We had the opportunity to head to Skepta’s first Mains pop-up store in London. With the recent success of his second collection shown at London Fashion Week - brought the classical element of the ‘back to school theme’, where the runway presented unique pieces, as well as high attention to detail in the collection.
Available to cop the first release that has been worn by the likes of Central Cee via GQ man of the year cover, to other co-signed figures, it was a spectacle of an experience that truly enhanced your ‘childhood memories’ into action.
What was fascinating was how he conceptualised the interior of the store into an 80/90’s style themed bedroom look. Having a Nintendo 64 on display, with a bed set that had Mains duvet imprints, to the time-honoured signs of the brand - it truly was magnificent to see a set designed masterpiece in a pop-up store.
This vibe perfectly reminded me when the mandem used to invite each other down to their houses, having good times playing on the PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64 after school/weekends. The fervor of these past emotions were priceless during those days.
The ambassador, the main man and the icon of grime’s pioneers; Skepta’s transition has truly blossomed influence of the highest maintenance; displaying his Alpha Omega stance as a super-minded creative.
The first collection is still available to be purchased via the Mains website.
