One of a Kind

253 Portobello Road
Notting Hill, London W11 1LR
Tel: 020 7792 5853

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I cannot begin to tell you how much fun my mother and I had in the secret room at the rear of the shop. Felt as though we'd died and gone to heaven, floating amidst a sea of magical, jaw-dropping, heart-stopping pieces! I bought a 1950s dress which looked like it had been created by fairies. Can't wait to go back!

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 by jordanz, 13 Mar 2008

This is one of the worst vintage shops around in London. Great names to choose from but very overpriced. You are better off going to Brick Lane and finding REAL bargains.

As for the staff, I found one of them the rudest I have ever come across. He must have forgotten the fact that just because he has been pictured with the stars, it doesn't make him one!

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 by shivvy, 26 Jan 2008

Eackley, you sound a tad jealous. Trying your best to put down good people who seem to be doing very well for themselves. I'm surprised you bought anything with such a nasty attitude. Stick to your New York thrift shops and leave One of a Kind to the cool individuals it attracts.

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 by Jacobz, 19 Nov 2007

I love this shop and I dare say that I'm addicted to it. I pop in whenever I'm in the area. This is one shop I really feel so welcome in. So glad I discovered it. The 'creme de la creme' of vintage!

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 by Pinksun, 17 Nov 2007

I do have to say I got the most fab vintage Chanel bag, but the prices were a bit ridiculous and, sadly, the staff a tad pretentious. Can find way better vintage where I'm from (Up-State New York).

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 by eackley, 11 Nov 2007

One word: 'Wow!' This shop is beyond cool.

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 by unerose, 24 Sep 2007

I have never known a vintage shop to carry so many stunning pieces. Everywhere you look you find another gem. Normally in most vintage shops you have to sift through a lot of rubbish to find one or two decent pieces. Not in here! I was particularly impressed by the quality and condition of the clothes. I bought a stunning Pucci dress and a to-die-for Chanel bag. I will be back for more. Lovin' the staff too.

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 by seaquin, 27 Aug 2007

Hot shop! Very cool staff!

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 by Gemgem, 17 Jul 2007

Fantastic vintage shop! The staff are very attentive and know a lot about each piece in the shop. Very expensive but if you book in advance you can go into the VIP shop where they hide the really special pieces. Will definitely be back!

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 by nexthammertime (6 reviews), 15 Jul 2007

I loved this shop, it's absolutely amazing! The amount of great pieces were just unbelievable. Price range is reasonable. If money was no object I would live in this place. I think my luck is about to change, so hopefully there'll see more of me!

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 by TVSTAR, 22 Jun 2007

Love it! Stunning pieces!

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 by Pearly (2 reviews), 17 Jun 2007

This shop is out of this world. Too many nice things to choose from. The staff are a right laugh and so down-to-earth. I find that most vintage stores have a lot of rubbish to sift through. Not this one! It's full of gems. I wish I had more money to spend there.

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 by stacey4, 13 Jun 2007

I was ushered into the secret room and nearly fainted with excitement. My heart was literally racing and I did not know where to look first! I ended up buying 3 dresses, including a to-die-for Ossie Clark piece and a stunning pair of unworn Bella Freud shoes which were samples. I cannot begin to tell you how many compliments I receive for my One of a Kind pieces. Best vintage shop in the world.

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 by ethereal, 11 Jun 2007

I went in and was greeted by friendly staff, but was disappointed when I looked through the clothes. The quality of the clothes wasn't there for the prices they were charging. If you are going to charge £350 for a dress, the clothing needs to be well presented and respected. The fact that all the clothing was packed together on the rails and creased up made me not want to pay the price. And as for the shoe collection, there was a lot of it but none was in good condition. I'm sure you could find one-off good buys, but I didn't bother looking for too long.

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 by Emily4 (4 reviews), 05 Jun 2007

Very cool store!

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 by Suki22, 12 May 2007

My jaw dropped open when I walked in here for the first time. This is my fantasy, a veritable Wonderland! It's crammed to capacity with stunning pieces - I didn't know where to look first. This shop should win an award for being the best vintage shop in the whole world!

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 by huneypot, 05 Apr 2007

I walked into this shop after seeing an amazing pair of glasses in the window - can I say how shocked I was to find such a treasure trove! The first thing you notice is the huge array of pictures of celebrities - the likes of Kate Moss, Madonna, Victoria Beckham etc. - who have all visited this shop.

Looking for something unique and beautiful, I found a gorgeous dress which fitted me like a glove. I was shocked, however, at the price of some of the dresses (£550 and upwards) and I headed for the exit. The sales assistant caught me as I was about to leave and extremely kindly offered me the dress I had wanted for well under half price, since I was a student!

Lovely staff and an amazing shop. I can't wait to wear my new dress.

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 by poppy1234, 30 Mar 2007

I spent £260 on a sexy 1970s dress and ended up stealing the show. All eyes were on me and I loved every minute of it! My favourite shop!

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 by Anonymous, 19 Mar 2007

I have been shopping here since it opened 10 years or so ago and I can tell you that the owners are two of the most genuine and down-to-earth people I have ever met in London. No gun is held to my head when I spend money there. I am intelligent enough to know when someone's trying to "rip me off". And as for the bitter person who wrote the nasty review, I'd be interested to know what the public really think about you.

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 by Camila, 16 Mar 2007

This shop took my breath away! I went dizzy looking at all the beautiful things hanging from the ceiling. So many precious things. Bliss!

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 by kimbilly (2 reviews), 12 Mar 2007



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