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In Pictures: Skepta’s Mains line hits the runway

British-Nigerian grime artist Skepta finally unveiled a new collection for his Mains fashion line which he had sought to revive following a four-year hiatus. The brand was relaunched during an off-schedule London Fashion Week show making its runway debut, where a slew of celebrities – namely Louis Theroux, Maisie Williams and Naomi Campbell –...

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British artist Skepta to revive Mains fashion line at LFW

British grime artist Skepta has said that he will be reviving his Mains fashion line during the upcoming London Fashion Week, where he is preparing to unveil a new collection of “wearable clothes”. The brand’s first fashion show is set to take place in an off-schedule event on September 16 at a yet-to-be-revealed location, the British-Nigerian...

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Puma selects Skepta as global brand ambassador

Sportswear brand Puma has announced a long-term partnership with British-Nigerian grime artist Skepta, who will be working with the retailer on designing products and curating global marketing campaigns. The “hands-on” partnership has been established through the rapper’s Big Smoke Corporation, an organisation that was created to foster a...

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Skepta launches No Fear collaboration

Grime artist Skepta has launched a collaborative capsule collection with extreme sports brand, No Fear exclusive for Sports Direct. The ‘No Fear Forever’ collection, designed under Skepta’s creative direction, takes inspirations from the “origins of the brand” and combines streetwear whilst also paying homage to motocross. The 22-piece...