About One Of A Kind Archive
One of a Kind is a fashion archive based in the historic market place of Portobello Road, Notting Hill. Known to many as 'The Aladdin's Cave' the store railings (and ceiling!) are cram packed with fashion history, with an archive of over 5000 garments One of a Kind has played a notable role within the fashion industry for the past 22 years, from sourcing inspirational vintage designs for top designers to contributing to museum fashion exhibitions worldwide, the archive will always be a top destination for London's most stylish. Book an appointment to browse through our ...Read More
Featured Pieces
John Galliano
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1990-1999 Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano 1990s floral chiffon drop waist evening dress
- sample made for Vogue Magazine
Ossie Clark
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1970-1979 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Ossie Clark 1970 pleated purple evening dress
- satin yoke
- fluted sleeves
- attached waist belt
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2000-2009 Flare Skirts
Junya Watanabe Spring-Summer 2002 bias cut denim flared skirt
- Flat felled seams
- Bias cut
- Stone-washed denim
- Frayed trim
- Zip fastening
Tom Ford
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2000-2009 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Tom Ford for Gucci Autumn-Winter 2003 black silk bondage evening dress
- Open back
- Asymmetric bondage straps around bust and waist
- Zip closure on lower hip
- Silk and spandex
Tom Ford
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2000-2009 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring-Summer 2003
- 100% silk chiffon
- horizontal drapes on hips
- long train
- low back
- diagonal ruffle on bust
Rei Kawakubo
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1980-1989 Day Dresses
Comme des Garcons Spring-Summer 1984 rayon skirt and top ensemble
Top - v-neck, hanky hem, elasticated cuff on right sleeve
Skirt - high-waisted, smocking, zip fastening
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Alexander McQueen
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2000-2009 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2008 'The Girl Who lived in a Tree' runway ensemble, LOOK #25
- Deep navy velvet military vest with gold Aiguillette cord, metal tassels, red velvet ...
Azzedine Alaïa
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1980-1989 Jumpsuits
Alaia Spring-Summer 1988 cream cotton playsuit and jacket
- playsuit with notched lapel, wide sleeves, shoulder pads, high waist pleated mini shorts and button closures
- oversize...
John Galliano
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1990-1999 Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano for Christian Dior 1990s magenta pink bias cut evening dress in a wool and silk blend floral brocade
Tom Ford
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1990-1999 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Tom Ford for Gucci Autumn-Winter 2003 red corseted evening gown
- red silk spandex
- boned bodice
- metal hook and bar closures
- zip fastening at rear
- halter neck strap
- It ...
Karl Lagerfeld
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1980-1989 Tailcoats
Chanel 1980s black silk evening tailcoat
- gold-tone buttons
- ivory coloured silk
- black silk bow tie
- zip fastening
Vivienne Westwood
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2000-2009 Corsets
Vivienne Westwood Autumn-Winter 2001 drape velvet evening corset