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
Dolce & Gabbana black satin corset evening dres...
Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Built in bra
- Bone bodice
- Rhinestone straps
c. 2000s
Dolce & Gabbana black brocade mini dress with e...
Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana
1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Exposed black bra
- Open back
- Brocade figure hugging skirt
Autumn-Winter 1997
Roberto Cavalli tan crocodile corset bustier, c...
Roberto Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Early 2000s Corsets
- Full crocodile skin with raw edge
- Wrap design with adjustable metal clasp closure
- Moulded bust
c. 2000s
Dolce & Gabbana black lace and satin corset blo...
Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana
1990s Corsets
- Lace bell sleeves
- Satin boned bustier with spandex back
- Metal hook and eye fasteners
Spring-Summer 1993
Ossie Clark cotton and silk chiffon 3 piece ens...
Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark
1970s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
- High waisted full skirt
- Chiffon pleated blouse with open back
- Swing coat with fabric button closures and billowing bishop sleeves
- Print by Celia Birtwell
c. 1969
Hermès Black "Collier de Chien" Belt, 1960s
Hermès, Hermès
1960s Belts
- Black 1960's Hermès 'Collier De Chien' leather belt featuring gold plated hardware details
- Camel leather interior with Hermès Paris stamp
- Hip measurement 96 - 105 cm
- Width 7...
Guy Laroche brown viscose jersey pleated evenin...
Guy Laroche
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Brown Viscose jersey backless evening gown with long train and pleated panels bound around the bust
Spring-Summer 2005
Raf Simons Autumn Winter 1999 Grey Mens Suit En...
Raf Simons, Raf Simons
1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
- Raf Simons autumn winter 1999 charcoal grey men's suit ensemble
- Jacket size 52, trouser size 50
- 99% Wool, 1% cashmere
Jil Sander white organza wedding dress
Jil Sander, Jil Sander
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- fitted sleeves
- built in fitted slip dress and huge crinoline
- loose dress with layers of organza
- pointed collar with hidden button up closures
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka d...
Jean-Louis Scherrer, Jean-Louis Scherrer
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005
- Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves
- Victorian poet slee...
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture purple lame b...
Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Poet sleeves
- Jewel encrusted buttons and belt buckle broach
- Silk lining
Haute Couture, Autumn-Winter 2005
Margiela charcoal melton wool overcoat, A / W 2000
Maison Martin Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
1990s Coats and Outerwear
- Size 74
"La mode du XXL", Autumn-Winter 2000