Alfies Antique Market is the destination for those who love to collect vintage items. Choose from a plethora of collectibles like period clothing and Victorian jewelry, fascinating china, glassware, silverware, ceramics and many more articles, that have over the years appealed to celebrity clientele and locals alike. Alfies' team of seventy five antique specialists are available to help you find the perfect hostess gift or make that distinct addition to your antique collection.
Camden Passage is one of the city's best antiques markets, with stalls jam packed with antiques, rarities and books. Completely separate from Camden Market, you'll find the Georgian Village arcade with silver, toys and jewelry, at the northern end. Most of the shops along Camden Passage also specialize in various types of antique furniture, textiles and art.
Open seven days a week, the Camden Market sprawls across a vast area. From arts and crafts to high street trends, you will find it all here. This is one of the must-visit markets for anyone seeking street, alternative and hippie styles. Traders sell everything from secondhand clothes to cheap antiques, records, clothes and accessories, as well as decorative items. Equally popular with tourists and locals, this market is a great place to spend the day doing some shopping.
If you're a fan of elegant, vintage clothing, you should head straight to House of Vintage (HoV) in Bethnal Green. An offshoot of the original HoV in Toronto, Canada, this boutique offers a fantastic collection of pre-used clothes and accessories from varying eras, spanning between the '20s and '80s! Select from a wide range of jewelry pieces, handbags, dresses and much for for special occasions and add that charming, vintage glamor to your wardrobe at great prices.
One of Portobello Road Market's many treasures, One of a Kind is paradise for lovers of vintage. Clothing, accessories and shoes by some of the biggest names in the world of fashion, for both women and men, can be found here. Every piece at this store is of the highest quality, but the archive room is a treasure trove where you will find the best of the best. The pieces in this Aladdin's Cave, as it has come to be known, are rare designs by the likes of Alaia, Biba, Zandra Rhodes and more. Make a mad dash to this store for a beautifully fitted evening dress by Alexander McQueen, or a silk off-shoulder number by Ariella.