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
Vivienne Westwood unisex striped cotton shirt /...
Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood
1990s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Spring-Summer 1999
Dolce & Gabbana red spandex leggings with banda...
Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana
1990s Pants
Spring-Summer 1991
Vivienne Westwood Bodysuit and leggings ensembl...
Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood
1990s Lingerie
- High rise fitted leggings
- Fitted bodysuit with long sleeves and scoop neck
ca. 1990-1992
Vivienne Westwood unisex cotton blouse with che...
Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood
1990s Shirts
- Loose cut
- Cherubs in clouds print
Spring-Summer 1991
Vivienne Westwood unisex pink and white polkado...
Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood
1980s Shirts
- Loose cut
'Mini Crini' Spring-Summer 1985
Margiela black maxi dress made from vintage pet...
Maison Martin Margiela, Maison Martin Margiela
1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Top layer of skirt transforms into the top of the dress, cut with arm holes, a slit for the head and backless design with ruffled trim.
- Constructed from various vintage petticoat...
Azzedine Alaia bronze acetate knit bodysuit and...
Azzedine Alaïa, Alaia
1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Iconic collectors piece
- Thong bodysuit with crossover straps and snap button closures
- High waisted pencil skirt constructed from eight bands of fabric laced together with matc...
Margiela XXL Oversized pants made from two vint...
Maison Martin Margiela
Early 2000s Pants
- XXXXL laid flat
- metal hook-and-eye closures and a belt button fastening inside allow the wear to manipulate the size
- can be styled in multiple ways
- made from two pairs of ...
Alexander McQueen nude leather thigh high comma...
Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Early 2000s Shoes
- Sz 39.5
Autumn-Winter 2004
Vivienne Westwood Portrait collection François ...
Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood
1990s Corsets
- Front bust panel printed with François Boucher's oil painting 'Daphnis and Chloe' c. 1743
- Internal boning
- Zip fastening at centre back seam
Autumn-Winter 1990
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and tan leath...
Gucci, Tom Ford
Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear
- Iconic Gucci monogram canvas exterior
- Contrast tan leather collar, pocket welts and interior
Autumn-Winter 2000
Dolce & Gabbana coral lycra and spandex pant su...
Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce & Gabbana
1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Blazer jacket with long fitted sleeves, 3 button front closure, and knot fastening across bust
- High waisted fitted pants with zip fastening on side seam and knot fastening on w...