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 23 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
Chanel rib-knit dress with attached boucle chec...
Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
1990s Day Dresses
- Long fitted sleeves
- Attached boucle checked jacket
- Brown Chanel logo buttons
Autumn-Winter 1995
Chanel cream tweed maxi coat, A / W 2001
Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear
- High slit at rear
- 2 hidden side pockets
- Silk Chanel printed lining
- Open front with no fastenings
Autumn-Winter 2001
Courreges Couture Brown and cream Herringbone w...
André Courrèges
1960s Coats and Outerwear
- Haute Couture
- Large wooden buttons
- Leather belt with matching wool backing and snap button closures
- Silk lining
- 2 front flap pockets
c. 1969
Satin floral maxi dress with maxi bell sleeves,...
Unknown
1960s Maxi Dress
- Maxi bell sleeves the same length as the dress
- Zip closure
c. 1960s
Manolo Blahnik black goat hair heeled boots
Manolo Blahnik, Manolo Blahnik
Early 2000s Boots
- 5" leather heel
Dolce & Gabbana black jersey and spandex corset...
Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana
1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Autumn-Winter 1989
Alexander McQueen black silk and rayon jersey e...
Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Autumn-Winter 2001
Matsuda knitted sweater with attached striped s...
1990s Sweaters
- Striped cotton shirt woven with knitted sweater
c. 1990
Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme black loose cut shirt...
Yohji Yamamoto, Yohji Yamamoto
1990s Shirts
Spring-Summer 1996
Yohji Yamamoto black convertible dress / skirt ...
Yohji Yamamoto, Yohji Yamamoto
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Full skirt with bubble hem and irregular seams
- Internal functional bag with ruched closure and adjustable shoulder strap
- Transforms into a dress or shoulder bag
Spring-Summe...
Issey Miyake striped knitted maxi dress, S / S ...
Issey Miyake, Issey Miyake
1980s Day Dresses
Spring-Summer 1984
Elizabeth Wessel red velvet and leather bomber ...
Elizabeth Wessel, Elizabeth Wessel
1980s Jackets
c. 1980-1989