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
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
Azzedine Alaïa
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1980-1989 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1985 blue denim zipper dress
ref: Azzedine Alaïa with Frederique van der Wal: Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue, February 1986
Azzedine Alaïa
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1980-1989 Jackets
Alaia Spring-Summer 1988 corset-jacket with rope fringe
Miuccia Prada
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1990-1999 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Prada Spring-Summer 1997 cheongsam style brocade evening dress
Issey Miyake
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1980-1989 Shorts
Issey Miyake Autumn-Winter 1983 oversized nylon shorts with paper-bag elastic waist, two side pockets and snap button closures on the hem to lengthen or shorten.
Gianni Versace
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1990-1999 Corsets
Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1998 silver metal mesh corset with internal boning, silk lining and zip fastening on the side seam
Yves Saint Laurent
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1980-1989 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Autumn-Winter 1987 black lace flamenco evening dress with ruffled trim
Azzedine Alaïa
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1990-1999 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Alaia Spring-Summer 1992 3 piece knitted ensemble
Gianni Versace
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1980-1989 Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gianni Versace 1980s lurex bodysuit and wrap skirt evening ensemble
Azzedine Alaïa
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1980-1989 Jackets
Alaia Autumn-Winter 1987 black suede cropped wrap jacket with silk lining and extra long straps
Azzedine Alaïa
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1990-1999 Corsets
Azzedine Alaia Autumn-Winter 1991 plum corset vest
John Galliano
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1990-1999 Jumpsuits
John Galliano for Givenchy Autumn-Winter 1996 grey pinstripe strapless jumpsuit
- two hidden side pockets
- internal wired bra
- invisible zip fastening on side seam
- wide leg pants