Christmas is looming – and for Londoners (despite the weather) things are just starting to heat up. If you’re looking for things to do in the capital this weekend, why not think out of the box and check out some off-the-beaten track alternatives to spice up your festive schedule. From bespoke monogramming services from luxury leader MCM to an East London DJ set from none other than Skepta, there’s something for everyone in the city this weekend.
GET PERSONAL WITH MCM & GOOD EMPIRE WITH A FREE ENGRAVING
German luxury fashion brand MCM has teamed up with GOOD EMPIRE to offer a complimentary engraving service with any unisex MCM fragrance purchased when you visit this Saturday 17th December. The offer includes a bespoke monogram for each customer and also extends to the brand new ULTRA perfume plus its red holiday collectors edition equivalent. Head to their London flagship store to experience the perfect way to make a gift for a loved one (or yourself) that little bit more personal.
Address: MCM, 16 Conduit Street, W1S 2XL
Website: mcmworldwide.com
Dates: Until Saturday 17th December 2022
SHOP VINTAGE STREETWEAR WITH BYTHEPEACE
Bythepeace has been making waves online with his highly curated selection of vintage streetwear. This weekend, shop deadstock Supreme, rare Avirex and old-school Bape plus so much more at their highly anticipated London pop up.
But hurry, stock won’t last for long. In Bythepeace’s own words: “TELL YOUR BOSS YOU AIN’T WORKING THIS WEEKEND”.
Address: 9 Walkers Court, Soho, W1F 0BY
Website: depop.com/bythepeace
Dates: Until Saturday 17th December 2022
CATCH THE END OF TIMES NEW ROADMAN AT BROWNS EAST GALLERY
If you’re planning to visit cult-shopping destination Browns East, you’ve got to stop by the last leg of the Reflection of the Times exhibition from Bournemouth based artist Times New Roadman. His tongue in cheek paintings, including “You’re not ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ you just have £150 in crypto” and “The worst night of my life: Boxpark Shoreditch” are cheeky and uplifting – but hurry, the exhibition is only running until the end of December, so swing by before you miss it.
Address: Browns East, 21 Club Row, London E2 7EY
Website: brownsfashion.com
Dates: Until Saturday 31st December 2022
BEAM UP: CATCH SKEPTA COLLIDE WITH MARTINEZ BROTHERS
Get ready to “Shutdown’ your weekend this Saturday as grime supernova Skepta performs with the iconic Martinez Brothers for a legendary DJ set. Hosted at East London venue The Beams, the event is a surefire way to send out 2022 in style.
If shopping, eating or skating ain’t your thing, we’re pretty sure this might be the ticket.
Address: Thameside Industrial Estate West End of Thames Refinery, Factory Rd, London, E16 2HB
Website: thebeamslondon.com
Dates: Until Saturday 17th December 2022
GLIDE BACK TO THE 80S AT FLIPPERS’ SKATER ROLLER BASH
If something a little niche is your bag, Flippers’ Roller Boogie Palace is exactly where you’ll want to be this weekend. Since its successful revival over in New York at the Rockefeller Centre, the all roller-skating, all-American venue has been dubbed ‘Studio 54 on Wheels’ – and now it’s here to stay in London. Pay homage to the free spirited eighties and grab your skates.
Address: Ariel Way, London W12 7SL
Website: www.flippers.world
Dates: Always
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