I'd loved the store first off they work with nonprofit so why are you spend your money? You also…read moreare helping others. The selection was great. They had a wide variety of items and they had stuff in size!!! The cost or value was definitely great and the items had carefully been selected. I truly enjoyed the checkout clerk. He was so kind and helped us out as my friend had bought some shoes and just chatted us up while we were in the store making us feel even more welcome to continue shopping and spend some money kind of sad I didn't get this red full length faux fur coat, for 50 pounds. I should've got it.

It's an undeniable fact that not all Oxfam's are created equal. And this one is arguably top of the…read moreheap. It is also a fact that charity shops in salubrious areas generally turn up the best finds, and Oxfam Kensington High Street goes a long way to proving this supposition. Vintage seventies Balenciaga sunglasses for £20, second hand Dior and Yves Saint Laurent pieces and some great premium high street clothes, I've found them all here. This is one of my favourite Oxfams in the capital, a place where charity shops are generally so popular and talked about that by the time you get there all that's left is the Dotty P. Go and go regularly. You never know what you might find.

A small charity shop with quite a bit a variety for its size - very close to the South Kensington…read moreTube station. I'm sure most people come in here looking for the locals' cast-offs... and while there are a couple of slightly interesting pieces, this shop is certainly not a bevy of buried fashionista treasure. But you're a die-hard thrift store browser, I would definitely recommend persistence when it comes to this place - from what I can tell, they have a good influx of stock, and if you get here early, there's certainly a chance you'll find something worthwhile before it all gets picked over. In addition to clothes (and shoes), there's also a decent selection of books and accessories, as well as some home accents. Men should also know that there's a section for them as large as the women's - pretty unusual for such shops! If you have any interest in browsing charity shops, definitely stop in if you're in the area - it's so small it certainly won't take you long to have a look around!

As a woman it's very rare that I get to feel the child-like excitement I did as a girl but as I…read morewalked through the Chelsea Hall doors and down the long corridor seeing what was ahead of me, I felt those emotions streaming back (it was like discovering and exploring your mum's wardrobe and make up for the first time - you understand ladies?) You literally can't help but be wowed by the grandeur and history of the building, the wall to wall beauty, the bright and dazzling colours, the array of materials, the sparkle, the smells, the shapes - it's literally jaw-dropping, and I loved every minute. One thing to note about Frock Me Vintage Fashion fair is that it only takes place once a quarter, but boy oh boy, do they make the most of this fantastic location and gathering of fashionistas! No corridor is left unattended (there's a lot of corridors), no wall untouched, no free spaced not filled! There are so many truly wonderful pieces of clothing, jewellery, and bits and bobs to discover you need a good few hours to truly make the most of the experience! I began looking at some items and then I realised the reason that this fashion fair is located in Chelsea. These unique and beautiful items are not cheap by any stretch which you do kind of expect for vintage but I wasn't expecting prices to be this high - around £150 plus for the majority with a few hidden gems for a lower price. I found the most stunning dress (blue silk with delicate cream lace - just beautiful) but sadly it was £180 so I had to settle for the dream of what would have been! I did however purchase an angelic, flower printed hand mirror (the kind you see in Pride and Prejudice or image Snow White to have), sure I didn't need it but the little girl in me was screaming out, so I spent the £17 and I believe it was £17 well spent - it'll definitely be something I pass on to a daughter or god daughter - but for now It's taking pride of place on my dressing table. The only other slight negative I have is that some of the vendors were quite grumpy but it was later in the day so they may have had a very busy morning and long day! The vendor who I brought my mirror from however, June, was lovely and even gave me a voucher so that I could come for free next time! Overall, the experience is just wonderful for anyone who has even the slightest interest in fashion and for just a £4 entry fee it is more than worth a visit. I will definitely be back!

From the owner: Frock Me! is the original London vintage fashion fair with a huge cult following, established in…read more1997. Held at the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall on the King's Road (and at Kensington Town Hall for our larger events), it is widely regarded as the best event dedicated to vintage fashion in the UK.

My mom and I popped in here to see what items they had. They had decent stuff but the blonde woman…read morebehind the counter was beyond unfriendly. Everytime I looked up she was glaring at me and making it obvious there was some form of issue. She hovered around me looking at the racks and every-time I walked away from a rack she hurriedly went through and checked every Single item. It was like she thought I was stealing although I had not done anything to indicate such. Recommend literally any other charity shop, I can assure I've never had an experience like this before

You can tell by the pair of Jimmy Choo's in the window, that this charity shop has a little extra…read moreflair. Although the name is a little hard to read from the outside, because it's not up yet. You can find the shop by address or the letters that read "Ollamar Travel" in spray paint. There was a nice selection of coats and a few lovely dresses when I visited. I also found cute table top accessories, candle holders and pull out organizers that look like dresser draws. You can also donate your old clothing in-store.

I am a very confident client of Pandora. The fashions are beautiful, in excellent quality, and the…read moreexpert team are very knowledgeable and helpful whilst you shop. I highly recommend Pandora for women who are looking for the finest items at resale.

Unbelievably rude treatment when I returned a pair of fake Chanel shoes…read more The owner knew nothing of the appointment to return and took great exception to the whole thing. When I said they don't look look like very quality she asked me why my wife bought them in the first place! That a shop in Knightsbridge sold a pair of fake Chanel shoes is astonishing. That they were so rude is even more surprising. Avoid.

Such a hidden gem! The staff are wonderful, the overall selection of items is unmatched, and the…read moreprices are remarkable. I adore this shop.

Really cute selection of women's clothing upstairs! Items and men's clothing downstairs. I thought…read morethey had picked a wonderful selection of modern clothes for quite cheap. Large selection of books and some knifty trinkets. I bought a very cool princess rubber duck!

Hornets seem to stock an awful lot of Huntsman and Anderson & Sheppard suits. If you're looking for…read moreanything vintage related in menswear clothing then Hornets, maybe the right place to go to.

Rude staff, terrible customer service I won't be going backread more

It makes sense to shop in charity shops in affluent areas such as Chelsea…read more I got a beautiful silk top in here for £14 last week. I also spotted a beautiful suit by YSL for £80 but alas it wasn't my size. I love how they wrap your clothes in paper and put a little Oxfam sticker on it. For me the little details mean so much I also discovered a band of clothing which is on sale here called Junky styling a brand by two sisters who make clothes from recycled materials. There was a dress on sale here which was beautifully made from old trousers with red and white lining.

A great place to pick up cheapish books. The shop has a good range of books, with a small section…read morefor music and dvds. As a guideline for price contempory fiction books cost about £3. At the back of the shop there is a display of recommended fiction, and there is usually something there which interests me. Further down the road 100m past Gloucester Road tube stantion there is another second hand bookshop, also worth a look in.