It’s with great sadness that our time has come to an end. Wellgosh wasn’t just a clothing shop, its where many of us had our first taste of streetwear. I can remember my first visit to Wellgosh like it was last week, as a 13-14 year old on the hunt for a 5 panel cap and a Carhartt t-shirt. One of the first things I noticed as I walked through the doors was the smell of Nag Champa incense, 90s hip hop blaring through the speakers and a group of people who appeared more like a circle of friends than co-workers.
It’s the first shop I’ve ever been in where I felt like I was understood, noticing elements of all the niche subcultures I was fanatical about at the time. It developed the way I dressed, the music I listened to and the events I attended. For 35 years, we’ve served as a cultural hub for Leicester and the surrounding areas, although the store will be closing soon, the attitude of Wellgosh will always live on.
We’d like to thank everyone who’s supported us, whether it’s picking up some fresh pieces, attending one of our events or stopping on the high street for a chinwag.
The closing down sale runs in-store over the next couple of weeks, with massive savings on the best brands in streetwear including Nike, adidas, Carhartt WIP, Billionaire Boys Club, ICECREAM, New Balance and many more. There’s also last chance and one-off pieces from our high-end brands, featuring Needles, South2 West8, Cav Empt and Wacko Maria.