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
Cristóbal Balenciaga
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1960-1969 Coats and Outerwear
Balenciaga 1963 Haute Couture hot pink silk evening coat
- EISA label
- five button closure fastening at the front
- three quarter length raglan sleeves
- finishing just above the k...
Cristóbal Balenciaga
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1960-1969 Skirt Suits
Balenciaga 1961 Haute Couture Cerise wool skirt suit
- jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, five pink gum drop buttons, silk lining, accentuated waist
- high waist matching s...
Yves Saint Laurent
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1970-1979 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent 1978 silk taffeta blouse and skirt ensemble
- Burgundy blouse with drawstring collar, bow fastening, and balloon sleeves with elasticated cuff.
- High waisted ...
Dolce & Gabbana
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1990-1999 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dolce & Gabbana Spring-Summer 1994 silk chiffon gypsy pant suit
- cropped wrap blouse with bell sleeves, gold braid trim and tassels
- low cut wide leg pants
Vivienne Westwood
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1990-1999 Skirt Suits
Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1995 knitted skirt and cardigan ensemble
- large orb button closure on cardigan
- Yellow version with bustle worn by Kate Moss on the runway
- Bustle...
Ossie Clark
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1970-1979 Trouser Pant Suits
Ossie Clark 1970 green 'Judy' pant suit, with undulating borders piped in red satin.
Ossie Clark
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1970-1979 Trouser Pant Suits
Ossie Clark 1970s red moss crepe and satin pant suit
- high waist bell bottom pants
- wrap blouse with bell sleeves. satin ribbon belt and satin trim
Jeanne Lanvin
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1960-1969 Strapless Tops
Jeanne Lanvin Spring-Summer 1968 Haute Couture embellished evening vest
Reference: Twiggy photographed by Richard Avedon for French Vogue, April 1968
Azzedine Alaïa
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1990-1999 Bodysuits
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 red spandex knit bodysuit
Vivienne Westwood
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1990-1999 Bustles
super rare Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1995 cotton bustle and undergarment set
- worn under the garments of the SS 1995 collection
- bustle is attaches to the undergarment with ...
Ossie Clark
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1970-1979 Trouser Pant Suits
Ossie Clack 1970 black moss crepe pant suit
- blouse with huge billowing sleeves, waist belt, button fastenings and zip closure on side seam
- high rise straight leg pants
Vivienne Westwood
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1990-1999 Jackets
Vivienne Westwood Autumn-Winter 1991 blue Harris Tweed jacket with black sheepskin
- oversized sheepskin collar and cuffs
- 1 hook-and-eye closure