Morgan and Blake, two legends who, like most of us, have been romanced by the nature of film.

Working on this collection for over 8 months, I estimate we poured over 2,192 hours into perfecting and understanding form. This capsule is truly a culmination of all the hardwork from not only myself, but also the team in both...

Through our recent launch and expansion into the US, we have been brimming with creative ideas for months - from the campaigns we wanted to shoot, the products and concepts we have been excited to bring to life, to the creatives we have...

To honour our latest collaboration, we sat down with the one and only Ziggy Alberts.  Music and jewellery meld together seamlessly in our days, tempting the senses through eternal art. It's this bond that underpins our collection, as a tangible ode to the create light we live...

Sydney siders, The Rions have been busy during the lockdown. They've just announced the release of their latest single. These boys are dedicated, busy, but still super humble, and we're stoked they're part of the Merchants Family. 

  Terre.  Earth.  An Exhibition and Book launch by Hamish Wilson, the Merchants in house photographer, is happening this Saturday in our new space - The House of Merchants.  The inspiration for Terre came to Hamish through his love of...

Friday the 29th of October we released Merchants Gold Jewellery. 18k gold vermeil layered with care over our signature 925 recycled sterling silver handmade jewellery. Merchants of The Sun Gold saw us film our biggest campaign yet.

Tune in below as a our founder, Matt, caught up with Cape Town local, and longboarder enthusiast, Dylan Swindale.

We are so stoked to introduce you to The Merchants Culture Series. A series in favour of championing the artisans, the earth-dwellers, the creators, the movers, and the merchants.